Dress Guidelines

Students are expected to be neat, clean, and dressed practically for an active learning environment. We respect that expectations for appropriate dress can be unique to each family. It is the responsibility of parents, guardians, and students to develop a style of dress acceptable under the guidelines.

Lower School Dress Guidelines

Children should come to school comfortably-dressed, ready to learn and play inside and outside
For safety reasons, Crocs and other similar foam clogs are not permitted

Middle School Dress Guidelines

Non-Tower sweatpants and joggers are not permitted
For safety reasons, Crocs and other similar foam clogs are not permitted
Undergarments must be covered
Hats may not be worn inside the school building
Hoods must be down

Physical Education & Athletics

Students in Beginners–grade 4 do not change into P.E. uniforms for gym class. Students should wear clothing to school that is appropriate for indoor and outdoor athletics, keeping dress guidelines and the weather in mind. Students must have an extra pair of sneakers at school for P.E. class. Students in Grade 4 may opt to bring in athletic shorts and a t-shirt to change into before P.E.

Tower athletic uniforms are provided by the school for team game use only. Athletes bring clothing from home for practices—and must bring athletic clothing home at least once a week for cleaning. Students should have an extra pair of sneakers (or cleats as appropriate for the team) at school for athletics.

Clothing Lost and Found

Please label all clothing, lunch boxes, etc. that your child will bring to school. Tower maintains a lost and found for clothing and other items inadvertently left at the school. Periodically, we will donate unclaimed items.

Dress Guidelines for Special Events

Winter Concert, Arts Festival, May Day Concert

Parents often ask, "What do students wear?" We suggest clothing that is a bit dressier than their everyday school attire. Frequently-chosen clothing includes: dress pants, dressy shorts, khakis, blouses, sweaters, dresses, skirts, polo shirts, button-down shirts, jacket and tie. Please remember that clothing must be within dress guidelines.

We ask that students choose shoes that allow them to participate fully in any dance, instrumental or choral activities planned. Third graders, in particular, should select shoes that fit securely to their feet for the traditional May Pole dance.

Semi-Formal, Middle School

Dress guidelines for the evening area as follows: Jackets and ties, dresses, skirts or dressy pants. Students may also choose to dress up appropriately and according to the theme of the night. Please be mindful that this is a school event; student clothing must be within dress guidelines.

Awards Night, Grades 7 & 8

Dress code includes, shirt, tie and dress pants, a dress, skirt or pants.

Closing Exercises, Grade 8

Blue blazer, white dress shirt, tie, dress pants and dress shoes (no sneakers) white dress or dressy white pants and shoes. Keep in mind that students will be walking up and down stairs and risers and should choose footwear that will allow them to do so safely.

Closing Exercises, Grades 6 & 7

Jacket, dress shirt (not white), tie, trousers and dress shoes (no sneakers), dress (not white) or dressy pants (not white) and shoes.