The Heritage School

Heritage School Dress Code
2009-2010

Your cooperation in creating a uniform look to our student dress is needed. All students in Kindergarten – 12th grade will be required to wear khaki pants, shorts, or skirts. We appreciate your assistance in helping create a positive learning environment that is aided by consistent, appropriate dress.

EC and Pre-K

may wear clean, neat, comfortable clothes
must wear tennis shoes at school
must purchase a Heritage logo shirt to wear on field trips and special occasions

Kindergarten through Grade 4

khaki pants, shorts, skirts, and jumpers with no embellishments
navy blue, collared, polo-style shirts (white is permissible during 1st and 4th quarters); shirts may be plain or feature the Heritage logo; no other logos are permissible
all shirts must be of sufficient length that they may be tucked in
white turtleneck/mock turtlenecks, or collared, white blouses are permissible when worn under a plain navy sweater, a navy Heritage sweatshirt, or plain navy sweatshirt
the only outerwear to be worn in the classrooms is either a plain navy sweatshirt or a Heritage navy sweatshirt
a Heritage logo shirt must be purchased to wear on field trips and special occasions
white crew socks; white or navy knee-length socks; and/or white or navy tights
NO patterned socks or tights will be permitted
tennis shoes ONLY (no Heelies)

Middle School [Grades 5 through 8]

khaki pants, walking shorts, skirts, and jumpers
navy blue collared, polo or buttoned down style shirts (white is permissible during 1st and 4th quarters); shirts may be plain or feature the Heritage logo; no other logos are permissible
all shirts must be of sufficient length that they may be tucked in
white turtleneck/mock turtlenecks or collared blouses are permissible when worn under a plain navy sweater, a navy Heritage sweatshirt, or plain navy sweatshirt
the only sweatshirts that are allowed are plain navy or any style/color Heritage logo sweatshirt
white crew socks, white or navy knee-length socks, or tights
tennis shoes (no Heelies) or dress shoes

Upper School [Grades 9-12]

boys and girls may wear collared dress, polo, or turtleneck shirts
all shirts must be of sufficient length that they may be tucked in
sweaters may be worn over a tucked-in, collared shirt or a turtleneck/mock turtleneck
girls may wear sleeveless tops or collarless blouses that do not reveal undergarments
shirts designed to be tucked in must be tucked in
students may NOT wear regular t-shirts or long-sleeved t-shirts to school
the only sweatshirts that may be worn are Heritage sweatshirts of any style or color
boys and girls must wear khaki pants of a proper fit
students may also wear khaki walking shorts (not denim) at least mid-thigh in length
all pants designed to be worn with a belt must be worn with a belt
girls may also wear khaki skirts at least mid-thigh in length
students should wear dress shoes or neatly laced tennis shoes to school
sandals, excluding flip flops or any other rubber sandal, may be worn in warm weather
Upper School students will be permitted to observe Casual Friday along with the faculty and staff; on Fridays, students may wear jeans of proper fit; jeans should not be cut or frayed; please note that shirt requirements do not change on Fridays
male US students must have dress shoes, dress slacks, dress shirts, and tie; they may be required to wear these on certain occasions and field trips
female US students will also be required to dress in a more formal manner on some occasions; dresses, dress slacks, dress skirts and blouses, and dress shoes are considered appropriate attire on such occasions
there should be no visible caps on campus from 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., other than during inclement weather, when they may only be worn from class to class

Please note that the administration expects students to observe common rules of courtesy, even if they are not enumerated in this code, for example, removing caps indoors. The faculty and staff have the final say in matters of appropriate dress.