After considerable feedback from parents and staff, Superintendent David W. James has modified the K-8 uniform policy to include the color black for bottoms (pants, slacks, skirts, etc). Effective immediately, students in grades K-8 may now wear khaki, navy and black bottoms at all elementary and middle schools in the district. The colors for tops and all other uniform policy requirements remain the same

The NEW UNIFORM POLICY for the 2008-2009 school year includes the following colors for Windemere:

TOPS:
Red, White, Blue, Yellow, Pink (solid colors only)
... polo-style 2-button collared or 3-button collared shirts or turtlenecks (boys & girls)
... button-up blouses with collars at the neck (girls)
... dress shirts (boys)

Also allowable ~ cardigans, pullover sweaters or vests (uniform style) as long as they are worn over a collared shirt/blouse. NO HOODS.

BOTTOMS:
Khaki or Navy Blue or black (solid colors only)
... uniform slacks or classic-fit slacks, or corduroy slacks (boys & girls)
... uniform skirts, jumpers, capris, knee-length shorts and/or skorts (girls)
... uniform knee-length shorts / pants (boys)

SHOES:
Plain brown, black or blue ~ OR ~ Athletic Shoes / White, Black or Navy

BELTS:
Black, brown or Navy ~ No chain belts or belts with writing
... if the slacks or pants have belt loops, students are encouraged to wear a belt.

As a general rule, all garments must be neat, clean, properly sized, without holes and rips, and in acceptable repair. Students may not wear anything that promotes gangs, tobacco, drug and alcohol use, sexual activity, or anything illegal or immoral.

ENFORCEMENT: In order to promote a safe and healthy school setting and enhance the educational environment, the Dress Code shall be incorporated into the Code of Student Conduct. Any student who is in violation of the Dress Code may be subject to discipline and may be required to change into compliant clothing before being permitted to attend classes or school activities. This dress code does not override the requirements at schools with uniforms.

Windemere Elementary -
(at Old Betty Jane) -
400 Darrow Road -
Akron, Ohio 44305 -

Phone: 330.794.4214 -
Fax: 330.794.4219 -