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All schools in the Roosevelt School District require students to wear a uniform every day, except on approved spirit days or with the principal's permission. Days where a uniform is not required are called “Dress Down” or “Free Dress” days.

Each school has designated colors for tops and bottoms. In addition, schools have resources to assist families in obtaining appropriate uniforms for their children.

Tops must

• Have a lay-down collar with sleeves (long or short).

• Cover the student’s mid-section and be long enough to be tucked in.

• Be solid-colored and made of non-see-through material.

• Be free of holes larger than a pencil eraser.

Bottoms must

• Fit appropriately – not too tight or too loose.

• Be no shorter than 3 inches above the student’s knee.

• Free from holes larger than a pencil eraser.

• Sit at the waist and cover the student’s underwear at all times.

• Have a functional zipper and buttons, snaps or hooks (no sweatpants or leggings)

Additional

• Sweatshirts or hoodies can be worn as long as an appropriate uniform top is worn underneath.

• Belts must be worn if pants cannot remain at the student’s waist.

• Shoes must have a closed toe and heel. Athletic shoes are recommended for all students.

• Shoes must remain tied at all times.

• Earrings are allowed but must be appropriate and safe for school.

• Hats or non-religious head coverings, including hoods, should not be worn indoors.

Many schools have regular school spirit days, on which participating students are not required to wear their uniforms. Each school will publish specific guidelines for these days.

Tops Must

• Have sleeves (long or short). Tank tops may be permissible during certain special events.

• Cover the student’s midsection at all times.

• Be free of holes larger than a pencil eraser.

• Be made of non-see-through material.

Bottoms must

• Fit appropriately – not too tight or too loose.

• Be no shorter than 3 inches above the student’s knee.

• Free from holes that expose the student’s underwear.

• Sit at the waist and cover the student’s underwear at all times.

• Have a functional zipper and/or buttons/snaps/hooks.

Never Allowed

• Gang-identifying clothing

• Hate speech, profanity, or nudity

• Images or language depicting alcohol, drugs, drug paraphernalia, weapons or any illegal item or activity

• Violent images or language

Field trips are unique opportunities to expand learning beyond the classroom. Families will be notified in advance of any planned field trip. Field trip permission slips will be sent home stating the destination, time and purpose of the proposed trip. These forms must be returned to the school for a student to participate in the trip.

Parents or guardians may be invited to attend the trip as a chaperone. Chaperones will be asked to be screened through the school’s Raptor Visitor Management System and will not be permitted to bring any additional children other than the ones scheduled to attend the field trip.