Mariposa Academy School Uniform Policy
Policy Statement
As part of our safety program, Mariposa Academy will enforce a mandatory school uniform policy. The purpose of this policy is to provide additional opportunities for increased school safety, to minimize disruption, to easily identify trespassers on campus, and to promote improvement in student behavior. School uniforms also help students to experience a greater sense of school identity and belonging and to promote academic excellence.
With the understanding that a student’s behavior is influenced by the way the student is dressed and with the understanding that no student should dress in a manner that is disruptive or has an adverse effect on school activities, the following mandatory uniform standards for student attire have been developed. Students are expected to dress in the school uniform during the school day and during school related activities. All students must adhere to the mandatory school uniform policy with the following dress code being applied:
All Mariposa school uniform shirts and sweatshirts must be purchased at Kate’s School Uniform Store.
1221 W. 2nd St., Reno, NV 89503 * (775) 432-1777 * www.kateslogos.com Pants and shorts can be purchased at other stores.
Plaid skorts may be ordered through www.frenchtoast.com Item# 1397 Plaid Pleated Two-Tab Skort color Navy Red Plaid
PK-5 students must wear all types of plain navy blue pants, shorts or skirt with the red or navy blue logo polo shirts. If students would like to wear a long sleeve shirt under the red or navy blue logo polo shirt, it must be plain red, plain navy blue or plain white. Students can also choose to wear the Navy Blue and Red Plaid skort. You can order skorts through French Toast at www.frenchtoast.com Item# 1397 Plaid Pleated Two-Tab Skort color Navy Red Plaid. Skirt/skort must be worn with red or navy blue tights, or red or navy blue knee high socks. Skirt/skort and shorts must be no shorter than three inches above the knee.
DRESS CODE REQUIREMENT
● All shoes must be enclosed and fastened/tied properly.
● No hats, caps or sunglasses may be worn in the building.
● Coats and jackets must be worn open in the building.
● Hairstyles must not be extreme and hair color must be natural. This is to prevent disruption of the learning environment.
● Jewelry is limited to a watch and earrings. No hoops or studs may be larger than 6mm in diameter.
● Shorts, skirts, skorts, and dresses must be an appropriate length, extending to the student’s mid-thigh.
● Pants/bottoms with rips, tears, or mesh are not acceptable and shall not reveal or expose a private/intimate part of the body nor cause a safety concern (e.g., a tripping hazard because the hem of the pant leg drags on the floor).
● Leggings, to include yoga pants, are acceptable worn as pants.
● Nylons/panty hose/tights may be worn as an undergarment under clothing but not alone as pants/bottoms.
