Following School Board Policy 5.182 at Pierce Hammock Elementary, it is our goal that all students comply with our school uniform dress code. We work each day to encourage students to be successful at their job oflearning; we ask that you do the same by supporting our school dress code (school uniform). Research shows that school uniforms have a positive impact on student learning and behavior in and around the school. Our school dress code serves to unite students, increase school pride, and eliminate class barriers. We will provide uniforms for students in need when we are made aware of these situations.

Please read the below dress code to ensure that your child complies.

Shirts

Any solid color POLO style, collared shirt is to be worn Monday - Thursday. The only accepted logo will be an official Pierce Hammock Elementary logo which can be purchased through Sassy Stitches Embroidery, SassyStitcheslnc@yahoo.com, 561-644-8473, or Lands' End, landsend.com, 800-800-5800, preferred school code #900120791.

Bottoms

Shorts, skirts, skorts, pants, jeans, and leggings may be worn. All bottoms must be fingertip length per the SDPBC Student Code of Conduct. Colors for bottoms are khaki, black, and blue (this includes jeans and leggings). Jeans cannot be torn, frayed, or ripped, Tops cannot be tucked in the leggings.

Shoes/ socks

Sneakers ONLY. No dress shoes, sandals, open-toed shoes, flip-flops, crocs, boots, etc. are allowed as footwear. These types of shoes pose a safety hazard for students who are required to participate in PE daily. Students who are not in proper footwear will be excluded from PE and/or recess for safety concerns.

Sweaters/sweatshirts

Must be solid colored and free of any logos except the Pierce Hammock Elementary logo.

Headgear

No headgear such as hats, visors, or headbands representing animals may be worn.
Hats or visors may be worn during outdoor activities for sun protection.

Spirit Days

On Panther Fridays and for special events, a "Pierce Hammock Spirit Day" t-shirt may be worn with the appropriate dress code bottoms listed above. The t-shirt must be PHES related unless otherwise shared during spirit days or special events.

PLEASE LABEL ALL CLOTHING, LUNCH BOXES, & WATER BOTTLES!!! Young children seem to misplace their items frequently. You may want to use name tape or adhesive tape lettered with indelible ink or permanent marker where applicable. This helps in identifying who the item belongs to when it is misplaced. Exceptions may be made for special class/grade programs or field trips. Teachers will send home a notice when this is the case.

As accidents sometimes happen, students in Grades K-1 are encouraged to have an additional pair of dress code clothes kept in their backpack or area in the classroom. Individual teachers in K-1 have their procedures for these spare clothes to be kept.