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Dress code & grooming
Uniform requirements, P.E. uniforms and free dress days.
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Dress and Grooming
As authorized by state law and the school’s charter, students are required to wear uniforms to school. The school’s uniform policy and grooming standards are established to teach grooming and hygiene, create a safe and orderly environment, instill discipline, and eliminate competition and distractions caused by varied dress styles. Students are expected to arrive in a proper school uniform every day, display modesty and neatness, and take pride in their uniforms. The school relies on student common sense and the support of parents to help maintain this dress code.
Parents must provide their student(s) with the required uniform, except in the case of educationally disadvantaged students as provided in the Texas Education Code. The school may provide a uniform for economically disadvantaged students. A request for school assistance for purchasing uniforms must be made in writing to the Principal, and include evidence of the inability to pay. Further details are available in the Principal’s office.
A parent may choose for his or her student(s) to be exempted from the requirement of wearing a uniform and/or grooming if the parents provide a written statement that, as determined by the district office.
Notice to Parents and Students
If a student arrives at school out of uniform or is groomed inappropriately, the student’s parent(s) will be called to bring a change of clothes. The student will not be allowed to attend class until he or she is appropriately dressed. Any class time missed will be counted as an unexcused absence. The school reserves the right to determine and restrict unbecoming styles. Violations of the school’s uniform policy and grooming standards will result in incremental disciplinary action. Uniforms with torn pants or shirts with holes are not allowed. All damaged uniform items should be replaced.
Dress Code
| Item | Acceptable dress | Special comments & interpretations |
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| Uniform Top | All students must wear the Harmony School uniform shirt. Shirts must be tucked in at all times | This shirt must be purchased from the school, and may not be substituted with a plain red polo shirt or any other type of shirt. |
| Pants / Belts | Properly fitting navy blue, black or khaki pants/slacks. Black or dark blue fitted belt. (4-12 grades only) | Pants/Slacks may NOT be:
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| Shorts | Properly fitting navy blue or khaki shorts or skorts (K-8th grades only) | Shorts and skorts must be to the knee or longer |
| Dress/Skirts | Dresses and Skirts are NOT allowed | |
| Footwear | Socks must be:
| Socks must be worn at all times. Shoes may not be: Sandals, mules, “Ugs”, high heels, boots or Crocs Heelies (shoes with wheels) Illuminated or light up Shoelaces must be tied at all times. K-3rd students' shoes may be subject to teacher discretion if there is a safety concern. |
| Hair | Hair must be:
| Hair must be clean, well-groomed, and styled in a way that does not cause a distraction to the educational environment. Facial hair must also be kept clean and well-groomed. Extreme hairstyles (such as Mohawk, faux hawk, designs cut, or spiked-up) or extreme unnatural colors are not permitted. Students may not be discriminated against or disciplined on the basis of hair texture or protective hairstyles, including (but not limited to) braids, locks, and twists. A parent may choose for his or her student(s) to be exempted from the requirement of wearing a uniform and/or grooming if the parent provides a written statement that is approved by the District Office. |
| Jewelry | Earrings, hair jewelry, watches, bracelets, rings and necklaces that are not a safety hazard or a material or substantial disruption may be worn. Necklaces must be tucked into the uniform shirt. Bracelets and necklaces are limited to two. | Clip-on jewelry (earrings, nose rings, etc.) is not permitted. Students may wear only 1 pair of stud earrings; no large dangling or hoop earrings. Spike/gaged earrings, necklaces, bracelets are not permitted. No facial or body piercing. |
| Outwear | V-neck cardigans, V-Neck sweaters, vests, and full-zip up jackets must be the color of navy, red, or black. (A cardigan is defined as a knitted sweater fastening down the front, with long sleeves). | Outwear, such as, “hoodies” (any clothing item with a hood), pullovers, or sweatshirts are not permitted to be worn inside the building. These items must be stored in the student’s locker. Hats, caps, bandannas, or other headwear are not permitted indoors except in the interest of religious practices, safety, or with the permission of the principal. |
| General | Solid colored, long sleeve shirts may be worn under the school uniform shirt. |
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P.E. Uniform Policy
Kindergarten thru 3rd grade: Students are required to wear their school uniforms during P.E. classes.
Some campuses may require the purchase of a school PE uniform. Other campuses may require wearing a gray t-shirt (no sleeveless shirts/tank tops) and gray shorts (must be to the knee level or longer) or gray sweatpants. No spandex or tight-fitting t-shirts, shorts, or sweatpants are allowed. Students are required to change back to their school uniform after their P.E. class.
Some campuses may not require P.E. uniforms for 4th and 5th grades. Parents must check with campus administration for the local school policy.
Additional Uniform Policy and Grooming Requirements and Limitations
In addition to wearing proper school uniforms, Harmony Public Schools requires that students follow the following dress code guidelines. Harmony Public Schools prohibits any clothing or grooming that, in the administration's judgment, may reasonably be expected to cause disruption of, or interference with, normal school operations.
Dress Code on Free Dress Days
All general guidelines for dress apply on free dress days, even though school uniforms are not mandatory. Garments must be free of holes, tears, inappropriate wording, logos, messages or advertising. No short, skin tight, or legging dresses, or skirts may be worn. All dresses must have sleeves. Students may not wear low cut, midriff-baring, or backless blouses. Students may wear blue or black jeans, but they cannot be tight pants including jeggings, tights or skinny style pants. Clothing items must not depict images of violence. Parents will be called to bring a change of clothes or pick up a child if he or she violates the dress code.