New Bridge Dress Code 2019-20

New Bridge Elementary students wear uniforms. The purpose of New Bridge’s dress code policy is to enhance the learning environment and cultivate an atmosphere of discipline, equality, and respect.

❖ Students may wear the items listed below…anything not listed may not be worn unless approved by administration. ❖ All clothing must be in clean and neat condition and fit properly. ❖ Pictured below are just a few examples of what can be worn.

Tops Polos, long or short sleeved ➢ Allowed colors are solid white, navy blue, light blue, burgundy ➢ Polos must remain buttoned except for top button ➢ If the polo has a logo, it must be in the upper left corner and must be smaller than 2” ➢ Solid colored long sleeved shirts may be worn under short sleeved polos - white, navy blue, light blue, burgundy ➢ White undershirts may be worn under polos

Collared Blouses or Oxford Shirts ➢ White or light blue only, must remain buttoned except for top button ➢ Solid white undershirts may be worn under blouse or dress shirt ➢ No colored undergarments or tank tops allowed ➢ No undergarments should be visible through the shirt, including colored undergarments

Sweaters or Sweatshirts during cooler months ➢ Knitted or fleece cardigans, pullovers, or vests may be worn in the classroom over a polo, turtleneck, blouse, or Oxford ➢ Zip-up sweatshirts in school colors with or without hood, non-hooded sweatshirt, or hoodie may be worn over a polo, turtleneck, blouse, or Oxford ➢ Solid white, navy blue, light blue or burgundy only for sweaters or sweatshirts ➢ NBS navy hoodies may be purchased in office ➢ Sweaters & sweatshirts must not be longer than the pants’ pockets, hands must be visible

Pants, Shorts, Skorts, Capris ➢ Allowed colors are khaki (tan), navy blue, burgundy ➢ Must remain at or above the waist ➢ Shorts & Skorts shall be no shorter than 3” from top of knee cap ➢ No black pants, sweat pants, pajama pants, jeggings or jeans allowed ➢ Leggings may not be worn in place of pants unless under a skirt, jumper, or dress ➢ Jogger style pants with pockets are allowed ➢ Fabrics: twill, poly/cotton, corduroy, no denim

Skirts, Jumpers, Dresses ➢ Allowed colors are khaki (tan), navy blue, burgundy ➢ Short or long sleeved ➢ Sleeveless dresses or jumpers must have polo or turtleneck underneath ➢ Top of skirts shall remain at or above the waist ➢ Skirts, jumpers, dresses shall be no shorter than 3” from top of knee cap ➢ Fabrics: twill, poly/cotton, corduroy, no denim ➢ Solid or patterned leggings in school colors may be worn under skirts, jumpers, & dresses Socks ➢ Socks are encouraged, please avoid distracting patterns and colors ➢ Tights are encouraged under skirts, jumpers, & dresses and must be in school colors

Shoes ➢ Close-toed shoes or boots, no sandals ➢ Solid colors encouraged, minor pattern or logo is allowed ➢ Avoid distracting patterns, colors ➢ Non-marking soles preferred ➢ No flashing lights or wheelies ➢ Snow boots may be worn in winter

Hair & Accessories ➢ Ties, crossties and scarves must be solid burgundy, navy blue, light blue, or white ➢ No bandanas, hats, or sunglasses allowed in school or on playground, winter hats may be worn outside in cooler weather ➢ Hair accessories allowed ➢ Natural hair colors only, bright colored hair paints not permitted ➢ Extreme hairstyles that are distracting to learning environment not permitted

Additional Notes to Consider ➢ Extreme makeup not permitted ➢ No over-sized clothing, sagging pants, or unfinished or frayed hems

Exceptions ➢ Fridays are School Spirit Days. School shirts with New Bridge logos including different New Bridge Club shirts or PTA shirts/sweatshirts may be worn in place of polos, turtlenecks, blouses, or Oxfords. All other dress-code expectations apply. ➢ Exceptions as determined by administrator

Dress Code Violations ❖ We ask all of our Knights to and parents to double-check their child’s clothing before coming to school. A school-wide dress code check will take place each morning following announcements. Students in violation of dress code will call home for a change of clothing or be given an item from the office to wear for the day.

❖ Here are just a few possibilities of what boys and girls can wear! School uniform pieces can be found at Walmart, Old Navy, Shopko, Target, Children’s Place and several online places.