NCS Meece Campus Uniform Options

Grades 9-12: College and Career-Ready High School Uniform

Shirts

School shirts, with the board-approved Newark Charter School logo, must be worn at all times during school hours. Young men are required to wear button down oxfords in the approved colors. Young women may wear the button-down oxfords or a ¾ length stretch shirt in the approved colors. The button-down oxfords must be tucked in at all times. No more than the top two buttons of the shirt may be left open. The school logo must be visible at all times. Altering of required school shirts and/or logo is not permissible. Long sleeve garments may not be worn underneath school shirts that have short sleeves. An acceptable alternative is to wear long-sleeved school shirts or a school sweater/blazer.

Sweaters

School sweaters (and School Blazers with the Newark Charter School logo for students in grades 9-12) are the only permissible outer garments to be worn in class. School sweaters are available in a V-neck cardigan, crew neck cardigan, a sweater vest and pullover style. School sweaters are red and navy blue in grades K – 8, and navy blue only in grades 9 - 12. The sweater must be worn with a school shirt underneath. Blazers (other than those with the board approved school logo in grades 9 - 12), coats, fleeces, jackets, sweatshirts, etc. may not be worn in class. Outer garments (other than the aforementioned approved items) must be stored in the student's cubby / locker and may not be carried around the school.

Pants and Skorts

Students in grades 9-12 must wear dark navy or khaki straight leg pants (skinny leg pants are not approved) that are purchased from an approved vendor. Pants should fit appropriately, being neither too tight nor too loose. Additionally, pants should not be too long; they should not drag on the ground. Pants should be worn at the natural waist at all times. When wearing pants with a tucked in shirt, brown or black professional style belts are required.

Young women also have the option to wear skorts. However, they must be purchased through the school's approved vendors. Skorts may not be too tight, too short or too revealing. The building level administration will determine what is too tight, too short and/or too revealing. If a student violates the skort policy multiple times, that student will be required to wear tights under the skort.

An abaya will be made available through an approved school vendor for students who select to wear this garment for reasons of religion or modesty. The abaya must be purchased from an approved vendor and have the school logo visible on it.

Tights/Knee Socks with skorts

Students wearing skorts may wear solid colored white, navy blue, or black socks or below the knee. Socks must be matching, solid in color and may not be neon. Students wearing skorts may choose to wear solid colored white, navy blue, cream or gray opaque tights. Students may also choose to wear a “no-show” style of sock. Students are not permitted to wear leg warmers, printed patterns, or leggings.

Shoes

Students may wear a flat soled loafer, oxford, flat or clog shoe with closed toe. Any shade of brown, black, grey or navy blue. Shoes may have accent colors but dominant color(s) must be of the approved listed colors. Shoe styles should be business casual/ professional and may not be athletic shoes, boots or shoes with fur. Sandals, Crocs, moccasins or slipper style shoe, cleats, and heeley shoes (shoes with wheels) are not permitted.

Jewelry, hair styles, and accessories

Excessive jewelry, belt buckles, make-up, hairstyles, or other accessories that are deemed by the school administration to be distracting or distasteful will not be permitted.

Earrings must be no more than a nickel size to minimize distraction. Students are permitted to wear jewelry; however Newark Charter School discourages wearing any type of valuable articles that could represent hardship if lost or stolen. Expensive articles are worn at your own risk. Newark Charter School does not assume responsibility for articles lost or stolen.

Hats, bandanas, sweatbands (head and/or wrist), and sunglasses are all considered inappropriate for regular school wear.

Writing on hands and arms, including temporary tattoos, is not appropriate and is not allowed.