Uniform Policy

_{In order to improve the school’s educational environment, promote a more effective climate for}
_{learning, foster school unity and pride, and allow scholars to focus solely on learning and not on attire,}
_{the school has a dress policy for scholars that applies to school days and school-sponsored}
_{events. Cesar Chavez PCS believes that a person’s dress communicates attitudes and values. Every}
_{profession or workplace sets particular expectations for appropriate dress. Attending school and being}
_{an active learner is the scholar’s profession. For this reason, the school will be implementing consistent}
_{and strict dress expectations.}

_{All Cesar Chavez PCS (Cesar Chavez PCS) scholars must be in the Cesar Chavez PCS uniform during all}
_{school hours unless stated by Cesar Chavez PCS. The Cesar Chavez PCS uniform must be displayed}
_{neatly, fitted, cleanly, proudly and without exception at all times throughout the academic year, with}
_{the exception of dress down days (which require a pass). All uniform shirts and sweaters may be}
_{purchased at Cesar Chavez during parent orientation sessions and during the first week of school for}
_{scholars. . This policy will be strictly enforced. If you foresee an issue, please notify the school}
_immediately.

_{Cesar Chavez PCS scholars who come to school without the completed Cesar Chavez PCS uniform will}
_{have their parent/guardian contacted. Scholars may earn a detention for coming out of uniform and}
_{will need to be in uniform before entering class. This can be done by having an item brought to the}
_{school or by borrowing an item from the school per each school’s policy.}

_{School Uniform Expectations:}

_SHIRT:

_{Lower School scholars will wear Red Polo Shirts with a Chavez Logo.}
_{Upper School scholars will wear Gray Polo Shirt with a Chavez Logo.}
_{Additionally Permitted Shirts: Scholars can wear a school sanctioned shirt, such as grade-level shirts, athletic program wear, and/or club sanctioned shirts.}
_{The following is not permitted: halter tops, spaghetti straps, see-through garments, mid-drifts, or any alterations to school sanctioned items, or items with offensive, sexual, vulgar, drug/alcohol, language or depictions.}

_PANTS/SKIRT:

_{Scholars must wear black bottoms. These bottoms can be jeans, Chino, Khaki, Sweatpants, joggers, shorts, or skirts. No sagging or undergarments should be shown.}
_{The following is not permitted: Legging, biker shorts, mini-skirts, spandex (top or bottom), see-through clothing (e.g, fish nets), or pajama pants.}

_SHOES:

_{The following shoes are permitted: Closed toe shoes, such as sneakers}
_{The following shoes are not permitted: crocs, slides, flip flops, FoamRunners, and sandals,}

_OUTERWEAR:

_{Permitted Outerwear: Anything that has a school sanctioned Chavez Logo, such as athletic gear, performance jackets, sweatshirts, and/or sweaters.}
_{Outwear not permitted: No oversized jackets/coats unless otherwise approved by administration.}

_{BELTS: Solid black or brown belts without spikes.}
_HEADWEAR:

_{The following items are not permitted: Ski-masks, skullies/skull caps, hats of any kind, hoods from hoodies, jackets, etc., bonnets, durags, stockings, or beanies,}
_{Religious/Medical Exceptions: If there are religious or medical reasons for headwear, families must have documentation on file with the school.}

_{School Approved Dress Down Days: Scholars are only permitted to dress down when the administration provides approval. On dress-down days, scholars are still expected to follow the dress code with the exceptions provided in school-wide communication.}