Phoebe Hearst Dress Code

Change in Uniform Policy

Beginning next school year, there will be a change in the Phoebe Hearst School Uniform Policy. In an effort to make the uniforms, well, more "uniform," we are eliminating denim from the available options, which would include jeans. It is very important that the school day be 100% focused on learning,and not in the minutia of the varying styles, shades, and available ornamentation on blue jeans. Acceptable bottoms for girls include navy blue or khaki (beige, not green) pants, fingertip lengths shorts, or skirts. Boys can wear navy blue or khaki (beige, not green) pants or fingertip length shorts.

We realize that this change in policy will take some adjustment, but it is important to remember that the neater and more uniform our kids appear, the more time teachers can teach and students can learn.

Additionally, many more Phoebe Hearst "logo" polo, t-shirt, and outerwear options will be available to purchase next year. Items will be available at orientation to preview and orders will go on throughout the year as families wish to purchase new items.

Dress Code

Phoebe Hearst Elementary School maintains a mandatory dress and is as follows:

Bottoms -- Must be solid, dark navy blue or khaki (beige, not green). Shorts and/or skirts must be at least fingertip length. Bagginess (more than 1 size larger), sagging, or over-sized pants are not allowed. Shorts and/or skirts must be at least fingertip length.

Tops including sweaters and sweatshirts must be solid white, navy or forest/hunter green (No Logo). Tank tops or undershirts are not considered uniform tops. Straps on tops my be at least 3 fingers wide. Spaghetti straps are not permitted. Tops must cover midriff when arms are raised.

Shoes must have low heels; no higher than one inch. Sandals or open toed shoes are not permitted for safety reasons. Socks must be worn at all times and must be uniform color of navy blue or white. Jackets (not sweatshirts) can be any color, but may not have logos of any kind. This includes sports team logos, name brand logos, or any other manufactured logo.

The only logo permitted is the school dragon logo.

Inappropriate Dress

Students are expected to dress appropriately for school everyday including non-uniform days. The following is considered inappropriate dress:

Baggies (baggy pants or shirts with inappropriate pictures, slogans or logos depicting or advocating violence, hate, obscenity or gang-related material)

Denim clothing.

Bicycle shorts, cut-offs, and untailored shorts

Thong type shoes, any shoe without heel straps, backs or open toes, high heels (1 inch or higher), stilts, clogs, cleats or spikes, and sandals.

Socks any other color than navy blue or white.

Hair dyes of unnatural color, glitter on faces/Make-up, Tattoos

Hats/visors (in class), bandanas

In addition to the above, any clothing, hairstyle or jewelry that is considered unsafe or disruptive to the learning environment is inappropriate for school.

Gang-related clothing can be cause for suspension from school.

The success of the uniform policy depends on all adults enforcing the policy. Uniform checks are made first thing in the morning.

Students may be sent to the office before school begins or during recess.