School Uniform Policy 20152017-20162018

Dear Parent/Guardian and Student: The uniform policy of Carnahan High School of the Future is designed to eliminate distractions to the learning process and any potential hazards to safety. Please read, understand, and adhere to this policy.

TOP (Shirt, Blouse)

Color / Type / Sleeves / Designs / What’s Unacceptable / Guidelines
White, tan or black / Dress or Polo / Long or short / None* / Low-cut, too tight, too short to tuck in. / Jackets, blazers, sport coats, or sweaters must be solid black, white, or tan with no hood. (Items worn for warmth in the building.) Shirts must be tucked in.
Carnahan Sponsored
Gear / T-shirt or Hoodie / Long or short / Carnahan sponsored tops / Any hoodies without a CHS logo / Anything sold in the school ‘spirit store’ or at Walgreens follows uniform policy and is appropriate provided it is not altered or cut up in any way.

*No prints, patterns, or logos.

BOTTOM (Pants, Skirts, Shorts)

Color / What’s
Unacceptable / Type / What’s Unacceptable / Guidelines
Black / Navy blue, dark green / Pants/slacks, skirts, shorts, pants must have pockets* / Capris, jJeans, sweats, fleece, jogging, yoga, pajama, rolled up pants, jeggings, pants without any pockets / No spandex or elasticized pants; no sagging; belts with pants with belt loops; shorts and skirts are to be no shorter than at the knee.
Tan or Khaki / Brown, taupe, grey
Carnahan Sponsored Gear / Carnahan sponsored bottoms / Any sweatpants, or any bottoms other than approved bottoms without a CHS logo / Anything sold in the school ‘spirit store’ or at Walgreens follows uniform policy and isappropriate for wear provided it is not altered or cut up in any way.

*Shorts or capris can only be worn from start of school until October 1st; and from May 1st to end of school year.

VISIBLE UNDERSHIRTS

Color / How Worn / Guidelines
White, tan, or black / Under a collar shirt. / Solid color; not worn as an outer garment.

SHOES/SOCKS

Item / Color / Style / Guidelines
Shoes / Any / Shoes must cover toes and heels. / Shoes must not be thongs, sandals, slides, house slippers, or more than three inches high.
Socks / Any / Dress or athletic / Socks with drugs or derogatory words or phrases in the design are not allowed.

ACCESSORIES

Item / What’s Unacceptable / Guidelines
Jewelry, belts / Derogatory or inappropriate designs. / Coverings worn for religious, cultural, or medical reasons are allowed.
Hair accessories: headbands, bows, ribbons… / Any that covers entire head including, but not limited to, caps, scarves, bonnets, wave caps, bed scarves, etc.

(Please sign on reverse side)

If students are unable to follow the uniform guidelines adopted by Carnahan High School of the Future the following consequences will apply:

1st offense: Verbal

2nd offense: Written Warning

3rd offense: Phone Call Home

4th offense: Loss of Privilege (including but not limited to; dress down days, lunch detention, etc)

5th offense: Parental Appearance Notice (PAN)

DRESS DOWN AND FIELD TRIP GUIDELINES

(Uniform-free day)

Item / Dress Down / Field Trips*
Carnahan Sponsored Hooded tops / NoYes / NoYes
Clothing with holes that reveal bare skin / No / No
Low-cut or see-through shirts (front or back) / No / No
Leggings worn as pants, jeggings / No / No
Pajama pants, lounge wear, yoga pants, robes / No / No
House slippers, slides / No / No
Skirts more than two inches above the knee / No / No
Off the shoulder tops / No / No
Tops too short to cover the body midsection / No / No
Anything too tight or see-through / No / No
Sagging / No / No
Jeans, any color or style / Yes / At the sponsor’s discretion
Sweatpants, jogging pants / Only CHS Sponsored Gear / No

*When not in uniform. Field trip sponsor will indicate attire requirements.

ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES:

  1. (1) Students may wear a combination of school colors only in their clothing.
  1. Athletes and students participating in extracurricular contests can wear their uniform top on special event days approved by administration. Students are still expected to meet uniform requirements for their pants. Their coach or sponsor will provide direction as approved by administration as to their dress expectations.
  2. ‘Dress down’ days will be hosted occasionally. There may be a small cost associated or they may be free. They will be used as an incentive for meeting school wide goals around attendance/academics or as a school fundraiser as need arises.

2.‘Dress for your future’ days will be hosted occasionally to highlight professional dress expectations. These will always be free of charge to students in an effort to promote a professional culture.(2) Hooded shirts, if worn to school, must be placed in the locker in the morning and retrieved at dismissal. Tucking hoods in does not constitute compliance with uniform policy.

(3)No large book bags, gym bags, purses, or tote bags are allowed in classrooms or in the halls. If

  1. brought to school, all large bags must be placed in the locker for the day.

AGREEMENT:

By enrolling my child at Carnahan, I agree to the uniform policy of Carnahan High School. Further, I know that any infraction of this policy and guidelines can result in:

(1)a call to parents to bring appropriate clothing to school,

(2)a requirement to change into clothing furnished by the school, if available,,

(3)revocation of privileges to participate in field trips, special events, and activities

(4)revocation of privileges to participate in extracurricular activities.

(6)out-of-school suspension, depending on number of offenses and circumstances.