School Uniforms

Both parents and the Willow Creek Board of Directors have overwhelmingly confirmed support of the uniform policy. There are several reasons for the uniform:

 

• No student stands out because of what they can afford or not afford to wear to school.

• Parents are spared arguments about what to wear to school because of the uniform requirements.

• Wearing a uniform to school signals to students that school is to be taken seriously and they are dressed and ready for work.

 

 

What is the school uniform?

Kindergarten through fifth grade students wear dark green shirts combined with khaki colored pants, shorts, skirts or jumpers. Sixth through eighth students wear a royal blue shirt combined with khaki. There is no specific manufacturer for the uniform---but the color combination is what is important.

 

A white shirt may be substituted for the colored shirt in the case of an emergency.

 

Shirts with a collar are preferred, but a solid colored crewneck or turtleneck tee shirt may be worn. Shirts should be free of large writing and/or pictures. A small logo is acceptable. Shirts may be either knit or broadcloth fabric.

 

Do uniforms have to be worn every day?

 

The last Friday of the month is a free dress day. Some field trips do not require wearing a uniform. Occasionally there are other days such as our Lapathon when a uniform is not required.

 

Is there a dress code at Willow Creek?

 

Yes, in addition to the uniform policy, students are to always dress appropriately. An example is that pants are to fit well and not be either exceedingly baggy (for boys) or unusually tight (for girls). If shorts are worn, they are to be close to knee length.

 

Hooded sweatshirts and jackets and caps may be worn outside, but when in classrooms, hats and hoods are to be kept off.

 

Additional questions regarding appropriate dress can be addressed to the Head of School.

 

Does my child need to have extra clothes at school?

 

It is strongly recommended that younger children (Grades K-3) have a change of clothes. Accidents happen, when the weather is wet the field is often very muddy and occasionally food or art supplies can make clothing uncomfortable to wear. Please mark all clothing with your child’s name.

 

 

Link to online uniform store: Schools Choice Uniforms