Uniform Policy (John Hancock Charter School)

Uniform Policy

John Hancock Charter School Uniform Policy

POLICY

Parents and the JHCS Board have determined by vote that there will be a uniform at John Hancock Charter School (JHCS).

Purpose

The JHCS mission is to provide a continuously challenging curriculum in a safe and nurturing learning environment and to help students learn how to learn, to love learning, and to become responsible citizens and productive members of society.

Uniforms improve the classroom-learning environment by:

• helping students concentrate on their school work by setting a tone for serious study;

• removing distractions created by socioeconomic differences and modern fashion; and

• instilling students with discipline.

Uniforms build citizenship and a sense of community in our children by:

• build self esteem, self respect and school spirit among students by creating the distinction of being part of a group;

• maintaining a good school image in the community by a neat appearance;

• providing a visible and public symbol of commitment to school improvement and reform.

Uniforms create a safe learning environment by:

• helping school officials recognize intruders who come to the school.

Provisions

Regulations including provisions for the JHCS Uniform and Dress and Grooming Standards shall be promulgated via the implementation process. The Uniform Committee shall monitor uniform implementation and recommend any needed changes to the policy or regulations it perceives needed based on developing circumstances.

Enforcement

The uniform policy will be enforced pursuant to further regulations as determined by the implementation process.

Implementation Process

Implementation of the Uniform Policy shall be overseen by the Uniform Committee. The Uniform Committee shall consist of: two (2) JHCS board members, one of whom shall be the parent advocate; 4-5 PTO members, of whom three (3) shall be parents of students attending the school and one to two (1-2) who is/are a teacher(s) at the school, who shall be selected at random from volunteers from the PTO body. PTO Members will have a one year term, being selected at the November PTO board meeting and beginning their term the following January.

Changes to the JHCS Uniform Policy shall require the vote of the JHCS board AND a two-thirds (2/3) majority of all parents of students attending JHCS. Changes to the Uniform Regulations which are promulgated via the implementation process contained herein shall require the vote of the JHCS board AND a simple majority of all parents of students attending JHCS. Only parents and guardians of students subject to the proposed uniform policy may vote at the election, limited to one vote per family.

In order to consider major changes to the uniform policy or regulations which do not arise because of circumstances beyond the control of JHCS, the uniform committee must receive either a petition signed by twenty percent (1/5) of the parents of the students attending JHCS or a written request from the JHCS Board which includes a description of and the nature of the issue or change to be investigated. Upon such petition or request, the uniform committee shall investigate, address and promulgate a recommendation for vote by the appropriate bodies.

Circumstances beyond the control of JHCS would include events such as unavailability of uniform items or a change in state or federal law, etc. It does not necessarily include events caused by JHCS or any of its parents.

The uniform committee, in considering any changes to the uniform, shall consider at least the following elements: quality, cost, availability for purchase, and style of the uniform.

Grandfather Clause

Uniforms will be appropriate for use after they have been purchased under a current uniform guideline for three years or until they no longer meet the standards of appearance, whichever occurs first.

Uniform Exemptions/Modifications

Pursuant to Utah Code Annotated, Section 53A-15-602(8), 1953, as amended 2003, the school director is allowed, at any time during the school year, to grant an exemption from wearing a uniform to a student because of extenuating circumstances. The school will work with families who have extenuating circumstances. This provision is subject to state and federal law.

Assistance - Low Income Students

Uniform clothing under this policy may be available for students whose parents need help in obtaining them. Decisions regarding assistance shall be made by the school director.

UNIFORM REGULATIONS

Section One: General Provisions

Uniforms at John Hancock Charter School are mandatory. Dress and grooming standards are part of the Uniform Regulations.

Implementation of Uniform Policy is as follows:

1. Uniforms must be worn during school hours, except under special circumstances, such as Dress of Choice Days and other special occasions as announced in the school newsletter. Uniforms must also be worn for all before and after school programs, as well as all tutoring and enrichment sessions, except on occasions when costumes may be required for dress rehearsals or performances. Gym clothes may be required for athletic activities.

