RAPIDES
PARISH SCHOOL UNIFORM POLICY
Students in Pre-K thru 12th Grade
Boys:
Navy or khaki pants and shorts with button and zippered fronts (no cargo pants/no cargo shorts) (Pre-K through third grade may wear elastic waist pants and shorts) Solid white knit shirts with collar or cotton/cotton blend button front shirts with long or short sleeves - school logos are optional.
Girls:
Navy or khaki pants, capri pants ,shorts, skirts, skorts or jumpers with side or zippered fronts (no cargo pants, no cargo shorts) (Pre-K through third grade may wear elastic waist pants and shorts) Solid white knit shirts with collar or cotton/cotton blend button front shirts with long or short sleeves - school logo(s) are optional
In each school a committee shall choose a colored knit shirt (no more than two shirts) with collar to match navy or khaki pants as part of the uniform. Selected school shirts may have a school logo(s). Paradise Elementary students may also wear navy blue or red shirts.
Shirts must be neatly tucked in at all times.
No jeans will be worn in navy, khaki, or any other color. Jeans are not a part of the uniform.
Belts will be worn and must be buckled at all times; no part of the belt may be left hanging at anytime.
Students may wear any jacket when weather dictates except for trench coats, dusters, knee length starter jackets, or pullover outerwear of any kind, sweat shirts included.
Uniform length: skirts, skorts, jumpers, and shorts (boys and girls) must be no shorter than four inches above the knee as measured from the back crease of the knee. The knee-length requirement has been waived for all students in grades Pre-K-3.
Shoes must be worn at all times. No rubber or foam swim footwear, flip-flops, beach or pool sandals, or house shoes will be allowed.
There will be no mutilation including tearing, ripping, or cutting of hems, cuffs, sleeves, or body of any of the coordinates. NO OVER SIZING! The uniform must be in the correct size to avoid any sagging.
School uniforms are not required at school-sponsored events.
The Superintendent shall decide the number of free dress days available for a school and that school’s principal will have the discretionary authority to call those free days when they feel it is appropriate.
Revised: 3-27-00; 6-12-01; 8-07-01
Rapides Parish School Board
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