Mandatory Uniforms
Every child is encouraged to observe a standard of grooming and comply with Sedalia Parks uniform policy. The standard of dress shall be as follows:
What is the dress code?
Uniforms shirts: Solid white, navy, light blue, or dark green polo style or buttoned-down shirt peter pan style, turtle neck or mock-turtleneck shirts.
Uniform bottoms: Navy or khaki shorts, pants, skirts, jumpers, or dresses.
Sweatshirts, jackets or blazers worn during the day in the school building must be the uniform colors of solid white, navy, light blue, or dark green or beat the Sedalia Park logo.
Daily dress requirements for all students:
1. All shirts longer than 6 inches from the waist must be tucked in.
2. Pants are to be secured at the waist, i.e., no baggy pants.
3. Shorts are to be no shorter than 2 inches above the knee.
4. Tank tops, spaghetti straps, crop tops, midriff shirts, or tube tops are not allowed.
5. No clothing with offensive or suggestive phrases, designs, markings, or profanities.
6. Nothing is to be worn on the head except in the case of religious observance.
7. Shoes must be worn every day. Tennis shoes are encouraged. No high heals, flip flops or platform shoes.
8. Every Friday is casual day; however, students must comply with the daily dress code requirements listed above. Jeans are allowed only on casual Friday.
Support you can expect:
Families experiencing financial hardship may seek assistance from Sedalia Park to participate in the uniform dress code. When assistance is requested, a child will be given 3 outfits.
Failure to comply:
Per the Charter, students are expected to wear uniforms everyday. Enforcement of this policy will begin 10 days after the start of the school year or 10 days after a child enrolls. Failure to dress in uniform will result in the following:
1st time: Teacher will notify the parent via telephone or note. The parent must sign the note and return it to the teacher.
2nd time: Teacher send a note informing the parent that should the child be out of compliance a third time, and Administrator will make contact.
3rd time: Principal or Assistant Principal will contact the parent. Parents of students repeatedly in violation of the daily dress code will be referred to the Governing Board.
Students who do not follow the Sedalia Park dress code will be ineligible for leadership positions. Students out of uniform 5 or more days over a 9 week period will be ineligible for the Character Club Award.
