School Uniform
Dear Tarpon Elementary Parents,
Providing your child with a safe and quality learning environment is our primary goal. A mandatory uniform program was implemented to help us achieve this goal. We will work with our students to help them see that learning is their job. Many professionals in today's work force wear uniforms that help easily identify the type of work they do. By making this connection for our students, we help them to see the importance of the job they do everyday at school. We would appreciate your support as we implement this program. |
The School Uniform
All uniform clothing should be kept clean and laundered regularly. Clothing with holes, rips or tears should not be worn.
The Tarpon Elementary school uniform consists of:
Uniform Requirements
.Solid white, navy or maroon collared shirt Monday through Thursday; A PTA school spirit
T-shirt may be worn on Fridays
. Khaki or navy shorts, skirt, skort, jumper or pants with a belt, if there are belt loops
. Shorts and skirts should be mid-thigh to knee-length
. No denim or sweatpants
. Socks must be worn
Winter Options
a) A solid white, navy or maroon long-sleeved polo, button down, pullover or turtleneck may be worn, but must have a collar. Any long sleeve undershirt worn under a short sleeve uniform shirt must be white, navy or maroon.
b) A solid white, navy or maroon colored sweatshirt or sweater may be worn over the required shirt provided that a solid collared shirt is worn underneath with the collar showing. These items can be worn INDOORS for warmth, if needed.
c) When the weather is cold enough to warrant a coat or jacket, any coat or jacket may be worn with required uniform attire for use ONLY when OUTDOORS.
d) In addition to TSES mandatory Uniform Policy, the Pinellas County Schools Dress Code must be followed daily.
Pinellas County School's Student Code of Conduct and Dress Code Policy may be found at www..pinellas.k12.fl.us
Benefits of School Uniforms
To further the school's mission "to promote highest student achievement in a safe learning environment."
Identify at a glance who does not belong on campus
Help students focus on learning
Help parents and students resist peer pressure
Better behavior both in and out of the classroom
Higher student achievement
Creates a sense of community
The following information outlines the process for non-compliance of the uniform policy:
First Offense: The student will be referred to the Uniform Coordinator (by the Classroom Teacher) for a uniform conference. A phone call and/or letter of notification of non-compliance will be sent to the parent. The student will be given a uniform to wear, with parent permission, if one is available in his/her size.
Second Offense: The student will be referred to the Uniform Coordinator (by the Classroom Teacher) for a uniform conference. A phone call and/or letter of notification of non-compliance will be sent to the parent. The student will be given a uniform to wear, with parent permission, if one is available in his/her size.
Third Offense: The student will be referred to the Uniform Coordinator (by the Classroom Teacher). Parent contact will be made and a mandatory parent conference via phone or in person will be required to determine if assistance is needed so that the student will be in compliance in the future. A uniform will be provided, with parent permission, if one is available in his/her size.
Fourth Offense: Final parent conference with the principal is required and will include input from the Associate Superintendent of Region I to discuss an alternative school of choice where uniforms are not required.
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