Students are expected to maintain acceptable dress and grooming practices. Students are requested to adhere to these guidelines in order to maintain a healthy, non-distracting atmosphere that promotes learning for all students and that facilitates comfortable interaction within the school community. Student and parental cooperation following these guidelines is greatly appreciated.
Dress should be modest, appropriate for the school setting, sensitive to the values and expectations of the community, and conducive to a safe environment. The guidelines are:
- Printing and graphics on t-shirts that is respectable and appropriate
- Clothing should be clean and well maintained
- Dresses, skirts and shorts should be long enough to allow for comfort and privacy when moving, bending, climbing stairs and sitting in chairs and on the floor.
Dressing for the Weather and Blue days
Students spend time outdoors each day. We encourage students to dress for the weather (snow, rain, sun). In wet weather, students are encouraged to wear rainboots and raincoats. On days when the weather is extremely cold (-20C or lower or days with a high wind-chill factor) or extremely wet, supervision of students will be provided indoors.
Footwear
To keep our school clean, children are expected to remove outside footwear when entering the school. Indoor shoes are required for in-class and physical education activities. Students need to be able to independently put their inside and outside shoes on. Shoes need to be non-marking running shoes for gym activities to ensure comfort and safety. Parents and guests are also expected to remove dirty and/or wet footwear when entering the school.
