Updated September 2024
PANTS - Khaki, black or navy blue pants. Must be appropriately fitted. Pants and shorts shall be worn at the waist. Sagging and baggy pants are prohibited. Pants with cargo pockets, jean or jean-like and skinny pants are prohibited. Undergarments shall not be visible.
SHORTS - Khaki, black or navy blue walking shorts or capris. Shorts must be of modest length defined as a maximum of 6” above the knee of the wearer or not above the fingertip of the wearer with the arm fully extended, whichever is longer. Cargo, jean or jean-like, and bike shorts are prohibited. Undergarments shall not be visible.
SKIRT/SKORT – Khaki, black, navy blue or “Thoreau Plaid” box-pleated skirts/skorts. Skirts must be of modest length defined as a maximum of 6” above the knee of the wearer or not above the fingertip of the wearer with the arm fully extended, whichever is longer. Chronic violators of skirt/skort length will be required to wear pants or shorts instead. Undergarments shall not be visible.
SHIRTS - White, black, hunter green, navy blue, red or yellow polo style with collar, two or three buttons, short or long sleeve, no pockets only Thoreau logos permitted. Thoreau approved spirit wear, must be clean and undamaged.
White or yellow oxford button down collar shirt, solid color, no logo (short or long sleeve).
Only plain white T-shirts may be worn under a uniform shirt and the outer garment must be the longest.
SWEATER - Hunter green or sweater vest, cardigan, or V-neck with Thoreau logo.
SWEATSHIRTS – Hunter green, gray, black or navy blue sweatshirt. A collared shirt must be worn underneath. Sweatshirts will not have pockets or hoods.
TURTLENECKS - Hunter green, black or white turtlenecks may be worn under a uniform shirt. Turtlenecks may NOT be worn alone.
SHOES – Footwear with a solid backing or strap over the heel may be worn. Flip flops, furry shoes, house shoes and boots are prohibited. Shoes may not be a distraction to classroom learning (flashing lights, noises or wheels). Crocs may be worn.
VEST – Approved gray polar fleece vest or jacket with Thoreau logo.
TIE - The approved plaid tie may be worn with a button down shirt.
FRIDAY SPIRIT WEAR - On Fridays, students will be authorized to replace uniform tops with Thoreau T-shirts (spirit wear), and uniform bottoms with jeans, not to include jean shorts. Jeans must be the appropriate size, sagging and baggy pants are prohibited. Jeans must not be ripped. Undergarments shall not be visible.
ACCESSORIES - Jewelry, accessories, make-up, footwear and hair must follow general safety and not be a distraction in class.
Jewelry and other accessories shall not convey prohibited messages as defined in district policy.
Visible pierced jewelry will be limited to the ear.
Only approved Thoreau T-shirts, sweaters, vests, and fleece jackets will be permitted. C & J School Uniforms carries a full line of uniforms with the Thoreau logo. For all other uniform needs, families are welcome to purchase uniforms within policy at the vendor of their choice.
Religious and Health Accommodation - Where a bona fide religious belief or health need of a student conflicts with the school dress code, reasonable accommodation shall be provided. Any student desiring accommodation shall notify the school principal in writing of the requested accommodation and the factual basis for the request. Approved coverings worn as part of a student’s bona fide religious practices or beliefs shall not be prohibited under this policy.
Clothing Assistance - It is the policy of the Board that no student will be denied an education due to a bona fide financial inability to obtain clothing that complies with the school dress code. Any student for whom compliance with the school dress code poses a bona fide financial burden may submit a written request for clothing needed, together with a statement of financial need. School principals, or their designees, shall assist families in financial need to obtain clothing that complies with the school dress code. In meeting requests for assistance, principals, or their designees, shall consider community resources such as clothing donations from school personnel, merchants, parent organizations, and charitable organizations, financial assistance, purchasing clothing for a student, and providing additional time for a student to obtain clothing that complies with the school dress code.
