Uniform Policy
Students at Green Park Lutheran are expected to dress in accord with the adopted Uniform Policy. The purpose of these guidelines is to set standards of acceptable dress and grooming. Our goal is to maintain an atmosphere conducive to serious educational pursuits. This dress code applies to every school day.
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Shirts
Long or short sleeved collared shirts in dark green, navy or white will be the color choices. Each student is required to have at least one green embroidered shirt with the school approved Green Park logo on it. These shirts will be worn on class trips or to school assemblies as indicated by the school, as well as any other school day. Students may wear unembroidered dark green, navy or white shirts that they already have for the 2011-2012 school year. Shirts may have no more than 4 buttons. Beginning with the 2012- 2013 school year, all shirts must be embroidered.
Embroidered shirts must be purchased from one of the vendors listed above. Shirts are to be long enough to stay tucked in at all times. Students may wear a long sleeved plain white t-shirt under short sleeved dress code shirts.
Pants/Walking Shorts
Khaki and navy uniform style pants or walking shorts will be permitted. Corduroys and ‘skinny’-type pants will not be permitted. Pants and walking shorts that have belt loops must be worn with a belt. Walking shorts must not be shorter than 3 inches above the knee. Parents may buy their uniform style pants/walking shorts from any retailer that sells such items.
Skorts/Jumpers
Girls in grades K-4 will be allowed to wear jumpers in the approved school plaid. Jumpers must be worn with the dark green, navy or white collared shirt underneath. Navy privacy shorts or leggings must be worn under the jumper. Girls in grades K-8 may wear skorts in the same plaid. Jumpers and skorts must be purchased from one of the vendors listed above.
Belts
Plain brown or black belts without accessories must be worn with all slacks or shorts that have belt loops.
Shoes/Socks
Shoes should have non-marking soles. Shoes should be tied or fastened at all times in the normal method. Shoes should not be open-toed, or backless, or have characters or lights on them. No snow boot is acceptable for indoor wear. Solid colored white or black socks should be worn at all times. Slippers are not allowed except for special school approved dress days. Heelies (shoes with wheels) will not be permitted.
Tights and Leggings
Girls may wear plain navy tights or leggings under their skorts or jumpers. Leggings cannot be worn without an over garment. Leggings must be solid colored in navy blue, with no patterns, lace, or frills. Leggings are to be worn at ankle length and are available from one of the vendors listed above.
Green Park Sweatshirts
Students may wear approved, embroidered Green Park logo sweatshirts with a dark green, navy or white polo underneath. Sweatshirts must be purchased from one of the vendors listed above.
Scout Uniforms
Scout uniforms may be worn on designated days. Scouts must wear the scout approved scout uniform top with standardized slacks, shorts, or skirt.
Hair Accessories
Girls may wear hair accessories that match the school uniforms. Headbands, bows or ribbons may be worn in dark green, white, navy or grey. If they are embroidered, they must be in these same colors.
GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR ALL STUDENTS
- Clothing must not be torn, frayed, or dirty.
- Hats, headscarves, and sunglasses may not be worn in the building.
- Hair may not be colored in unnatural colors. Any hairstyle that becomes a distraction or disturbing influence in the classroom will not be permitted.
- Earrings may be worn, but ear lobes only may be pierced. No more than two earrings may be worn in the ear lobe. No large hoop earrings or earrings hanging longer than 1 inch may be worn.
- Permanent or temporary tattoos are not permitted.
- Writing on the skin is not permitted.
- Modest makeup is permitted for 7th and 8th grade girls. No makeup is permitted for students in grades K – 6.
- Appropriate under garments are to be worn at all times.
Noncompliance
Step 1: A violation of the school dress code will result in the student receiving a written warning. This warning may come from any member of the Green Park staff. This is to be signed by the parent and returned to school the following day.
Step 2: If a student receives a second violation of the school dress code, they will be required to call their parent and asked to bring appropriate clothing to school. The student will remain out of class until the change of clothing is brought to school
Step 3: If a third violation is received, the student will be required to call their parent and asked to bring appropriate clothing to school. The student will remain out of class until the change of clothing is brought to school. The student will also serve a detention.
If dress code violations continue, a conference will be scheduled with the student, parents, teacher and administration.
Interpretation of the dress code is at the discretion of the school staff.
