SHOE POLICY

The school's shoe policy has been revised slightly.  Please read carefully.  My thanks to members of the Advisory Council who have investigated nearby stores in which shoes adhering to the policy can be purchased.  I appreciate your time and efforts.  The difference is that shoes may not be high or mid-level tops.  They must be running shoes.  Last year we included the gray color as an option, and the removal of the term "cross trainer".  That label has been diluted over the past three years to include shoes that do not meet our needs.

Neat, clean, and presentable running shoes are required as part of the school uniform and will be used for P.E. classes as well.  The acceptable colors are solid white, black, gray, navy or royal blue, or any combination of these colors.  A SHOE TRIMMED WITH ANY OTHER COLOR WILL NOT BE ALLOWED.  No flashing lights; no plaid or patterned shoes or laces. 

Shoes must be fastened with velcro or laces only.  Laces should match the dominant color of the shoes and be the appropriate length to secure the shoe.  The shoe must be a low top, but no mid or high tops are permitted.

The sole should have good traction and must have a visible, exterior arch or indent in the mid-sole, indicating the supportive arch.  In other words, there must be a recessed part of the sole that does not touch the ground (no completely flat bottomed shoes).

No "skater" type shoes, no Vans, Heely's, Keds, or Converse canvas shoes.  No dress shoes, sandals, boots, hibing shoes, slip-ons, high heels or otherwise non-athletic shoes.

Some of our parents have offered suggestions for shoes that fit our policy and are readily available at a competitive price:

1.  JCPenney      Nike Attest 9 Boys Shoe      

     Originally $35, now on sale for $29.99

Thank you for your help in this regard.

   PICTURE TAKING POLICY

The policy regarding picture taking is as follows:

"Picture taking (stills or video) during school hours and during school curricular events will be authorized only through the principal or a teacher." (Parent Handbook, p. 23)

This policy was incorporated to prohibit disruptions of academic or supervisory work on the part of staff members.  Parents and family members are certainly free to take pictures of their children during extracurricular events that do not compromise the work of coaches, supervisors, etc.  Persons who are authorized to take such pictures during the school day, beyond staff members, will receive permission through the principal or teacher and receive a special visitor's pass in the office.