PARENT/STUDENT HANDBOOK
 DRESS CODE: All Pinecrest students must wear proper uniforms every day, except on Uniform Free Days, as indicated on our school calendar. Parents will be informed if you come to school in “non-uniform” attire on a regular (i.e., not Uniform Free) day or you will have to wear a “loaner” uniform for a small fee. You will not be permitted to attend class until properly attired.
Uniforms are available through our primary supplier, ABC Kids, and may be purchased at semi-annual on-campus sales; by phone (800-960-2468) or online at www.abckidsschool.com. The ONLY additional, acceptable items will be purchases from the “school uniform collections” at stores such as Mervyn’s or Target, that match our colors exactly. Please note that polo shirts MUST have the Pinecrest School Logo on the left chest. No other corporate logos, ads or slogans are acceptable on any clothing worn at any time other than “free/special dress” days. “Free/Special dress” days will usually be the last Friday of the month, unless otherwise scheduled.
OUTERWEAR: Sweatshirts and jackets have to be in solid Pinecrest colors ONLY. Outerwear should be purchased through the office or ABC Kids.
Shirt Colors: White, Burgundy, Hunter Green, and Navy Blue
Shirts: All shirts MUST be collared and have buttons (no zippers). Polo shirts, long sleeve and/or short sleeve (must have Pinecrest Logo) and turtlenecks (long sleeve).
Sweaters: Crew-neck, v-neck, pullover and cardigan sweaters may be worn over collared uniform shirts.
Bottom Colors:
Boys: Navy Blue and Dark Khaki
(NOT Bone/Beige)
Girls: Navy Blue, Dark Khaki (NOT Bone/Beige) & “Pinecrest Plaid” ONLY available at ABC Kids
PANTS: Twill or Corduroy Long Pants (no longer than top of shoes) and Walking Shorts; No Leggings, Capri, Cargo or Baggy-Style
JUMPERS, SKIRTS, SKORTS & SHORTS: Twill or corduroy long pants (no longer than top of shoes) and walking shorts (modest in fit and length). May NOT be shorter than 2” above the knee. No minis, leggings, capri, cargo, or baggy-style.
SHOES/SOCKS: Socks may be white, navy, burgundy and hunter green from ankle length to knee length (no “no-show”, pom-poms, etc.). Solid color tights in the same colors may be worn under skirts, skorts or shorts. Sneakers are RECOMMENDED. Think playground safety! No Boots/Uggs. No Open-Toed or Strap-Backs. No Heels or Platform Soles. No Wheels, Slick Soles or “Jelly” shoes.
HATS: Baseball-type caps in solid Pinecrest colors with no ads or slogans may be worn only with the bill facing forward. Hats and caps are to be removed upon entering rooms.
HAIR: Boys: Hair must be above the eyebrows at the face, above the ears at the side, and above the top of the shirt collar at the back.
Girls: Hair must be above the eyebrows or pulled back away from the face.
Hairstyles and colors should NOT be distracting or disruptive to the teaching/learning process in class or on campus. NO extreme styles or unnatural colors are allowed. Modest highlights are acceptable. Spiked hair may NOT be longer than one inch.
SCOUT UNIFORMS: On meeting/event days only.
TEAM UNIFORMS: On game/Spirit Days only.
 ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES: No T-shirts of any kind. Shirts (except over blouses) should always be tucked in. Socks or tights are required with all shoes and closed-toe shoes must be worn at all times. Tattoos of any kind, whether permanent or temporary, are not allowed on any part of the body. Body piercing is unacceptable except for one stud or SMALL hoop (1/2 inch in diameter for safety) earring in each ear. Bracelets and necklaces (except for religious medallions) should NOT be worn at school. Extreme styles, including baggy, cargo style, oversized items; short tight or revealing apparel; unbuttoned shirts; ragged edges; holes in clothing or visible underwear are never appropriate. NO make-up is allowed.
“UNIFORM FREE DRESS” DAYS and at all school-sponsored activities, the following items are NOT acceptable: Overly revealing clothes such as bare-midriff or spaghetti-strap tops, tube tops, sheer clothing, shorts or skirts shorter than 2” above the knee, tights or spandex worn as outerwear, etc.; torn or frayed clothes or hems; visible underwear; clothing or personal items that support alcohol, drugs, gangs, profanity, sexual conduct or violence, such as T-shirts with logos or ads, etc.; P.E. attire worn during the day; shirts worn as jackets; non-Pinecrest sweatshirts with logos; sandals or steel-toed shoes; heels over 1 inch high and shoes without socks, stockings or tights.
A student in violation of the dress code will not be permitted to attend class until properly attired. If there is a question on whether a particular garment or style is acceptable, DO NOT wear the item until it has been approved by the administration.
Campus Citizenship grades, Uniform Free Day eligibility, and/or Honor Roll standings will be affected for ongoing dress code violations.
We ask for your continued support and understanding as we move toward a more “uniformed” look for Pinecrest School students.
LOST AND FOUND ARTICLES: Keeping track of your belongings is your responsibility. Help yourself to do so by putting your name on everything you bring to school. Make sure to take your jacket or sweater with you from the playground at class time, and from the Courts or Field after P.E. The teachers and coaches will remind you. All clothing or lunch boxes found on the yards or in the classrooms are placed in the Main Hallway or in the Green Box located outside the Upper Office window. All textbooks, workbooks, and personal items are kept in the offices.
After one month, unclaimed clothing is donated to a charitable organization.
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