Edep Academy Uniform and Dress Code Policy

Edep Academy Homeschool expects all students to adhere to the dress code. Proper attire allows the school to promote an environment conducive to learning and helps teach students to respect themselves and others. Clothing should not disrupt the learning environment. Students must dress in a way where their appearance will not draw attention, distract, or interfere with the learning and teaching in the classroom. No clothing will be allowed that defames, degrades, or is offensive to a gender, race, color, religious creed, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, a physical or mental impairment, or culture.

Edep Academy students have to follow the school dress code. Students should wear a polo shirt and pants. The details are explained below. If girls do not prefer pants and shirts, they can wear tunics or long skirts.

GUIDELINE

• Students are expected to be neat, clean, and appropriately attired for school. All clothes worn in and outside of school must ensure modesty.

• No skinny jeans or regular jeans are allowed.

• No pajamas or sweatpants in school.

• No leggings or ripped jeans.

• All clothing is to be free of holes, tears, and fraying.

• No flip-flops, slippers, sandals, or heels.

• No short skirts or shorts are allowed in school.

• Skirts are allowed at a reasonable length and with no skin exposure.

• No hats or caps in school.

• Gym clothes should be reserved for appropriate classes and athletic activities only.

• Hoodies/cardigans are not allowed. You cannot cover your school shirt.

• Open-front sweaters and vests in plain colors are allowed.

DISCIPLINE POLICY

• Any student who comes to school and participates in outside school activities in inappropriate dress, as outlined in the above-cited guidelines, will be warned, and parents will be informed.

• Please review these guidelines with your children. We'd like to ask for your help in ensuring that your children follow the dress code guidelines to avoid disciplinary action.