Dress Code

Dress code policy is a standard practice that we believe is appropriate for the school. School dress should reflect the fact that students are at school for the purpose of education, not recreation. The code below reflects the Academy’s sense of what is in good taste, but it may not cover all situations. Questions about appropriate dress should be directed to the Dean of Students. The school requests that parents help enforce the dress code by ensuring that students are appropriately attired before leaving home.

The heart of this Code is simple—khaki shorts/pants/skirts and a collared polo shirt in school colors—but students who wish to vary this basic look must abide by the rules below. 

   
1. Students may wear polo shirts, dress shirts, or turtlenecks.  Students may wear Seabury-sponsored sweatshirts or fleece pullovers in solid academy colors or gray Seabury-logoed sweatshirts over their collared shirts.  All Seabury clothing should be absent of conspicuous branding or logos (anything bigger than a quarter). Solid academy colors are dark green, navy blue, black, and white.
2. Students may wear light jackets in solid Seabury colors and without large branding or logo. Seabury letter jackets are also acceptable.
3. Students may wear pants, shorts, skirts, or jumpers in khaki color only, preferably in cotton twill.  No lace or otherwise patterned material is permitted. Leggings or tights may be worn if they are in Seabury colors.  No lace or patterned tights/leggings are permitted.
4. Shirts must be fully tucked in once students enter the building in the morning and through the end of the school day. Teachers may authorize students to be untucked in the classroom or in practices or rehearsals, but never in hallways during school.
5. All clothing should be clean and should not be torn or tattered. Clothing must be properly hemmed.
6.
All skirts must be no shorter than 4 inches above the top of the kneecap.
7. Overly baggy or tight clothing is not allowed. Tights or leggings may not be worn alone, or under shorts/skirts that are not of the required length. Shorts should be no shorter than mid-thigh. Pants and shorts may not sag below the waist. Additionally, pants may not fit below the waist (i.e., low rise).  
8. Belts are required for pants, skirts, or shorts that have belt loops.
9. Students may wear tennis shoes, dress shoes or loafers. Sandals and open-toed shoes are not permitted, including on dress-up days for sports events.
10. Hair must be non-distracting and neatly groomed, out of the eyes, and in a naturally occurring color.
11.
Hats are not to be worn at school.
12. Nose studs and other exotic body piercings are not permitted.
13. Long wallet chains are not to be worn.
14.
Proper undergarments must be worn at all times.

 

Boys:
1. No facial hair is allowed. Boys who are required to shave at school will be responsible for the cost of disposable razors and soap that will be available. Repeat offenders will be referred to the Dean of Students.
2. Undershirts must be in solid Academy colors with no lettering or logos.

 

Girls:
1. Skirts should be modest and conservative, befitting an academic setting. Skirts may be no shorter than 4 inches above the top of the kneecap. Skirts of appropriate length, along with other dress code-appropriate items, can be found in the shopping guide on the school web site. If a student is unable or unwilling to wear skirts of appropriate length, she should wear pants. Shorts should also be no shorter than mid-thigh.
2. Shirts must be long enough that when tucked in with the arms raised, the midriff is not exposed. Sweaters must also be long enough to cover the midriff when arms are raised. Shirts should not be form fitting.
3. Low necklines that expose cleavage or undergarments are not allowed. Shirts must be buttoned to provide adequate coverage.
   
Please refer to the Dress Code Shopping Guide 2012-13 below for suggestions about where to find items. You may direct any questions about appropriate dress to the Dean of Students.

 

Dress-down Days

Usually on the last Friday of each month (excluding August), there is a dress down day, which provides students with the opportunity to wear non-dress code clothing to school for the cost of $5.  All funds raised by dress down days go directly toward class trip expenses and are part of the fundraising for those trips. Dressing down is completely voluntary. 

 

Although students are not in dress code, a level of decorum for clothing is necessary.  Clothing should still be appropriate and befitting an academic atmosphere; therefore, pajamas, plunging lines, tops that expose the midriff, low riding bottoms, and very short skirts or any clothing which exposes undergarments is not permitted.  Additionally, clothing graphics should not involve profanity or references to alcohol or drugs. Please use your best judgment.

  

Spirit Weeks

Once a semester, the Student Senate sponsors a Spirit Week to support athletic events. During these weeks, Student Senate chooses a theme for each day, and students may dress down according to the theme. There is no cost for dressing down during spirit weeks. 

