Carpenter Offers Survey for Possible School Uniforms

The families of are being asked what they think about having a school uniform—and if they know about the dress code that the school has now.

The survey will be available Monday (Jan. 9) on the school website and ask the thoughts of parents.

“At this time, Carpenter is not considering a school ‘uniform.’  However, the Uniform Dress Code Committee of the Governance Council is asking for the input of all of our families regarding our current ‘school dress code’ and the possibility of our adopting a ‘uniform dress code,’ similar to the one currently used by ”

Reed’s uniform is a white, gray or navy blue polo type shirt with a collar or a T- shirt with the Reed logo and Navy blue pants, shorts, or skirts. No shirts should be worn over uniform shirts, only white undershirts are permitted. Students who are out of uniform will be given loaner clothes.

Some students are granted exemptions when the parents request it.

The survey foame after some inquiries from parents about adopting uniforms. Two major goals of a uniform policy would be to minimize distractions at school and help ensure the safety and comfort of our students. Carpenter currently has a school dress code with those same goals.

For now, the dress code at Carpenter is:

“While uniforms are not required at Carpenter, please keep in mind that children should be dressed in a manner which is clean, safe, and does not detract from the learning environment. Please avoid brief and midriff-baring fashions. As students play and participate in physical activities during recess, lunch, and physical education, please provide your child with closed-toe, flat-heeled shoes or sneakers. In the interest of safety, no long dresses, extremely long pants or hoop earrings larger than 1/4 inch in diameter should be worn. Students may not wear hats in class. Students wearing clothing with inappropriate wording or graphics will be asked to turn the shirts inside out or call home for a change of clothing.”

If there is strong parent support for a uniform dress code, the committee will continue to explore the concept and offer details. The committee will compile the survey and present it to the Governance Board.

The survey is on the website carpentercharter.org, click here.