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Dress Code

Dress Code

 

All Rapides Parish schools have a mandatory school uniform policy. Students are expected to wear their uniforms each day.

Bottoms:  Navy or khaki pants, capri pants, shorts, skirts, skorts or jumpers with side or zippered fronts (no cargo pants/no cargo shorts) Pre-K through third grade may wear elastic waist pants or shorts.  Grades 1-6 must have belts if bottoms have belt loops.

Tops: Solid black, white, red, or navy blue knit shirts with collar or cotton/cotton blend button front shirts with long or short sleeves - school logo(s) are optional.

GENERAL UNIFORM GUIDELINES

  • Shirts must be long enough to tuck in and remain tucked in at all times (tucking not necessary for grades PreK-2).
  • Belts will be worn and must be buckled at all times if bottoms have belt loops; no part of the belt may be left hanging at any time. Belts must be threaded through the loops.  (belts not necessary for grades PreK-2).
  • Girls may wear leggings UNDER skirts or dresses only. 
  • Only solid white undershirts, or an undershirt that matches (red, white, black, or blue), or camisoles shall be worn under the school uniform shirt. No Jeans will be worn in navy, khaki, or any other color. Jeans are not part of the uniform.
  • Sweatshirts/Pullovers shall be solid white, black, navy, or red. These sweatshirts/pullovers may have a school logo.  Hoods are prohibited in the building.  Sweatshirts/pullovers of any kind may not be worn in any way that creates a distraction.
  • Students may wear any jacket when weather dictates except for trench coats, dusters, knee length starter jackets or pullover outerwear of any kind, sweatshirts included.
  • Students are prohibited from wearing coats in the classroom. A light sweater or jacket is acceptable.
  • Hats and hoods are prohibited in the building.
  • Uniform length: skirts, skorts, jumpers, and shorts (boys and girls) must be no shorter than four inches above the knee as measured from the back crease of the knee. The knee-length requirement has been waived for all students in grades Pre-K – 3.
  • Shoes must be worn at all times. No rubber or foam swim footwear, flip-flops, beach or pool sandals, house shoes or crocs will be allowed.  All footwear must have a back.
  • Please note that any form of dress, hairstyle, or student appearance that detracts from or disrupts the classroom and/or the school climate is not considered proper for school. The principal makes the final decision on what is considered proper or improper appearance.


 

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  • Jean days will be held regularly throughout the school year as fundraisers. 
  • Students who participate may wear denim shorts, skorts, skirts, capris, or pant length jeans. 
  • Jeans may have tears ONLY if they are patched behind.  NO skin may be exposed under rips/tears.  
  • Shorts, skorts, and skirts, must be no shorter than four inches above the knees. 
  • Uniform or school spirit shirts should be worn with jeans unless otherwise instructed. 
  •   All money raised from Jean Day fundraisers will be used for school operations, instructional materials, supplies, teacher professional development, and student/teacher incentives.
  • Every Friday, we have $1 Jean Day and $2 Out of Dress Day.  All RPSB clothing policies must still be followed (length, proper footwear, etc.).