The Freer Independent School District has a student uniform policy for all grades and all campuses. The uniform gives the district a positive and distinctive identity and reflects the values of the schools and community. All students are required to wear the uniform each day except for those days designated as "non-uniform" at the discretion of the school administrators.

Administrators will have complete and final judgment on all matters concerning interpretation of the student uniform code. Matters concerning appearance and dress not specifically covered in uniform policy shall be within the discretion of the administration.

The use of school uniforms is established to improve student self-esteem, reduce ethnic and racial tensions, bridge socioeconomic differences among students, and promote positive behavior, thereby enhancing school safety and improving the learning environment.

Students must adhere to specified colors and styles. Colors must be within a shade or hue variation. ( Ex. Navy blue is not acceptable for Royal blue). Appropriateness of each color shade or hue will be determined by an administrator.

Style: Collared knit button or snap polo shirt.  Polo shirts with long or short sleeves.

Color: Gold (yellow-gold), Royal Blue (solid, single colors).

1. All shirts must be tucked in during regular school hours and must stay tucked in when arms are raised.

2. Freer school logos only (maximum of 4.5 by 4.5 inches) – optional.

3. No visible stripes, checks, or other designs on shirts, blouses, and turtlenecks. 

4. Thermal type shirts are not allowed.
    

Style: Pleated or flat front casual slacks (belted and full-length); walking-style shorts (NTE).

Color: Khaki, Navy Blue (solid, single colors)  (NTE – Khaki color only)

1. Slacks must be worn at the waist. No Low-rise pants.  

2. Belts (black or brown) must be worn inside belt loops at all times – optional for
   Pre-K – K

3. No sweatpants, wind pants, pants with drawstrings, warm-ups, or coveralls.

4. Corduroy and jean (denim) materials are not allowed.  

5. Baggy-style legged slacks are not allowed.         

6. No capri style pants or khaki jeans.

7. Hem of shorts should fall between the bottom of knee and no more than 3 inches above the knee (in both front and back) (NTE).

8. Soccer or boxer style shorts are not allowed (except in PE).  

9. No cargo or carpenter style pants.

10. No brads or studs on slacks or shorts.  

11. Slit at bottom of slacks must have finished edges and be no longer than 3 inches.

12. No low-rise pants are acceptable.
     

Color (shoes):  Para-military type boots, open-toed/open-heeled shoes or sandals, or flip-flops are not allowed. Shoes must match.

Color (belts):  Brown or Black (Leather-type or woven).   

1. Belts must be buckled.

2. No metal studs or spikes

3. No oversized buckles (principal’s discretion)
    

Color: Windbreakers, fleece, sweater or sweatshirt-type jackets (full front zipper) must contain school colors of dark yellow-gold, royal blue, or a combination thereof, (black, white, or gray may be an outline color). Freer school logos only (2 inches by 2 inches) or names – optional.  No other lettering, wording, or other designs. No pullovers, dusters or trench coats                         

1. Spandex, nylon, or stretch-type materials are not allowed as outer garments.

2. Overall pants, overall shorts, and overall jumpers are not allowed.   

3. Wind shorts/pants, athletic shorts/pants, sweat shorts/pants are not allowed except in P.E./Athletics.

4. Students must comply with district standards for grooming and accessories.

5. Clothing items cannot be worn in any way that reflects gang affiliation, conceals contraband, or creates a distraction.  

6. Undershirts must be one of the solid approved shirt colors (Royal Blue,Yellow-Gold, or White) with no printing or designs.

7. Proper foundation garments must be worn.

The District standards for grooming and appearance for hair, general appearance of clothing, and jewelry and other accessories are addressed in the “Guidelines That Apply to All Students.”

* Administrators will have complete and final judgment on all matters concerning interpretation of the student uniform code. Matters concerning appearance and dress not specifically covered in uniform policy shall be within the discretion of the administration.

In case of severe financial hardship, parents may contact their child’s school by phone, mail, or in person to request assistance.

1. Students shall not wear hats, caps, or other head coverings inside the building.

2. Students must wear appropriate shoes at all times. House shoes, beach shoes, shower shoes, and the like are not considered to be appropriate.
    

1. Excessive makeup and/or jewelry is not allowed.

2. All tattoos must be covered and hidden from view.  Tattoos on forearms must be covered with long sleeves.

3. Jewelry used in conjunction with body piercing (such as nose rings or tongue studs) is prohibited.

4. Boys may not wear earrings, makeup, or nail polish.

5. Students are not to wear sunshades or sunglasses in school unless they provide a note from their physician’s stating the need to do so.  

6. Decorative or distractive contact lenses are prohibited. (Principal’s discretion)

7. No chains on wallets will be allowed. 

Administrator(s) shall have authority to waive the wearing of the student uniform or Alternative/ Interim Student Dress Code for certain days, parts of days, special events, or special activities. Students who choose not to participate in the special days are expected to wear the standard student uniform.

1. Sideburns may not extend past the earlobes.

2. Goatees, beards, mustaches, or facial hair are prohibited (must be clean shaven).

3. Boys’ hair may not extend past the top of the collar of the shirt, or below the   eyebrows.  Hair must be cut or tapered around the ears and back.

4. Boys may not have ponytails, pigtails, rattails, braids, dredlocks or mohawks.

5. No student may have dredlocks, mohawks, rattails or razorcut designs in hair or eyebrows.

6. Unnatural hair coloring such as green, purple, etc. is prohibited.
    

In case of severe financial hardship, parents may contact their child’s school by phone, mail, or in person to request assistance when financially unable to purchase the standard student uniform. Special note—having a child on the free-reduced lunch program does not automatically qualify the family for assistance.

Administrators will have complete and final judgment on all matters concerning interpretation of the dress code. Matters concerning appearance and dress not specifically covered above shall be within the discretion of the administration.

District Administration, under the guidance of the superintendent, or a designated committee shall maintain the right to make recommendations to the Board based on evaluation results or perceived needs for change.

The following procedure shall be followed if the parent or guardian desires to exempt his/her child who is currently enrolled in Freer I. S. D. from the uniform policy in accordance with Board Policy FNCA (Local).

Request by mail or in person a “Request for Exemption from the Student Uniform Requirement” and “Questions to Determine Bonafide Religious and/or Philosophical Uniform Objections” forms. These documents can be obtained at the student’s school site.

The “Request for Exemption from the Student Uniform Requirement” and “Questions to Determine Bonafide Religion and/or Philosophical Uniform Objections” forms must be completed and submitted to the campus administration at the student’s school by the last day of instruction of each school calendar year.

Meet with the designated administrator to discuss the uniform policy and the nature of the objections to the policy. The purposes of this meeting include:

ensuring parental understanding of the reasons for and goals of the uniform policy,

verifying the accuracy of the information on the application,

preventing fraud and misrepresentation.

Meet with a designated district administrator to discuss the nature of the parental objection(s) to the policy.

Opt-outs are granted for the current school calendar year only and must be applied for annually.

Students who are denied an opt-out exemption will have fourteen (14) calendar days from the date of ruling to come into compliance.

With respect to any extracurricular activities, the Administrator, in conjunction with the sponsor, coach, or other person in charge of such activity, may regulate the dress and grooming of participating students.