2. Students must present a modest, clean, and neat appearance at all times, including Free Dress Days, regular school days and Full Dress Uniform days. All clothing must be clean, appropriately sized, and worn correctly. Pants/shorts/skirts must be worn at the waist, shirts must be buttoned and tucked in, shoes must be tied or fastened, clothing must be worn right-side-out, appropriate underwear must be worn, etc. Clothing shall not be excessively worn or have holes. Uniforms are to be of appropriate size – not oversized or undersized. No “low-riding” of pants or shorts will be allowed.

3. The approved uniform is found in Section Two of the Uniform Regulations.

4. Dress uniforms will be worn on Mondays and for programs. Children shall wear the teacher prescribed uniform for a given field trip or activity in order to attend a field trip or participate in the activity.

5. Shoes for boys and girls should be basic colors or in coordinating colors. Shoes should be conservative in style. Ankle boots are acceptable in black, brown or a dark neutral leather. Boys and girls may wear plain white, black, or neutral non-distracting tennis shoes (no lights). Closed toed shoes only. Tennis shoes are required for gym. Heels or soles may not be higher than safe or appropriate for school wear.

6. Socks for boys and girls should be in coordinating or neutral; socks may be ankle or knee length. Girls may also wear appropriate smooth opaque and/or cable knit tights. Socks or tights must always be worn. No nylon stockings may be worn.

7. Girls may wear inconspicuous shorts under skirts and jumpers. Knit leggings and pants that show underneath these articles of clothing are not allowed.

8. Optional school t-shirts or sweatshirts may be worn only on Fridays or other specially designated times.

9. Girls may wear jewelry or hair accessories that are appropriate for wear at school and are not a distraction. Boys may not wear earrings. All jewelry, if worn, must not be a distraction to the educational environment of the class or school.

10. Hair must be kept neat and have a combed appearance and appropriate for school. Bangs should not be below the eyebrows; boys hair should not extend below the ear lobe or beyond the collar. Irregular coloring of hair or outlandish hair styles are inappropriate. Hair coloring and outlandish hair style parameters will be left to the discretion of the school director.

11. Any makeup worn should be appropriate for school.

12. No hats of any kind, including baseball caps, or sunglasses, may be worn in the building.

13. Outer wear that is worn for warmth to and from school and at outside recess is not considered a uniform item. Any sweaters worn inside the classroom must be consistent with school uniform colors.

14. The hemlines in jumpers and skirts shall be no shorter than 2 inches above the kneecap; shorts and skorts will not be shorter than 4 inches above the kneecap.

15. Snow boots must be changed into school-approved shoes while inside the building.

16. Plain white or neutral colored undershirts may be worn under school shirts for warmth.

17. Dress items not specifically covered above but considered inappropriate or contrary to the Purpose statement in the Uniform Policy are subject to review and interpretation by the school governing board.

18. Dress code infractions will be dealt with in accordance with the JHCS discipline policy. The school should strive to achieve compliance through use of incentives and positive reinforcement measures, and should resort to disciplinary action only when positive measures fail to result in compliance. The school will communicate with parents so that expectations, rationale and benefits are clearly published.

When necessary, teachers will implement the following discipline policy:

a. First infraction: Send home a note with the student noting the infraction, requiring a parent and the student to sign and return the note.

b. Second infraction: Send home a note with the student noting the infraction, requiring a parent and the student to sign and return the note.

c. Third infraction: The student will be sent to the office to call home and request the parent to bring the appropriate clothing to remedy the violation.

d. Fourth infraction: The student will be sent to the office to call home and request the parent to bring the appropriate clothing to remedy the violation.

e. Fifth infraction and all thereafter: The child and parent shall have a conference with the parent advocate immediately.

