SULS Dress Code Information

The uniform policy will be strictly enforced. Students will be checked by duty teachers prior to entering the building. Students found in violation of the dress code will be assigned to TOR for the duration of the day or until the appropriate attire is secured.

DRESS UNIFORM - TO BE WORN EVERY MONDAY

(Dress Uniforms will also be worn during special events: academic competitions, field trips, athletic gameday, SUS board meetings, etc.)

GIRLS

Pre-K thru 6th Plaid jumper, plaid skirt or plaid skort

White middy broadcloth with Peter Pan collar with school logo White oxford blouse with school logo

Plaid criss cross tie or ladies tab tie

7th thru 12th Plaid Skirt with white or yellow (Seniors Only) oxford blouse with school logo

Plaid criss cross tie or ladies tab tie

NOTE: Skirts and shorts should be no shorter than 3 inches above the knee. No tight fitting clothing. All jeggings are prohibited.

Shoes Solid Black leather or Solid Dark Brown leather (NO TENNIS SHOES EVEN IF BROWN/BLACK LEATHER) No tan shoes or fabric. (No Heels or Boots)

BOYS

Pre-K thru 12th Navy pants (double pockets, cell phone pockets are prohibited)

White or yellow(Seniors Only) oxford shirt with school logo Plaid or multi-striped tie

(bow tie)

Shoes Solid Black leather or Solid Dark Brown leather (NO TENNIS SHOES EVEN IF BROWN/BLACK LEATHER) No tan shoes or fabric.

OUTERWEAR Navy blue or forest green sweater vest, cardigan, V-neck sweater, blazer, or sweatshirt. (Students will not be allowed to wear hoods on any type of jacket or outerwear.)

CASUAL UNIFORM - to be worn Tuesday thru Friday.

GIRLS

Pre-K thru 12th Plaid jumper, plaid skirt, plaid skort, navy pants or plaid walking shorts

White, Kelly Green, Gold and Grey(Seniors Only) knit shirt with school logo

BOYS

Pre-K thru 12th Navy pants or shorts (double pockets, cell phone pockets are prohibited)

White, Kelly Green, Gold and Grey(Seniors Only) knit shirt with school logo

Shoes Traditional athletic shoes of white, black, blue or gray or a combination of these colors may be worn. All shoes must have a closed toe and heel. Boots and/or Uggs are prohibited.

Socks Girls – Black, Navy, Hunter Green, or White; white opaque leotards or flesh tone stockings (must be visible above the ankle)

Solid color (Black or Navy) leggings are acceptable under uniform skirt, jumper, or skort.
Boys – Black, Navy, Hunter Green, or white (must be visible above the ankle)
Belt Dark Brown, Navy or Black Leather
Required Outerwear with school logo for all students
Dark green or navy blazer with school logo
Dark green or navy long-sleeve sweatshirt with plaid logo
Dark green or navy long – sleeve V-neck sweater with school logo Dark green or navy cardigan sweater with school logo
Dark green or navy sleeveless vest with school logo
Dark green or navy windbreaker with school logo
SU Lab Letterman jackets are acceptable
Green White Track Jacket with Logo
Green or Gold SULS Sweatshirt
Navy Sweatshirt with round school logo
School approved hoodies are acceptable.

Non SULS Outerwear denoting club and/or sport team membership or other extra-curricular activities as well as apparel denoting other schools, sororities, fraternities, etc. are prohibited.

Dress and Grooming

Rights

Students have the right to a safe and orderly environment. Uniforms have been shown to contribute to a safe and orderly environment for learning.

Responsibilities

All students have a responsibility to dress and appear on school campus according to standards of safety and health set forth by the Southern University Laboratory School.
All students are prohibited from wearing t-shirts or other articles of clothing which display violence, profane or obscene language, gestures or inferences of profanity or advertisement of tobacco, alcohol, drugs or illegal substances. Students wearing such clothing may be asked to remove the offensive article.
All students shall be required to wear a belt with pants that have loops. Pants shall be worn at natural waist level and shall not be baggy, sagging, or tight fitting.

Prohibited Attire & Personal Grooming Reminders

Girls

Solid color (Navy, White, Black, Green, Gold) thermal long sleeve shirts are acceptable underneath the approved uniform shirt.
Female students are not allowed to wear earrings larger than a quarter, longer than one (1) inch, chandelier earrings, or earrings that drop below the cheekbone.
Hats, caps, combs, or headscarves may not be worn by students inside any school building or while attending a school-sponsored activity.
Curlers, hair wrap scarves, or head scarves worn in hair by female students are unacceptable.

Sunglasses are prohibited during school.
Slippers, swim shoes, shoe thongs, slip-on shoes, Birkenstock or crocs are prohibited during school hours.
All students are prohibited from wearing t-shirts or other articles of clothing which display violence, profane or obscene language, gestures or inferences of profanity or advertisement of tobacco, alcohol, drugs or illegal substances. Students wearing such clothing will be asked to remove the offensive article, turn it inside our or in extreme cases be sent home.
Pants must be sized appropriately to the waist-size of your child (particularly males). All pants must have belt loops and fit in the waist area of the torso. No student may wear pants around the hips or below.
Pants must be hemmed. Side slits are prohibited.
All students must wear dark brown, navy or black leather belt.
Belts and the waistline of pants must be visible at all times and pants must be at the waistline.
Solid (Navy, White, Black, Green, Gold) color Lacefront headbands are acceptable.

Boys

Solid color (Navy, White, Black, Green, Gold) thermal long sleeve shirts are acceptable underneath the approved uniform shirt.
Earrings of any type worn by male students are not allowed.
Hats, caps, scarves, or combs may not be worn by students inside any school building or while attending a school-sponsored activity.

Sunglasses are prohibited during school.
Slippers, swim shoes, shoe thongs, slip-on shoes, Birkenstock or crocs are prohibited during school hours.
All students are prohibited from wearing t-shirts or other articles of clothing which display violence, profane or obscene language, gestures or inferences of profanity or advertisement of tobacco, alcohol, drugs or illegal substances. Students wearing such clothing will be asked to remove the offensive article, turn it inside out or in extreme cases be sent home.
Pants must be sized appropriately to the waist-size of your child (particularly males). All pants must have belt loops and fit in the waist area of the torso. No student may wear pants around the hips or below.
Pants must be hemmed. Side slits are prohibited.
All students must wear dark brown, blue or black leather belts.

All Students

*Shirts/blouses without school logo are prohibited*

Parents – please do not purchase pants sizes large enough to be worn hanging below the waistline.

***Administration reserves the right to modify the uniform policy when needed. ***

Dress Code Violations

Student dress will be checked at all entry points at the beginning of the school day by duty teachers. Students found to be in violation of the dress code policy will be assigned to the Time Out Room or consequence deemed necessary by the Principal (Designee) for the duration of the day or until the appropriate articles of clothing are provided. The school is not responsible for confiscated inappropriate clothing.

Student ID Cards

All student IDs will be issued and accessible on the school app. Students must have ID Cards for lunch and to enter all athletic events. A fee will be assessed on misplaced school IDs. The School ID is part of the school’s dress code.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION UNIFORM (Required)

Students are required to wear the approved uniform for physical education classes (grades 6-12). The uniforms can be purchased from the school. Failure to wear the required uniform will result in the student receiving zero points in the physical education class for the day the P.E. uniform infraction occurs.