School Uniforms
DRESS CODE GUIDELINES
Students in fundamental schools are expected to exercise good judgment and dress in a responsible manner. All clothing must be worn in the manner in which it was designed to be worn. All dress and grooming rules will be enforced. Students who come to school wearing inappropriate attire may be sent to the office to call a parent/guardian for acceptable clothing and will receive a Dress Code Violation. After the fourth violation letter, a Warning/Detention Notice will be given for each additional dress code violation thereafter.
We also expect parents to use good judgment when volunteering in and/or visiting the school, and dress in a manner consistent with the student dress code.
Any exception to the dress code policies must be approved by the school administration. The administration shall be the final judge as to the neatness and cleanliness of wearing apparel and whether or not such apparel is appropriate, disruptive, distracting, or in violation of health and safety rules.
Students are expected to dress appropriately to reflect pride in one’s self and school and to avoid social fads, and disruptions to the school learning environment.
BAY VISTA FUNDAMENTAL DRESS CODE GUIDELINES 2022-2023
Students in fundamental schools are expected to exercise good judgment and dress in a responsible manner. All clothing must be worn in the manner in which it was designed to be worn. All dress and grooming rules will be enforced. Students who come to school wearing inappropriate attire may be sent to the office to call a parent/guardian for acceptable clothing and will receive a Dress Code Violation. After the fourth violation letter, a Warning/Detention Notice will be given for each additional dress code violation thereafter.
We also expect parents to use good judgment when volunteering in and/or visiting the school and dress in a manner consistent with the student dress code.
Any exception to the dress code policies must be approved by the school administration. Administration shall be the final judge as to the neatness and cleanliness of wearing apparel and whether or not such apparel is appropriate, disruptive, distracting, or in violation of health and safety rules.
Students are expected to dress appropriately to reflect pride in themselves and school and to avoid social fads, and disruptions to the school learning environment.
SHORTS (no cargo)
- Khaki, Black, Grey, or Navy traditional “chino” style uniform shorts, elastic, drawstring, or button, fitted at the natural waistline and worn no lower than the bottom of the knee. Shorts must be of a length and fit that is suitable to the build and stature of the student (no shorter than fingertip length). Dry-fit material is allowed.
PANTS (no cargo)
- Khaki, Black, Grey, or Navy traditional “chino” style uniform pants, elastic, drawstring, or button, fitted at the natural waistline, they are full-length long pants (not capris), or pants that gather at the ankle, such as jogger style (not sweatpants). Dry-fit material is allowed.
SKIRTS/SKORTS
- Solid Khaki, Black, Grey, or Navy uniform skirt or dress, must be of a length and fit that are suitable to the build and stature of the student (no shorter than fingertip length). Shorts may be worn under if covered by a skirt or dress. Dry-fit material is allowed.
SHIRTS
- Solid-colored, collared shirt, or blouse, with no designs or patterns. A small logo that reflects the clothing manufacturer or brand is acceptable. The logo should be less than two inches in diameter.
- Acceptable colors include: Hunter Green, White, Grey, Navy, Light Blue, Yellow, and Black.
- When laying shirts (long sleeve under short sleeve) both shirts must be a solid color in the acceptable colors.
- Bay Vista T-shirts are allowed.
DRESSES / JUMPERS
- Solid-colored uniform dress or jumpers must be of a length and fit that is suitable to the build and stature of the student (no shorter than fingertip length). Shorts may be worn underneath if covered by a dress/jumper.
- Acceptable colors: Hunter Green, White, Grey, Navy, Light Blue, Yellow, Khaki, and Black.
- Dresses may or may not have collars.
- Collared shirts may be worn under dresses or jumpers in the acceptable shirt colors.
SHOES/SOCKS
- Athletic shoes with an adjustable closure (i.e. laces or Velcro).
- Slip-on athletic shoes with a rubber sole, such as Vans or Converse, are acceptable if students can safely perform athletic duties during PE/Recess.
- Any color/pattern socks may be worn. Socks should be worn below the knee.
Tights/Leggings
- Tights/Leggings may only be worn under a dress or skirt and must be in basic uniform colors (Hunter Green, White, Grey, Navy, Light Blue, Yellow, Black). Tights/leggings MAY NOT have patterns, words, or brand logos.
NEW!!!! JACKETS / SWEATSHIRTS / OUTERWEAR
- If outerwear is worn in the classroom / indoors, it should be a solid, uniform colored sweater, sweatshirt, or zip-up jacket (with or without hoods) worn over an appropriate uniform shirt/blouse. Outerwear worn indoors should not have patterns, words, or large brand logos. Bay Vista sweatshirts or zip-up jackets are permitted. (Hunter Green, White, Grey, Navy, Light Blue, Yellow, Black). Hoods, hats, or other head coverings may be worn during outside P.E. activities and may not be worn during any portion of the regular school day without the expressed permission of the principal.
- Outer Garments: Other jackets or outer garments may be worn outside when necessary for weather conditions.
The uniform dress code shall not prohibit students from wearing coats, jackets, sweaters, or other appropriate outer garments outdoors when necessary due to weather conditions or for other legitimate reasons. No denim jackets.
NO STUDENT MAY WEAR THE FOLLOWING:
- Cargo or carpenter shorts/pants, capris, culottes, split skirts, sweatpants, denim/jean shorts or denim/jean pants of any color.
- Form-fitting leotard/spandex type clothing, tight-knit pants, clinging pants, or leggings/jeggings are not allowed unless proper outer garments cover to mid-thigh length or longer. (i.e. worn under a skirt/dress)
- No garments that are see-through or mesh
- Shirts that show a child’s midriff when both hands are raised or that have sayings/images that are deemed inappropriate
- Blouses, shirts, or dresses which are tank tops, halter tops, spaghetti straps, sleeveless, or low cut in front or back
- All non-athletic shoes, such as sandals, thongs, flip-flops, shoes with wheels/heels, spikes, cleats, clogs, boots or shoes that appear boot-like, croc-style shoes, slip-on shoes, or shoes without a back strap.
- Clothing with holes, tears, any type of fraying, or is oversized
- Prohibited are hairstyles and colors, and other fashion styles, which are disruptive to the school environment or educational process.
- Hats, other head coverings, or sunglasses may only be worn during outside PE activities and may not be worn during any portion of the regular school day without the expressed permission of the principal. Hats/hoodies/other head coverings may not be worn indoors. This does not encompass religious coverings.
- Rolling backpacks are not permitted.
**After four dress code letters, the fifth dress code violation will be a warning/infraction.
Updated School Uniform Policy
Uniform Samples
We will be monitoring sales over the course of the summer and will share when we find good deals! I have found lots of items online at Walmart, Target, and Old Navy for as low as $3.00.
The Uniform Guidelines also allow for Bay Vista T-Shirts to be worn on any day. Our PTA will be sharing how you can order Bay Vista T-Shirts online or at pre-school events, so stay tuned for more to follow.