Section Two: Approved Uniform

The items listed below constitute the uniform at JHCS. Specific examples of the items are given in Appendix A. The school has examples of the uniform for review to assist parents.

Dress Uniform Summary

GIRLS

Note: The hemlines in jumpers and skirts shall be no shorter than 2 inches above the kneecap; shorts and skorts will not be shorter than 4 inches above the kneecap.

DRESS WHITE BLOUSE with COLLAR, long sleeve or short sleeve (no logos)

SKIRT or SKORT or JUMPER, Marymount Plaid (Dennis) / Blue Plaid (Ibiley) or

SKIRT or SKORT or PANTS, navy twill, no outside pockets

SOCKS or TIGHTS, white or neutral color

SHOES, of a color that are not distracting
BOYS
DRESS SHIRT, white, collared, long sleeve or short sleeve (no logos)
PANTS, navy twill: pleat front, flat front, or pull on, no outside pockets

SOCKS, of a color that are not distracting

SHOES, of a color that are not distracting

Other Approved Uniform Items Summary
GIRLS

Note: The hemlines in jumpers and skirts shall be no shorter than 2 inches above the kneecap; shorts and skorts will not be shorter than 4 inches above the kneecap.

SWEATER, cardigan or sweater vest, navy, to be worn with collared shirt

TWILL PANTS, khaki, no outside pockets

TWILL SHORTS, navy or khaki, no outside pockets

SKIRT, khaki

SKORT, khaki, front and back flaps w/ tabs

JUMPER, Marymount or Blue Plaid, navy or khaki

POLO SHIRT with COLLAR, short or long sleeve; white, navy or red

TURTLENECK, long sleeve; red, navy or white

SCHOOL SWEATSHIRT (to be worn only on Fridays), to be worn with collared shirt

FLEECE JACKET, navy, full zipper front, 2 seam pockets, to be worn with collared shirt

FLEECE VEST, navy, full zipper front, 2 seam pockets

BELT, of a coordinating, non-distracting color

BIKE SHORTS (may be worn under skirt or jumper but not below the hem), coordinating color

BOYS

SWEATER, cardigan or sweater vest, navy, to be worn with collared shirt

TWILL PANTS, khaki, no outside pockets

TWILL SHORTS, navy or khaki, no outside pockets

POLO SHIRT with COLLAR, short or long sleeve; white, navy or red

TURTLENECK, long sleeve; red, navy or white

SCHOOL SWEATSHIRT (to be worn only on Fridays), to be worn with collared shirt

FLEECE JACKET, navy, full zipper front, 2 seam pockets, to be worn with collared shirt

FLEECE VEST, navy, full zipper front, 2 seam pockets

BELT, of a coordinating, non-distracting color

Appendix A

No specific manufacturer or vendor for clothing is required. The following uniform clothing examples match the color and styles listed in the uniform items summary in the Regulation above. Items meeting the descriptions which are listed below may be found at many outlets, for example: Burlington Coat Factory, Dillard’s, Kids R Us, Nordstrom, Target, etc., as well as online at the following web sites:

http://www.dennisuniform.com/

http://www.ibiley.com/

http://www.schoolapparel.com/

Girls’ Uniform Items

Girls' Items - Dress Uniform
One of item #1, item #2, item #3, item #4, or item #5 below
1) White Oxfordcloth, button down collar, one pocket, long sleeve

a) Dennis, #02897C-950 L/S (119)

b) School Apparel, #9466

2) White Oxfordcloth, button down collar, one pocket, short sleeve

a) Dennis, #02897A-950 S/S (119)

b) School Apparel, #9461

3) Camp Shirt, short sleeve, white

a) Dennis, #04254A-911 S/S (119)

b) School Apparel, not available

4) Peter Pan Blouse, long sleeve, w/ pocket, plain white, plain collar

a) Dennis, #00080C-911

b) School Apparel, # 9166

5) Peter Pan Blouse, short sleeve, w/ pocket, plain white, plain collar

a) Dennis, #00080A-911

b) School Apparel, # 9380

and one of item #6, item #7, item #8, item #9, item #10, or item #11 below
Note: The hemlines in jumpers and skirts shall be no shorter than 2 inches above the kneecap; shorts and skorts will not be shorter than 4 inches above the kneecap.

