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Dress Code
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The dress code policy 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. Our approach is supported by two major themes:
Freedom within a Framework
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Students at Shore Country Day School are encouraged to express themselves through their clothing choices while adhering to the guidelines.
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Attire should be neat and clean, respectful, non-disruptive, and conducive to a positive learning environment. Students are expected to wear attire that does not distract from the educational process or pose safety concerns.
Student and Caregiver Responsibility
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Students and caregivers at Shore Country Day School share the responsibility for ensuring compliance with the dress code policy.
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It is expected that students and caregivers will review and reinforce the dress code guidelines together to ensure understanding and adherence.
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.
The Policy
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Shirts
- Tops must be clean and neat without tears, rips, or fraying
- Clothing must cover the torso, bare midriffs are not permitted
- Pajama tops are not permitted
- School-appropriate graphics are permitted
- Undergarments and underwear must be fully covered, including undergarment straps
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Pants, Shorts, Skorts, Skirts, and Dresses
- Bottoms must be clean and neat without tears, rips, or fraying
- Pajama bottoms are not permitted
- Undergarments and underwear must be fully covered
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Shoes and Hats
Footwear must be safe and practical for physical activity, ILab, physical education, Project Adventure, and athletics.- Sneakers, boat shoes, and other closed toe footwear are permitted
- Open toe / open back shoes including slides and sandals are not permitted
- High heels are not permitted
- Slippers are not permitted
- Hats, hoods, and other head coverings are permitted, but students should be aware that teachers might ask for them to be removed to achieve specific learning goals.
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Additional Information
- Clothing with offensive graphics, symbols, or messages that promote violence, hate speech, obscenity or activities not age-appropriate for students is strictly prohibited.
- Exceptions to the dress code may be made for religious or medical reasons, subject to appropriate approval.
Please note that, on occasion, students will be asked to dress according to the special occasion guidelines posted below.
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Special Occasions
In some circumstances, students will be asked to dress as an occasion requires.- 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
- Concerts
- Black pants or a black skirt with black tights/socks and black shoes
- White shirt, sweater, or turtleneck
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.