HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY

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HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY

• School Uniforms
• Wednesday, March 18, 2009

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The Process

• School Board Policy
• At least 75 of the families whose children
  attend the school are in favor of the
  standardized dress requirement.

• Highlands Actions
• January 20th
• Surveyed Community
• 215 families in favor
• 64 families opposed
• January 27th
• Parent Forum School Uniform Discussion
• February 2nd 13th
• Official Ballot Voting

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Official Voting Results

• The Official Voting Results were as follows
• 404 families attend Highland Elementary
• 305 families voted in favor of having School
  Uniforms
• 89 families voted not in favor of having School
  Uniforms

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Available Resources

• School Board Policy
• Availability of resources to assist economically
  disadvantaged pupils

• Highlands Actions
• February 24th March 17th
• Parent Forum Discussion of School Uniform and
  assistance for economically disadvantaged students

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School Uniform Assistance

• WalMart
• Target
• Kohls
• Factory 2 U

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Highlands School Attire

• Collared Shirts
• White
• Navy
• Purple
• Slacks
• Khaki
• Navy
• Black
• Dickies/Cargo pants (No Jeans)
• Pants must not appear saggy/baggy

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Highlands School Attire

• Walking Shorts, Skorts, Skirts, Jumpers
  (Mid-knee)
• Khaki
• Navy
• Plaid skirts
• Sweatshirts/Jackets
• Solid-color knitted sweaters
• Tennis Shoes / Shoes
• Closed-toe, closed-back, flat sport or hard soled
  shoes
• Solid Brown, Black, Navy, or White color
• No slippers or slipper-like shoes

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Statement of Exemption

• School Board Policy
• No pupil shall be penalized academically or
  otherwise discriminated against or denied
  attendance in school if the pupils parents
  choose not to have the pupil comply with the
  school uniform policy.

• Highlands Action
• In the event that parents do not wish their child
  to participate in wearing a school uniform, they
  may fill-out an exemption form in the main office.

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Statement of Exemption
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• Thank You for your Consideration.