Dress Code
School Spirit Days
Spirit Days will be on the last Friday of each month. School spirit clothing is any VES clothing purchased through the VES PTO.
VES Uniform Dress Code
TOP
- Polo-style collared shirts in any solid color
- Logo must be smaller than a half-dollar except VES graphics
- Two (2) or three (3) buttons only, starting from collar
- Length must be at least three (3) inches below waist; if longer, shirt must be tucked into pants
- Any shirt worn underneath polo shirt must be solid white
BOTTOM
- Khaki or navy color long pants, capris, shorts, or skorts.
- NO JEANS
- Long pants or capris must sit at waist
- Shorts or skorts must be fingertip length
- Appropriate fit
- Belts optional
- NO skirts, leggings, or jeggings unless under shorts or a skort
SHOES
- Closed-toe athletic shoes/gym shoes ONLY
- Velcro/slip-on shoes recommended until child can independently tie their own shoes
HELPFUL GUIDELINES
- Hair shall be clean and neatly groomed. Therefore, colored hair, color streaks, or any type of grooming with the potential to disrupt the educational setting is not permitted.
- Hats, bandanas, or other head coverings shall not be worn in the school building except for approved areas identified by the Principal. Exceptions may be made by the Principal for head coverings worn for religious purposes.
- Clothing shall be free of inflammatory, suggestive, or other inappropriate writing, advertisement or artwork.
- Shorts and slacks must be worn at the waistline. The shortest length of shorts and skorts should be fingertip length when arms are extended downward.
- Body adornment such as piercings other than the ears and tattoos shall not be visible.
- Costumes, sleepwear and/or clothing/adornment that creates a distraction is not permitted except on designated days.
Dress Code Discipline
If the Vineyards Elementary School Dress Code Policy is not followed:
- First offense - verbal warning
- Second offense - warning with dress code policy reminder for parents and students to sign and return (the specific dress code violation will be highlighted on the policy sent home for signatures)
- Third offense –result in an infraction and a consequence/loss of privilege
*If inappropriate clothing is worn to school, parents/guardians may be notified by telephone and more appropriate clothing will have to be brought to school before the student will be allowed back in class.