Uniform Policy

Nellie Stone Johnson Community School believes a school uniform policy will help promote safety, and ease of identification, equity, school pride, good behavior and the development of community.  Furthermore, a school uniform presents a professional image to our community and distinguishes our students while they participate in community activities.

Uniform Policy

• All tops must have a collar and sleeves.
• All colors are solid.
• No patterns, words, logos, emblems, or insignias on uniforms.
• All bottoms must be fitted at the waist and hemmed above the floor.  No sagging pants.  Belts must be worn at all times.
• Sweaters, sweatshirts (no hood), and vests of the uniform top color may be worn.
• Girl’s skorts, skirts or jumpers cannot be shorter than the knee in length.  No slits.
• Uniform shorts are acceptable.
• Tennis shoes are acceptable.

K-5 Elementary Student

• Students wear khaki bottoms and a navy blue top.
• Students in elementary school may wear cotton/poly pants and shirts in their uniform color.
• Shirts must be tucked in at all times.
• Belts must be worn at all times.

6-8 Intermediate Students

• Middle school students wear khaki bottoms and a black top polo shirt.
• Shirts must be tucked in at all times.  
• Belts must be worn at all times.

The following is a List of Unacceptable Items

• Any colors not designated for their specific grade level.
• Jeans of any type, sweatpants, or jogging pants.
• Jackets, hooded shirts, windbreakers or coats.
• Hats, scarves, bandanas or headbands.
• No combs.

Accountability – All Students to Wear Uniform

• Parents and students will be notified at enrollment of the uniform policy and will sign an agreement to participate.
• Those students not in uniform will be issued a uniform if one is available; returning it before the end of the school day.