Regulations :: Styles/Colors :: Purpose :: Enforcement :: Purchase Uniform

Section One: General Provisions. Uniforms at Dekalb Academy of Technology & Environment are mandatory. Implementation of the Dekalb Academy of Technology & Environment is as follows:

1. General: Uniforms must be worn during school hours, except under special circumstances as announced by the school. Uniforms must also be worn for all before and after school programs, including field trips and special school activities, and all tutoring and enrichment sessions, except on occasions when costumes may be required for dress rehearsals or performances. Gym clothes may be required for athletic activities.

2. Appearance: Students must present a clean, modest, and neat appearance at all times. All clothing must be appropriately sized and worn correctly. Pants/shorts/skirts must be worn at the waist, shirts must be buttoned and tucked in, shoes must be tied or fastened, clothing must be worn right-side-out, etc. Clothing shall not be excessively worn or have holes.

3. Footwear: Shoes for students should be in neutral or coordinating colors. Shoes should be conservative in style. Students must wear shoes that are not distracting (no lights, charms, or characters). Closed toed and closed heel shoes only. Heels or soles may not be higher than 2 inches. Athletic shoes may be required for gym.

4. Socks: Socks or tights must always be worn. Socks for students should coordinate with the uniform. Girls may also wear appropriate smooth opaque or cable knit tights. No nylon stockings may be worn.

5. Underclothing: Other than plain white undershirts worn under uniform shirts, underclothing should not be visible. Girls are encouraged to wear shorts under skirts and jumpers. Shorts, knit leggings or pants that show underneath these articles of clothing are not allowed.

6. Hemlines: The hemlines in jumpers and skirts shall be no shorter than 2 inches above the kneecap; shorts and skorts will not be shorter than 4 inches above the kneecap.

7. The Board-approved Crest may be worn on Board-approved uniform tops.

8. Jewelry, etc.: Girls may wear jewelry or hair accessories that are appropriate for wear at school and are not a distraction. Boys may not wear earrings. All jewelry, if worn, must not be a distraction to the educational environment of the class or school. Sunglasses should not be worn inside the school building.

9. Hair must be kept neat, have a combed appearance, and be appropriate for school. Irregular coloring of hair or outlandish hairstyles are inappropriate. Hair coloring and outlandish hairstyle parameters will be left to the discretion of the Headmaster.

10. Cosmetics: Any makeup worn should be appropriate for school and not a distraction.

11. Outerwear: All sweaters and vests must be worn with a uniform approved shirt underneath. Outerwear that is worn for warmth to and from school and at outside recess is not considered a uniform item.

Dress items not specifically covered above but considered inappropriate or contrary to the Purpose Statement in the Uniform Policy are subject to review and interpretation by the Board of Directors.

Section Two: Approved Uniform (Some items are pending Board Approval)

RULES AND TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL COMPLIANCE TO THE UNIFORM POLICY:

• Uniforms must be worn at all time. No Exception!
• Pants/shorts/skirts/Capri’s must be worn at the waist. Shirts must be buttoned and tucked in at all times.
• Ties are to be worn with all shirts and Peter Pan Blouses.