UNIFORM POLICY

SOMERSET VIRTUAL ACADEMY at SOMERSET ACADEMY CANYONS’ UNIFORM POLICY

We believe that all students have the right to a safe, healthy school environment. We believe that all students have the responsibility to dress appropriately and uphold basic standards of cleanliness and proper grooming. A student’s dress and appearance should not cause disruption and distraction from the educational process at Somerset Academy Canyons.

The following is the uniform policy that is endorsed and committed to be enforced by Somerset Virtual Academy at Somerset Academy Canyons. Students are required to follow this policy, and failure to do so will result in administrative action being taken against uniform violations.

Students who are not wearing the correct uniform will be subjected to the Somerset Canyons’ Discipline Plan.

Students wearing any item not purchased at All Uniform Wear will be asked to attend a conference with administration and a parent will be contacted to rectify and clarify any misunderstandings outlined by the following:

1. All uniforms must be purchased at All Uniform Wear.
2. School polo shirt colors: hunter green, white, and navy All polo shirts must have the Somerset Canyons’ logo on them.
3. Students are required to wear the straight cut, full-length, khaki pants with the Somerset Academy embroidery labeled by the Somerset Academy embroidery labeled by the pocket.
4. Skinny pants, cargo pants, and joggers are not acceptable and not part of the approved uniform Any pants that are too big or too tight for the students, as determined by the Administration, are not acceptable and will be deemed in violation of the uniform code. Students will be sent to the Dean’s office to call home for a change of clothes. Students who cannot get a change of clothes and/or shoes will receive ISS.
5. Pants must be worn at waist Loosely worn pants are not acceptable.
6. If a student chooses or needs to wear a jacket due to cold weather, it must be an official Somerset Academy jacket provided by All Uniform Wear. Only the Somerset Canyons’ sweaters from All Uniform Wear can be worn Monday-Thursday. Athletic, spirit, and grade-level hoodies and sweaters can only be worn on Fridays with the purchase of a wristband or the annual Spirit Day Other “hoodies” or sweaters will not be permitted and will be taken from the students to be picked up at the end of the day.
7. Any attire, including backpacks, displaying gang related paraphernalia or symbols, profanity or any inappropriate logos or displays are not allowed.
8. Clothing, jewelry, buttons, haircuts, or other items or markings which are *suggestive, *revealing, or *indecent, associated with gangs or cults, encourage the use of drugs, alcohol, or violence, or support discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, linguistic differences, marital status, national origin, race, religion, socioeconomic background, sexual orientation, physical appearance, or on any other basis are not allowed.
9. Any articles of clothing or jewelry that may cause injury including, but not limited to, spikes or sharp objects, wallet chains, and heavy link chains are not allowed. Sunglasses are not permitted.
10. No facial piercings are allowed except for ears.
11. All uniforms must be clean and always pressed; good grooming of hair, skin and fingernails is always expected.
12. All headgear (hats, scarves, bandanas, etc.) are forbidden on school property.
13. No buttons, tags, or labels may be worn on the school uniform unless approved by the the administration.
14. Seniors can wear their Senior spirit shirt with their khaki uniform pants, and Herff Jones sweater and Herff Jones sweatpants.
15. Closed-toe shoes or sneakers must be worn. No high heels, open-toe shoes, flip flops, Yeezys, or Crocs. Footwear must be always Bedroom slippers or moccasins are also not allowed. Parents should ensure that the footwear their students wear to school does not impede their safety. Students need to wear the appropriate footwear when getting to school and throughout school or they will be sent to the Dean’s office to call home for a change of shoes. Students who cannot get a change of shoes will receive ISS.
16. Students will only be allowed to wear class/club/spirit/athletic shirts with uniform bottoms and/or jeans only on Fridays when a wristband or the annual Spirit Day pass is purchased. Class/club/spirit/athletic shirts are not permitted Monday-Thursday. Students out of dress code will be sent to the Dean’s office to call home for a change of clothes. Students who cannot get a change of clothes will receive ISS.