Our Uniform Policy and Dress Code
In order to create a consistent and safe environment that is free of distractions, Imagine Andrews Public Charter School has instituted a uniform dress code for all students. We believe that a higher standard of dress encourages greater respect for individuals, students and others, and results in a higher standard of behavior. In other words, students who come to school dressed properly will excel academically and conduct themselves appropriately while at school.
This belief is supported by research into the benefits of uniforms, though conventional wisdom suggests that mandatory uniform policies benefit students on specific behavioral issues (attendance and self control) and academic outcomes. Uniform policies also affect school environments and student outcomes by providing a visible and public symbol of commitment to school improvement and reform.
Moreover, Imagine Andrews is a National model for innovation in public education. Thus, “excellence in all we do” must permeate everything at Imagine Andrews, including how we dress. Parents are also to be reminded that our “high profile” nature, coupled with our proximity to Washington, DC, makes us easily accessible to some of the Nation’s most highly regarded leaders and other people of great prominence. With that said, the Uniform and Dress Code Policy was crafted in an effort to ensure that we “look the part” and represent our school community, Imagine Schools, Prince George’s County Public Schools, and Joint Base Andrews with pride and with excellence.
The standard Imagine Andrews uniform consists of:
According to PGCPS Administrative Procedure 5183 which addresses the rights of students around gender identity, all uniform options are avaliable to all scholars.
See below for expected guidelines to be followed:
Jewelry wearing should be kept to a minimum. As a guideline, scholars should wear nothing more than a wristwatch, a necklace, and earrings that are no bigger than the size of a dime. Necklaces should remain tucked inside of the scholar’s shirt.
Uniforms should be clean and free of major stains.
No hats, bandanas, or non-religious head coverings are permitted.
No “CROCS”
MASKS
Masks are optional for scholars.
In addition:
No Neck Gaiters
No Bandanas
No masks with inappropriate messages, symbols or images
On Friday of every week, scholars are permitted to wear tops with the following themes:
College
Armed Forces
School Spirit Wear
BAGS PERMITTED to CARRY and WEAR in the BUILDING
Scholars who need to keep personal items with them throughout the day may carry in a bag no larger than 5 x 8. Scholars who bring bags larger than 5 X 8 must store the bag in their assigned locker during the day.
Uniform Vendor Information 2024-2025
All uniforms can be purchased from Flynn O'Hara Uniforms
Address: 8807 Annapolis Rd, Lanham, MD 20706
Phone Number: (240) 764-4545
All parents must understand and agree with the dress code prior to the opening of school. Students are expected to be in their school uniforms on the first day of school. The complete school uniform policy can be found in the Parent Handbook.
