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Dress Code

DressCode

The dress code at Shore Country Day School creates a respectful, safe, and inclusive learning environment while allowing students the freedom to express their individuality. We believe in promoting a sense of community and preparing students for professional settings by instilling a sense of responsibility and appropriate attire choices. This implies trust in our students and our families as indicated in Shore’s Community Code. The goal is to create an environment that encourages learning, helps teachers to effectively teach, and enables students to be more receptive to learning by minimizing distractions and enhancing their comfort.

By following the guidelines below, we aim to foster a positive, respectful, and inclusive school environment at Shore that allows students to express themselves while prioritizing safety and the values of our community. 

Below, please find links to the Dress Code flyer and samples of dress code approved clothing.


DO WEAR

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  • General

    • Clothing must overlap 
    • All undergarments must be covered
    • Shore Spirit Wear may be worn, including hoodies
    • Shorts may not be worn from Thanksgiving through March Break

  • Tops

    • Collar or no collar 
    • Solid color, patterns, stripes
    • Brand logos smaller than 2” square
    • Sleeveless tops - straps 1.5” or wider
    • Solid color fleece or quarter zip

  • Bottoms (Solid Color)

    • Jeans
    • Dress pants / corduroy
    • Performance pants, including jogger style
    • Leggings - Grades 1 & 2 only
    • Shorts - mid-thigh or longer
    • Skirts - mid-thigh or longer, leggings may be worn under skirts in all grades

  • Dresses

    • Dresses - mid-thigh or longer, leggings may be worn under dresses in all grades

  • Shoes

    • Closed toe with full back
    • Sneakers / tennis shoes

Don't Wear

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  • General

    • No frays or tears 
    • No hats or hoods indoors
      No shorts from Thanksgiving through March Break

  • Tops

    • No spaghetti straps
    • No graphic tees
    • No sweatshirts, except Shore Spirit Wear

  • Bottoms

    • No sweatpants
    • No pajamas
    • No leggings for Grades 3 - 8, except under dresses and skirts
    • No athletic shorts

  • Shoes

    • No open back or open toe, including Crocs, slippers, and slides

Pre-K and Kindergarten

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  • Clothing

    • There are no specific clothing requirements for Pre-K and Kindergarten students

  • Shoes

    • Sneakers are preferred, students in Pre-K and Kindergarten should adhere to the shoe guidelines

Please note that, on occasion, students will be asked to dress according to the special occasion guidelines posted below.


Special Occassions

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  • Formal Occasions

    • A sweater or collared shirt (no hoodies)
    • Dress pants, skirt, or dress (no sweatpants, leggings, or blue denim)

  • Graduation

    • Blue blazer, khaki pants, white dress shirt, tie, and shoes with socks
    • White pant-suit or white dress with straps 1.5” or wider

  • Concerts

    • Black pants or a black skirt with black tights/socks and black shoes
    • White shirt, sweater, or turtleneck

Shore Country Day School

545 Cabot Street, Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 927-1700
Shore Country Day School’s mission is to provide an education that inspires a love of learning and encourages children to embrace academic challenge. We seek to build character, cultivate creativity, and value diversity as we help our children become healthy, compassionate citizens of the world.
The School admits qualified students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law, and extends to them all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the School. The School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law in the administration of its admissions, scholarships, and loans, and its educational, athletic, and other programs.