FAQ's about Kentwood Uniforms When will uniforms be implemented? Uniforms will start in the fall of the 2015-2016 school year. What's the difference between the Uniform Policy and the Dress Code? ‘The Dress Code is mandatory and intended to address the health and safety of all students. It oes" and “no vulgar or offensive language on t-shirts includes requirements like “no open-toe sh ‘The Uniform Policy is a statement about what students should wear to school to promote school spirit and unity, discourage inappropriate cress, and reduce social conflicts related to clothing. By law, since Kentwood is a public school, the uniforms cannot be mandatory; parents have the option to "opt out” of uniforms. Parents are encouraged to participate because the uniform policy will be move effective in accomplishing its goals if everyone does it ‘Standard School Outfit ‘The standard schoo! outfit is appropriate for everyday use, and is intended to be comfortable while giving our students a sharp, ready-to-learn appearance to match their sharp, ready-to-learn attitudes. * Tops - Basic collared polo t-shirt with two color options: red or gray with heat-sealed logo + Bottoms - Uniform pants, shorts, or scooter (skirt with shorts) in black, For girls, a scooter (shirt with shorts) or skort (shorts with skirt panel) in Princess plaid is also an option. Physical Education Outfit The "PE" outfit is intended to be comfortable and flexible on days when students have PE classes. The PE outfit may be substituted for the standard school outfit on any day of the week. © Tops - Any red or gray plain t-shirt of any Koala Gear shirt. * Bottoms - Sweat pants, baggy knit pants, or basketball shorts in black, ‘SpiritDay Starting in the fall, Fridays will be “Free Dress Friday", when we can wear whatever we want (that’s compliant with the dress code). Where do we buy them? Cambridge Uniforms 220 S, Market Street Inglewood, CA 90301 310-673-3131 Store Hours: Mondays thru Saturdays 10:00 am to 6:30 pm Sundays 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Extended hours during back-ta-school rush season, Aug 1 to Sept 8, What about Koala Gear? Koala Gear (t-shirts, sweatshirts, and other items with K il 7 " entwood lo; sold by the PTO. Koala Gear is included in the uniforms as part of Ore Tae ee ee A procedure see Mi in place on a case by case basis to assist economical dvantaged Families. Pl ase a ically disa 8