Elise Ford Allen Academy DRESS CODE & Uniform Expectations

On school days, students must remain in uniform at all times on school grounds and while on the bus.  This includes after-school events, unless performance/sports attire is required.  Use the guidelines below to ensure proper adherence to the uniform policy at EFA.  Administration reserves the right to make additional requests in order to maintain a positive and productive educational environment.

SCHOOL ATTIRE AND UNIFORMS

Tops

• Must fit appropriately.

• Must have a collar.

• Must be solid color- Navy, royal blue, light blue, hunter green, red, white, black or orange.

• Brand logos may be no larger than 1 square inch.

• Undershirts (short or long-sleeve) must be solid uniform color or white and should not show at the waist.

Bottoms:

• Must fit appropriately and sit at the waist.

• Must be dress, uniform, pants, shorts, or skirts.

• Must be solid color- blue, black, or khaki.

• Shorts/skirts/jumpers must extend below the fingertips of the student’s extended arm.

• Tights/leggings worn under skirts/jumpers must be solid uniform color.

Additional Information

• All footwear must be closed-back and closed toe with ankle strap (as needed).

• Socks must be solid (uniform color or white) in color and of a reasonable length.

• In colder weather, solid uniform-color sweatshirts/sweaters or EFA Spirit Wear sweatshirts may be worn over the collared uniform shirt. Sweatshirts/sweaters must not have hoods.  Sweaters may be pullover or cardigan style.

• Purses and bags are to remain in lockers for the entire school day.

• Coats, jackets, and vests are to remain in lockers for the entire school day.

• Hats, bandanas, sweatbands, scarves, etc. are not to be worn at school.

• Accessories that do not interfere with or distract from learning may be worn.

• Administration reserves the right to make any final decisions regarding dress code infractions.

Uniform Free Pass

• At various times throughout the year, students may earn “Uniform Free Passes” for meeting certain criteria. On these Fridays (only), students will be given a pass to carry that states they may wear the school-appropriate outfit of their choice.  “Uniform Free Passes” should not interfere with or distract from learning.  Regular expectations regarding jackets and hoodies apply on “Uniform Free Pass” days.