Idaho Arts Charter School
School Uniform Policy

 
In an effort to provide a safe and orderly environment, we have established a dress code consisting of uniforms.  We believe that student attire has a direct effect upon the educational environment and upon the individual student’s ability to function at an optimum level within his or her class.  We also believe that the learning environment is enhanced when differences in affluence or social affiliation are minimized.  Clothing worn at Idaho Arts Charter School will be simple, classic and basic so the learning environment is not unsafe or distracting.
 
IACS Clothing may be purchased from several school uniform sections at Lands’ End, French Toast, JcPenny, Target, Old Navy, Walmart, etc.  Catalogs from Lands’ End and French Toast companies are available in the office or:

• www.landsend.com (search for “school”) or (800) 469-2222.  The IACS number for rebates from Lands’ End is 900101759. 
• www.frenchtoast.com or (800) 373-6248.  The IACS number for rebates from French Toast is QC5CL92. 
• Shirtstock.com. If you would like Order by July 9th it will be delivered by August 2nd School Registration!!

• JcPenny
• Target
• Old Navy
• Walmart

All have websites with a school uniform section and some carry items at our local stores in the summer/fall school clothes buying season so items can be tried on.  All companies have a wide selection of clothing with varying price ranges; however, any family for whom purchasing clothing would be a financial burden should contact the school office.  Please remember that all clothing items must be consistent in style to the requirements listed below.  Just because an item is shown in a uniform section does not mean it is acceptable.

Uniform clothing must be of appropriate size (No excessive tightness or bagging) and meet the following guidelines:

• Only Khaki or navy pants, shorts, capris, skirts, jumpers, or skorts may be worn.  - Items may be no more than 4 inches above the knee. 

• Items must not be overly tight or bagging. 
  
• No more than two pockets on the front and two pockets on the back are allowed.  - Pockets must not have embellishments or oversized buttons.
  
• No cargo pockets are allowed on any clothing items.
  
• All items must be hemmed (no frayed or fringed ends).  No excessive flares.
  
• Fabric should be cotton, polyester, twill, or any blend of the listed fabrics.
  
• No corduroy, brushed corduroy, velvet, brushed velvet, denim, sweat shirt    material, fleece, will be allowed. 
  
• Color of khaki does not include white, brown or greenish khaki.
• Traditional polo shirts or collared/button-down shirts in any solid color will be allowed. Solid color means no secondary color is present on the shirt (no trim or stripes.) 
  
• All items must be embroidered with school name and logo or have a patch sewn on it (no pins, stitchery tape, magnets allowed).
  
• Traditional polo shirt will have two, three or four buttons, polo collar, and appropriate sleeve length (short, ¾, or long sleeved).  Shirts must cover midriff.
  
• (No cap sleeves, snaps, Johnny collars allowed on any shirts). 
  
• Collared/button down shirts will be required to have all buttons fastened at all times except for the top two buttons. 
  
• Solid colored turtlenecks, tanks and long or short sleeved tees may be worn under approved polo or collared button-down shirt for warmth.  No writing may show on any of these items.  Lace camis must not hang out underneath shirt.
  
• Traditional Crew or V-neck sweater, cardigan, or sweatshirt in solid colors (no writing or logos other than IACS is allowed) may be worn over polo or collared button-down shirts.  No pullover hooded sweatshirts allowed.
• All items must be embroidered with school name and logo or have a patch sewn on it (no pins, stitchery tape, magnets allowed).
  
• Socks, tights or stockings, as long as they are in solid colors.
• Shoes may be purchased anywhere, but must be conducive to any school activity; No backless sandals/shoes will be allowed, includes clogs, flip flops, etc.

If item does not meet requirements, it will be required to be removed.  This does not apply to seasonal coats used outside. 
All hoods must be removed from head in classroom, whether on a coat, sweatshirt, sweater, etc.  (please make sure your child understands this)!
 

All shirts and outerwear (except for seasonal coats – these are coats that are taken off in the classroom ie:  winter coats, seasonal jacket) must be embroidered with the IACS name and logo or have an IACS embroidered patch sewn on the upper left front of the item (no pins, stitchery tape, magnets, etc. allowed).  Sewn means sewn on! 
 
The patches will be phased out and no longer be sold.  Those who have already purchased patches may still continue to use them through the 2007/2008 school year.  After that school year, patches will no longer be accepted and all items must be embroidered.
 
The administration has authority to allow (but is not required) an exception to the dress code/uniform policy - ie: special jean days, spirit days, school picture day, etc. as an incentive for complying with the IACS dress code/uniform policy.

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The following is unacceptable:

• Hats or head coverings (bandanas or scarves worn over entire head) (exception made for medical/religious purposes).
• Dangling or large jewelry, including chains and belts (must not be distracting).
• Makeup, including hair paint (elementary students only).
• Visible tattoos or body piercing, except earrings (elementary students only).

The administration has final authority regarding any attire that may distract from the learning environment.