Dress Code

BES Administration reserves the right to determine the appropriateness of uniform, accessories, or any other aspect of students’ attire or general physical appearance.

STATEMENT: We believe every student is entitled to a safe and disciplined learning environment. We further believe it is the responsibility of the entire faculty, staff and administration of Brooksville Elementary to provide this type of environment and encourage positive behavior. Research has shown that at schools in which there is a uniform dress policy, students not only exhibit better behavior, but have higher academic achievement as well.

Uniform DOs

Bottoms

• Uniform pants
• Uniform shorts or skorts
• Jumpers - collared uniform dresses
• Capris
• All bottoms in khaki, navy, black, brown or gray. Shorts, skorts and dresses must be fingertip length or longer
• Jeans or jean shorts, properly fitting with no holes, rips/tears or abstract colors/ designs

Tops/Dresses

• Traditional solid color polo shirts
• Solid color blouses or shirts with collars and buttons
• Solid color crew neck t-shirts may bo worn (no white t-shirts)
• All shirts may be short or long-sleeved, in any solid color
     - A BES spirit shirt may be worn any day of the week
     - BES house shirt or any solid shirt in your student's house color (within district dress code) may be worn on Wednesday

Shoes

• Closed toe shoes with a back
     - Safe and appropriate shoes are required for the student's learning environment (PE requires sneakers)

Accessories

• Regular belts worn at the waist
• Hairbows, hairbands and barrettes that are not distracting
• Modest amount of jewelry, worn correctly
• Neat, clean hairstyle

Noncompliance:

  • 1st Time: Student calls parent from class to bring uniform clothing.
  • 2nd Time: Student is sent to ISS.
  • 3rd Time: Student is sent to ISS.

Uniform DON'Ts

Bottoms

• No colors for pants, skirts, skorts and jumpers other than khaki, navy, black, brown or gray
• No ripped or baggy pants or jeans (jeans must be worn with uniform top)
• No denim jeggings or skinny jeans
• No pants, shorts, etc. that are knit, polyester, nylon, spandex, sweatpants (nylon or baggy)

Tops/Dresses

• No white t-shirts (polos are allowed)
• No V-neck t-shirts
• No shirts with zippers, snaps, laces or hook and eye fasteners
• No sleeveless or cap sleeves
• No tank tops or spaghetti strap tops
• No regular dresses or long skirts
  With the exception of Spring photos - must meet district dress code

Shoes

• No sandals, stacked heels, flip flops or backless sandals/shoes
• No dress shoes
     - With the exception of Spring photos. Must meet district dress code - please bring a change of shoes that are school appropriate
• No skate shoes or shoes with wheels

Accessories

• No large bracelets or necklaces that are disruptive or distracting
• No large hoop, dangling or spiked earrings
• No abstract hairstyles (colors and accessories that may be distracting to students)
• No acrylic/fake nails
• No make-up
• No belts that tie or are worn below the waist
• No hats, caps or hood coverings except while participating in an outdoor activity (not to be worn inside buildings)