Uniform

School Uniform

The uniform is an important part of Bullis School life. It reduces superficial comparisons between people and emphasizes the common experience that we share as members of this school community. It contributes to a sense of campus decorum and simplicity. Abiding by uniform guidelines conveys a respect for others and for self that underlies the Bullis philosophy.

Students are to be in uniform from the time they arrive at school until the end of the school day. At all times, students are expected to dress appropriately and within the spirit of the Bullis uniform. Modifications to the uniform for religious or health reasons must be requested through the appropriate division principal or the assistant principal in the Upper School. All clothing must fit properly and be neat, clean and in good repair.
Boys and girls hair should be properly groomed, clean and neat (combed, braided or pulled back). Highlighting and other natural human hair colors are permitted. Extreme hairstyles inconsistent with the expectations of the Bullis uniform are not permitted. Any form of carving, spikes or mohawk is not permitted
Boys are to be clean-shaven. Boys’ hair should not fall below the top of the shirt collar. Boys may not wear hair ties.
Lower and Middle School girls, and Upper School boys and girls may wear unobtrusive earrings. Boys in the Lower School or Middle School may not wear earrings. Students may not adorn their uniforms or bodies with unusual jewelry, accoutrements or piercings. Tattoos should be covered and not be visible.
Students may not wear baseball hats or other non-religious head wear during the academic day. Students may wear winter hats outside during the winter months.
Students wearing clothing deemed to be in violation of the Bullis uniform will not be permitted to attend class and may be penalized, disciplined or sent home to change. When a teacher confronts a student to correct a dress code violation, the student is expected to comply immediately. Questions regarding interpretation may be discussed at a later time.
Students not in uniform for school pictures will not be allowed to have their picture taken, and if upon review a student is out of uniform in a yearbook photo, their picture may be omitted from the yearbook.

Lower School Uniform Requirements

Lower School Uniform
UNIFORM ITEM	FALL & SPRING (Sept., Oct., Apr., May, June)	WINTER (November - March)
SHIRTS	All white or navy blue polo shirts.	K-2nd grade students: White or navy blue long sleeved polo shirts. 3rd-5th grade students: White or light blue short or long-sleeved button down Oxford shirt. Girls LS: May were navy or white turtlenecks with jumpers.
TIE (BOYS)	-----	3rd-5th grade: Bullis tie or bowtie.
PANTS	Navy, khaki or gray plain-front or pleated (boot cut or straight leg) dockers / chino style pants. 3rd-5th grade: with belt.	Navy, khaki or gray plain-front or pleated (boot cut or straight leg) dockers / chino style pants. 3rd-5th grade: with belt.
SHORTS	Khaki colored walking shorts (long shorts with belt loops). No cargo shorts or embellishments. Shorts must be no shorter than four inches above the knee.	Not Allowed
SKIRTS (GIRLS)	Bullis plaid skirt, kilt or jumper.	Bullis plaid skirt, kilt or jumper.
SOCKS & TIGHTS	Socks or tights must be worn at all times. Any socks can be worn with pants. Socks or tights worn with skirts or shorts must be solid white, black or navy. Bullis school socks can be worn.	Socks or tights must be worn at all times. Any socks can be worn with pants. Socks or tights worn with skirts or shorts must be solid white, black or navy. Bullis school socks can be worn.
SHOES	Solid brown or black leather dress shoes with closed toes and closed heels. No platform shoes or slipper shoes. Any stripes or logos must be the exact color of the shoe. All black leather tennis shoes (including soles, logos, stripes, and trim) may be worn by LS students. No boots.	Solid brown or black leather dress shoes with closed toes and closed heels. No platform shoes or slipper shoes. Any stripes or logos must be the exact color of the shoe. All black leather tennis shoes (including soles, logos, stripes, and trim) may be worn by LS students. No boots.
*FLEECES / SWEATSHIRTS (optional)*	Bullis approved fleeces or sweatshirts (without hoods) are permitted to be worn during the academic day. These items are sold in the Bullis School Store.	Bullis approved fleeces or sweatshirts (without hoods) are permitted to be worn during the academic day. These items are sold in the Bullis School Store. Navy or gray sweaters (no hoods) may be worn.

Middle School Uniform Requirements

Middle School Uniform
UNIFORM ITEM	FALL & SPRING (Sept., Oct., Apr., May, June)	WINTER (November - March)
SHIRTS	White or light blue Oxford shirt. Solid white or navy short or long-sleeved pique polo shirt with two or three-button placket and banded sleeves.	Solid white or light blue short or long-sleeved button-down Oxford shirt, tucked in at all times.
TIE (MEN)	-----	Bullis tie or bowtie. Necktie is required for boys wearing Oxford shirt. Top button must be buttoned.
PANTS	Navy, khaki or gray plain-front or pleated (boot cut or straight leg) dockers/chino style pants worn at the waist. No external pockets, no rivets, no stretch or tight fitting pants; no cargo, capri or jean-style pants. Belts must be worn if pants have belt loops, but must not be worn without belt loops.	Navy, khaki or gray plain-front or pleated (boot cut or straight leg) dockers/chino style pants worn at the waist. No external pockets, no rivets, no stretch or tight fitting pants; no cargo, capri or jean-style pants. Belts must be worn if pants have belt loops, but must not be worn without belt loops.
SKIRTS (LADIES)	Bullis plaid skirt. All skirts must be within four inches (4") of the knee. Items worn under the skirt must not be visible. Failure to comply may lead to a change of clothing during the day.	Bullis plaid skirt. All skirts must be within four inches (4") of the knee. Items worn under the skirt must not be visible. Tights must be worn with skirts. Failure to comply may lead to a change of clothing during the day.
SOCKS OR TIGHTS	Socks (or tights for girls) must be worn at all times. Any socks may be worn with pants. Socks or tights worn with skirts must be solid white, gray, black or navy, or be Bullis socks sold through the Bullis School Store. Tights cannot be patterned.	Socks (or tights for girls) must be worn at all times. Any socks may be worn with pants. Socks or tights worn with skirts must be solid white, gray, black or navy, or be Bullis socks sold through the Bullis School Store. Tights cannot be patterned.
SHOES	Dress Shoes: Solid brown or black leather dress shoes with closed toes and closed heels. No platform shoes or slipper shoes. Any stripes or logos must be the exact color of the shoe. No boots.	Dress Shoes: Solid brown or black leather dress shoes with closed toes and closed heels. No platform shoes or slipper shoes. Any stripes or logos must be the exact color of the shoe. No boots.
FLEECES / SWEATSHIRTS (optional)	Bullis approved fleeces or sweatshirts (without hoods) are permitted to be worn during the academic day. These items are sold in the Bullis School Store.	Bullis approved fleeces or sweatshirts (without hoods) are permitted to be worn during the academic day. These items are sold in the Bullis School Store. Navy blazer or solid navy or gray sweater (no turtleneck or hooded sweaters).

