Uniforms

Mandatory Uniform School

Boys Uniforms | Girls Uniforms | Accessories and Other Items | Inclement Weather Items | Additional Uniform Information | Clothing Items Not Permitted | Uniform Violations | Opt-Out | School Spirit Days

Barack Obama Elementary is a mandatory uniform school. The uniform policy requires all students at school to wear the adopted school uniform that is consistent with the school system’s Dress Code Policy Number 5152. It is the belief of the staff and parents that the uniform policy will reduce distractions and disruptions caused by clothing, make economic disparities between families less obvious, promote student achievement and school pride and create a safe and orderly environment. Barack Obama Elementary students are required to wear school uniforms consisting of the following:

Boys Uniforms

Tops

• Grades Pre K-5-Gold or light blue oxford/long or short sleeve shirt or polo shirt
• 5th Grade Option- Burgundy oxford/long-or short sleeve shirt or polo shirt

Bottoms

• Navy blue trouser pants, walking shorts, skirt, skort, or jumper

Socks

• Navy blue or white socks or tights (No leggings)

Shoes

• Closed Toe Leather Shoe or Tennis Shoe
• Colors: Black, Brown, or White

Girls Uniforms

Tops

• Grades Pre K-5 Gold or light blue oxford/long or short sleeve shirt, blouse (with or without peter-pan collar) or polo shirt.
• 5th Grade Option- Burgundy oxford/long or short sleeve shirt or polo shirt

Bottoms

• Navy blue trouser pants, walking shorts, skirt, skort, or jumper

Socks

• Navy blue or white socks or tights (No leggings)

Shoes

• Closed Toe Leather Shoe or Tennis Shoe
• Colors: Black, Brown, or White

All Students

Accessories and Other Items

Belts

Solid Black or Brown

Head Coverings

As is stated in the PGCPS System-Wide Dress Code for Students, “Headdress may be worn indoors for religious or health reasons only.”

Inclement Weather Attire - ALL Students

Tops

A matching turtleneck may be worn underneath the uniform shirt.

Sweaters/Vests

Solid navy blue sweater or vest are allowed.

Additional Uniform Information

Shirts are worn tucked into the pants with belts showing. Belts should be solid black or brown in color and may not contain ornamental buckles (i.e. Bullets, metal, skull heads etc.) Colored shirts are not showing under the uniform shirts. Skirts, dresses and shorts comply with the Prince George’s County fingertip policy. It is required that tennis shoes be worn for Physical Education (P.E.) classes. Teachers will provide a schedule indicating P.E. days so that your child can wear the appropriate footwear. On school spirit or other designated days, students may be allowed to wear appropriate specified attire with administration approval. For example, Career Day, Field Day, Performances, etc.

Clothing Items Not Permitted

• Clothing with visible labels or logos. Footwear with multiple colors, lights or flashing logos
• Athletic wear of any kind
• Sweatshirts, hoodies or other fleece outerwear
• Belts that contain large or inappropriate buckles
• Heelies (combination shoe/skate)
• Baggy slacks, cargo pants or Capri’s
• Slippers, flip flops, sandals, Crocs,or other open-toe shoes
• Clothing that has been altered (cut-out holes, rips, drawings)
• Stretch pants, sweatpants or form fitting clothing
• Jeans or other denim clothing

Uniform Violations

1. For the FIRST violation of this policy, the student’s teacher fills out the uniform violation form to be sent home to the parents as official notification of the violation.
2. For the SECOND violation, the student’s teacher completes the 2nd uniform violation form and sends the student to the office.
   • The Assistant Principal will call the parent to bring the child a change of clothing in order for the child to return to the classroom.
   • Parent will receive a copy of the form as official notification of the 2nd violation.
3. For the THIRD violation of this policy, the student’s teacher completes the 3rd uniform violation form and sends the student to the office. The Assistant Principal will call parent and send home the 3rd referral form. Parents will be called to bring the child a change of clothing in order for the child to return to the classroom. At this time, the administration will conduct a parent/student conference to reiterate the parameters of the policy, as well as, consequences for future violations.
4. For the FOURTH violation, the student will receive a 4th and final uniform violation form; parents will be contacted by the Principal and be required to bring a change of clothing. At this time and the students will receive a PS-74, which will be placed in their cumulative folder for failure to adhere to the uniform expectations.

In the event of repeated failure to comply with the mandatory uniform policy, the student will possibly be reassigned to another school that does not have a mandatory uniform policy. This decision will be made by the Principal in accordance with the PGCPS Administrative Procedure 0114.

Opt-Out Process in a Mandatory Uniform School

(Reference PGCPS Administrative Procedure 0114)

1. Parents or guardians who disagree with the adopted mandatory school uniform policy may opt-out of participation in this new requirement for the duration of this program at that school.
2. Parents or guardians shall complete the Application for Exemption from Mandatory School Uniform Program Form (PGIN 7540-3500) within forty-five (45) days after their child has been assigned to the school, after the school year has commenced.
3. A student whose parents(s) have exercised their right to opt-out of the mandatory school uniform program at the school will be reassigned through established procedures to another school.

School Spirit Days

• On “School Spirit Fridays” students may wear their Barack Obama Eagles T-shirt or Sweatshirt with their Navy Blue uniform pants, jumpers or skirts.
• Students who choose not to participate and wear a Barack Obama T-shirt or Sweatshirt on “School Spirit Fridays” should wear their regular uniform.

If a student is consistently late, absent, receives a PS 74 Monday – Thursday or display inappropriate behavior, he or she may lose their privilege to participate in “School Spirit Fridays” and will have to earn the right through improved repeated behavior. An administrator will notify you if your child has lost their privilege to participate in “School Spirit Fridays”.