Uniform Information
JBE Uniform Policy
All students are required to follow James B. Edwards Elementary’s dress code policy, as outlined below.
Uniforms are required Monday through Thursday. Uniforms are not required on Fridays; however, clothing worn
on Friday must adhere to the CCSD Code of Conduct. These expectations are outlined in this policy.
School Uniforms Required Monday through Thursday.
Tops
● Students must wear a navy, light blue, or white collared shirt that is logo free (this style of shirt is
available at Target or Walmart) or any JBE T-shirt, JBE collared shirt or JBE dress found at
JBEOne.org. The only logo that can appear on a shirt is our school logo. Any shirt worn under a
uniform shirt must be solid white, light blue, or navy.
● Any t-shirt provided by JBE may be worn as a uniform shirt.
Bottoms
● Acceptable colors for uniform bottoms are either khaki, navy, black, blue jeans, or white.
● All bottoms must be free of large logos, lettering, and graphics.
● Bottoms are defined as pants, skirts, skorts, jumpers, or shorts. Sweatpants and “butterfly
shorts” are not permitted.
● Leggings may be worn by themselves or under dresses, skirts, shorts, or skorts. They must be a
solid color and are limited to black, navy, khaki, or blue jean.
● Bottoms must be at least fingertip length.
● Bottoms must not be oversized, torn, nor ragged.
Cold-Weather Gear
● If it is cool inside the building, students may wear a JBE sweatshirt, JBE fleece, solid white or
navy sweater, solid white or navy sweatshirt or solid white or navy fleece. Solid white or navy 1⁄4
zip pullovers are also permitted.
● Hoodies with the JBE logo are allowed to be worn in the building; however, the hoods may not
be up. Teachers can request that these be placed in cubbies and bookbags if students do not
comply with the policy.
● Jackets and coats do not need to adhere to the uniform colors; however, may only be worn
during arrival, dismissal, recess, or other outdoor activity.
Shoes
● Health laws require students to wear shoes at all times. To prevent accidents, students should
avoid wearing shoes that slide off easily. Open-toed are acceptable but not recommended. All
shoes must have a back or ankle strap. Flip flops, backless sandals (i.e.- Jack Rogers),
bedroom shoes including slipper boots, and shoes with wheels are not permitted. Shoes with
laces must be tied at all times. Athletic shoes are the most appropriate footwear for safety and
comfort on campus.
Field Trip Uniforms
● JBE students should present themselves as Global Leaders in the community and teachers may
request specific attire for field trips.
Free Friday Dress Code
● Free Friday Dress must adhere to the CCSD Code of Conduct Student Dress Code Policy found
on page 51. Please read these expectations in their entirety.
● We will not interrupt instruction to deliver style day clothes should you forget style day on Friday!
Dress Code Violations
● First offense: Teacher will document the infraction in Log Entries in PowerSchool and send the student
to the office for appropriate clothing, and contact the parent.
● Second offense: Teacher will document the infraction in R360 as teacher managed, send the student to
the office for appropriate clothing, and call the parent.
● Third offense: Teacher will document the infraction in R360 as office managed. Administration will
contact the parent to bring appropriate clothing.
● Fourth offense: Teacher will document the infraction in R360 as office managed. Administration will
have an in-person conference with parents. Students will be provided work to complete while waiting
on the meeting.