Students at the Abby Kelley Foster are required to wear uniforms. This policy is designed to allow students to focus their attention on academics, and to help create an environment conducive to learning.
To ensure that the District’s uniform policy* has the desired effect, it is important that it be implemented consistently. School leaders, faculty and staff will do their best to respond immediately to violations of the policy. Families are expected to support the school when out-of-uniform issues arise, uniform violations will be subject to disciplinary action respective to the school the student attends.
Uniform pieces can be purchased at any retailer, provided the pieces fit within the uniform requirements. Specific uniform pieces can be purchased at Allen’s Uniforms when necessary. Allen’s Uniforms is the only retailer that sells uniform pieces with the Abby Kelley logo (which is not required).
Shirts*
Color: Burgundy, with or without the Abby Kelley logo
Style: Knit polo/golf shirt with a collar, long or short sleeves
Stripes, logos or designs are not allowed on the shirts, other than the Abby Kelley Foster logo. Shirts must be tucked in and clean. Not all types of burgundy shirt are acceptable; for example cotton dress shirts, T-shirts, or sweatshirts are not part of the uniform.
Pants/Bottoms*
Color: Khaki
Style: Chino pants, shorts, skirt, skort, or jumper
All bottoms must fit comfortably, not too tight or baggy. The length of the pants should reach below the ankle. Skirts, skorts, and jumpers must be knee length, no floor length skirts or mini-skirts. Shorts must be mid-thigh length. Khaki denim or denim-style pants are not allowed. Cargo pants (or pants with large pockets), capris, or jams are not allowed.
Shoes
Comfortable/safe shoes or sneakers are required. Shoes must have a closed toe and heel; no Crocs, sandals, flip flops, dress shoes with heels, or open toe shoes allowed.
All students are required to wear sneakers while participating in physical education class.
Socks
Color: White, Khaki, Burgundy, Brown or Black
Style: Ankle socks, knee socks, or tights
Plain socks or tights must be worn. No designs, stripes or logos on the socks or tights are allowed.
Belts (Optional)
Color: Black
Belts may not have any design or color other than black.
Sweaters/Vests (Optional)
Color: Burgundy, with or without the Abby Kelley logo
A student may wear a burgundy sweater (pullover or cardigan) or a burgundy vest.
Gym Uniforms (Optional)
Students are required to wear sneakers on physical education days. The Elementary School Administration encourages students to wear the following appropriate (and optional) gym uniform, all day, only on days they have physical education class. If this attire is not worn, the students will participate in their traditional Abby Kelley uniforms.
Pants/Shorts
Color: Gray or maroon
Style: Full-length sweatpants or shorts
Stripes, logos or designs are not allowed on the shirts, other than the Abby Kelley Foster logo.
Shirts
Color: Gray or maroon
Style: Sweatshirt, long or short sleeve t-shirt
Stripes, logos or designs are not allowed on the shirts, other than the Abby Kelley Foster logo.
*Kindergarten Students Only
Students in Kindergarten have the choice to wear either the Khaki pants/maroon shirt (traditional Elementary School uniform) or the appropriate gym uniform (gray/maroon pants, shorts, t-shirt) on days they do not have gym. The flexibility for the uniform is to encourage independence, comfort, and self-help in the youngest students when it comes to play and bathroom breaks.
Shirts
Color: Light Blue, with or without the Abby Kelley logo
Style: Knit polo/golf shirt with a collar, long or short sleeves or Oxford style button down long or short sleeves. Stripes, logos or designs are not allowed on the shirts. The Abby Kelley Foster logo is allowed on knit polos/golf shirts.
Pants/Shorts
Color: Khaki
Style: Chino pants/shorts
All bottoms must fit comfortably, not too tight or baggy. The length of the pants should reach below the ankle. Shorts must be mid-thigh length. Khaki denim or denim-style pants are not allowed. Cargo pants/shorts (or pants/shorts with large pockets), capris, or leggings are not allowed.
Skirts
Students may wear a school chosen plaid skirt that must be purchased from Allen’s Uniform Stores. Skirts must be knee length.
Shoes
Comfortable/safe shoes or sneakers are required. Shoes must have a closed toe and heel; no Crocs, sandals, flip flops, dress shoes with heels, or open toe shoes allowed.
All students are required to wear sneakers while participating in physical education class.
Socks
Color: Solid color, navy when wearing skirts
Style: Athletic socks, knee socks/tights (must be navy and worn with skirts)
No designs, stripes or logos on the socks or tights are allowed.
Belts
Color: Black or Brown
Belts may not have any design or color other than black or brown. Belts may be required if pants do not fit properly.
Sweaters (Optional)
Color: Grey, with or without the Abby Kelley logo
A student may wear a grey V-neck sweater (pullover only).
Gym Uniforms (Optional)
Students are allowed to wear a school chosen AKFCS t-shirt for days when they have physical education class, changing into their uniform shirt once over. The approved t-shirt can be purchased at the Middle School Office (when school resumes in August, throughout the school year) or online.
All students are required to wear sneakers for physical education without exception.
Shirts (All students)
Color: Light Blue (solid)
Style: Oxford style button down long or short sleeves. Stripes, logos or designs are not allowed on the shirts.
Pants (Grade 8)
Color: Black
Style: Chino pants
All bottoms must fit comfortably, not too tight or baggy. The length of the pants should reach below the ankle. Khaki denim or denim-style pants are not allowed. Cargo pants (or pants with large pockets), capris, or leggings are not allowed.
Pants (Grades 9-12)
Color: Khaki
Style: Chino pants
All bottoms must fit comfortably, not too tight or baggy. The length of the pants should reach below the ankle. Khaki denim or denim-style pants are not allowed. Cargo pants (or pants with large pockets), capris, or leggings are not allowed.
Skirts (Grade 8)
Students may wear a school chosen black skirt that must be purchased from Allen’s Uniform Stores. Skirts must be knee length.
Skirts (Grades 9-12)
Students may wear a school chosen plaid skirt that must be purchased from Allen’s Uniform Stores. Skirts must be knee length.
Shoes (All students)
Comfortable/safe shoes or sneakers are required. Shoes must have a closed toe and heel; no clogs, sandals, flip flops, slippers dress shoes with heels (not to exceed 2″0, or open toe shoes allowed. Students may wear boots as long as the pant leg covers the boo.
All students are required to wear sneakers while participating in physical education class
Belts (All students)
Color: Black or Brown
Students should wear a belt if there are belt loops on pants. Belts may not have any design or color other than black or brown.
Sweaters (All students)
Color: Grey, with or without the Abby Kelley logo
A student may wear a grey V-neck sweater (pullover only).
Ties (Optional for all students)
Gym Uniforms (All students)
Students must supply their own appropriate gym shorts and/or pants.
All students are required to wear sneakers and a t-shirt for physical education without exception.
*The Executive Director reserves the right to make minor changes to the uniform guidelines to enforce the spirit of the dress code. The color and style of the uniforms will not be altered; however, provisions for jewelry and hair are subject to change.
