Dress Code

Tops

Tops

Shirts

  • Shirts must have a collar and sleeves.
  • Solid white, black, flag red, navy blue, light blue, light yellow, light pink, light grey, or hunter green polo or button-down shirt.
  • No logos, holes or embellishments.
  • Undershirts (short or long sleeve) must be uniform color.

Bottoms

Bottoms

Bottoms


PANTS + SHORTS

  • Solid khaki, navy blue, black, or gray.
  • No jeans, sweatpants, or athletic pants.
  • Leggings and tights in a solid uniform color may be worn UNDER skirts, dresses, or shorts but cannot be worn alone.
  • No logos, holes or embellishments.
  • Shorts must be no shorter than 2 inches above the knee.

SKIRTS

  • Solid khaki, navy blue, black, or gray.
  • Hemlines in skirts/skorts must be no shorter than 2 inches above the knee.
  • Bike shorts or leggings should be worn underneath skirts/dresses to ensure comfort and coverage during movement.

DRESSES + JUMPERS

  • Polo dresses are allowed in uniform shirt colors.
  • Jumpers in solid khaki, navy blue, black, or gray with a collared top in uniform shirt colors.
  • Hemlines must be no shorter than 2 inches above the knee.

Outerwear

Outerwear

Outerwear

  • Solid uniform shirt-colored sweaters, cardigans, fleece jackets, and sweatshirts (no logos) may be worn inside the school.
  • Non-uniform colored outerwear may be worn during recess (coats, jackets, sweatshirts, etc.).
  • Hats, scarves, gloves, & snow pants may not be worn in class.

Accessories

Accessories

Accessories

  • Hats or sunglasses may not be worn in the building.
  • No personal smart devices (i.e. smart watches, phones, etc.) used during school hours.
  • Belts, if worn should be black, brown, or neutral.

Shoes and Socks

Shoes and Socks

Shoes and Socks

  • Shoes must be closed toes, closed heel, and may not have lights or wheels (no Crocs or clogs).
  • Boots, flats, and athletic shoes in any color are allowed.
  • Socks shorter than midcalf may be any color or style. Knee-high socks should be a solid uniform color.

Hair

Hair

Hair

  • No unnatural colored hair or unnatural colored extensions.
  • Hair must be neat and appropriate for school.
  • No distracting hair accessories.

Free Dress Standards

Free Dress Standards

Free Dress Standards

Tops NOT Allowed:

  • Sleeveless
  • Holes, rips, tears, frayed

Bottoms NOT Allowed:

  • Shorts, skirts & dresses more than 2” above the knee
  • Leggings (unless under approved bottoms)

Footwear NOT Allowed:

  • Open toe
  • Open heel
  • Sandals
  • Shoes with holes
  • Crocs

Outerwear NOT Allowed:

  • Hats, scarves, & gloves in class

Accessories NOT Allowed:

  • Smart devices
  • Distracting hair or make-up
  • Sunglasses and hats

Scholar Name Badge

Scholar Name Badge

Scholar Name Badge

Each scholar and staff member wears a name badge at NWA. The name badge is considered a component of the Common Dress Code. The name badge will be put on each morning as the scholar enters the classroom and removed and left in a designated place before the scholar leaves for the day. Scholars love to be recognized. The name badge will ensure every staff member will be able to address the scholar by name. If the badge is not found within two days, it is the responsibility of the scholar to pay $1.00 for the cost of a replacement. Parents will be notified by the teacher if replacement is required.

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Common Dress Policy

Common dress is mandatory and must be worn during the school day, except under special circumstances as announced by the school. School sponsored t-shirts may be worn on Friday with uniform bottoms as described below.

It is the responsibility of the parent to make sure that the proper attire within the documented policy guidelines is consistently worn at school. If there is a violation of the dress policy the scholar will be sent to the office and parents will be called to bring appropriate attire.

Uniform collared top colors = white, navy blue, flag red, hunter green, light blue, butter yellow, light pink, light gray, and black.