Uniform Policy

GULFPORT IS A MANDATORY UNIFORM SCHOOL. SCHOOL UNIFORMS MUST BE WORN EVERYDAY.

OUR UNIFORM:

TOPS – Blouses, collared shirts, sweaters, sweatshirts and jackets in the following colors:

• Solid navy blue

• Solid powder blue

• Solid white

• Gulfport T-shirt or sweatshirt.

BOTTOMS – Slacks, shorts, jumpers, skirts and skorts in the following colors:

• Solid Navy blue

• Khaki

No patterns, stripes or adornments etc. are allowed.

Tights or leggings may be worn under a skirt, skort or jumper and must be in the following colors:

• Solid navy blue

• Solid powder blue

• White

• Khaki

BLOUSES AND SHIRTS MUST BE TUCKED IN. SLACKS, SHORTS, SKIRTS AND SKORTS MUST FIT SECURELY ABOUT THE WAIST.

A “zip-tie belt” will be provided if a student’s bottoms do not fit.

SHOES – Must be enclosed regular shoes, sneakers or sandals with a back strap and socks.

ABSOLUTELY NO JEANS, FLIP FLOPS SLIDES or HEADGEAR

DONATIONS: Parents are encouraged to donate new/used uniforms. Parents that can not afford uniforms should contact the school Guidance Counselor at 893-2643, extension 1021.

WHERE TO BUY: Uniforms can be purchased from Wal-Mart, K Mart, Beall’s, Beall’s Outlet, Target and JC Penney, as well as thrift, consignment and other stores.

The following procedures will be enforced:

1st Offense: Teacher will write a note in the agenda. Student will be referred to the office and required to change uniform.

2nd Offense: Student will be referred to the office and required to change uniform. A letter will be sent home with the student.

3rd Offense: Student will be referred to the office and required to change uniform. A letter will be mailed home.

4th Offense: Student will be referred to the office and required to change uniform. Student will conference with the Principal or Principal designee. A telephone call will be made to the parent/guardian. If the parent is unavailable a referral will be given to the social worker for a home visit. A letter will be mailed home.

5th Offense: Student will be referred to the office and required to change uniform. A parent conference will be required. A letter will be mailed home.