Imagine South Lake Dress Code 2011 - 2012

In an effort to promote safety and diminish competition among students, there is a mandatory uniform policy for all grade levels.  You may purchase your child’s uniform shirt directly through our uniform supplier In Unison (they do NOT have a retail store locally); there are links to their price list and online store at www.inunisonkids.com. You may order online or fax your order to 954-718-7060.

 

 Shirts for Boys and Girls:

• Approved shirts are on the In Unison order form.
• In case of cold weather undershirts and turtlenecks may be worn but must be white, navy or black in color.
• Undershirts should not show below the hemline.
• Shirts must be clean and free of holes or tears.
• Shirts may not be tied or knotted at the waist or back.

Bottoms for Boys and Girls:

• Must be uniform navy or khaki long or short pants. Uniform bottoms may be purchased from In Unison or any retailer that sells “uniform” clothes (i.e. Target, Walmart, JC Penney, Old Navy, Sears, etc.)
• No cargo pants (pants with pockets down the legs).
• No jeans. Uniform pants are required even in cases of cold weather.
• “Bloomers” or shorts worn under girls’ dresses may not rest below the hemline of the dress/jumper.
• Shorts must not be higher than 3” above the knee.
• Uniform bottoms must be appropriately fitting, nothing skin tight.

Shoes:

• Sneakers and non-marking rubber sole shoes are required.
• Shoes must have a closed toe and closed heel.
• Flips flops, sandals, Crocs, slippers and Uggs (winter boots) are not permitted for safety reasons.

Outerwear:

• Sweaters and winter jackets in plain navy, white or khaki are allowed. (Sweaters, jackets and sweatshirts with the Imagine Schools logo are available from In Unison but are not required).
• Sweaters and jackets must be solid in color and cannot have large or offensive graphics.

Student Choice Days:

• Wednesdays are Student Choice days. Students are not required to wear uniforms on these days.
• Jeans may be worn that are clean and without holes or tears.
• Pants or shorts must be worn at the waistline and may not be excessively baggy or tight.
• Shirts with printing that is offensive will not be permitted. Printing that depicts smoking, drugs, alcohol, profanity, violence and sex is considered offensive and is prohibited.
• Skirts/shorts may not be higher than 3” above the knee.
• No halter tops, sling tops, spaghetti straps, or tank tops. See through tops, cropped shirts and shirts that show the abdomen are not permitted.

Backpacks:

• Regular or wheeled are acceptable, no offensive graphics.

Miscellaneous:

• Hats, bandanas, beanies and sunglasses are not permitted.
• For health and safety reasons, large chain necklaces, oversized or expensive (precious metal/stones) jewelry, hoop earrings over 1” wide. Gang, drug or violence related items are not permitted.

Enforcement of this dress code will be as follows:

• 1st Violation: Phone call from teacher to parent
• 2nd Violation: Written communication from school administration
• 3rd Violation: Student will be sent to the front office and parent will be notified to pick up child or bring in uniform clothes for child to change into. Student will be kept in the office and not permitted to return to class until the parent arrives.