6) Skirt, Marymount Plaid (Dennis) / Blue Plaid (Ibiley)

a) Dennis, #008680-201 [box pleat], #01886A-201 [knife pleat], #H1890A-201[hipstiched]

b) Ibiley, #293 [pleat], #297 [box pleat], #399 [tennis skirt]

7) Skort, Marymount Plaid (Dennis) / Blue Plaid (Ibiley)

a) Dennis, #035210-201

b) Ibiley, #399 [tennis skirt]

8) Jumper, Marymount Plaid (Dennis) / Blue Plaid (Ibiley)

a) Dennis, #18631A-201

b) Ibiley, #593 or #693

9) Twill Pants, navy

a) Dennis, #040400-965, navy 069 [plt frt]; #040300-965, navy 069 [flat frt]; #034110-965, navy 069 [pull-on]

b) School Apparel, navy, Pleated Twill, Plain Front Twill or pull-on twill (not Brushed Torino Twill or Relaxed Fit)

10) Skirt, navy twill

a) Dennis, navy 057, #008680-931 [center box pleat], #H08360-931 [hipstitched box pleat]

b) School Apparel, blend navy, box pleats or knife pleats

11) Skort, navy, front & back flaps w/ tabs

a) Dennis, #035210-965 Navy Twill w/ tabs (069)

b) School Apparel, blend navy, #7942-7945

Girls' Items

Sweaters

12) Cardigan, navy (may be worn with the dress uniform)

a) Dennis, #060000-976, navy 067 [crew neck]; #063000-976, navy 067 [V-neck]

b) School Apparel, navy; #1005 [crew neck], # 1001 [V-neck]
13) Sweater vest, V-neck, navy (may be worn with the dress uniform)

a) Dennis, #066000-976, navy 067

b) School Apparel, # 6600 navy

Dress

14) Dress, Dennis #020600-996, MIDDY-Navy 50P/50R (067)

Pants/Shorts/Skirts/Skorts
Note: The hemlines in skirts shall be no shorter than 2 inches above the kneecap; shorts and skorts will not be shorter than 4 inches above the kneecap.

15) Twill Pants, khaki

a) Dennis, #40400-965, khaki 068[plt frt]; #40300-965, khaki 068 [flat frt]

b) School Apparel, sand khaki, Pleated Twill, Plain Front Twill or pull-on twill (not Brushed Torino Twill or Relaxed Fit)

16) Twill shorts, navy

a) Dennis Walkshorts, #040500-965, 60C/40P-plt frt navy 069

b) School Apparel, navy, Pleated Shorts (not Relaxed Fit)

17) Twill shorts, khaki

a) Dennis Walkshorts, #040500-965, 60C/40P-plt frt khaki 068

b) School Apparel, sand khaki, Pleated Shorts (not Relaxed Fit)

18) Skirt, khaki

a) Dennis, #034460-965, khaki twill (068); #035300-996, khaki 50P/50R-ankle length (049)

b) School Apparel, blend khaki, box pleats or knife pleats

19) Skort, khaki, front & back flaps w/ tabs

a) Dennis, #035210-965 Khaki Twill w/ tabs (068)

b) School Apparel, blend khaki, #7942-7945

Shirts/Blouses

20) Pique-knit Polo Shirt, short sleeve, white

a) Dennis, #08700A-973 (119)

b) School Apparel, white, banded cuff, #8750

21) Pique-knit Polo Shirt, short sleeve, navy

a) Dennis, #08700A-973 (067)

b) School Apparel, #8750, banded cuff, navy

22) Pique-knit Polo Shirt, short sleeve, red

a) Dennis, not available

b) School Apparel, #8750, banded cuff, red

23) Jersey knit Polo Shirt, short sleeve, white

a) Dennis, #08300A-973 (119)

