Uniform and Apparel Policy

NOTE: Clothing or articles that are considered distracting to the educational process are not permitted. Determination of distracting clothing or articles will be made by the campus administrator(s).  Failure to comply with the uniform dress code will result in after school detention for each offense. Continued refusal to abide by the uniform contract may result in ISS (in school suspension) , Suspension and/or transfer/non-renewal.

The guidelines below cover the major aspects of our uniform policy. Students will be dressed in the official uniform every day during school hours. Students are expected to be neatly dressed and groomed at all times. A belt worn with pants and shorts is required. All undergarments (undershirts, leggings shorts, long johns) may be worn under the official uniform. Uniform assistance may be available, please contact the office for information.

NEW FOR THE 2009-2010 SCHOOL YEAR: Boys (1st grade and older) must have their shirts tucked in and are required to wear a belt.

The official uniform consists of the following components:

ELEMENTARY LEVEL (GRADES PK-5) SHIRTS:
Red, White, or Navy Blue polo style shirts are required. T-shirts with the Wharton logo are acceptable.

MIDDLE SCHOOL LEVEL (GRADES 6-7) SHIRTS:
Black, Yellow, or Green polo style shirts are required. T-shirts with the Wharton logo are acceptable.

ALL GRADE LEVELS

SHORTS, PANTS, SLACKS, AND SKIRTS:

• Navy and Khaki pants, shorts, and skirts
• The following styles/colors are NOT acceptable; Beige, Cream, Off-White, Denim, Bell-bottoms, Capri or Cargo-style. Straight leg style pants will be cuffed or hemmed and will not touch the floor.
• Pants must be proportioned to fit at the waist without having to use a belt.
• Pant fronts may be pleated or straight. Khaki skirts will be straight or pleated with the hemline falling just above the knee to mid-calf.
• Ankle length skirts or excessively baggy uniform pants will not be permitted.

SHOES:
Tennis shoes and loafers are acceptable shoes to wear. Sandals, thongs, heels, open-back, and open-toe shoes are not acceptable. This is a safety that must be adhered to when purchasing school shoes.