Meadows Dress Code

The Meadows dress code is designed to enhance the learning environment of our students by helping them focus on school and not on what they are wearing.
At a Glance: solid-coloredcollared shirts, plain colored pants, tennis shoes. NO jeans, sweats, flip flops.
Please see the below lists for more details. 
You can download a printable list here.

If a student comes to school out of uniform, families will be called and asked to bring the proper clothes to school.

A.     Uniform Pants, Slacks, Skirts and Shorts

  • Any Solid Color.
  • No more than one size larger than the waist and worn at the waist, No baggy/sagging pants
  • Fitted leg and hemmed; not rolled up (No sweatpants or jeans)
  • Length to the top of shoe, not dragging on the floor and/ or hem must be to child's fingertips
  • No excessive pockets or extra zippers
  • No skirts longer than mid-calf

B.     Uniform Tops/Shirts

  • Any Solid Color or Meadows gear
  • All tops and shirts must have at minimum a cap sleeve and a collar
  • All shirts must be long enough to cover midriff
  • Long or short sleeve tops/shirts are acceptable -No sleeveless shirts/tops are allowed
  • Sweatshirts are permitted but hoods may not be worn throughout the building
  • Long or short sleeve sweaters are acceptable

                    C.     Shoes, Socks, and Shoelaces

  • Athletic shoes, flats or boots are acceptable (Tennis Shoes must be worn during P.E.)
  • Shoelaces, buckles, or straps must be tied or fastened
  • NO sandals, flip flops, slippers, backless or high heeled shoes are allowed
  • Shoes must be worn at all times

    D.    Clothing that is NOT ACCEPTABLE

  • Oversized or undersized clothing
  • Short shorts or sweat pants or leggings (Leggings can only be worn under dresses)
  • Hooded sweatshirts
  • Hats, caps, berets, or bandanas worn inside the building
  • Chains hooked to wallets, belts, keys, clothing, etc.
  • Jeans with rips, cuts, etc
  • Coats/jackets are not to be worn in classrooms - students may bring a sweater if needed
  • Shirts/tops that show a student's midriff or bare shoulders - No tank tops, thin spaghetti straps, muscle shirts, revealing clothing, and/or logos or pictures inappropriate for an elementary
  • Wheeled shoes of any kind, NO sandals, flip 'flops, slippers, backless or high heeled shoes are allowed. (Please send Scholars in shoes they can put on independently)
  • Exposed body art - fake tattoos, ink drawings, etc.
  • Students may not carry purses or book bags during the school day.
  • Make-up, body art, excessive hair colors, and excessive jewelry should not be worn at school.

Lost or broken jewelry is the responsibility of the child.  It is best to leave these valuable items at home.