Noah Webster Academy

The Noah Webster Academy Board has determined there will be a Common Dress Policy at Noah Webster Academy (NWA). The advantage of a uniform dress code provides for simplicity, ease, and keeps the focus on education. Common dress improves the classroom learning environment; builds citizenship and a sense of community; and assists parents and families. Common dress is unifying to the group, while encouraging the individuality of thought, character, and wisdom to shine to its greatest capacity.

General Information Common dress is mandatory and must be worn during school hours, except under special circumstances as announced by the school. School sponsored t-shirts may be worn on Friday and are encouraged on Field Trips.

Dress code violation procedures are as follows:

First offense: Teachers give scholars a verbal warning.
Second offense: Teacher sends a note home to parents.
Third offense: Parents called and scholar changes before returning to class.

It is the responsibility of the parent to make sure that the proper uniform is consistently worn to school.

Items not specifically covered, but considered inappropriate or contrary to the uniform policy, are subject to review by the Administration and School Governing Board.  See Parent/Scholar Handbook for complete information.

Appearance: Children must present a clean, modest, and neat appearance at all times. Shirts must have sleeves and be collared, shoes must be tied or fastened, clothing must be worn right-side-out. All clothing must be clean, appropriately sized and worn correctly. No “low-riding” of pants, skirts, skorts, or shorts is allowed. Clothing shall not ripped. Clothing may have the approved school logo. Clothing items must be must be solid-colored. Khaki and navy blue pants and hunter green, white, or navy blue tops are required.  Corduroy is acceptable for pants or skirts. Jeans or any denim item(s) are prohibited.

Footwear: Shoes should be conservative in style. Boys and girls may wear non-distracting athletic or dress shoes. Heelys and all shoes with wheels and/or lights are strictly prohibited. Closed toed and closed heel shoes only. Heels or soles may not be higher than 2 inches. Sandals, flip-flop, slippers, and dance footwear, are prohibited at all times.

Socks: Socks or tights must always be worn. Socks should coordinate with the uniform: navy, khaki, hunter green or white. Girls may also wear appropriate smooth opaque or cable knit tights or leggings in navy, hunter green or white. Knee-high socks with skirts and skorts are acceptable.

Belts: Belts must be black, brown or neutral in color.

Underclothing: Underclothing should not be visible. Plain white undershirts worn under uniform shirts should be tucked in. Girls are encouraged to wear bike shorts under skirts and jumpers that are not visible below the hem.

Hemlines: The hemlines in jumpers, skirts, shorts and skorts should be knee length or longer. A good guideline is that the hemline touch the bend in the back of the knee. Please be sure to take into consideration shrinkage.

Jewelry, etc.: All jewelry must not be a distraction to the educational environment of the class or school. Girls may wear one pair of earrings on their ear lobes. Boys may not wear earrings. No body piercing is allowed. Items of medical or religious significance are acceptable. Sunglasses should not be worn inside the school building.

Cosmetics: Any makeup worn should be appropriate for school and not a distraction.

Hair: Hair must be kept neat, have a combed appearance, and be appropriate for school. Boys’ hair cannot be longer than the top of the shirt collar. Irregular coloring of hair or outlandish hairstyles are inappropriate.

Head coverings: No hats of any kind, including baseball caps, may be worn inside the school building. Head coverings of a religious nature (e.g. yarmulke, hijad, etc.) are permitted.

Outerwear: Outerwear that is worn for warmth to and from school and at outside recess is not considered a uniform item. Any appropriate coat, jacket, sweater, sweatshirt, hat, gloves, snow boots, etc. may be worn to and from school for warmth and to and from the classroom to outdoor activities, but may not be worn inside the classroom. Any sweaters or jackets worn inside the classroom must be consistent with school uniform guidelines.

Backpacks: Children may choose their backpack. However, language, logos, or pictures that are controversial or profane on backpacks are not acceptable.

Religious Freedom: Children can wear non-uniform items that are requisite of their religious beliefs.