FAIRMONT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

BENEFITS OF SCHOOL UNIFORMS

We believe that- School is a student’s “work place.”  Consequently  we believe that uniforms:

 1.  reflect a seriousness of purpose.

 2.  remove the status that clothing labels give to some children.

 3.  reduce disciplinary concerns.

 4.  can be a more cost effective investment for parents.

 5.  make it easier and faster to prepare for school in mornings.

 6.  make it easier for school officials to identify intruders on the campus.

 7.  reduce harassment.

 8.  make it more difficult for students to identify with negative groups or gangs.

 9.  eliminate the problem of frequent dress code revisions.

     10.  provide a more stable environment, better meeting the needs of students during

            the tumultuous pre-adolescent years.

     11.  promote school spirit and pride.

     12.  prepare students for similar expectations in the work world.

FAIRMONT DRESS STANDARDS

(2004 - 2005)

I.  Guidelines for Students in Uniform

Fairmont’s dress standards have been established in order to promote high expectations for behavior and academic performance. 

·         Children should come to school dressed appropriately for the task of learning,

demonstrating their awareness of the importance of education.

·         All clothing should be in good repair and of appropriate size.           

1.   Top wear:  Uniform top wear includes:

·         White, ash, navy, or burgundy short-sleeve polo shirt with a Fairmont logo

·         Fairmont uniform T-shirts (spirit day shirts worn on Fridays only)

·         Crew neck sweatshirts with a Fairmont logo

·         White collared blouses

·         White, ash, navy, or burgundy turtlenecks

·         All sweatshirts:  crew, zippered, and hooded must be uniform sweatshirts

with the Fairmont Logo or plain navy blue, burgundy, or gray sweatshirts with no logos.

     All top wear must be size-appropriate and must be tucked in at the waist.  Sweatshirts do not

     need to be tucked in.

2.  Outerwear:  Jackets and sweaters, since they are worn outside, do not need to have the

     Fairmont logo.  Uniform top wear must be worn under the outerwear.

3.  Bottom wear:  Uniform bottom wear consists of plain navy blue pants or khaki tan pants with

no appliqués or colorful designs and walking shorts for boys and girls, as well as navy blue or khaki capri pants, skorts, skirts, and jumpers for girls.  Long pants and walking shorts may be made of cotton or cotton blends, corduroy, or dark blue denim (not stone-washed, light blue).  Skorts and jumpers

     may be made of cotton, cotton blends, corduroy, or dark denim.  Shorts, skirts, and skorts must

     not be shorter than mid-thigh.  Overalls will not be a part of the Fairmont uniform.

To prevent children from wearing clothing that may interfere with their own safety and well being or that may disrupt the learning process, the following are NOT allowed:

·         thongs, sandals, open-toed or backless shoes, jellies, cowboy boots, high heels, or

other shoes which might interfere with safe footing

·         jewelry or accessories that constitute a distraction or a safety hazard, e.g. large

hoop or dangling earrings, studded apparel, chains, and key chains on backpacks

·         jewelry or accessories which promote racial, ethnic, or religious prejudice

·         makeup

·         hats

·         sunglasses

Consequences for Dress Code Infractions

1^st Infraction  -  teacher talks to the child and records the date on NCR form

2^nd Infraction -  student is benched and note is sent home

3^rd Infraction -  administrator conferences with student and a phone call and note are sent home

4^th Infraction -  citation

Any student who wears clothing that is offensive or inappropriate will call home for a change of clothes.  If parents are unable to provide a change of clothes, sweatpants and/or a T-shirt will be provided.  This outfit will be worn home with the expectation that it will be laundered and returned to school the following day.

Ordering Information

Uniforms may be ordered on the following days:

Thursday, Sept. 7 -  Order day, with samples in all sizes to view – Pick up orders made on or before

                               the last order day in August will be held at the upper grade lunch table area.

During the school year, you may also pick up an order form from the PTA desk at the front office.  Fill it out with payment attached and drop it in the box.  The uniforms will be delivered to your child’s classroom.

II.  Guidelines for Students with Waivers

Fairmont’s dress standards have been established in order to promote high expectations for behavior and academic performance.

·         Children should come to school dressed appropriately for the task of learning,

      demonstrating their awareness of the importance of education.

·         All clothing should be in good repair and of appropriate size.          

1.         Top wear – All tops must have sleeves and must have crew, collared, or turtle necks.  All

             top wear must be size-appropriate and must be tucked in at the waist.

2.         Outerwear – Appropriate top wear must be worn under jackets and sweatshirts.

3.         Bottom wear – All pants, walking shorts, skirts, and skorts must fit properly at the waist and

             must not be worn lower than the top of the hip.  They should be hemmed not frayed and

             should be of appropriate length.  Walking shorts, skirts and skorts may not be shorter than

             mid-thigh.  Bottom wear must be appropriately belted or secure at the waist.  All belts must be of

             appropriate length.

To prevent children from wearing clothing that may interfere with their own safety and well-being or

that may disrupt the learning process, the following are NOT allowed:

·      thongs, sandals, open-toed or backless shoes, jellies, cowboy boots, high heels, or other

shoes which might interfere with safe footing

·      jewelry or accessories that constitute a distraction or a safety hazard, e.g. large hoop or      

    dangling earrings, studded apparel, chains, and key chains on backpacks

·      apparel, jewelry, or accessories which promote racial, ethnic, or religious prejudice

·      shirts or tops that are too tight or revealing, which do not reach below the waist, or

     which allow underclothing to show, e.g. mesh tops, tank tops, sleeveless tops, V-neck

     tops, spaghetti straps, low-cut necklines, midriff tops, backless tops, short tops, or sheer

     garments

·      camouflage clothing

·      long dresses or long skirts

·      extremes in style or color of hair

·      makeup

·      sunglasses

Consequences for Dress Code Infractions

1^st infraction – teacher talks to the child and records date on NCR form

2^nd infraction – student is benched during one recess, and note is sent home.

3^rd infraction – administrator conferences with student, calls parent, and sends a note home.

4^th infraction – citation

Any student who wears clothing that is offensive or inappropriate will call home for a change of clothes. 

If parents are unable to provide a change of clothes, sweatpants and/or a T-shirt will be provided.  This

outfit will be worn home with the expectation that it will be laundered and returned to school the following

day.

Waiver Process

Pursuant to Education Code Section 35183, parents who do not wish their students to comply with the adopted mandatory uniform dress policy may sign a waiver. 

THE WAIVER FORM MUST BE SIGNED IN THE PRESENCE OF A SCHOOL OFFICIAL DURING SCHOOL OFFICE HOURS:  8:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.  DURING THE FOLLOWING TIME WINDOWS:  May 24 – June 7 and August 21 – September  1.

Waivers will not be issued at any other times during the school year!  (If a waiver has already been signed for a student, it is valid for as long as that student attends Fairmont.)

 APPLICATION FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Families in need of financial assistance with their uniform purchases may fill out a confidential application form available in the school office.  The form must be returned to the principal’s office with the required verification documents.  Incomplete information will delay processing.

Financial assistance is limited, as no tax money is available to support this program.  Any assistance received should be considered a “loan” to be repaid when/if your financial circumstances improve, so that others in need can be served.