Khaki bottoms and collared golf or oxford tops. That’s what students at the three eStem public charter schools will be expected to wear when school begins July 21. Here are the guidelines students will follow:

DRESS CODE - GENERAL GUIDELINES

Students shall be dressed and groomed in a manner that is clean and neat and that shall not be disruptive or a safety hazard to themselves or others. The eSTEM schools prohibit any clothing or grooming that in the administrator’s judgment may reasonably be expected to cause disruption of or interference with normal school operations.

CLOTHING OPTIONS

The following are the acceptable clothing choices for students:

Bottoms - khaki, navy or black bottoms (shorts or pants for boys/shorts, pants, skirts, or skorts for girls)
Tops - any shade of solid blue, yellow, white, or grey collared shirts (golf or oxford for boys/golf, oxford, or blouses for girls)
Footwear - any color or style of shoes except open-toed sandals, flip-flops, or beach walkers
Socks - socks must be worn
Belt - black or brown (must be worn if bottoms have belt loops)

SPECIFIC GUIDELINES

1. The school prohibits pictures, emblems, writing, or any logos (other than the approved eSTEM logo) on clothing.

2. The length of any shorts, skorts or skirts may be no shorter than three inches as measured from the top of the knee. Any slits in garments are subject to the same limitations.

3. Clothing such as shirts and blouses are required to have sleeves.

4. Multiple earrings, piercings other than ears, or any earrings or jewelry that are inappropriate or cause safety concerns are not allowed. Tongue rings and other visible body piercings are not allowed.

5. Tattoos and body art shall not be visible. Hairstyles and hair colors that are disruptive to the learning environment are not allowed.

6. Baggy clothing and clothes that sag or fall below the waistline shall not be allowed.

7. Clothing with low-cut necklines and clothing that exposes the midriff shall not be worn.

8. Hats or other headgear, sunglasses, and pins may not be worn inside the school building.