Uniform Policy

Uniform Policy The uniform policy will be strictly enforced. Students will be checked by duty teachers prior to entering the building. Students found in violation of the dress code will be assigned to TOR for the duration of the day or until the appropriate attire is secured.

DRESS UNIFORM - TO BE WORN EVERY MONDAY (Dress Uniforms will also be worn during special events: academic competitions, field trips, athletic gameday, SUS board meetings, etc.)

GIRLS Pre-K thru 6​th

Plaid jumper with school logo or plaid skirt White middy broadcloth with Peter Pan collar with school logo White oxford blouse with school logo Plaid criss cross tie

7​th ​thru 12​th

Plaid Skirt with white or yellow(Seniors Only) oxford blouse with school logo Plaid criss cross tie

NOTE: Skirts and shorts should be no shorter than 3 inches above the knee. No tight fitting clothing. All jeggings are prohibited.

BOYS Pre-K thru 12​th

Navy pants (double pockets, cell phone pockets are ​prohibited​)

White or yellow(Seniors Only) oxford shirt with school logo Plaid or multi-striped tie

OUTERWEAR

Navy blue or forest green sweater vest, cardigan, V-neck sweater, blazer, or sweatshirt. (Students will not be allowed to wear hoods on any type of jacket or outerwear.)

CASUAL UNIFORM ​- to be worn every Monday GIRLS Pre-K thru 12​th

Plaid jumper, plaid skirt, plaid skort, navy pants or plaid walking shorts White, Kelly Green, Gold and Grey(Seniors Only) knit shirt with school logo

BOYS Pre-K thru 12​th

Navy pants or shorts (double pockets, cell phone pockets are ​prohibited​)

White, Kelly Green, Gold and Grey(Seniors Only) knit shirt with school logo Shoes

Solid Black leather or Solid Dark Brown leather (​NO TENNIS SHOES EVEN IF BROWN/BLACK LEATHER​) No tan shoes or fabric.

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*Tennis shoes will only be allowed on spirit day or any day the director or his designee approves.

Socks

Girls – Navy or white; white opaque leotards or flesh tone stockings (must be visible above the ankle) Boys – Navy or white (must be visible above the ankle)

Belt

Dark Brown or Black Leather

Required Outerwear with school logo for all students Dark green or navy blazer with school logo Dark green or navy long-sleeve sweatshirt with plaid logo Dark green or navy long – sleeve V-neck sweater with school logo Dark green or navy cardigan sweater with school logo Dark green or navy sleeveless vest with school logo Dark green or navy windbreaker with school logo SU Lab Letterman jackets are acceptable Class Sweatshirts ​without hoods​ that are purchased as part of senior or junior class packages are acceptable.

Outerwear denoting club and/or sport team membership or other extra-curricular activities as well as apparel denoting other schools, sororities, fraternities, etc. are prohibited.

Dress and Grooming A.

Rights Students have the right to a safe and orderly environment. Uniforms have been shown to contribute to a safe and orderly environment for learning.

B.

Responsibilities All students have a responsibility to dress and appear on school campus according to standards of safety and health set forth by the Southern University Laboratory School.

C.

All students are prohibited from wearing t-shirts or other articles of clothing which display violence, profane or obscene language, gestures or inferences of profanity or advertisement of tobacco, alcohol, drugs or illegal substances. Students wearing such clothing may be asked to remove the offensive article.

D.

All students shall be required to wear a belt with pants that have loops. Pants shall be worn at natural waist level and shall not be baggy, sagging, or tight fitting.

Prohibited Attire & Personal Grooming Reminders Girls

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1.

Female students are not allowed to wear earrings larger than a quarter, longer than one (1) inch, chandelier earrings, or earrings that drop below the cheekbone.

2. Nails longer than moderate length/visible body piercings and tattoos/unusual hair shavings and color (red, purple, green, etc.) are prohibited 3. Body piercing and/or tattoos may not be visible.

4. Hats, caps, combs, or headscarves may not be worn by students inside any school building or while attending a school-sponsored activity.

5. Curlers, hair wrap scarves, or head scarves worn in hair by female students are unacceptable.

6. Sunglasses may not be worn or as headbands at any time inside the building.

7. Slippers, swim shoes, shoe thongs, slip-on shoes, Birkenstock or crocs worn are prohibited, and cannot be worn any time during school hours.

8. All students are prohibited from wearing t-shirts or other articles of clothing which display violence, profane or obscene language, gestures or inferences of profanity or advertisement of tobacco, alcohol, drugs or illegal substances. Students wearing such clothing will be asked to remove the offensive article, turn it inside our or in extreme cases be sent home.

9. Pants must be sized appropriately to the waist-size of your child (particularly males). All pants must have belt loops and fit in the waist area of the torso. No student may wear pants around the hips or below.

10. Pants must be hemmed. Side slits are prohibited.

11. All students must wear dark brown or black leather belt.

12. Belts and the waistline of pants must be visible at all times and pants must be ​at the waistline.

Boys

1. Long sleeve thermal underwear under short-sleeve uniform shirts, warm-ups, under the uniform are prohibited.

2. Earrings of any type worn by male students are not allowed.

3. Body piercing and/or tattoos may not be visible.

4. Hats, caps, scarves, or combs may not be worn by students inside any school building or while attending a school-sponsored activity.

5. Nails longer than moderate length/visible body piercings and tattoos/unusual hair shavings and color (red, purple, green, etc.)

6. Sunglasses may not be worn and may not be used as headbands at any time inside the building.

7. Slippers, swim shoes, shoe thongs, slip-on shoes, Birkenstock or crocs are prohibited, and cannot be worn at any time during school hours.

8. All students are prohibited from wearing t-shirts or other articles of clothing which display violence, profane or obscene language, gestures or inferences of profanity or advertisement of tobacco, alcohol, drugs or illegal substances. Students wearing such clothing will be asked to remove the offensive article, turn it inside our or in extreme cases be sent home.

9. Pants must be sized appropriately to the waist-size of your child (particularly males). All pants must have belt loops and fit in the waist area of the torso. No student may wear pants around the hips or below.

10. Pants must be hemmed. Side slits are prohibited.

11. All students must wear dark brown or black leather belt.

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All Students Plain White undershirts only All shirts must be tucked in at all times Socks must be visible above the ankle Mule-type, crocs, boots, polos, clogs, flip-flops, slippers or cut-off sandals/tennis shoes are prohibited.

All outerwear must have the school logo (Available ONLY in the Kitten Store) NO HOODIES​!

*Shirts/blouses/jackets and other outerwear without school logo are prohibited* No hoodies allowed at any time.

All jackets and outerwear with hoodies are prohibited. *​Administration reserves the right to modify the uniform policy when needed​.* ***Uniform pants and outerwear can be purchased at Young Fashion, School Time or Uniform Mart.***

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