Attending school is the most important job our children will ever have and the manner in which our children dress reflects their attitude toward school.  The students at Petersen Elementary adhere to the following standard student dress code:

Boys

Navy or khaki pants (blue jeans are acceptable on Fridays with a Petersen spirit shirt)

White, yellow, or navy blue polo style shirts with no designs (short or long sleeves-solid colors only)

Belt (no large buckles) (No sagging is allowed.)

Socks

Shoes (closed in front and back)

No hats, do-rags, or sweatbands

No earrings

Girls

Navy or khaki jumper, skirt, or skorts (hemline must reach the knee – no splits)

Navy or khaki pants (blue jeans are acceptable on Fridays with a Petersen spirit shirt)

White, yellow, or navy blue polo shirts (short or long sleeves - solid colors only)

Belt (no large buckles)

Socks

Shoes (closed in front and back- no flip flops)

No hats, scarves, hair rollers

ALL CLOTHING MUST BE WORN WITH SHIRTS TUCKED IN.

The following non-uniform items are considered acceptable dress for school:

·         Earrings worn by girls should be limited to the stud type only to ensure safety.

·         No caps or hats allowed inside the building.

·         No “warm-ups”

The following items are among those considered inappropriate. The wearing of these or similar items will not be allowed.

·         Revealing clothing such as bareback, midriff, tank tops, muscle shirts, low cut, spaghetti straps

·         Leggings

·         Cosmetics and false fingernails

·         Earrings worn by boys (will be asked to be removed).

·         Any clothing with holes/tears, large pictures, slogans, large logos, etc.

·         Bicycle pants/shorts, plastic shorts, compression shorts, gym type shorts.

·         Oversized garments

Any student inappropriately dressed will be asked to correct the infraction if possible and remain at school.  If the problem cannot be corrected, the school will contact the parent to bring a change of clothing for the child.