1 dress for success pre-k - 12th a guide for parents, students and teachers
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“Dress for Success” Pre-K - 12th
A Guide for Parents, Students and TeachersA Guide for Parents, Students and Teachers
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United I. S. D. Standardized Dress
Policy FNCA (LOCAL) STUDENT CONDUCT: DRESS CODE
Purpose:
The District’s dress code is established to teach grooming and hygiene, instill discipline, prevent disruption, avoid safety hazards and teach respect for authority.
Reasons for Standardized Dress
Successful Implementation at the Elementary, Middle and High School Level;
Parental Request; Increase in safety and security at the campus; Easily identify students who should be on the campus Help prevent gangs from forming on campus Improvement in student self-esteem Lessen peer pressure; Diminish economic and social barriers among students. Increase a sense of belonging and school pride/spirit. Improve student discipline and focus on school work; Possibly lessen clothing expenses for parents.
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State Laws/Policies
Texas Education Code Section 11.162:
(b) The rules the board of trustees adopts must designate a source of funding that shall be used in providing uniforms for students at the school who are educationally disadvantaged.
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Shirts and Blouses in navy and white (High School color options)
Pants, Skirts, Shorts, Skorts, Capris, Jumpers and Dresses in khaki, navy and black
Jackets, cardigans and sweatshirts with or without hood/hoodie must have buttons or zippers. No pullover sweatshirts are allowed.
These garments are acceptable in any color; however, the hood/hoodie will not the allowed to be worn inside the school building.
STANDARDIZED DRESSGRADES PK – 12TH
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Standard DressElementary and Middle Schools
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SHIRTS / BLOUSES
Sleeves and collars are required on shirts/blouses
Turtlenecks shall be allowed All shirts/blouses, and turtlenecks/
undershirts must be tucked in at all times
Snaps/zippers on shirts are not allowed
Manufacturers’ logos/trademarks should not be larger than 1 inch
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PANTS, CAPRIS, SHORTS
Pockets of pants, capris, shorts must be the standard front pockets
Attire must fit well and not be oversized Attire with belt loops requite belts for
students in grades 3rd through 12th
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Skirts, Shorts, Skorts, Jumpers, Dresses
Only khaki, navy blue or black is allowed
Garments must be appropriately sized and worn at the waist
Belts must be worn with garments with belt loops
A garment may be no shorter than 3 inches above the knee
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Outerwear
All sweatshirts, jackets, sweaters and cardigans must be worn over a standard dress-approved shirt/blouse. Outerwear garments are acceptable in any color and may or may not have hood/hoodie; however, they must have buttons or zippers. No pullover sweatshirts with or without hoods will be allowed. The hood/hoodie will not be allowed to be worn inside the school building. Official letterman jackets, school jackets, and school logos on outerwear garments are permitted provided such jackets or logos correspond with the school in which such garments are worn.
Outerwear
V-Neck Sweaters, Crew Neck Sweaters and Sweater Vests are allowed in Navy Blue, white, or Designated High School color.
Must be worn over a standard dress approved shirt/blouse, must be solid color and
Must be appropriately sized at shoulders, sleeves and length.
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FOOTWEAR
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Selected High School Color Options9th – 12th
United High School: Orange
United South High School: Carolina Blue
Alexander High School: Gold
Lyndon B. Johnson High School: Purple
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Acceptable for High Schools
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ALLOWED
Leggings/tights are allowed under attire that meets uniform specifications. Leggings/tights may only be solid navy, black or white
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NOT ALLOWED Shirts untucked or with inappropriate messages, zippers or
snaps Short skirts, skorts, shorts, jumpers or dresses more than 3
inches above the knee Baggies, low rise, or loose fit pants as well as jeans, denim
fabric, carpenter, painter, overalls, bell bottoms or wide-leg style pants.
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NOT ALLOWED (continued) Full-length trench coats & dustersFull-length trench coats & dusters House slippers, flip flops, steel or hard plastic – toe House slippers, flip flops, steel or hard plastic – toe
shoes/boots, skate shoes and shoes that may pose safety shoes/boots, skate shoes and shoes that may pose safety hazardshazards
Torn clothing not allowedTorn clothing not allowed No hats, caps. skull caps, scarves, bandanasNo hats, caps. skull caps, scarves, bandanas Visible drawstrings on pants, shorts, skorts or capris Visible drawstrings on pants, shorts, skorts or capris
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NOT WORN INSIDE BUILDING
Sunglasses
Hood/Hoodie
Dress Guide LinesAppropriate Uniform Bottoms:
Pants, Capris - Khaki, Navy, Black / Casual - Must be solid color *Must fit at waist and not sag, pockets must be standard front pockets, if it has belt loops, a belt must be worn students in grades 3rd-12 th.
Shorts,Skirts,Skorts – Khaki, Navy, Black / Casual - Must be solid color *Must fit at waist and not sag, pockets must be standard front pockets, if it has belt loops, a belt must be worn. Slits on garments must be no shorter than 3 inches above the knee (front & back).
Jumpers/Dresses – Khaki, Navy, Black - Must be solid color *Approved shirt, blouse or turtleneck must be worn under the jumper at all times.
Logos/trademarks, if any, must be one inch or less. If it has belt loops, a belt must be worn for students in grades 3rd-12th. Length of Jumper/Dress cannot be shorter than 3 inches above the knee. Slits on garments cannot be shorter than 3 inches above the knee (front & back).
Leggings/Tights - Navy, Black or White Must be solid color, must be worn under standard dress approved uniform
Belt - Any Color, must be worn at the waist for students in grades 3rd-12th
Dress Guide LinesAppropriate Uniform Tops:
Shirts/Blouses - Navy, White, High School designated color *Polo Style or Dress Style, must be solid color, short sleeve or long sleeve with collar, must
be tucked in. Logos/trademarks, if any, must be one inch or less.
Undershirt, Turtleneck - Navy, White, High School designated color *Must be solid color, must be tucked in, must be worn under standard dress approved
shirt/blouse/jumper. Outerwear-Jackets, Cardigans and Sweatshirts with or without hood/hoodie *Any Color - Must be worn over a standard dress approved shirt/blouse. Must be
appropriately sized at shoulders, sleeves and length. Must have buttons or zippers. Official letterman jackets, school jackets and school logos on outerwear allowed provided it is worn at their campus.
Outerwear-V-Neck Sweaters, Crew Neck Sweaters and Sweater Vests *Navy, White, High School designated color. Must be solid color, must be worn over a
standard dress approved shirt/blouse. Must be appropriately sized at shoulders, sleeves and length.
Application Process
Student(s) must be active United ISD students in order to recieve voucher
Parent Must bring picture I.D. Must bring a valid proof of income such as
Current Check stub Current TANF or Food Stamp Award Letter with
amount of assistance W-2 Form/Tax Return
Filled out application
Application Process
Please note that applications for uniform vouchers will only be accepted during the sessions posted. Please make necessary adjustments to your schedule to submit the applications
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Uniform Voucher Application Schedule
Location of Voucher DriveBill Johnson Student Activity Complex
5208 Santa Claudia Lane
1st SessionJuly 31, 2012 through – August 3, 2012
Hours – 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
2nd SessionJanuary 8 , 2013 through January 11, 2013
Hours – 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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QUESTIONS
Office of Admissions, Attendance, Family Office of Admissions, Attendance, Family ServicesServices
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