b) School Apparel, white, banded cuff, #8300

24) Jersey knit Polo Shirt, short sleeve, navy

a) Dennis, #08300A-973 (067)

b) School Apparel, #8300, banded cuff, navy

25) Jersey knit Polo Shirt, short sleeve, red

a) Dennis, #08300A-973 (095)

b) School Apparel, #8300, banded cuff, red

26) Pique-knit Polo Shirt, long sleeve, white

a) Dennis, #08700C-973 (119)

b) School Apparel, #8706, ribbed cuff, white

27) Pique-knit Polo Shirt, long sleeve, navy

a) Dennis, #08700C-973 (067)

b) School Apparel, #8706, ribbed cuff, navy

28) Pique-knit Polo Shirt, long sleeve, red

a) Dennis, not available

b) School Apparel, #8706, ribbed cuff, red

29) Jersey knit Polo Shirt, long sleeve, white

a) Dennis, #08300C-973 (119)

b) School Apparel, #8306, ribbed cuff, white

30) Jersey knit Polo Shirt, long sleeve, navy

a) Dennis, #08300C-973 (067)

b) School Apparel, #8306, ribbed cuff, navy

31) Jersey knit Polo Shirt, long sleeve, red

a) Dennis, #08300C-973 (095)

b) School Apparel, #8306, ribbed cuff, red

32) Turtleneck, long sleeve, white

a) Dennis, #08100C-973, (119)

b) School Apparel, #8100, white

33) Turtleneck, long sleeve, navy

a) Dennis, #08100C-973 (067)

b) School Apparel, #8100 navy

34) Turtleneck, long sleeve, red

a) Dennis, #08100C-973 (095)

b) School Apparel, #8100 red

Outerwear
Note: a turtleneck or collared shirt must be worn underneath any of the items in this section.
35) School sweatshirt (to be worn only on Fridays), from JHCS
36) Fleece jacket, navy, full zipper front, 2 zip pockets

a) Dennis, Polartec 300, #052000-900, navy 067

b) School Apparel, Fabri-Tec, #6200, navy

37) Fleece vest, navy, full zipper front, 2 seam pockets

a) Dennis, Polartec 300, #052100-900, navy 067

b) School Apparel, Fabri-Tec, #6210, navy

Girls Accessories
Note: Please ensure the items below are the correct color and style. Bike shorts may not extend below the hem of a skirt or jumper.

38) Belt, khaki, navy, or khaki/navy stripe or other non-distracting color
39) Bike Shorts (may only be worn under a skirt or jumper), black, navy, white, or neutral
40) Tights, khaki, navy, red, white or neutral (no patterns, cable knit okay)
41) Socks: khaki, navy, red, white or otherwise neutral - knee-hi, triple-roll, or ankle height
42) Any hair ornament/headband/scrunchy/clip made from the Marymount (Dennis)/Blue (Ibiley) plaid, solid khaki, white, navy, red, solid metal, tortoiseshell color or otherwise neutral or color consistent with school colors.

Boys’ Uniform Items

Boys' Items - Dress Uniform
One of item #1 or item #2 below

1) White Dress Shirt with Collar, short sleeve

a) Dennis, #02900A-950 (119)

b) School Apparel, #8061, white (husky sizes available)

2) Oxford Button-down shirt, long sleeve, white

a) Dennis, #02900C-950 (119)

b) School Apparel, #8066, white (husky sizes available)

3) Twill Pants, navy

a) Dennis, #070000-964, navy 067 [plt frt]; #034110-965 Navy 069 [pull-on]

b) School Apparel, navy, Pleated or Plain Front or #7059 [pull-on] (not Relaxed Fit)

Other Boys' Items

Sweaters

4)V-Neck Cardigan, navy (may be worn with the dress uniform)

a) Dennis, #63000-976, navy 067

b) School Apparel, #1001, navy

5) Sweater vest, V-neck, navy (may be worn with the dress uniform)

a) Dennis, #066000-976, navy 067

b) School Apparel, # 6600 navy

Pants/Shorts
Shorts must be no shorter than 4 inches above the kneecap.

