Meadowfield Elementary School Uniform Dress Code

Acceptable School Dress

Bottoms: Solid color slacks or capri pants, knee length shorts, skirts, skorts, or jumpers in khaki or navy.  Clothing must fit properly and be worn at the waist.  A belt should be worn if needed. Nice, well fitted jeans may be worn on Fridays.

Tops: Properly fitted shirts with collars (polo or button front style) or turtleneck shirts in solid colors of white, navy, light blue, or royal/cobalt blue that cover the mid section when arms are raised over the head. Shirts must be tucked in. School T-shirts may be worn on Fridays.

Footwear: Tennis shoes, loafers, lace up or other enclosed shoes.  Sandals must have straps.  Shoes with wheels are not allowed.

Outerwear for Wearing Inside the Classroom: Solid color sweaters, sweatshirts, or jackets in colors listed above or with the Meadowfield logo. (School sweatshirt) Hats, caps and hoods are not to be worn on the head while inside the building.

Presentation: Proper attention to cleanliness, grooming, and neatness is expected.  Refrain from wearing accessories that distract from the uniform dress.

Infractions of the dress code are handled on an individual basis and parents should be prepared to correct any violation.  A conference with the administration may be necessary.        

Academic attire cultivates an atmosphere of structure and order, contributing to a quality-learning environment that helps increase student achievement, promotes safety, encourages self discipline, and enhances the school climate. School uniforms are economical, make the morning routine easier, and put the focus on learning and academic success.

School uniform clothing is available at Wal-mart, Target, Kmart, and most mall department stores.  School uniforms are also available online from companies such as www.landsend.com, www.frenchtoast.com, and www.jcpenny.com. 

You may request a copy of the Richland One uniform policy from the school office or follow these directions to review the policy on the District homepage at www.richlandone.org

1.    from the left column menu click on  Policies and Procedures,

2.    click on Board Policies,

3.    go to the top right of the page and click on Table of Contents,

4.    click on the plus sign in front of  Students,

5.    click on the plus sign in front of Policy JICI Student Dress Code,

6.    click on AR JICA-R Student Dress Code

          If financial hardship is a concern, please contact the principal, Paula Stephens or the guidance counselor, Carolyn Smith.  To serve our families, the PTO is planning to hold a “Uniform Swap” in the spring of 2010, and if successful, will repeat the swap at the beginning of the 2010-2011 school year.

We appreciate your support of our school and our efforts to provide the best learning environment for all children.