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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

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