Uniform Policy

The first requirement of a good school is a safe and disciplined learning environment.  Researchers report that the adoption of school uniform policies can promote school safety, improve discipline, and enhance the learning environment. The Fort Bragg Schools Uniform Task Force began meetings in October 1999 and identified the six (6) topics that became the focus of their work:

The committee found that research indicated there were many benefits to students wearing uniforms while at school.  Some of the potential benefits of school uniforms are:

The Task Force made the following recommendation based on the information collected through research on identified topics, the survey results from parents and students, and the overall challenge to provide good schools that are safe, with a disciplined learning environment.

A. GRADE 5th to 9th STUDENTS

Shirts:
...Collared red, white or navy blue shirt. Sleeves cannot be rolled up
...Shirts must have buttons fastened and be of an appropriate length to be tucked in at all times
...School logo may be worn on school shirts – no other logo acceptable
...Extra curricular shirts must be approved by the school administration
...No exaggerated, over sized or under sized shirts permitted
...No sheer fabrics or denim allowed

 Slacks:
...Plain tailored chino-type slacks (tailored means not baggy, oversized or skin tight).  No cargo pockets. No overalls.
...Khaki (tan tone) or navy, no side stripes or piping
...Must be worn at waist
...Bottom of slacks legs will not touch the ground, be split or rolled up. No bell-bottoms or flares.
...Slacks with belt loops require that a belt be worn at the waist - No Suspenders 
...No denim allowed 

Belts:
...Plain, solid color worn at the waist with no adornments 

Skirts and Jumpers:
...Khaki (tan tone) or navy, no side stripes or piping
...Length including the slit must be no more than 4” above the knee or longer
...Worn at the waist
...No denim allowed

Shorts:
...Khaki (tan tone) or navy walking type shorts. No cargo pockets, no side stripes or piping
...Length including the slit must be no more than 4“ must be just above the knee or longer
...Plain tailored shorts (tailoring means not baggy, oversized or skin tight)
...Shorts with belt loops require that a belt be worn at the waist – no suspenders
...No denim allowed  

Sweaters, Vests and School Sweatshirts:
...White, red, navy blue or school colored worn over collared shirt identified under “shirts” section
...School logo may be worn on school color sweater or sweatshirt – no other logo acceptable
...No exaggerated, oversized or undersized sweaters or sweatshirts allowed.  No hoods.

Shoes:
... Dress, casual or tennis shoes – laced and tied.
...Closed toe and heel shoes must be worn at all times
...Shoe heels must be no higher than one (1) inch – no platform shoes  

Hats:
...Hats and headgear will not be allowed in any school buildings.  This includes bandanas and kerchiefs.    

B.  GRADE Pre-K TO 4^th STUDENTS

Uniforms are optional at Pre-K to 4^th grade levels.  The same uniform dress requirements listed for grades 5-9 apply for Pre-K-4th grade students that choose to wear the approved Fort Bragg Schools' school uniform. 

C.  ADDITIONAL GUIDANCE FOR ALL GRADES

School Dress Codes Will Remain In Place For:
...Dress items that fall outside the Uniform Policy
...Students who are granted an accommodation to the Uniform Policy
...Pre-K-4 Students in schools that do not choose to wear school uniforms  

D.  ACCOMMODATION – LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING: 

PROCEDURE: For those having an off-post/base religious affiliation, they may submit their documentation (i.e., the documentation provided by their religious affiliation leader) justifying an accommodation to the Superintendent of Schools.  The Superintendent will then seek a written recommendation from the installation Chaplain's Office.