Student Dress Code

To ensure that student dress and grooming does not interfere with the learning environment at East Port Orchard Elementary, we appreciate your support in helping us by following the dress code below:

Dress Code:

Dressing appropriately for school insures a student’s safety and is important to the learning process. Students not adhering to these policies may be removed from the classroom until appropriate changes are made.

Shoes

For safety reasons, we ask that students not wear open-toed, high-heeled shoes or shoes with foam soles to school. Shoes need to be suitable for running, walking and PE and be securely fastened due to the terrain. Crocs should be avoided due to bark piercing the bottom of the shoe.

Blouses, Shirts, Tops

Sheer, mesh, halters, low cut, spaghetti straps, strapless and short-shirts are not appropriate for school wear. Shirt straps/sleeves need to be at least two fingers wide. T-shirts will not display any suggestive or profane writing or advertising for alcohol, tobacco products, or illegal substances.

Pants, Skirts, Shorts

Short shorts and short skirts should not be worn to school. Shorts should be fingertip length. Lycra shorts may be worn only with a suitable long top.

Dresses and skirts must be appropriate for sitting on the floor and for PE and recess activities.

Hats, Hoods

Hoods are to be removed when entering the building. Hats should not display suggestive or profane language or advertising for alcohol, tobacco products, or illegal substances.

Hair, Make-up and Jewelry

Fifth grade students may use a modest amount of make-up. Earrings, necklaces and bracelets should not interfere with play at recess or in PE. Due to allergies, perfume/body sprays are not to be worn in large amounts.

In the event that a child wears an inappropriate article of clothing to school, the family will be notified to bring more suitable attire. If staff is unable to reach the family, the school will provide an appropriate item for the child to wear.