All Newark Board of Education students (Pre-K to 12th Grade) are required to wear school uniforms. School Uniforms enhance school safety, promote school pride, create a sense of unity amongst students, improve the learning environment, bridge socioeconomic differences between children, promote good behavior, improve children's self-respect and self-esteem and produce cost savings for participating families.

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UNIFORM POLICY

According to Newark Public Schools policy, school uniforms are REQUIRED for all students, and grades. School uniforms enhance school safety, promote school pride, create a sense of unity among students, improve the learning environment, bridge socioeconomic differences between children, promote good behavior, improve children’s self-respect and self-esteem, and produce cost savings for participating families.

 

The Bard High School College uniform consists of the following clothing items with the BHSEC logo:

• Burgundy or white polo shirts (long/short sleeves)
• White oxford shirts (long/short sleeves)
• Burgundy cardigan sweaters/blazer
• Burgundy sweatshirts (no hood)
• Black or khaki dress pants
• Black or khaki shorts (not shorter than 4 inches above the knee)
• Black or khaki skirts (not shorter than 4 inches above the knee)
• Bard Athletic/Spirit  wear

 

The Bard High School Uniform Policy prohibits the following clothing items:

• Black shirts regardless of the style 
• Sleeveless shirts, T-shirts, or belly/crop tops
• Black leggings or biker shorts 
• Jeans (except on spirit days)
• Hooded garments or apparel with attached hoods
• Shorts, skirts, skorts, or jumpers that are more than 4 inches above the knee
• Clothing with rips or tears, including ripped black or khaki pants.
• Open-toe or open-heel shoes, including clogs, Crocs, flip-flops, or bedroom slippers
• Hats, hoods, sweatbands, bandanas, or sunglasses (unless worn for religious reasons)
• Pants must be worn at the natural waist

Students who arrive at school in violation of the uniform policy will have their parent/guardian contacted to either bring the appropriate uniform or pick up the student. The student will remain in the main office until proper attire is provided or they are dismissed.

Repeated or chronic violations of the uniform policy may result in the loss of end-of-year activities and school trip privileges.