Sallie Jones Elementary

Clothing
Neat fitting navy blue or khaki pants, shorts, skorts, jumpers or capris with no visible printing or logos. No jeans of any color are permitted. Tights or leggings worn under uniform clothing must be solid uniform colors. Collared shirts must be red, white, navy blue or orange with no visible printing or logo. Shirts may be longsleeved or short-sleeved.

Footwear
Footwear must be closed-toe, closed-heel, and have rubber-soles (e.g., tennis shoes). For the safety of your child, Crocs and boots are discouraged. Socks must be solid uniform colors (red, white, navy blue, or orange) or black.

Cool Weather
Windbreakers, fleece, sweaters or pullovers must be red, orange, white, or navy blue with no visible printing or logos) when worn in the building. All other jackets or coats brought into the classroom must be placed in an area designated by the teacher. Neat fitting sweatpants in navy blue or khaki are only acceptable during cool weather.

School Spirit Days
Unless otherwise specified, Fridays are designated as “SJE club and spirit days.” Students may wear a Sallie Jones spirit or club shirt of his/her choice. However, all other clothing must adhere to the uniform dress code. Spirit shirts may be purchased through our Uniform Store. Order forms are available upon request.

The way we dress influences our attitude about ourselves and our work. When students are dressed appropriately for school, they are better able to focus on learning. Our uniform dress code policy provides students with a feeling of pride, unity and school spirit.

• The SJES uniform dress code policy is directly linked to the Charlotte County Public Schools Code of Student Conduct.
• Uniforms should always be neat and clean.
• The principal will make the final determination in response to any questions about appropriate uniforms.
• Non-uniform days will be announced at the discretion of the administration.
• Loaner uniforms will be provided to students who do not comply with the dress code.
• Any health or religious reasons for not complying with the uniform dress code should be discussed with the principal.
• The superintendent may review serious objections to this policy.

Uniforms may be purchased from our SJES Uniform Store – order forms are available upon request. Uniforms can also be purchased at Bealls, Bealls Outlet, Old Navy, Dillards, JC Penney, Target, Walmart, etc., or online. Used uniforms may also be found at local thrift stores.

Support provided by our Uniform Committee Includes:

• Uniform recycling and exchange program
• Fifth Grade Turn-In Day Assistance for families in need (via front office or school Social Worker)
• Uniform Store (donations accepted)

Download SJE School Store Order Form

In the fall of 2000, the Tiger Growl newsletter began publishing information about uniforms. In July of the following year, we began having fashion shows for our students and parents. When the original vote was tallied in the fall of 2001, 78% of our parents, 71% of our students and 90% of our staff were in favor of uniforms. Our SAC Committee approved uniforms for Sallie Jones in the winter of 2001. In the fall of 2001, Sallie Jones Elementary was designated a “uniform school,” and the Charlotte County School Board approved our uniform plan in the spring of 2002.

Uniforms were implemented at Sallie Jones in the fall of 2002. In the fall of 2005, we revised and updated the policy, creating the plan that is in effect today. In 2013 hunter green shirts were retired and orange shirts were added. We appreciate the hard work and dedication of our PTO and SAC in helping to create our uniform plan. On January 9, 2018, the School Board of Charlotte County approved the extension of the Sallie Jones Elementary School Uniform Dress Code Policy.  The CCPS School-Based Uniform Dress Code Policy is number 5511.01.