Hawthorn Academy

Dress Code

Hawthorn Academy believes a mandatory school uniform policy will provide a more secure school environment, promote an atmosphere conducive to appropriate discipline with a minimum need for ongoing intervention and an increase in learning opportunities for students by removing many of the distractions and negative or disruptive connotations associated with various types of clothing.

All students are required to wear uniforms. Parents are responsible for ensuring that their children wear the designated school uniform clothing as outlined below.

Colors


White	Navy	Classic Red	Light Blue

Khaki	Navy	Black

Tops

	Shirts must be of a collared style and of a solid color, white, navy, red or light blue with buttons that are clear, same color as the shirt, or tortoise shell type. Appropriate collared styles are blouse, polo, oxford, turtleneck, or dress shirt. All shirts are to be tucked in with the exception of polo-style shirts. Tucking in polo-style shirts is optional. Shirts that are to be tucked in must be long enough to remain tucked in.
	Shirts must be free from all logos and names, except the school’s logo and name. Shirts with the school name or logo are available for purchase. No screen printing on the uniform items is allowed.
	Sweaters or vests may be worn in solid navy, red, light blue or white with corresponding navy, red, light blue or white buttons (clear & tortoise shell-type buttons are also acceptable). The sweater or vest is to be worn over the uniform shirt. Hooded sweaters are allowed in navy, red, or white, but hoods cannot be worn during school hours.
	Plain white, navy or black undershirts may be worn under school approved shirt. Undershirts must be free of logos or designs.
	Hooded sweatshirts may not be worn during class time.

Bottoms

	Girls may wear skirts, jumpers, skorts, shorts, capris or pants. When skirts are worn inconspicuous shorts, underneath and not seen, are recommended.
	Girls may wear bottoms that are solid navy, tan or black. No red, white, light blue jumpers or red, white, light blue polo style dresses.
	Boys may wear pants or shorts in either solid navy, tan or black.
	Skirts, shorts or skorts are to be no shorter than 2 inches above the kneecap.
	No denim, nylon, sweat, leather or vinyl material will be used for uniform bottoms.
	No tight fitting pants or shorts are allowed.
	The waistband of the bottom uniform garment must be worn above the hips at all times.

Accessories

Belts are recommended and must be solid brown or black.

Field Trip & Dress Uniforms

	To be worn for all field trips and other specifically designated occasions.
	Includes a solid white top (with or without the school logo) and solid navy or black bottoms (of any authorized style as discussed above).

School Spirit Shirts & Free Dress Days

	Students are allowed to wear a designated “School Spirit Shirt” on select days.
	The school spirit shirt specifications will be announced at a later date.
	Certain days may be designated as “Free Dress” days. These days will be with the permission and at the discretion of the Director and/or Board of Trustees. “Free Dress” simply means that the dress for that day will be attire acceptable for school activity. The dress and grooming standards will remain intact as listed below except for the requirement of a uniform on these select days.

Dress & Grooming

	Uniforms at Hawthorn Academy are mandatory. Dress and grooming standards are part of the Uniform Regulations.
	Uniforms must be worn during school hours, except under specially designated circumstances. Uniforms must also be worn for all before and after school programs, except where activities require alternate attire (i.e. sports, dance, etc.)
	Students must present a modest, clean, and neat appearance at all times. All clothing must be clean, appropriately sized, and worn correctly. Pants/shorts/skirts must be worn at the waist, shirts must be buttoned and tucked in, shoes must be tied or fastened, clothing must be worn right-side-out, appropriate underwear must be worn, but not visible, etc. Clothing shall not be excessively worn or have holes.
	Uniforms will be worn Monday through Friday and for programs.
	Students may wear jewelry or hair accessories to school that are not a distraction nor a danger to anyone.
	Hair must be kept neat and have a combed appearance and appropriate for school. No extreme hair color or styles, only “natural” hair colors are permitted (fuchsia or “hot pink” hair is not “natural”).
	Any makeup worn should be appropriate for school.
	Body piercing is limited to the ears only and is limited to one earring per ear. Earrings must be appropriate for school.
	Tattoos, if any, must be covered at all times.
	No hats of any kind, including baseball caps, or sunglasses, may be worn in the building except for medical or religious purposes.
	Outer wear that is worn for warmth to and from school and at outside recess is not considered a uniform item.

Socks & Shoes

	Socks for boys and girls should be in coordinating colors; socks may be ankle or knee length in white, navy, red or black. No-show socks are allowed. Girls may also wear appropriate smooth opaque and/or cable knit tights in white or navy. Socks or tights must always be worn. No nylon stockings may be worn.
	No leggings allowed.
	Shoes must be conservative in color, no neon colors, bright colors (i.e. reds or greens.) Shoes must be free of designs (i.e. plaid or polka dots.) No character shoes or lighted shoes.
	All students must wear closed toe and closed heel shoes with socks or tights.
	No Heelies, or shoes with wheels in them.
	Snow boots must be changed into school-approved shoes while inside the building.
	Dress boots are allowed but must not pass the knee, no thigh-high boots allowed. Must be conservative in color and no designs as previously stated.

Physical Education (P.E.) Dress Code

	Physical Education (P.E.) clothes are to be changed into at school, and worn for P.E. only.
	If you student has P.E. for the first period of the day they may wear their P.E. clothing to school and then change to approved school attire after P.E.
	P.E. bottoms are sports shorts or pants, navy, khaki, or black. Short must adhere to the standard length for bottoms, already stated.
	P.E. tops are plain T-shirts in red, navy, white, or light blue. T-shirts must be logo free and must have sleeves.

Infractions of the Uniform Policy

Infractions of the HA Uniform Policy will be addressed as follows:

—	1st Infraction: Warning to student. Parents will be called to bring in the correct clothes. Parents must bring a change of clothes.
—	2nd Infraction: For middle school students (Grades 6-9), they will be assigned a detention and parents will be notified.
—	For sweaters, hoodies, scarves, etc. the article will be taken and parents must pick them up.

Dress items not specifically covered above but considered inappropriate or contrary to the Purpose statement in the School Uniform Policy are subject to review and interpretation by the Board.