Uniforms

In the last post, we mentioned the new uniform policy that will be effective in September, 2010. If you'd like to get a jump start on meeting the requirements, here they are.

The biggest change you'll see is that the uniform shirts - the polo shirts - will be white and navy blue only. The wearing of red, burgundy, and hunter green will be phased out over the 2009-2010 school year.

Adherence to the school uniform policy will be more strictly enforced by teachers and staff beginning this school year. That means that boys will be required to wear navy blue trousers/pants or shorts. Sweatpants and cargo pants are not acceptable. However, cargo shorts are acceptable. Polo shirts (with a collar and buttons) must be in white, navy blue, red, burgundy, or hunter green, or a white button-down oxford. Girls must wear a navy blue jumper, skirt, pants, shorts or "skort" /scooter skirt and the same polo shirts or a white button-down shirt with a Peter Pan-style collar.

If students need to wear a sweater or sweatshirt, the sweater must be navy blue in pull-over or cardigan style. The sweatshirt must be a navy blue CHA sweatshirt in crew neck or hooded style. The sweatshirts were available for purchase from the office in past years and will be made available for purchase this year as well. Right now we are working with the vendors to secure the best possible price and will have the order forms ready soon. In the meantime, please try to adhere to the colors and styles as closely as possible; there will be a grace period for those students without the CHA sweatshirts until our order is delivered.

The smaller details of the uniform policy include the shoes and socks. Students must have rubber-soled sneakers for PE class and cannot wear sandals during the school year. Crocs are not acceptable for PE class. While there are no "uniform" shoes required, we trust that taste and practicality will be priority in your choice of shoes for your student. Girls may wear either knee socks or bobby socks. Girls may also wear tights. Beginning in fall of 2010, the only acceptable colors for socks and tights will be navy or white.

Fridays have traditionally been dress-down days. No uniforms are required on Fridays. Students must still have appropriate PE shoes.

In researching inexpensive places to find well-made uniforms that comply with the dress code, one site keeps coming up, again and again. Check out Sears.com, which is linked with Kmart.com. If you go to the site and type in "uniforms" in the search box, you'll get right to the place you need. The 'French Toast' brand has affordable pieces for all ages. Here are some examples:

Again, the new uniform requirements are not in effect until September 2010. Students can continue to wear the color variety in polo shirts until that time. The crew neck sweatshirts and hooded sweatshirts will be available in the coming weeks for purchase...keep checking the blog for updates.

P.S. Enjoy this 'last' week of summer!