 

Special Event Days

Occasionally students wish to dress differently to show their participation in an upcoming event or in recognition of their having met a goal or deadline. These special recognitions could include such things as the opening night of a play, an upcoming forensics or debate tournament, a yearbook deadline, or a community service goal.

Students may depart from dress code for these special recognitions ONLY by first receiving permission from Ms. Meyers. Directors, teachers, and non-athletic coaches cannot give these special permissions.

 

Game Days

On Game Day, student athletes will follow a different dress code that may follow one of two options:

  1. Athletes can wear clothing specifically chosen for their team and sport, such as approved warm ups, T-shirts with sweatpants, or some other standardized items agreed upon by the coach and the Athletic Director and worn by all team members.
  1. Athletes, with direction from their coaches, may dress more formally following these requirements.

For boys, formal attire is a dress shirt, tie, and dress pants. Boys also may choose a sport coat, cardigan, or a v-necked vest or pullover that exposes the tie and shirt collar, but these are not required.

Girls may choose to celebrate their team by following the guidelines above for home games, or choose more formal attire, i.e. dresses, skirts or dress pants with nicer tops (suitable for attending a more formal occasion).

Both girls and boys must abide by general dress code rules (listed above) about shoes, skirt length, and appropriate fit. A student athlete may come in dress code if he or she does not wish to dress formally and if this choice is acceptable to the coach.

 

ENFORCEMENT OF DRESS CODE POLICY

Faculty members all enforce dress code policy.  Faculty will refer students to the Dean of Students if a student fails to address the issue right away or there is a repeated violation. The Dean of Students will address dress code infractions in the following way:

 
  1. For a problem that is easily remedied, i.e. an un-tucked shirt, the student will receive a verbal warning and fix it.  If the behavior is repeated, parents will be notified and the student may receive a detention.
  2.

If a student is wearing an item that can be easily removed, the student will receive a verbal warning and remove the item, and parents will be notified with the expectation that the item won’t be worn again.  If the violation is repeated, there will be a disciplinary response. 
  3. If a student is wearing an inappropriate item that can’t be easily removed, i.e. a skirt that is too short, a faculty member will consult with the Dean of Students, or the Dean will consult with a faculty member before approaching the student in private to address the problem.  For a first time violation, the student may call home to have something else brought to school within the hour or select something from the Bishop’s closet.  The Dean of Students will inform parents of the situation.  If there is a repeat violation, the student will be asked to change into something appropriate from the Bishop’s closet and there will be a disciplinary consequence. 
   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DRESS CODE SHOPPING GUIDE 2012-13

 

Many local and national clothing suppliers carry items that meet Seabury dress code requirements.  There is not required supplier or uniform company with whom the school contracts. The list below is based on the experience of Seabury families and is intended as a helpful guide. Prices range widely depending on the vendor.

BOYS AND GIRLS:

Class Act Uniforms (5840 SW Huntoon, Topeka. www.classactuniform.com)

Extensive selection of khaki skorts, shorts, and pants for boys and girls, with husky and half-sizes, also slim.  Good if your student needs to try on items or you’re unsure of the size.  Also sells polos, sweaters, blazers in school colors.

Target (www.target.com)

The brand Cherokee School Uniform stocks many items.

Walmart (www.walmart.com)

Search “George school uniform” for many items, tops and bottoms.

LL Bean (llbean.com)

Polos and long-sleeved button downs available in many sizes and styles, often in Seabury colors. For young women’s skirts, try: Bayside twill skirt, sunwashed canvas skirt, Comfort Trail skort, Tropicwear skort. Good for kids’ sizes in slacks and shorts too.

Lands End (landsend.com)

Both the regular catalog and school uniform division have a wide selection. Preferred School #: 900034612.  Using this number with your purchase sends a small percentage back to the school.

Gap (gap.com)

Old Navy (gap.oldnavy.com)

J. Crew (jcrew.com)

Parker’s (www.parkersu.com)

Parker’s is a uniform supply store, but anyone can shop in the online store.

 

GIRLS:

Ann Taylor Loft

Several pencil skirt styles available in shades of tan/beige/khaki.

Banana Republic

Nordstrom’s

 

BOYS:

Weaver’s (Mass St & 9th)

Men’s and larger boys’ khaki slacks, polos, and button-down shirts are available.

J.C. Penny’s (Iowa St.)

Dockers khaki pants and boys’ tops.