UNIFORM GUIDE 2020 - IDEA Public Schools

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// UNIFORM GUIDE 2020IDEA’S DRESS CODE ANDUNIFORM POLICYProfessional, color-coded school uniforms help studentsfocus on what matters most at school - learning!IDEA Public Schools continuously strives to create a positive schoolculture so that our students can focus on learning. This means payingattention to every detail, big and small, to ensure that our studentssucceed academically and #BeyondTheClassroom.We believe that school uniforms have a beneficial impact on students’self esteem, attendance, graduation rates, and discipline. Uniformseliminate unnecessary distractions (such as who has the coolesttennis shoes), and ensure students’ focus remains on academicsuccess. Uniforms are an important part of the IDEA culture.1POLO SHIRTIDEA Polo ShirtColor depends on grade level:Blue: K - 5th, 8th; Red: 6th & 10th; Orange: 7th & 11th; Green: 9th; Black: 12thNo Excuses embroidered shirts are required in all regions exceptfor Southern Louisiana.2BELT3PANTSPlain black leather belt for 2nd grade and upFlat front khaki pants(Poly cotton twill material recommended; no jeans; no cargo)4SHOESAll black shoes with black laces andblack soles.

// UNIFORM GUIDE 2020OVERALL APPEARANCEMALE STUDENTS:Short, clean-cut hair (above the neck), natural hair color, no mohawks or shaved hair designs, and no facial hairFEMALE STUDENTS:Combed hair and natural-looking hair color, only light makeup for young women in grades 9 - 12POLO SHIRTIDEA embroidered polo shirtPolo shirt must be long enoughto be tucked inSPIRIT SHIRTSchool spirit shirt with jeans (orcollege shirt) can be worn onFriday and during other principaldesignated daysOUTERWEARIDEA embroidered jackets orhoodies may be worn in theclassroom and to/from schoolJackets in IDEA blue w/goldaccent from approved vendoror same style jacket inIDEA-designated school colors.Non IDEA embroideredsweatshirts may only be wornto/from school and duringextracurricular activitiesIDEA blue fleece lined jacketBELTPlain black beltNo embellishment (studs, ornatebuckles, cutouts, etc.)BOTTOMSMonday - Thursday: khaki stylepants in approved styles and colorsFriday: blue jeans with no holes,tears, studs, or designsNo khaki or skinny jeans, cargopants, cargo shorts, leggingsor jeggingsSkirts and shorts must beknee lengthHATSAll hats or headbands can be wornto/from school but shall not be worninto classrooms or hallways.Exceptions may be made by thePrincipal during cold-weathermonths.JEWELRYNo body piercings (eyebrows,nose, face, tongue, etc.)No earrings of any kind formale studentsEarrings for female studentsmust not be larger than 1 inchSHOESAll black sneakers with black lacesand solesNo boots, heels, sandals, wheels,lights, or open toe shoes.White or black socks

// UNIFORM GUIDE 2018// UNIFORM GUIDE 2018// UNIFORM// UNIFORMGUIDEGUIDE20182018// UNIFORM GUIDE 2020POLOSHIRTS://// UNIFORMUNIFORM GUIDEGUIDE 20182018POLOSHIRTS:POLOPOLOSHIRTS:SHIRTS:POLO SHIRTSShort Sleeve, Now Available! 9.95 - 13.00 TaxShort Sleeve, Now Available! 9.95 - 13.00 le! 9.95 9.95- 13.00- 13.00 Tax TaxPOLO SHIRTS:Shirts available at select locations and ideashirts.net. All locations will have inventory by June 1.GRADES: K-5, 8GRADES: K-5, 8GRADES:GRADES:K-5,K-5,8 8GRADES: 6, 10GRADES: 6, 10GRADES:GRADES:6, 6,1010Short Sleeve, Now Available! 9.95 - 13.00 TaxOUTERWEAR:GRADES: K-5, 8GRADES:6, 10GRADES: 6, 10OUTERWEAR:OUTERWEAR:GRADES:PRE-K – 5, 8OUTERWEAR:GRADES: 7, 11GRADES: 7, 11GRADES:GRADES:7, 7,11 11GRADE: 9GRADE: 9GRADE:GRADE:9 9GRADE: 12GRADE: 12GRADE:GRADE:1212GRADES:7, 11GRADES: 7, 11GRADE:9GRADES: 9GRADE:12GRADES: 12Light Weight, Available Mid-JuneMid-Weight, Available Mid-JuneFleece, Available Mid-JuneLight(AvailableWeight, e,Availableat Availableall approved(Availableat et)andwww.ideashirts.net)(Available(Availableat allat allapprovedapproved(Available(Availableat RGVat ailableatselectat selectlocationsJackets available atselectlocationsandideashirts.net.All locationswill haveinventoryby locationsJune 1.OUTERWEARlocationsand ht,AvailableMid-JuneFleece,AvailableMid-June 40 Tax 25.00- 27.00 Tax 23.50- 25.50 Tax 33.50 Tax 40 Tax 25.00 27.00 Tax 23.50 25.50 Tax 33.50 Tax(Available at all approved(Available at RGV ProDirect-McAllen(Available at select locations 40 40 Tax Tax 25.00 25.00- 27.00- 27.00 Tax Tax 23.50 23.50- 25.50- 25.50 Tax Tax 33.50 33.50 Tax Taxlocations and www.ideashirts.net)and www.ideashirts.net)and www.ideashirts.net) 23.50 - 25.50 Tax 33.50 TaxALL IDEA CAMPUSESALL SESMID-WEIGHTALLIDEA CAMPUSESACCESSORIES:Samples belowACCESSORIES:Samples SSORIES:SamplesbelowbelowACCESSORIES:ACCESSORIES: Samples444 4 40 Tax 25.00 - 27.00 TaxFLEECE

