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.

Clothing Guidelines

Students will wear uniforms in their respective school colors. Clothing must be sized to fit the student. Pants should fit appropriately and should not be too tight or too loose. Shirts should be appropriate size and should not extend below the hip. It is acceptable for students with special religious beliefs and/or special needs or extenuating circumstances to wear head coverings.

Uniforms are mandatory for each George Washington Carver & Bruce Elementary Student.

• If students arrive to school without a uniform during the new school year, the parent of the said student will be contacted immediately and will be required to bring their child’s uniform. Also, as a result of the student's violation of the uniform policy, he or she will  will automatically receive a “Lunch Detention”.
• TRACK JACKETS, HOODED SWEAT SHIRTS, COLORFUL ZIP UP JACKETS, Etc. are NOT Allowed
• Navy Blue Zip Up Hooded Sweat Shirts, Navy Blue Sweaters or Navy Blue suit jackets ARE Allowed