Revised August 2009

ZARROW INTERNATIONAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

UNIFORM POLICY

Zarrow is a school of choice, and the uniform requirement is a clear expectation for all students enrolled at Zarrow.  Please read the following official guidelines for school uniforms carefully:

1         Uniforms are required for all Zarrow students every school day.  There are no free dress days!  No Exceptions!

2         These are the only choices for students:

• Zarrow shirt colors in the knit polo style are specific shades of: light blue, purple, (see approved shades in office) and white. 
•  Spirit Item T-shirts with the Zarrow Logo purchased through PTA in light blue, purple and white.
•  Peter-Pan collared shirts for girls in white may be worn with jumpers only in Kinder and first grade only!
•  All shirts must be tucked in and plain brown or black belts worn if pants have belt loops.  Belts optional for kinder students.
• Plain, Pants in khaki; khaki shorts or skorts and khaki jumpers.  No cargo type pants or capris.
•  Zip Up Sweatshirts with school logo/patch may be navy blue or purple.  No Hoodies.
•  Outerwear: Navy blue jackets, fleece vests, V-neck sweater vests, navy cardigans
• Tights – white
•  SAFE SHOES: All shoes must have a back.  (No flip flop type) Tennis shoes for gym.  No croc.  The students must be able to run outside without the shoes coming off or posing a safety issue.
• A left-Chest embroidered logo or logo patch must be visible at all times, including on the outerwear.  Patches must be sewn on not pinned.

3              Race Series Shirts may be worn only on designated Spirit Days (to be announced.)

4           Brownies, Girl Scouts, Daisies and Boy Scouts may wear uniform vests   

            or shirts only on their designated meeting days.  These are not

            considered Zarrow uniform attire.  In the event of performances or

            pictures, only Zarrow uniform shirts will be considered appropriate. 

            Approved Zarrow uniform bottoms may be worn with Brownie, Girl/Boy

            Scouts or Daisies uniform tops.

5          Zarrow School colors must be worn during performances whether the

            performance is at Zarrow or another location.  This would include a light

            blue or purple collared shirt with plain khaki pants or plain

             khaki skort/skirt, unless specified otherwise.

6          If an undershirt is worn under the uniform shirt, it must be white.

7          Some girls may need camisoles or other undergarments under their shirts.          

The Uniform Policy will be closely monitored.

The following retail stores carry pieces of Zarrow clothing: French Toast Brand at Target, Academy Sports, K-Renee, Land’s End, and AA Fashion, Lands End, C & J School Uniform, etc.  

Your help and support of the Uniform Policy is important and appreciated.  Please share this information with your child and plan to support this policy on a daily basis.  If your family needs help with school uniforms due to a financial hardship situation, please contact our school counselor, Ms. Butler, so she can provide confidential assistance.

If you would like to see an example of the appropriate attire/colors, please check with the office staff.

*Zarrow is a uniform school and as such all students are expected to follow these guidelines as well as the guidelines listed in the Tulsa Public Schools Code of Student Conduct.

Headscarves, Bandanas, etc. are not permitted at Zarrow nor is unusually colored hair that would pose a distraction to the learning environment.

Unusual Circumstances:  If any unusual situation relative to dress, accessories, or grooming arises which is not specifically covered in this policy, the building administrator shall have the authority to rule on the appropriateness of the attire. 

TPS Behavior Response Plan (BRP), formerly Code of Student Conduct 2009-2010.