Dress Code

 

Students are asked to use good judgment in their selection of dress for school and school-sponsored events. Pride in your personal appearance exhibits pride in yourself and helps maintain high standards for our school. The dress code is in effect at school and for all school functions. School functions such as field trips and special events such as dances, banquets, and the Prom will require a special standard of dress to be communicated prior to such events. Parents are encouraged to take an active role in decisions regarding the appearance of their child.

The Dress Code for Grades K4 - 6

  1. 1. Boys and girls may wear durable play clothes appropriate for school. Shirts may be collared or non-collared. They may be un-tucked as long as they fit properly (do not hang down too low). Button-up dress shirts should be tucked-in at all times. Writing, slogans, or graphics on shirts or other clothing must be appropriate for the school environment.
  2. Shorts are permitted and should maintain personal modesty.
  3. Boys and girls are to wear sturdy shoes for play activities. Sturdy sandals with a heel strap are allowed. Flip-flops of all kinds are not permitted except on special event days announced in advance.
  4. Pants and shorts should have no holes in them.
  5. Hair length for boys is to be kept above the collar, above the ears, and above the eyebrows. Hair must not be extreme in either color or style.

The Dress Code for Grades 7 – 12

  1. Pants and shorts must be worn at the natural waistline. Belts should be worn if belt loops are present. Girls may wear Capri pants that meet the stipulations for slacks and jeans.
  2. Walking shorts are permitted. All shorts and pants should be hemmed, free of holes and have no frayed edges. Shorts for boys should approach the knee cap and may not extend more than one inch below the knee. While the longer style athletic shorts are permissible, they must meet guidelines for shorts described above. Denim/jean shorts, jogging shorts, knit shorts, and short-shorts may not be worn.
  3. Shorts, skirts and dresses, for girls, should be modest, loose fitting, and land within four (4) inches of the top of the knee cap. A belt should be worn if loops are present.
  4. T-shirts or sweatshirts that depict Springwood teams and activities may be worn to school any day. They may be un-tucked as long as they fit properly (do not hang down too low). Other T-shirts or sweatshirts may be worn on Friday.
  5. Boys should wear collared shirts unless they are wearing a Springwood T-shirt. Girls should wear blouses or shirts that fully cover the waistline (with both arms raised overhead) and reveal no cleavage. Both boys and girls should keep shirts tucked-in. Shirts may be un-tucked during physical education activities in the gym.
  6. Students who participate in athletics are encouraged to wear their jersey to school on game days.
  7. Sweaters or vests may be worn with shirts underneath and tucked-in.
  8. Shoes should fully cover the top of the foot. Dress sandals may be worn. Flip flops are not appropriate for school except on special event days announced in advance.
  9. Boys may have mustaches and should otherwise be clean shaven. Hair (for both boys and girls) should be neat and clean and should be naturally-occurring in color. Hair length for boys must be off the collar in back, off the ears on the sides, and above the eyebrows in front. Boy’s earrings, body piercings, and chains should be left at home. Tattoos should not be visible at school or at any school function,
  10. Wind suit ensembles are permissible. Sweat pants, jogging suit pants, and flannel pants are not. Hats and caps may be worn outdoors after school hours. Please save all camouflage wear for the woods and not school.
  11. Gentlemen should not wear sleeveless shirts unless you are at PE. Ladies may wear sleeveless blouses or dresses that maintain modesty. Halter-type tops, regardless of strap width, are not permitted.  

Dress for the Junior-Senior Prom

The prom is a very special formal gathering. Each person attending the prom is expected to be dressed appropriately. This means the exclusion, but limited to hats, bandannas, jeans, boots or tennis shoes (only dress shoes). The Administration reserves the right to check all participants for appropriate dress before the lead out. Anyone not dressed properly will not be allowed to participate in the lead out.

Dress for Physical Education

K4 through 6th graders do not have to dress out for physical education; regular school clothes are acceptable. Please wear appropriate shoes for physical education activities.
The following dress code will be strictly enforced for physical education in grades 7-9.

  1. Tennis shoes and socks must be worn at all times.
  2. Shorts must be worn. These may be walking shorts, running shorts, or other P.E.-style shorts. Biker-shorts are not permissible.
  3. Boys must wear T-shirts. Girls must wear T-shirts or short sleeve cotton blouses.
  4. Winter time dress for P.E. may include sweat suits and/or wind suits.

Dress for Students Representing Springwood

As a member of the Springwood family, you represent a proud tradition and high expectations for personal success and appearance. Special dress is expected for individuals, classes, and teams, both athletic and scholastic, by coaches, sponsors, teachers, and administrators, particularly for travel. All students representing Springwood as members of any group, whether athletic or non-athletic, are expected to represent the school in the best manner possible, including appearance. Students will also be expected to dress appropriately for certain events such as field trips, special assemblies, field day, Honors Day, and Graduation.

Appropriate dress for special assemblies, Honors Day, and Graduation includes:
Males: Shirts and ties, dress pants
Females: Sunday type dresses, skirts and blouses, or dressy pants with appropriate tops.