Tri-County Educational Foundation

TRI-COUNTY EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

P.O. Drawer K

Flora, MS  39071

May 27, 2008

Dear Parents,

The following is the “Uniform Dress Code” for the 2008-2009 school year.  Enclosed is a pamphlet from Parkers that gives you directions to the store and the dates for TCA students to purchase uniforms.  Please read the dress code very carefully so that you will not spend your money on something that your child will be unable to wear to school.  If I can assist you with anything, you will be able to contact me at school beginning June 2.  Have a great Summer!

                                                            Kind regards,

                                                            Mark W. Johnson

                                                            Headmaster

TRI-COUNTY EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

UNIFORM DRESS CODE

(Uniforms must be purchased from Parker School Uniforms)

These rules apply during school hours:

1. All TCA students in grades K4-12 must wear a designated school uniform. It is the responsibility of the student and parent to make certain that the student

comes to school each day properly dressed.

2. The dress code is strictly enforced.  Any infringement of the uniform dress

will result in parents being called to bring a change of clothes.  If the student

is checked out of school the attendance policy will be followed.

3. Please label all clothes with child’s name.

BOYS:

1. All shirts must be tucked in.

2. Black or brown leather belt without writing or insignia must be worn with all items with belt loops.

3. Boys grades 7-12 must wear white crew neck t-shirt under shirts. NO WRITING SHOULD BE VISIBLE THROUGH WHITE SHIRTS AND TOP BAND OF T-SHIRT MUST BE WHITE.

4. Boys will be allowed to wear the following shirts sold by the Booster Club:    Navy/White or Red/Navy Short Sleeved Dri-Fit Shirt

GIRLS:

1. Girls wear white camisoles under white blouses.

2. Girls must button at least 2 buttons on Cap Sleeve Jersey shirts.

3. No pins or long necklaces are to be worn on blouses.

4. Girls may only wear white, red or blue ribbons or bows, or the uniform headband in their hair. (Hair accessories are available at Parkers)

5. Skirt and skort length is NO MORE THAN 3” ABOVE THE CREASE BEHIND THE KNEE.

All Students:

1. Outerwear is not required, but if worn, must be monogrammed. Parker has a navy

sweatshirt and a red fleece jacket. Students may wear any TCA fleece or sweatshirt that is purchased or obtained from TCA.  Examples: Letterman jacket, cheer or dance jacket in school colors only.  There will be no Northface or any other type of outerwear permitted in the building.

2. Tuesday will be Dress Day and the student’s required uniform is as follows:

1. Boys must wear:

1.      Long khakis pleated or flat front

2.      White buttoned-down monogrammed shirt

3.      Belt

4.      Socks

5.      Dress Shoes, Wallaby’s, Boots

2. Girls must wear:

1.      White monogrammed blouse

2.      Plaid Skirt (4^th-12^th) and Plaid Jumper w/matching blouse (K4-3^rd)

3.      Dress shoes, saddle oxfords (Ex: Mary Jane style in neutral colors or flats)

4.      White (Only) knee socks

3. Girls Shoes:

1. NO sandals or open toed shoes
2. Closed-toe Birkenstock-type shoes are acceptable in brown, black, or navy.
3. Low quarter athletic shoes in appropriate, neutral colors.
4. NO BRIGHT COLORED SHOES OR SHOELACES WILL BE ACCEPTABLE.
5. Dress shoes, Mary Jane style, wallaby style in brown, navy, or black and Sperry’s.
6. Boots with slacks only.  No UGS of any color.
7. Flat heels only (exception – Mary Jane style with no more than a 2-inch heel)
8. White socks only.

4. Boys Shoes:

1. No sandals or open toed shoes
2. Boots with slacks only
3. Low quarter athletic shoes in neutral colors with neutral colored laces.
4. Dress shoes, wallaby,  Birkenstock-type shoes in conservative colors, and Sperry’s.
5. White socks only

5. TCA will have casual days for various reasons, and those will be announced

at the appropriate time with instructions of what may be worn that day.