Dear Parents and Students,
We are pleased to announce that during the 2007 – 08 school year we will be moving to academic uniforms beginning the first day of school. Research has consistently shown that the wearing of school uniforms has had a positive effect on student attitudes, student attendance and academic performance. We have discussed this with students, parents and staff and gotten feedback from all three groups. We expect that all students in grades 9 & 12, who are beginning in academics on August 30, 2007, will arrive at school in their new academic uniform. All students in grades 10 & 11 will begin the school year in trade and should be in the designated shop uniform with gear and equipment. On September 13, 2007, grade 10 and 11 should be properly dressed in the new uniform when they begin in academics. By that date, all 9th grade students should have purchased the special Trade Exploratory T-shirt ($6.00). If your child is a part of the Free and Reduced Lunch Program you may contact the main office for financial assistance.

The school has chosen to work with our PFO who will serve as the liaison for the company that will provide the school uniforms. All shirts, sweaters and other tops, which will have the school logo imprinted on them, must be purchased through the PFO. The designated pants and other items, including footwear, can be purchased anywhere as long as they meet the school uniform policy. Please see below for the basics of what the school uniform will include. The PFO will continue to sell the uniform shirts throughout the school year should you need additional items.

We will be setting up several opportunities for you to come to the school and purchase uniforms throughout the summer. The schedule for those days and times is listed below. We will vary the times to include both day and evening sessions for convenience. In addition, we are encouraging you to pre-order your shirts on the enclosed order form which should be returned to Grasso by August 9, 2007. If you are interested in seeing the shirts or trying them on feel free to stop by the school’s main office any day between 8:00 am and 3:00 pm beginning July 16. We are grateful to the PFO for working with us on this project. Remember, we expect every student in grades 9 & 12 to be in uniform on August 30. This is a requirement.

The shirts for the uniforms are reasonably priced at $10.00 each. We are available to discuss the student uniforms or any other concerns you may have. Feel free to call, email us at grasso.southeastern@po.state.ct.us or stop by. We will be providing a full dress code policy statement that speaks to the uniform and all other clothing issues in the Student/Parent Handbook. We thank you in advance for your support with this initiative.

Yours truly,

Kerry Bell
Principal

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School Uniform Information

Shirts:
Shirts will be offered in a variety of styles including long and short sleeve polo shirts, mock tees and Henley-style shirts. Color options for shirts will be navy or gray. Shirts will have a logo which will be imprinted on the shirt. Shirts must also be worn tucked in.

Pants:
Students will wear trouser-style pants in navy, black or tan only. The pants must be normal trouser-style four pocket pants. Cargo pants will not be acceptable. All pants must fit properly and not drop below the waist. A belt is not mandatory but preferred.

Skirts:
Girls will be allowed to wear navy, black or tan skirts or skorts as long as the length is appropriate. Two inches above the knee or longer is the rule.

Shorts:
Students will be allowed to wear trouser-style navy, black or tan shorts as long as the length is appropriate. Two inches above the knee or longer is the rule.

Shoes:
Students must wear sneakers, close-toed shoes with backs or work boots. Shoes/sneakers must be white, navy, black or brown. Students still must wear boots for shop.

Belts:
If students wear belts they must be white, navy, black or brown.

Under Shirts/T-Shirts:
If students choose to wear a shirt or t-shirt under the uniform shirt, it must be white, navy or gray. All shirts must be tucked in as part of the uniform.

9th Grade Trade Exploratory-shirts:
T-shirts will be gray and have a logo imprinted on them. T-shirts must also be worn tucked in.

Anything with the logo must be ordered from PFO. All other items can be purchased anywhere as long as they meet the uniform policy. When in doubt, contact us and ask. We will be more than happy to assist.