6) Twill Pants, khaki

a) Dennis, #070000-964, khaki 049 [plt frt]

b) School Apparel, sand khaki, Pleated or Plain Front or #7059 pull-on (not Relaxed Fit)

7) Twill shorts, navy

a) Dennis Walkshorts, #040600-965, navy 069

b) School Apparel, navy, Pleated Shorts (not Relaxed Fit)

8) Twill shorts, khaki

a) Dennis Walkshorts, #040600-965, khaki 068

b) School Apparel, sand khaki, Pleated Shorts (not Relaxed Fit)

Shirts
9) Pique-knit Polo Shirt, short sleeve, white

a) Dennis, #08700A-973 (119)

b) School Apparel, white, banded cuff, #8750
10) Pique-knit Polo Shirt, short sleeve, navy

a) Dennis, #08700A-973 (067)

b) School Apparel, #8750, banded cuff, navy

11) Pique-knit Polo Shirt, short sleeve, red

a) Dennis, not available

b) School Apparel, #8750, banded cuff, red

12) Jersey knit Polo Shirt, short sleeve, white

a) Dennis, #08300A-973 (119)

b) School Apparel, white, banded cuff, #8300

13) Jersey knit Polo Shirt, short sleeve, navy

a) Dennis, #08300A-973 (067)

b) School Apparel, #8300, banded cuff, navy

14) Jersey knit Polo Shirt, short sleeve, red

a) Dennis, #08300A-973 (095)

b) School Apparel, #8300, banded cuff, red

15) Pique-knit Polo Shirt, long sleeve, white

a) Dennis, #08700C-973 (119)

b) School Apparel, #8706, ribbed cuff, white

16) Pique-knit Polo Shirt, long sleeve, navy

a) Dennis, #08700C-973 (067)

b) School Apparel, #8706, ribbed cuff, navy

17) Pique-knit Polo Shirt, long sleeve, red

a) Dennis, not available

b) School Apparel, #8706, ribbed cuff, red

18) Jersey knit Polo Shirt, long sleeve, white

a) Dennis, #08300C-973 (119)

b) School Apparel, #8306, ribbed cuff, white

19) Jersey knit Polo Shirt, long sleeve, navy

a) Dennis, #08300C-973 (067)

b) School Apparel, #8306, ribbed cuff, navy

20) Jersey knit Polo Shirt, long sleeve, red

a) Dennis, #08300C-973 (095)

b) School Apparel, #8306, ribbed cuff, red

21) Turtleneck,, long sleeve, white

a) Dennis, #08100C-973, white 119

b) School Apparel, #8100, white

22) Turtleneck, long sleeve, navy

a) Dennis, #08100C-973 (067)

b) School Apparel, #8100 navy

23) Turtleneck, long sleeve, red

a) Dennis, #08100C-973 (095)

b) School Apparel, #8100 red

Outerwear
Note: a turtleneck or collared shirt must be worn underneath any of the items in this section.

24) School sweatshirt (to be worn only on Fridays), from JHCS

25) Fleece jacket, navy, full zipper front, 2 zip pockets

a) Dennis, Polartec 300, #052000-900, navy 067

b) School Apparel, Fabri-Tec, #6200, navy

26) Fleece vest, navy, full zipper front, 2 seam pockets

a) Dennis, Polartec 300, #052100-900, navy 067

b) School Apparel, Fabri-Tec, #6210, navy

Boys Accessories

Note: Please ensure the items below are the correct color and style.

27) Belt, khaki, navy, or khaki/navy stripe, or otherwise not distracting
28) Socks, crew - black, navy, khaki, white, neutral or otherwise not distracting