Downe Township School

Downe Township School Student Standard of Dress

On May 16, 2006, The Downe Township Board of Education adopted a student standard of dress (uniform) policy that is mandatory for all students in grades kindergarten to eight. The objective of the student standard of dress is to create a community atmosphere conducive to learning and discipline.

Important Addition!!!! The following are the only combinations of clothing that are permitted: Navy Blue Tops with Khaki Bottoms Light Blue Tops with Navy Blue Bottoms
The standard of dress for students in grades K through 8, commencing with the first day of the school year, shall be as follows:
Tops: Shirts - Collared polo, turtle neck or oxford (short or long sleeves) Sweater - Cardigan, pull over or vest over collared top (collar must show) Sweatshirt - Over collared top (collar must show) Color - Navy Blue, Light Blue Proper fit, not baggy, not tight
Bottoms: Pants Shorts, skirts, skorts (finger tip length) Capri pants Jumpers Color - Khaki, Navy Blue Proper fit, not baggy, not tight, must be worn at the waist line
Footwear: Shoes with rubber or hard soles (can't have open toe & strapless back) Sneakers Socks/tights (white, navy, khaki) Accessories - belts optional
The following items are considered NOT appropriate: Clothing that is excessively tight and/or revealing. (examples are transparent blouses, bare midriffs, spaghetti-strapped tank tops or halter tops.) Hip huggers, micro mini skirts, clothes that reveal undergarments, pants or other bottoms worn below the waistline. Shirts that are undergarments or have inappropriate imprinting. Untied or unsecured shoes as well as other unsafe footwear like flip flops or shoes that are opened toed and have strapless backs Outer jackets, coats, hats, or head coverings worn indoors. Pajamas Shorts may be worn from April 15 to October 15. Shorts, skirts, skorts must be finger-tip length and not too tight or see through. Shorts may not be bicycle or other spandex shorts.