// UNIFORM GUIDE 2020BOYS BOTTOMS// UNIFORM GUIDE 2018Refer to the sample images below before purchasing at retail locations.BOYS BOTTOMS: Refer to the sample images below before purchasing at retail locations.SHORTSSHORTSPANTSPANTSFLEXPANTS// UNIFORMGUIDE 2018FLEXPANTS// UNIFORM GUIDE 2018BOYS BOTTOMS: Refer to the sample images below before purchasing at retail locations.BOYS BOTTOMS: Refer to the sample images below before purchasing at retail locations.SHORTSSHORTSPANTSPANTSFLEX PANTSFLEX PANTSGIRLS BOTTOMS: Refer to the sample images below before purchasing at retail locations.SHORTSSKORTSCAPRISRefer to the sample images belowbefore purchasing at retail locations.GIRLS BOTTOMSGIRLS BOTTOMS: Refer to the sample images below before purchasing at retail locations.GIRLS BOTTOMS: Refer to the sample images below before purchasing at retail TS*mustinclude shortsSKORTSCAPRISfor activities.PANTSFLEX PANTSPANTSPANTSPANTSFLEXPANTSFLEX PANTSFLEXPANTS555

// UNIFORM GUIDE 2020POLO SHIRTS:ShorPOLO SIZING CHARTUniform shirts tend to run slimmer compared to national brands, but experience little to no shrinkage.CHEST MEASUREMENTGRADES: K-5, 8SIZECHEST SIZEYouth X-Small23” - 24”Youth Small24” - 26”Youth Medium26” - 28”Youth Large30” - 32”Youth XL32” - 34”Adult Small34” - 36”Adult Medium38” - 40”Adult Large42” - 44”Adult X-Large46” - 48”Adult 2X-Large50” - 52”Adult 3X-Large53” - 56”Adult 4X-Large57” - 60”Adult 5X-Large61” - 64”GRADEOUTERWEAR:Light Weight, Available Mid-June

// UNIFORM GUIDE 2020UNIFORM FAQQ: Why are we enforcing uniform standards consistently across IDEA Public Schools?A: IDEA Public Schools believes that uniforms play an important role in maintaining a culture of focusedlearning and positive behavior, and in many respects, the image of IDEA Public Schools. Uniforms promotea sense of school identity and cohesion, helping to raise the standards of school academics and preparestudents for success in college and citizenship.Q: Why do we have the same uniform standards Pre-K – 12?A: The only variation in uniforms by grade level is the color of the polo shirt. It is important to share uniformstandards across the organization. In most instances, Academy and College Prep schools are locatedon one campus. Younger students learn and emulate older students. In turn, older students serve as rolemodels. Unifying standards allows for consistency in and across all of our schools.Q: Why are male students required to have short clean-cut hair (above the neck)?A: Clean-cut hair eliminates unnecessary distractions (i.e. who has the coolest hair style or color?). Extreme,eccentric, trendy haircuts or hairstyles are not acceptable. If students use dyes, tints, or bleaches, they mustchoose those that result in a natural hair color. Colors that detract from a professional student appearanceare prohibited.Q: Why can’t we have slight variation in the standards, our own shoes for example?A: Experts say that standard uniforms reduce peer pressure by removing attention from economic and socialdifferences among students. They also find that standard uniforms save parents money, time, and energy.For these reasons, IDEA Public Schools is committed to making sure that IDEA students’ uniforms are thesame across all schools.Q: Why do we have approved vendors?A: We have approved vendors for two reasons: IDEA Public Schools has approved vendors in order toensure the most competitive pricing and consistency for all IDEA parents and students. Our vendors arededicated to superior customer service and serving IDEA families.Q: What if people are not able to afford the uniform requirements?A: We understand that uniform costs can be expensive, particularly for our lowest-income families andthose families with multiple children. We have worked with our approved vendors to provide the most costeffective and durable product possible. If the uniform expenses represent a hardship for families, we willwork with them during and throughout the school year to ensure all students are in uniform.

