Uniform Policy

The student uniform policy has been adopted with the intent and expectation that it will:

	promote a more effective climate for learning and student achievement by eliminating clothing distractions
	increase campus safety and security by eliminating "gang clothing"

permit school administrators and security officers to immediately identify persons trespassing
on the school campus

improve students’ sense of school spirit and pride

	place students of varying socio-economic levels on an even footing in regard to their appearance
	ensure that students dress appropriately
	minimize costs to parents

promote attendance

enhance the image of Thoreau in the community

The student uniform policy is not intended to infringe on students’ First Amendment rights or to suppress
student expression. Students have numerous alternative channels for expressing their views, such as:

class participation

conversations with teachers and administrators

participation in student organizations

circulation of petitions

Students may express their personal religious views through other means. In order to implement the student uniform policy in a sensitive, responsible and effective manner, there will be a two-week phase-in period for compliance after school starts each year. Students who fail to comply will be advised of the requirements and a parent will be contacted. The School will take a series of progressive steps, including parental involvement, to assure compliance by all students with the student uniform
policy. Appropriate arrangements will be made to supply uniforms for students whose parents are unable to afford the uniform cost.

BOYS’ UNIFORM & DRESS GUIDELINES

	Khaki or Black pleated pants. Must be hemmed and appropriately fitted.
	Sagging or baggy pants are prohibited. Brown or black belt must be worn.
	Khaki or Black walking shorts.
	Shorts must be no shorter than the width of a dollar bill above the knee.
	Brown or black belt must be worn.
	White, Hunter Green or Black solid color, no logo, pique knit shirt (polo style with collar, short or long sleeve).
	White Oxford button down collar shirt, solid color, no logo (short or long sleeve). All shirts must be worn tucked in.
	Hunter green sweater or sweatshirt with Thoreau logo.
	Only approved Thoreau T-shirts, sweaters and sweatshirts will be permitted.

GIRLS’ UNIFORM & DRESS GUIDELINES

	Backless shoes are prohibited.
	Khaki or Black pleated pants. Must be hemmed and appropriately fitted.
	Sagging or baggy pants are prohibited.
	Brown or black belt must be worn.
	Khaki or Black walking shorts.
	Brown or black belt must be worn.
	Khaki or Black box-pleated skirts.
	Khaki skort.
	Thoreau Plaid skirt. Skirts, skorts and shorts must be no shorter that the width of a dollar bill above the knee.
	White, Hunter Green or Black solid color, no logo, pique knit shirt (polo style with collar, short or long sleeve).
	White Oxford button down collar shirt, solid color, no logo shirt (short or long sleeve). All shirts must be worn tucked in.
	Hunter green sweater or sweatshirt with Thoreau logo.
	Only approved Thoreau T-shirts, sweaters and sweatshirts will be permitted.

Thoreau School Uniforms are available from:

K. Renee's Uniform Closet
5557 East 41st Street
Tulsa, OK 74135
(918) 627-3341

and

C & J School Uniforms Inc
(918) 610-7470
4950 S 79th East Ave
Tulsa, OK 74145-6411
Click the plaid to access C & J website

Boys black and khaki pleated pants, girls black pants, boys and girls white pique knit polo shirts, and boys shorts are available at JC Penney and JC Penney Class Favorites catalog.

Hunter green monogrammed pique shirts are available through Rich Specialties Inc.

GENERAL GUIDELINES

All shirts can be worn plain or with the Thoreau monogram. Monogramming is available at K. Renee. The monogramming fee is $4.00 for K. Renee shirts.

Athletic shoes, leather shoes, and sandals with heel straps will be acceptable. No platform soles on shoes. No flip-flops. No cowboy boots.

Jewelry, make-up and hair must follow general safety, modesty, and decency guidelines and not be a distraction in class.

Two color combinations on uniforms (no black on black).

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Approved JC Penney Uniform items and stock numbers.

Boys

size lot & stock #’s item Brand catalog # color

8-20 422 7702 s/s pique polo Apparatus hl422-0851d white

8-14R 423 9110 cotton twill pant Michael James hl412-2229d black/khaki

8-14S 423 9111 cotton twill pant Michael James hl0118919Z black/khaki

8-14R 438 1375 walking short Michael James hl438-0002d khaki

8-14S 438 1376 walking short Michael James hl438-0010d khaki "

Black shorts from catalog only, khaki shorts available store or catalog. Shorts are available in sizes 8-14.

Girls

7-16 378 2006 s/s pique polo new moves hl573-0270 white

7-16R 374 8002 cotton twill pant new moves hl574-3554d black only

7-16S 374 8003 cotton twill pant new moves hl574-3562d black only

K. Renee & Company Uniform Supplier has a complete listing of approved Thoreau uniform items.