For Students & Families

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Crossroads Dress Code

For pictures of appropriate dress code items, click here.

*Please note the dress code applies on any school property INCLUDING THE BUS OR OTHER SCHOOLS.

Pants:

1. Light Khaki or tan pants only --- for color, please refer to the dress code guideline you received at intake or to the visual guide on our school website.

• No cargo style pants (pants cannot have pockets on the side of the pants legs)
• No corduroy or jean material 
• No oversized pants

• No skinny or tapered pants

• No Joggers

• No tight pants (pants legs must be able to be pulled up to the knee during search)
• No holes or cuts in pants (holes caused by wear must be patched or mended)
• No cuffs or rolled up pants
• No metal rivets

1. Pants must fit at the waist and be no longer than floor length. (If pants are too loose in the waist when not wearing a belt, they do not fit in the waist.)
2. No sagging pants.  Pants must fit in the seat and around the waist.  
3. Pant legs must be worn loose on the outside of socks and shoes. 
4. Students may not wear gym shorts, leggings, thermal underwear, and/or any other street clothing under pants.  

Shirts:

1. Solid black polo shirt with no logos, emblems, numbers, writing or pockets.
2. Shirt must be size appropriate --- cannot be too small or too large
3. All buttons must be buttoned except for the top button.
4. Males - Only 1 WHITE t-shirt may be worn under the black polo shirt. T-shirt may not have any logos, emblems, numbers, writing or pockets.
5. Females – Only 1 Plain WHITE crew neck t-shirt or 1 plain, WHITE crew/scoop neck tank top. (Shirts may not have any logos, emblems, numbers, writing or pockets.) Females are allowed to wear only 1 bra.
6. Shirts must be tucked in at all times. (if student chooses to wear the optional sweatshirt, the polo shirt must still be tucked in)

Belt:

A plain or braided black or brown leather type dress belt must be worn at all times. (No oversized buckles, metal studs, decorations or emblems of any kind allowed)

Sweatshirt: (Optional)

1. Solid black crew-neck sweatshirt with no logos, emblems, numbers or writing
2. No hoodies 
3. No over-sized sweatshirts. Sweatshirt should not be more than one size larger than shirt size.
4. If a student chooses to wear the sweatshirt as part of the uniform, the sweatshirt must be worn at all times throughout the day  
5. Students are not allowed to wear other students’ sweatshirts nor give another student their sweatshirt.
6. PLEASE put student’s name inside sweatshirt to make it easily identifiable.

Shoes/Socks:

1. Must cover the entire foot.
2. The tongue of the shoe must be underneath the pants leg.
3. No house slippers, flip flops, Crocs, slides or boots. 
4. Socks are considered part of the uniform as well.  Therefore, no inappropriate pictures or emblems are allowed on socks to include but not limited to: marijuana leaves, gang related symbols, reference to drug/alcohol, etc.
5. Only 1 pair of socks may be worn
6. Shoes must not have any writing on them other than what the manufacturer placed on them.
7. Shoes must be tied, buckled, or fastened.

Appearance:

1. No jewelry of any kind allowed.  This includes piercings.
2. Nails must be no longer than 1/8 of an inch from the top (skin portion) of the finger.
3. Nails should be free of any jewels or other decorations that attract attention or cause a disruption to the learning environment. This is at the discretion of the school administration.  (This is at the discretion of school administration and the administrator's decision will stand as the accepted judgment.)
4. Hair of any style/color that is disruptive to the learning environment and/or attracts negative attention is not allowed. (This is at the discretion of school administration and the administrator's decision will stand as the accepted judgment.)
5. False eyelashes are not allowed.
6. Mohawks and designs cut into the hair (other than a part) are not allowed.
7. Students may only wear a plain ponytail holder in hair.  No other hair accessories, of any kind, are allowed to include but not limited to clips, barrettes, bobby pins, handkerchiefs, bows, ribbons, strings or alligator clips.  Students are not allowed to keep any hair accessories in pockets.
8. Students may wear makeup that is modest and does not attract attention. (This is at the discretion of school administration and the administrator's decision will stand as the accepted judgment.)

Coats/Jackets:

From October 1st through April 30th, students are allowed to wear coats and jackets to and from school. Students may wear raincoats/rain jackets throughout the year in the event of inclement weather. 

Students are not allowed to wear coats/jackets after they enter the Crossroads Academy building.

Jackets and coats are subject to search by school personnel.  Any items found in coats or jackets will be treated as contraband.

Crossroads Registration Form

Please complete the registration form linked above completely AFTER you and your child read the Parent/Student Handbook. By signing the form, you are agreeing that you have read the handbook and agree to follow the school policies as stated.

Please note the information received will help us reach you or a responsible party in the event of an emergency. Anyone checking out your child from school must be on this form.