The goal of the mandatory student uniform/dress code is to enhance a positive school climate that is focused on positive school attitude and academic achievement. We believe that a mandatory SCHOOL UNIFORM/DRESS CODE is in the best interests of our children for the following reasons:

 

1.       Climate For Learning: A uniform helps students focus on learning. It sets the tone for the proper work attitude in the classroom, reducing behavior problems and improving performance.

 

2.       Campus Safety and Security: A uniform will help make the campus safer and more secure by eliminating the wearing of gang clothing which can also be used to intimidate or conceal contraband. Moreover, outsiders or non-students can be easily recognized on campus.

 

3.       School Unity and Pride: An attractive student uniform promotes school spirit, good self-image, and school unity. Just as an athletic teams’ uniforms promote unity and spirit, so can a school uniform.

 

4.       Label Competition: A uniform eliminates “label competition” and the peer pressure to wear expensive clothing. It allows the student’s attention to be directed to learning and growing.

 

5.       Economics: A uniform is economical. Comparisons show that the uniform costs significantly less than what most parents pay for unregulated school clothing. Durability, reusability, and the year-to-year consistency also cut costs.

 

6.       Homogeneity and Opportunities for Self-Expression: A uniform removes the status that clothing labels give to some children and serves to externally equalize all students. This provides impetus for students to find more productive outlets for expressions of individualism such as with, intelligence, and creativity. Teachers will offer many opportunities for self-expression and creativity in the academic realm ranging from creative assignments to after-school clubs.

 

7.       Modesty Standards Upheld: A uniform meets widely accepted standards of modesty thus eliminating the conflicting interpretations of dress codes and the embarrassment that often is associated with “violations” of dress code.

 

8.       Dressing Simplified: Parents cite simplification of selection as an important advantage. Even though several selections are available within the uniform, each meets the standards of the school and the approval of the home. Parents of students attending schools with a uniform program report that they have saved hundreds of dollars and eliminated the morning tug-of-war with children over what to wear.

SAFE & SECURE DRESS GUIDELINES

 

Students are expected to dress in the proper uniform attire.  It is the parents’ responsibility to ensure compliance with the dress code.  All students must be in uniform the first day of school.

 

1.    All students will wear the designated school uniform clothing.  The clothing may not be altered by slits, shredded hems, etc. 

Boys:      All white, red or navy blue polo or plain t-shirt, DVES t-shirt or Fish shirt. No logos on the shirt other than DVES. Navy blue or khaki tan pants, blue jeans or shorts. Pants or shorts may have trim but any trim must be in the DVES colors of navy blue, khaki tan, red or white. Blue jeans must be plain, no decorative stitching, glitter or holes.

Girls:    All white, red or navy blue polo or plain t-shirt, DVES t-shirt or Fish shirt.  Navy blue or khaki tan slacks, blue jeans, shorts, or skirt with or without trim but any trim must be in the DVES colors of navy blue, khaki tan, red or white. Blue jeans must be plain, no decorative stitching, glitter or holes. Plain white, red, or navy blue dresses will be allowed. 

 There may be additional items added to the designated uniform during the school year, such as sweaters, sweatshirts, jackets, uniform jumpers, pants, shorts, skorts.

 

2.    Baggy or over-sized uniforms are not acceptable and thus prohibited.  Uniforms may not be more than one size larger.

 

3.    Belts must be black, brown or navy and may not be more than one size larger than the waist.

 

4.    No undergarments may show.  Girls may wear black or navy blue shorts under their skirts provided they do not show.

 

5.    For safety reasons, students are encouraged to wear covered shoes.  Flip-flops, slippers, and bare feet are not acceptable.

 

6.    Any color socks may be worn.  Full length tights and knee-high socks/tights are acceptable for girls

 

7.    Head dressings  - Girls may wear appropriate colored headbands, bandanas.  Boys may not wear bandanas.  No hats may be worn inside the buildings and caps must be worn facing frontwards. 

 

8.  Students not in uniform will be offered use of a uniform for the day and a parent contact made.  Students who repeatedly fail to dress in accordance with this Dress Code may be subject to disciplinary actions as set forth in the Desert Vista Elementary School Handbook.  Students who refuse to dress in accordance with the Dress Code may be assigned to another school in the District, in accordance with the administrative placement procedures set forth in the DVES Handbook.

 

     9.  No student shall be subject to discipline for failure to wear a uniform if the reason is economic hardship.  Under those circumstances, the school will furnish the student with a uniform or uniforms.

 

10.     Any buttons or jewelry, and other accessories which contain vulgar, lewd, obscene, or plainly offensive messages or which may lead to substantial interference with school activities, including accessories which advocate the use of alcohol, or drugs and accessories which make reference to or identify gangs, are not allowed.

 

11.     On occasion the principal will call a “casual” day when students may wear clothing other than the prescribed uniform.  This will be on special occasions only.  The students and parents will be notified prior to the “dress down” day.

 

12.     DVES logo shirts can be purchased in the school office all through the school year.

 

 

PERSONAL PROPERTY CODE

The following items of personal property are not allowed on campus or at any school activity unless written permission is given by the principal or assistant principals.

 

1.         Boom-boxes, walkmans, or other personal sound equipment

1.                  Make-up

2.                  Electronic beepers, pagers or cellular phones

3.                  Aerosol cans or hair spray, anti-perspirant, etc.

4.                  Knives of any kind or size

5.                  Weapons of any kind or size

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Amended 6/6/08

  Desert Vista School Council