Uniform

The following Uniform Code was approved by the Baldwin County Board of Education at the April 21, 2004 Board meeting

Baldwin County Public Schools

UNIFORM CODE

SHOES: Solid black, brown, navy, tan, gray, or white. Must have a closed toe and heel”. NO SANDALS/BIRKENSTOCKS

SOCKS/HOSE/TIGHTS: Solid black, brown, navy, tan, gray, or white. Must be worn with shoes at all times.

POCKETS: No pockets on pants, skirts, or shorts except those made into the side seams of the garment, with the exception of back pockets. NO EXTRA POCKETS

BELTS: Solid black, brown, navy, tan, gray, or white. Must be plain with unobtrusive buckle and of appropriate length. Must be worn with pants that have belt loops.

PANTS: Pants must be secured at the waist. Pants cannot be “sagging”.

TOPS: All shirts must be tucked in. Skin may not show. Undershirts must be solid white or navy with no wording or pictures.

LENGTH: Shorts, skorts, skirts, dresses, and jumpers must be NO more than two(2) inches above the knee in the front and back.

OUTERWEAR: All outerwear must be SOLID black, navy, gray, or white. This includes heavier coats for colder weather. (The color of the lining is not an issue.) Jackets, coats, sweaters, and sweatshirts are considered outerwear and must be worn with a uniform shirt. Outerwear of school-approved organizations is acceptable. Organizations should be listed by the schools.

TRANSFERS: Students who transfer from other school districts will be given five (5) days to come into compliance with the dress code.

T- SHIRTS: Schools may use t-shirts on field trips as the principal dictates.

TOP

BOTTOM

White or Navy

Oxford shirt, Golf shirt (collared knit shirt) or turtleneck (school logo allowed)

(undershirts – solid navy or white)

Boys

Khaki or Navy Blue

Pants or Shorts

(corduroy fabric permitted)

GIRLS

Khaki or Navy Blue

Pants, Skirts, Capris, Shorts, Skorts, Jumpers or Dresses

ITEMS NOT ALLOWED

Wind pants/sweatpants, velour pants, over-sized clothing, overalls, bellbottoms, extra pockets on clothing, unhemmed clothing, clothing with cuts, slits, holes or slashes, denim or jean fabric, sleeveless shirts, overcoats, and trench coats.

KHAKI is defined by Baldwin County Public Schools to be light tan in color.

Compliance Code

for Uniform Violations

Elementary Schools: (grades K-5 and K-6 schools)

First infraction : Student warned & parent notified

Second infraction: Office Referral & parent notified

Third infraction: Detention

Fourth & subsequent infraction(s): One day suspension & parent notified

Secondary Schools (Middle and High schools)

First infraction : Student warned & parent notified

Second infraction: One-half day Saturday School

Third infraction: Full day Saturday School

Fourth infraction: One day Suspension

Fifth infraction: Two day Suspension

Sixth infraction: Three day Suspension/ subject to expulsion