Edward Horace Johnson Leadership Academy (EHJLA)

Student Uniform Policy (Grades 6–12)

 

The Edward Horace Johnson Leadership Academy Uniform Policy is designed to foster an environment where learning remains the primary focus and student attire does not distract from the educational process. As future leaders, EHJLA students are expected to present themselves with dignity, professionalism, and respect for themselves and others. A consistent dress code promotes school pride, unity, discipline, and a culture of excellence.

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Unless otherwise announced, all students in grades 6–12 are required to arrive at school in the approved uniform each day. Students participating in field trips, school-sponsored events, or off-campus activities are also expected to wear the designated school uniform unless otherwise directed by school administration.

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General Uniform Expectations

 

All students are expected to be clean, neat, and appropriately groomed at all times. Uniform items must be worn properly and fit appropriately. Clothing that is excessively tight, oversized, torn, faded, or altered in a manner inconsistent with school standards is not permitted.

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Items not specifically outlined in this policy are not approved for wear. Required uniform items displaying the EHJLA logo must be purchased through approved school uniform vendors.

Uniform Shirts

Grades 6–12

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• Students shall wear an approved white polo-style shirt embroidered with the official EHJLA logo.

• Shirts bearing the school logo must be purchased through approved uniform vendors.

• Shirts must be clean, wrinkle-free, and worn appropriately throughout the school day.

Uniform Bottoms

Middle School (Grades 6–8)

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Girls

• Khaki uniform pants or khaki uniform skirts.

• Skirts must be no shorter than three (3) inches above the top of the knee.

Boys

• Khaki uniform pants.

• Black belt required.

Footwear

• Black Oxford-style dress shoes are required.

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High School (Grades 9–12)

Girls

• Gray uniform pants or gray uniform skirts.

• Skirts must be no shorter than three (3) inches above the top of the knee.

 

Boys

• Gray uniform pants.

• Black belt required.

 

Footwear

• Black Oxford-style dress shoes are required.

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Hair Accessories and Headwear

To maintain a professional academic environment, the following standards apply:

 

​Permitted:

• School-approved headbands and hair accessories in official school colors.

• Hair accessories that are neat, conservative, and non-distracting.

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Not Permitted:

• Baseball caps, skull caps, novelty hats, masks worn as headwear, or other non-approved hats inside school buildings.

• Animal-themed, costume-style, or otherwise distracting headbands and accessories.

• Hoodies worn inside school buildings during the instructional day.

• Bandanas.

• Bonnets.

• Any headwear or accessory that disrupts the educational environment or detracts from the professional appearance expected of EHJLA students.

 

Administration Discretion:

The school administration reserves the right to determine whether a student's attire, grooming, or accessories comply with the spirit and intent of the Uniform Policy.

 

Students who are not in compliance may be subject to corrective action, including contacting parents/guardians to provide appropriate attire.

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By adhering to the EHJLA Uniform Policy, students demonstrate respect for themselves, their school community, and the leadership principles that define the Edward Horace Johnson Leadership Academy.