General Uniform Policy Information

Dress Code means a set of parameters that describes acceptable and unacceptable student apparel to ensure the health and safety of all students and creates a positive learning environment; and refers to the District-wide and/or School Specific Dress Codes.
Section 1001.43(1) (b), Fla. Stat., authorizes the Board to require uniforms to be worn by the student body or impose other dress-related requirements.

Tops

• All tops must be solid colors (no stripes/designs)
  Uniform polo (collared)
• Button down collared shirts/blouses
• Belvedere school polo
• Solid sweater, cardigans, no hoodies
• Solid jumper/ dresses
• Belvedere issued t-shirt
• College logo shirts on Fridays only

Bottoms

All bottoms must be solid navy blue, black, or khaki

• Pants, shorts, or skirts
• Jeans may be worn on Fridays only (no holes or designs)
• Spandex pants, spandex/bicycle shorts, and leggings may not be worn alone. They may be worn under skirts.
• Athletic shorts or sweatpants may not be worn

Shoes

• Sneakers, loafers or other closed-toed shoes required
• Students should be able to tie their own laces
• Open-toed/back shoes, such as flip-flops, sandals, Crocs, and heels are not permitted
• Shoes with wheels are not permitted
• Sneakers should be worn on PE days

General Apparel Guidelines

• Clothing must be clean, without holes and fit appropriately- not too loose, not too tight.
• Shoulders, midriffs, backs, and undergarments may not be exposed.
• Bottoms should sit at the waist and cover the thigh until right above the knee (not to exceed 2–3 inches above the knee).
• Accessories that would distract from learning are prohibited (bulky headbands or other headwear, excessive/ play jewelry, purses, etc.)
• Any clothing or backpacks with inappropriate language; images; or pictures are prohibited.
• Fanny packs and purses may not be worn - they must be kept in a backpack.

Dress Code Violations

• Parent contact
• Students will be required to change to meet the dress code.
• Additional consequences will apply for habitual or major violations.