Valhalla Elementary School

2007 Uniform Dress Code

We have adopted a mandatory dress code at Valhalla to: 

• Increase school unity and spirit

• Improve student self-image

• Raise the level of focus on learning

• Promote a sense of pride in the Valhalla community

When buying uniforms please keep in mind that not all clothing sold in the uniform department of stores is in line with Valhalla’s uniform policy.

Valhalla students are required to adhere to a mandatory dress code.  The colors are solid navy blue, khaki and white. Uniforms must be clean and in good condition.

Acceptable uniform choices

Straight-legged pants/slacks or shorts – no pants with more than 4 pockets (2 in front, 2 in back)

• No more than one size large than waist
• No cargo pants or zippers on pant legs
• Hemmed, worn at the waist
• Shorts hemmed no more than two inches above the knee
• Belts are uniform colors or black or brown

Tops – collared tops (a solid, uniform color t-shirt may be worn underneath)

• Polo – 3 buttons with collar, long or short sleeves
• May have a small amount of blue, white or khaki trim on polo collar
• Oxford style – button front with collar – must be buttoned
• Turtle neck or mock turtleneck

Sweaters/Sweatshirts – worn with uniform top underneath

• Crew neck sweatshirts/sweaters – no zipper or hoods
• Cardigan sweaters – button front
• Sweater vests

Girls also may wear skirts, skorts, jumpers, capris (standard uniform style)

• Hemmed no more than two inches above knee
• Skirts/skorts/capris no more than one size larger than waist
• Skirts/skorts/capris worn at waist
• Uniform standard shorts may be worn under skirts and jumpers

Shoes/socks/shoelaces

• Shoes must be closed toes and heels with no more than one-inch heels
• Shoelaces must be tied
• Socks are to be solid white, navy, or khaki in color
• Socks must be worn.
• Girls may wear white, navy or skin-tone tights

Not acceptable uniform choices

• Logos, emblems, or patterns on clothing, colored t-shirts not allowed underneath.
• Over-sized or under-sized clothing
• Bandannas
• Denim, spandex, sweats, overalls
• No b aseball caps or visors allowed on school grounds
• No atheletic writstbands allowed on school grounds
• Make-up and jewelry standards follow guidelines in district handbooks
• No sandals (closed toed shoes must be worn for safety and allow for active play at recess and P.E.)
• No "heelys"- shoes with wheels
• No h oles on shirts and pants

*Shirts may be worn out if they are not longer than the top of wrist when arm is extended to body. If longer, shirts must be tucked in. Sweatshirts or sweaters may be worn over the top of the tucked in shirt.

Jackets may not be worn in the classroom. If the student is cold, a uniform color sweatshirt or sweater may be worn.