Big Pine Academy Dress Code

Update June 2010

            Schools are expected to provide a positive learning environment for students. Student dress and grooming play an important part in creating said learning environment. Research across the country has demonstrated that a simple, inexpensive unified dress code increases classroom achievement and school spirit, while at the same time decreases behavioral problems and absenteeism. Our unified dress code is mandatory across all grades (PK3, VPK, K-6). Students will be expected to keep themselves well-groomed, clean, and dressed appropriately for school. Any form of dress or hairstyle which is distracting, dangerous, or disruptive in appearance and detrimental to the purpose or conduct of the school will not be permitted.

Dress Code: Tops

Boys and Girls

·         Big Pine Academy Logo T-Shirts/Long Sleeve Shirts/Sweatshirts (See section below)

·         “Collared/Polo” T-Shirts/Long Sleeve Shirts

·         Sweatshirts

 Tops may be any shade of blue, green, pink, or white. No stripes or designs.

Dress Code: Bottoms

 Boys

·         Shorts

·         Pants

Bottoms may be khaki, brown, or navy. No jeans, stripes, designs, plaid, or camouflage.

Girls

·         Shorts

·         Pants

·         Skorts

·         Skirts

·         Jumpers

Bottoms may be khaki, brown, or navy. No jeans, stripes, designs, plaid, or camouflage. Shorts must be worn under skirts and/or jumpers.

Dress Code: Shoes

Boys and Girls

·         Closed-Toed Shoes (preferable sneakers)

Sneakers or shoes with closed-toes and backs are required for safety. Inappropriate shoes will result in P.E. or playground restrictions when safety is a factor. No boots, healies, crocs, flip-flops, or sandals.

Big Pine Academy Logo T-Shirts

Logo T-Shirt Colors: Blue, Green, White, and Pink (Previously purchased school logo T-Shirts of other colors may be worn, however, they will no longer be ordered.) 

Big Pine Academy Logo T-Shirts may be purchased through the PTO. Please see an order form for current prices. Long sleeve shirts and sweatshirts may also be ordered throughout the school year when there is a need. 

Students must also observe the following regarding appropriate attire:

1.      Short shorts, skirts, skorts, and/or jumpers are not permitted. For a rule, these items must meet the student’s longest fingertips.

2.      Tight fitting clothing including, but not limited to, jerseys, bike shorts, tube tops, etc. are not permitted. Tank tops, spaghetti straps, strapless shirts, muscle shirts, or half shirts are not permitted. No midriffs are to be shown.

3.      Clothes that are not worn appropriately are not permitted, including pants that “droop” below the waistline, exposed underclothing, unfastened snaps, zippers and the like. Excessively baggy clothes are not permitted and should be avoided due to safety issues.

4.      Clothes that are torn, ripped, or contain holes will not be permitted.

5.      Distracting accessories are not permitted.

If your child does not show up in proper uniform Monday through Friday,

any or all of the following steps may be taken:

·         A note may be sent home stating how the child was out of uniform.

·         A call to the parent may be made requesting that a uniform be brought to the school for the child.

·         The child may be given appropriate clothing for the day from the school’s collection of donated attire.

·         The child may be sent home.

 **The Principal does have the authority to act on specific cases which may disrupt good order and discipline in the school or creates safety concern.**