Family (Quick Update)
"Together We Grow"
GWJ Family Picnic hosted by PTSA August 25th 6:00pm
Donuts with Dear Ones August 26th 8:30 until 9:15am
Be Our Guests
You will have two opportunities to attend school events this month. We would love to see families at both but, wanted to provide options to fit your schedules. Please mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details.
Note From the Nurse
Please complete the enrollment for Care dox which was sent to your email. It helps us to keep track of your child's relevant medical information electronically.
Uniforms
Please review the dress code. The plan itself is much more relaxed than it used to be. We are also not being very strict in our implementation but, please make your best effort to ensure that your children are in compliance with the guidelines. The lase week of the month August 29th through September 2nd will be a Spirit Week where students will have an opportunity to express themselves. More details to come.
IPS Student Dress Code (Updated June 2022)
Modifications to the IPS Dress Code and School Board Policy 5511
The Indianapolis Public Schools’ dress code is about how students look, how students behave, and achieve. Proper attire is the first step in creating a classroom environment that provides a laser focus on instruction. As such, students and their parents/guardians hold the primary responsibility in determining a student’s personal attire, hairstyle, jewelry, and personal items (e.g. backpacks, book bags) according to the IPS dress code. Schools are responsible for ensuring that student attire, hairstyle, jewelry, and personal items do not interfere with the health or safety of any student and do not contribute to a hostile or intimidating environment for any student. Students, parents and staff continue to share stories of the benefits of the dress code – from spending less money on clothing to enjoying stress-free mornings when preparing for school. Students are to be dressed in appropriate attire beginning the first day of the school year.
Standard Attire
Tops
I. Permitted Tops
A. Shirts, Blouses, Sweatshirts, Jackets, Sweaters, and Vests
II. Style
A. Solid Color
B. Long or Short Sleeved
III. Standard Wear Guidance
A. Must be tucked into pants/shorts at all times
Bottoms
I. Permitted Bottoms
A. Pants, Shorts, Skirts, Skorts, Capri Pants, and Jumpers
II. Style:
A. Solid colors: khaki, black or navy blue (no denim/blue jeans allowed)
B. Pleated or flat-front
III. Standard wearing guidance:
A. Fastened at the waist
B. Must be worn with a belt and set above the hip (grade 3 and above)
C. Must be free of rips or tears
D. Undergarments may not be visible
E. “Walking” length shorts/skorts/skirts/and jumpers limited to 2” above the knee
Shoes
I. Permitted footwear:
A. Shoes and Boots (no restrictions)
II. Style:
A. Any color acceptable
III. Standard wearing guidance:
A. Closed toes
B. Closed heel or strap heel
Accessories
I. Permitted accessories:
A. Socks (no restrictions), Tights/Leggings (no restrictions), and Belts
II. Style:
A. Any color
B. Belts made of fabric or leather
III. Standard wearing guidance:
A. No logos
B. Belts are required for all pants/shorts made with belt loops
K-12 Acceptable Dress-Up Attire
Students will be allowed to dress up for special, limited days of the year (such as Honors Day and Picture Day) at the discretion of the principal. Students may wear any approved top or bottom; however, they must apply the following standard wearing guidelines to dress-up days:
I. Tops
A. Tops must have sleeves, must not show cleavage and must not be tight
B. No spandex, see-through or denim materials
C. Tops must be long enough to tuck
D. Tops may not extend below the jacket (if worn)
II. Bottoms
A. Skirts:
1. Must be no more than 2” (inches) above the knee and worn at the hip 2. No spandex, see-through or denim materials
3. Must not be tight
B. Pants:
1. No athletic or denim
2. Must be worn above the hip
III. Shoes
A. No athletic shoes
IV. Accessories
A. Ties are optional
Athletic Attire (Game Day and Practice)
Team sweatshirts and polo shirts are permissible
Hooded items must bear the official school logo and are subject to district guidelines regarding headwear being worn inside the building
Must meet minimum standards of appropriateness and modesty for Physical Education classes (including wearing a shirt at all times)
Appropriate sweats or uniform apparel must be worn immediately before and after sports practice
Coaches will determine dress code attire for home and away events
Purpose of Dress Code Modification
The IPS student dress code has been modified to eliminate barriers of students attending school, while providing families with the most cost effective options to meet the district dress code policy. Our new standard dress code will ensure that students are dressed appropriately for school and that we provide a laser focus on instruction and not attire.
Exemptions to Dress Code Policy 5511
Any necessary modifications for individual students (e.g health concerns, religious, etc.) to the IPS Uniform Dress Code must be formally addressed and approved through the Board Waiver process.
Attendance
Attendance is always important. We especially want to be mindful of getting to school every day during this critical time when procedures and routines are being established. School starts at 9am and ends at 3:45 pm. Your child is missed when they are not with is. Please ensure that students are at school whenever they are well enough to attend.
Drills
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Schoology
COVID
Due to the increase in COVID cases some classes may be asked to wear masks. Please screen your children for symptoms and keep them home. We also have COVID tests at school if you would like your student tested.
George W. Julian #57
Email: campbelc@myips.org
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Location: 5435 East Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN, USA
Phone: 317.750.6986
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