Upper School Uniform Requirements

Upper School Uniform
UNIFORM TYPE	FALL & SPRING (Sept., Oct., Apr., May, June)	WINTER (November - March)
SHIRTS	Solid white, yellow or navy short- or long-sleeved pique polo shirt with two- or three-button placket and banded sleeves. No cap sleeves. Shirts must be tucked in at all times. Ties cannot be worn with polos. Seniors ONLY may wear navy or white turtlenecks. Solid (no logos) short-sleeved undershirts visible only at the neck (optional). Small brand insignias are acceptable, but no worded advertisements except for Bullis polos. One-button rule applies for all students, (all but one button at the top must be buttoned)	Solid white or light blue short- or long-sleeved button-down Oxford shirt, tucked in at all times. Seniors may wear navy or white turtlenecks. One-button rule applies for girls (all but one button at the top must be buttoned)
TIE (MEN)	Bullis tie or bowtie. Necktie is required for boys wearing Oxford shirt. Top button must be buttoned. Ties cannot be worn with polos.	Bullis tie or bowtie. Necktie is required for boys wearing Oxford shirt. Top button must be buttoned. Ties cannot be worn with polos.
PANTS	Navy, khaki or gray plain-front or pleated (boot cut or straight leg) dockers/chino style pants worn at the waist. Belts must be worn if pants have belt loops, but must not be worn without belt loops. No external pockets, no rivets, no stretch or tight fitting pants; no cargo, capri or jean-style pants.	Navy, khaki or gray plain-front or pleated (boot cut or straight leg) dockers/chino style pants worn at the waist. Belts must be worn if pants have belt loops, but must not be worn without belt loops. No external pockets, no rivets, no stretch or tight fitting pants; no cargo, capri or jean-style pants.
SKIRTS (LADIES)	All skirts must be within four inches (4") of the knee. Items worn under the skirt must not be visible. Failure to comply may lead to a change of clothing during the day.	All skirts must be within four inches (4") of the knee. Items worn under the skirt must not be visible. Failure to comply may lead to a change of clothing during the day.
SOCKS / TIGHTS	Socks (or tights for girls) must be worn at all times, any socks may be worn with pants. Socks or tights worn with skirts or shorts must be solid white, gray, black or navy, or be Bullis socks sold through the Bullis School Store. Tights cannot be patterned or have sheer panels. Sweatpants cannot be worn under skirts during the academic day.	Socks (or tights for girls) must be worn at all times, any socks may be worn with pants. Socks or tights worn with skirts or shorts must be solid white, gray, black or navy, or be Bullis socks sold through the Bullis School Store. Tights cannot be patterned or have sheer panels. Sweatpants cannot be worn under skirts during the academic day.
SHOES	Solid brown or black leather dress shoes with closed toes and closed heels. No platform shoes or slipper shoes. All laced shoes must be tied, and pant legs must be worn over the shoe. Brown or black leather “dress” shoes may be worn year round. Any student that is injured and requires special footwear must wear dark-colored shoes with the required accompanying doctor’s/athletic trainer’s documentation. No boots.	Solid brown or black leather dress shoes with closed toes and closed heels. No platform shoes or slipper shoes. All laced shoes must be tied, and pant legs must be worn over the shoe. Brown or black leather “dress” shoes may be worn year round. Any student that is injured and requires special footwear must wear dark-colored shoes with the required accompanying doctor’s/athletic trainer’s documentation. No boots.
OUTERWEAR / SWEATERS / JACKETS	Navy blazer or solid navy or gray sweater (no turtleneck or hooded sweaters). Jackets may be worn between buildings but removed before entering classrooms. Zipped sweatshirts are not considered jackets. The navy Bullis-approved crewneck sweatshirt, sold at the School Store, is the only sweatshirt permitted during the academic day. The navy or gray, Bullis-approved fleece, sold at the School Store, may be worn throughout the academic day. The quarter zip should be left down. Class jackets are not considered part or the uniform, nor are any Bullis School sports teams jackets, or sweat clothes.	Navy blazer or solid navy or gray sweater (no turtleneck or hooded sweaters). Jackets may be worn between buildings but removed before entering classrooms. Zipped sweatshirts are not considered jackets. The navy Bullis-approved crewneck sweatshirt, sold at the School Store, is the only sweatshirt permitted during the academic day. The navy or gray, Bullis-approved fleece, sold at the School Store, may be worn throughout the academic day. The quarter zip should be left down. Class jackets are not considered part or the uniform, nor are any Bullis School sports teams jackets, or sweat clothes.

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