Woodmore Elementary School

a Prince George's County Public School

Uniform Policy

 

Effective June 16, 2004 Woodmore Elementary School has become a MANDATORY UNIFORM School.

Purpose:  The Board of Education Policy Number 0114 encourages schools and communities to establish a voluntary or mandatory uniform program.  The parents and surrounding communities of Woodmore Elementary School believe that a mandatory uniform policy will enhance our students academically and decrease peer pressure.   

Effective Date:  Uniforms shall be worn beginning the first day of school, no grace period allowed for students who are listed as registered students before August 23, 2004. Students who are registered after this date are given two weeks after their registration date to comply with uniform requirements.

Theme Days: At the principal's discretion, there may be theme days offered to afford more relaxed styles of dress. The principal will schedule and post these days in advance.

Opt-Out Process in a Mandatory Uniform School:

 A parent may exercise their right to opt-out of the mandatory school uniform program at the school.  The student will be reassigned through established procedures to another school and transportation will not be provided.

  Parents or guardians who disagree with the adopted mandatory school uniform program may opt-out of participation in this new requirement for the duration of this program at that school by completing a APPLICATION FOR EXEMPTION FROM MANDATORY SCHOOL UNIFORM PROGRAM FORM (PGIN 7540-3500).

Penalty for Consistent Violations  

  1. For a first violation, the child's teacher contacts the parent(s) or guardian(s) and notifies the principal that a violation has occurred
  2. For a second violation, the teacher refers the student to the principal who contacts the parent(s) or guardian(s) by telephone and in writing that a second violation has occurred.
  3. For a third violation, the principal sends a letter and telephone and in writing that a second violation has occurred.
  4. For a fourth violation, the school administration arranges a parents or guardians conference and reiterates the parameters of the program and consequence of future violations.
  5. For a fifth violation, the student is removed from class for one (1) full-day and completes classroom assignments provided by the classroom teacher in another part of the school.
  6. For a sixth violation, a parent/student conference is called which includes representatives from the school uniform committee. A final warning is given to the student and his parent(s) or guardian(s) advising them that another violation will result in reassignment to another school. This same information will be forwarded to the parents or guardians in writing, as well.
  7. On the occasion of a seventh violation within a school year, the student will be reassigned to a school that does not have a mandatory school uniform program.

School Uniforms: School uniforms are available at several authorized retailers, including Sears, Wal-Mart, K-Mart, Burlington Coat factory, and other stores in the area.

This is the official Uniform of Woodmore Elementary School:

Boys:

  1. Shirt - light blue knit polo or turtleneck or oxford with long or short sleeve
  2. Tie - solid navy blue (optional to wear)
  3. Pants - solid navy, double knee, pleated front
  4. Belt - solid navy or black
  5. Socks - solid navy or white
  6. Shoes - blue, black, or white soft sole (including sneakers or tennis shoes)

Girls:

  1. Blouse - light blue with Peter Pan collar or fold down collar, knit polo style or turtleneck long or short sleeve
  2. Cross Tie - solid navy (optional to wear)
  3. Skirt - solid navy or navy/gold plaid, pleated or three-tab pleat
  4. Jumper - solid navy or navy/gold plaid, v-neck pleated or two pleat front
  5. Pants - solid navy
  6. Skort - solid navy or navy/gold plaid, three tab pleated
  7. Socks - solid navy or white (cable knee socks or tights)
  8. Belt - solid navy or black
  9. Shoes - blue, black, or white soft sole (including sneakers or tennis shoes)

 

During the summer months, (May, June, August, and September) boys and girls may wear navy shorts with uniform socks. Sweaters can be worn in the cooler or colder months; they must be solid navy; jersey knit cardigan or a v-neck vest.

Amended 2 August 2004

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