// UNIFORM GUIDE 2020APPROVED VENDORSDue to COVID-19, stores are currently closed to in-store shopping. We strongly encourage you to call yourlocal store to determine their hours, curbside options, and appointment options. More information will bemade available regarding hours via your campus Facebook page.If clothing size changes are required prior to the beginning of the school year, you may exchange items at yourlocal store. However, clothing must be unworn and unwashed, and proof of purchase is required.RIO GRANDE VALLEYAUSTIN1. RGV PRO DIRECT1. TODAY’S STYLE #12. DICKIES FACTORY STORE2. TODAY’S STYLE #21913 W HOUSTON AVE.MCALLEN, TX 78501956-627-6161506 S. NEVADAWESLACO, TX 78596956-280-52091900 N. EXPRESSWAY 77/83BROWNSVILLE, TX 78521(956) 280-52093. CHUY’S CUSTOM SPORTS1975 US-77 BUSSAN BENITO, TX 78586956-399-56854. FABY’S EMBROIDERY & UNIFORMS603 E. 2ND ST.RIO GRANDE CITY, TX 78582956-487-0751LOUISIANA1. YOUNG FASHIONS SCHOOL UNIFORMS11111 COURSEY BLVD.BATON ROUGE, LA 70816225-766-10105700 CROWDER BLVD.NEW ORLEANS, LA 70127504-841-03771915 E. RIVERSIDE DR.AUSTIN, TX 78741512-447-0004631 AIRPORT BLVD., #104AUSTIN, TX 78751512-300-27723. AUSTIN UNIFORM SHOP5510 S IH 35 FRONTAGE RD.AUSTIN, TX 78745512-785-0855HOUSTON1. THE UNIFORM SUPER STOREIDEA UNIFORM GARMENTS WILL BE AVAILABLESTARTING JUNE 1, 2020.12300 NORTH FWYHOUSTON, TX 77060281-876-1552EL PASO1. MEX-TEX UNIFORMS1155 N. ZARAGOZA RD. #B101EL PASO, TX 79907915-858-14651850 HUNTER DR. #105EL PASO, TX 79915915-590-1965

// UNIFORM GUIDE 2020APPROVED VENDORSDue to COVID-19, stores are currently closed to in-store shopping. We strongly encourage you to call yourlocal store to determine their hours, curbside options, and appointment options. More information will bemade available regarding hours via your campus Facebook page.If clothing size changes are required prior to the beginning of the school year, you may exchange items at yourlocal store. However, clothing must be unworn and unwashed, and proof of purchase is required.SAN ANTONIOTARRANT COUNTY1. RGV PRO DIRECT1. ACADEMIC OUTFITTERS2. BEACONS2. DOROTHY’S SCRUBS10720 PERRIN BEITEL RD.SAN ANTONIO, TX 78217210-647-6227321 N. NEW BRAUNFELSSAN ANTONIO, TX 78202210-223-33113. NATIONAL OUTDOORS5600 BANDERA RD.SAN ANTONIO, TX 78216210-680-33226900 SAN PEDRO AVE. #117SAN ANTONIO, TX 78238210-979-81114. STREET GEAR1717 SW. MILITARY DR.SAN ANTONIO, TX 78221210-932-43275945 POSEY LNHAMILTON CITY, TX 76117817-840-6270IDEA UNIFORM GARMENTS WILL BE AVAILABLESTARTING JUNE 1, 2020.1220 PENNSYLVANIA AVEFORT WORTH, TX 76104817-332-7580

GRADES: K-5, 8 GRADES: 6, 10 GRADES: 7, 11 GRADE: 9 GRADE: 12 ALL IDEA CAMPUSES // UNIFORM GUIDE 2018 4 Mid-Weight, Available Mid-June (Available at RGV ProDirect-McAllen and www.ideashirts.net) Fleece, Available Mid-June (Available at select locations and www.ideashirts.net) POLO SHIRTS: Short Sleeve, Now Available! 9.95 - 13.00 Tax OUTERWEAR: