Dress Code
Students are expected to dress and groom themselves in a neat, attractive fashion reflecting pride in themselves and their school. The dress code is established to help ensure an atmosphere conducive to study and prevent drawing attention to self. Pride in student dress and grooming is an observable difference at Thomas Edison Charter Schools. It is the responsibility of parents and children to ensure compliance with the dress code.
All clothing should fit properly and be in good repair. All students must wear closed-toe shoes. Neither denim nor athletic wear (sweats or athletic shStudents are expected to dress and groom themselves in a neat, attractive fashion reflecting pride in themselves and in their school. The dress code is established to help ensure an atmosphere conducive to study and prevent drawing attention to self. Pride in student dress and grooming is an observable difference at Thomas Edison Charter School. It is the responsibility of parents and children to ensure compliance with the dress code. All clothing should fit properly and be in good repair. All students must wear closed toe shoes. Neither denim nor athletic wear (sweats or athletic shorts) are allowed. No logos/designs or lettering of any kind is allowed, except approved Thomas Edison Charter School logos.
The official school shirt has a collar, short or long sleeves, and is long enough to remain tucked in. Shirts will be any solid color. Turtlenecks are acceptable.
Boys and girls pants or knee length shorts will be a solid color in khaki, navy, gray, or black. Khaki is defined as the appropriate khaki shade of brown, tan, or green.
Girls capris and knee length skirts, skorts, or jumpers will be a solid color in khaki, navy, gray, black, or approved school plaid. Khaki is defined as the appropriate khaki shade of brown, tan, or green. Examples of the approved school plaid are Green Plaid from French Toast Clothing Company or Hunter Classic Navy Plaid from Land’s End Clothing Company. Leggings may be worn under skirts or dresses.
A sweater, including cardigan, or vest in any solid color may be worn when needed.
Outerwear such as jackets and coats must conform to the spirit of the dress code. Socially inappropriate designs or markings are not permitted. In most cases, outerwear is removed during class time.
Occasional exceptions, consistent with the intent of the dress code for special events (such as Boy or Girl Scout uniforms), may be approved by the principal. The principal will interpret and resolve all issues regarding the dress code. No logos/designs or lettering of any kind are allowed, except approved Thomas Edison Charter School Logos.
- The official school shirt has a collar, short or long sleeves, and is long enough to remain tucked in. Shirts will be any solid color. Turtlenecks are acceptable.
- Boys and girls pants or knee length shorts will be a solid color in khaki, navy, gray or black. Khaki is defined as the appropriate khaki shade of brown, tan or green.
- Girl's capris and knee length skirts, skorts, or jumpers will be a solid color in khaki, navy, gray, black, or approved school plaid. Khaki is defined as the appropriate khaki shade of brown, tan or green. Examples of the approved plaid are Green Plaid from French Toast Clothing Company or Hunter Classic Navy Plaid from Land's End Clothing Company.
- A sweater or vest, in any solid color except black, may be worn when needed.
- Outerwear such as jackets and coats must conform to the spirit of the dress code. Socially inappropriate designs or markings are not permitted. In most cases, outerwear is removed during class time.
- Outerwear such as jackets and coats must conform to the spirit of the dress code. Socially inappropriate designs or markings are not permitted. In most cases, outerwear is removed during class time.
- A sweater or vest, in any solid color except black, may be worn when needed.
Occasional exceptions, consistent with the intent of the dress code for special events (such as Boy or Girl Scout uniforms), may be approved by the principal. The principal will interpret and resolve all issues regarding the dress code.
Occasional exceptions, consistent with the intent of the dress code for special events (such as Boy or Girl Scout uniforms), may be approved by the principal. The principal will interpret and resolve all issues regarding the dress code.