All students must adhere to Side by Side's uniform policy for Lower School or the dress code policy for Upper School. Parents may buy school clothes at any store (Old Navy, Target, etc), as long as they meet dress code standards.
We at SBS believe uniforms:
- Promote an environment where clothing is not used as a status symbol.
- Promote a sense of professionalism.
- Ensure that children are dressed comfortably and appropriately.
- Can be more economical than regular clothing and reduce stress about what to wear in the morning.
- Promote a sense of belonging and school spirit.
Lower School (Pre-School through 4th Grade) Dress Code
- Solid colored white or blue tops (logos other than SBS logo can be no larger than the size of a quarter), no graphics, patterns or prints.
- Solid colored blue or khaki pants/skirts/shorts.
- For safety, only rubber soled shoes, with no heels or open toe; no open-back.
- Hats are permitted for weather protection or religious reasons only. Baseball caps are not allowed.
- Please, no very-short skirts, shorts, nor excessively baggy clothing (as determined by school personnel) will be allowed.
If a child comes to school out of dress code, he/she will be asked to wear a school T-shirt. We will send home a reminder note about our dress code. The classroom teacher will contact the parent if a child comes to school out of dress code on a chronic basis.
With the exception of cell-phones, which must be kept off and tucked away in backpacks, electronic equipment (gameboy, walkman, DVD player, ipod, etc.) is not permitted at school.
Upper School (5th-8th Grades) Dress Code
- No sports-jerseys or baseball caps are allowed to be worn at school.
- All pants must be worn at the waistline, and NO LOWER. The appearance of under garments shown above the waistline of pants will NOT be allowed.
- No cut-off shirts or shorts. Any shirt that displays skin in the abdominal region of a student will not be allowed.
- No excessively baggy and/or oversized clothing, as determined by the school.
- No head coverings allowed inside the school. This includes caps, hats, bandanas, headbands, etc. (religious purposes excluded).
- No heavy jewelry or long chains.
- No tight or revealing clothing, as determined by the school. (i.e. no midriff or camisole tops).
- No pajama pants, or other sleeping apparel.
- All footwear must be tied or fastened appropriately.