Uniform Information

JBE Dress Code 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 CCSD's Dress Code Policy (see below). 

Students are responsible for dressing in an appropriate manner at all times while on a school campus or while involved in a school or district sponsored event/activity. Wearing appropriate attire promotes a positive influence on the school climate. In addition to clothing, and shoes, student attire includes any jewelry, emblem, badge, symbol, sign, comment, or other items worn or displayed by an individual.

 

Guidelines for Attire

• Clothing is to be worn appropriately and in the manner for which it was designed.

• Pants shall be worn at waist level.

• Undergarments shall not be exposed at any time.

• Clothing shall not reveal bare skin between upper chest and mid thigh.

• Shorts, skirts, and dresses shall be of adequate length to assure modesty.

• Hats shall not be worn in school (unless approved for health or religious reasons).

• Shoes shall be worn at all times
 

Prohibited Attire

• Clothing or other attire with words or images depicting or relating to tobacco, drugs, or alcohol

• Clothing or other attire displaying inflammatory, suggestive, racial, or other inappropriate writing, advertisement, or artwork

• Clothing or other attire displaying profanity, obscenity, violence, weapons, symbols of
hate, or offensive content

• Clothing, jewelry, accessories, and/or manner of grooming which indicates orimplies gang membership or affiliation

• Clothing or attire that is body contouring such as, but not limited to, leggings, jeggings, tights, or yoga pants worn without shirt or top that reaches finger tip length

• Loungewear, pajamas, and bedroom slippers

• Shirts, tops, or dresses that are backless, strapless, halter-style, cut-out, bare-shouldered, or spaghetti straps

• Extreme clothing or other attire that would interfere with the learning process, cause a disruption of the educational environment, or be a health or safety hazard

 

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

• All colors are acceptable.
• All bottoms must be free of large logos, lettering, and graphics.
• Bottoms are defined as pants, skirts, skorts, jumpers, or shorts. 
• Shorts, skirts, and dresses shall be of adequate length to assure modesty. Clothing shall not reveal bare skin between upper chest and mid thigh. 
• Bottoms must not be oversized, torn, ragged, nor have holes.

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. Please read these expectations in their entirety. These are also posted at the top of this page.
● 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 SimplDiscipline, send the student to the office for appropriate clothing, and call the parent.
● Third offense: Teacher will document the infraction in SimplDiscipline as office managed. Administration will contact the parent to bring appropriate clothing.
● Fourth offense: Teacher will document the infraction in SimplDiscipline as office managed. Administration will have an in-person conference with parents. Students will be provided work to complete while waiting on the meeting.