Dress Code
Reasons for School Uniforms
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Promote a more serious school atmosphere which emphasizes academics and promote appropriate behavior.
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Increase student achievement and/or attendance.
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Reduce social conflict and peer pressure that may be associated with certain types of clothing and appearance.
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Provide limited choices while giving students a sense of choice and expression by varied colors and uniform options (pants, shorts, sweaters, vests).
Kindergarten – 8th Grade Uniform Policy
Students may mix and match their choice of the following uniform items which may be purchased from Leinwand’s:
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Gray shorts (no shorter than 4 inches above the knee)
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Gray pants (no jeans, jeggings, or sweat pants)
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Black pants (no jeans, jeggings, or sweat pants)
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Black shorts (no shorter than 4 inches above the knee)
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Black skort (Girl’s) (no shorter than 4 inches above the knee)
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Gray skort (Girl’s) (no shorter than 4 inches above the knee)
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Jumpers (Girl’s) (no shorter than 4 inches above the knee)
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Polo- styled dresses for girls- monogrammed with “Emereau”
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Emereau Green polo shirt- monogrammed with “Emereau”
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White polo shirt- monogrammed with “Emereau”
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Black polo shirt- monogrammed with “Emereau”
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White Lab Coat- monogrammed with “E= i3 c2 g!” (Grades K-4)
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Tights- solid school colors only; no fish nets
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All shorts/ skorts must be no shorter than four (4) inches above the knee
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Form-fitting spandex material, nylon, denim, blue jeans, and Jeggings are prohibited. No holes, tears, excessive pockets, or cargo pants.
HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION DAY ATTIRE
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Approved Emereau “Spirit Shirt” purchased from Emereau: Bladen (gray, green, white, class color, or Emereau special event)- long sleeve or short sleeve t- shirt
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Black athletic shorts- must maintain length of no shorter than four (4) inches above the knee or black athletic pants
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Tennis shoes
OUTERWEAR
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All outerwear (heavier jackets, coats, and raincoats) not following uniform policy must be removed inside the building.
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Approved outerwear is available at Leinwand’s, but may be purchased at any retail location.
The “Spirit Hoodie” authorized by Emereau: Bladen (gray, green, black or white) is also approved as outerwear and may be worn daily. Only approved hoodies are permitted. Non- school approved hoodies are NOT allowed. Hoods must NOT be worn in the building. Sweaters and jackets of non- approved school colors may not be worn in the building.