Uniform Policy

All students are expected to comply with Lake Arbor’s Uniform/Dress code Policy.  In an effort to be certain that all students and parents are aware of this policy, it is listed below.  Please review the Uniform Policy with your student(s) to ensure that they too are aware of the school’s expectations. The uniform policy will be strictly enforced during the academic year.

Boys & Girls

• Navy blue traditional uniform pants (no cargo pockets)
• Navy blue knee-length shorts, skirt, skort, or jumper
• White or burgundy polo style or Peter Pan/dress-collared uniform shirt (shirts must be tucked in). 
• Students in grades Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, First, and Second Grades (Pre K-2nd) must wear BURGUNDY polo style/Peter Pan collared uniform shirts.   
• Students in grades Third, Fourth, and Fifth (3rd-5th) must wear WHITE polo style/Peter Pan-collared uniform shirts. 
• White or navy blue socks, tights, or stockings (one solid color)
• Any flat closed-toe shoes (NO heels, wedges, Crocs or Heelys)
• Black or brown belt
• Navy blue sweater/jacket (free of any logos or insignia; Lake Arbor Spirit Wear jacket is acceptable)
• Lake Arbor Spirit Wear can be worn on Fridays, in lieu of the uniform

No additional accessories should be worn (ex. ties, suspenders, scarves, vest, etc.). Headdresses may be worn for religious and/or health reasons.
Purses should be no larger than 8 X 11 (hint: measure it against notebook paper).
Jewelry should be worn inside of clothing. Earrings should be about the size of a quarter.
Any item/article of clothing that is a distraction to the learning process or deemed unsafe must be removed.
NOTE:  NO OTHER ITEMS CAN BE ADDED TO OR REMOVED FROM THIS POLICY EXCEPT BY PTA VOTE.

Violation of Uniform/Dress Code Policy:

• First Violation: Student’s teacher contacts the parent(s) or guardian(s) and notifies the Principal that a violation has occurred. The student will be given a warning and asked to comply by removing the item or by changing into the proper uniform.  The non-uniform item will go home with the student at the end of the day.
• Second Violation: Student's teacher contacts the parent(s) or guardian(s) and a conference will be held with the Professional School Counselor, Administrator and/or Administrator Designee.
• Repeated Violations: Student's participation in classroom and/or school-wide incentives and privileges can be affected or removed as a result of repeated mandatory uniform violations.
  

*PGCPS assumes no liability for theft, loss, or damage of items by students on school property or held by school officials during the confiscation period.