The K.A.R.A.T.® School of Learning
500 Chestnut Street
Greensburg, PA 15601
KSLgreensburg@karatlearning.com
500 Chestnut Street
Greensburg, PA 15601
KSLgreensburg@karatlearning.com
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Uniform policy
The K.A.R.A.T.® School of Learning has a uniform policy that focuses on three main points
and two kinds of dress: “Standard Dress” and “Special Dress.” We have set guidelines as to
what the student is allowed to wear but the only item that is a set uniform is a K.A.R.A.T.®
School shirt. We require that all our students wear one of the many styles of shirts we have
designed for them, from polo style collared shirts and traditional button downs to our tee shirts.
They are all available for order through a link on the website, by contacting the school or by
coming in to see us. We require the student have one of each to be able to wear at different
times throughout the year. Beyond that, they may decide which style they like best. Prices vary
by style and size. For more information on ordering, give us a call. Below are our points of
focus, style of dress, and set guidelines for boys and girls.
1. Dressing the part
2. Comfort and Focus
Dressing the part
In life there are many things we do, places we go, or jobs we hold that a certain level or style or dress is expected, appreciated, required or just the norm. The curriculum takes us out into the community all the time for numerous reasons. Places such as the theatre or museum require a different dress than the zoo or a manufacturing plant. Every objective will take each student to many different places. While most days will be standard dress, there will be several special dress days. We will update the parents and students weekly for the following week what days are special dress days and how they should dress for those days. For our juniors and seniors who are doing dual enrollment or on the job training, you will be required to adhere to the set dress code or the standard of dress for either activity. Dressing the part means you’ll be ready for where ever our curriculum takes you.
Comfort and Focus
We believe that when a student is comfortable in what he/she is wearing, then that is one less thing to be concerned about in helping them focus on the task at hand. By allowing our students to wear what they like, while adhering to school guidelines, the student is able to be themselves and that will only help them better focus on his/ her IEP. To accomplish individual goals and objectives, a student must be able to feel like an individual. One of our core values is self confidence and if the student feels confident in how he/she looks, that confidence will pore over into other areas of life and education.
Two types of dress
Standard Dress
We define standard dress as whatever the student’s everyday wear would normally be while adhering to the set guidelines of the K.A.R.A.T. School of Learning. The students may wear any K.A.R.A.T. shirt that they feel matches their personal style of dress. Again seniors and juniors in dual enrolment or interning in an on-the-job training program must adhere to the set uniform or standard of dress for either activity. If you bring a change of clothes locker rooms are available for your use.
Special Dress
We define special dress as dressing the part. There will be numerous times we will require a certain level or style of dress. Depending on the field experience of the day, a student will need to either dress up or dress down. Which dress, and the guidelines of what that means, is defined in the weekly update. We will make parents and students aware of these days in advance and you can also check our website for these days. Some special dress days will be mandatory and some recommended. If a student shows up for a mandatory special dress day not dressed properly, he/she may be required to stay on campus. For questions or last minute double checks, give us a call.
Guidelines for Acceptable Clothing
Motto for adhering to policy:If there is ever a question of whether or not it is acceptable, then there is no question. Meaning if you have to ask yourself if what you’re wearing follows the guidelines, it most likely doesn’t.
Boys
Shirts- Must be a K.A.R.A.T. School shirt of your choice, some special dress days will require a certain style of K.A.R.A.T. shirt, that is why each student must have one of every style beyond that it is up to the student or family which ones they wear the most
Pants - May wear any style of pants from jeans to docker style pants. Some special dress days will require a pair of dress pants. Baggy pants, those that are falling off the waist always needing to be pulled up, will not be allowed neither are sweat pants
Shorts- Guys may wear any kind of shorts they like athletic shorts Khaki style shorts cargo or jean shorts are acceptable unless otherwise stated in the special dress memo
Belts- A belt must be worn with pants that are too big and falling below the waist where underwear shows
Shoes and Socks- These are up to the student’s discretion. Boots, tennis shoes, or sandals are permissible. Some special dress days may require tennis shoes or dress shoes
Cold Weather Wear- K.A.R.A.T. issued Jackets, Hoodies, sweaters and sweatshirts are permitted.
Jewelry- No jewelry may be distracting to other students. Definition of “distracting” may be discussed
Hats- May be worn outside never indoors and is up to the teacher whether or not it is a disruption
Hair, beard, goatee’s- Must be clean, neat, and appropriate
Girls
Shirts- Must be a K.A.R.A.T. School shirt of your choice, some special dress days will require a certain style of K.A.R.A.T. shirt, that is why each student must have one of every style beyond that it is up to the student or family which ones they wear the most, the shirt must fit and not be worn appropriately
Pants- Any style of pants may be worn from jeans to docker style even Capri’s. They must fit and not be low rider pants. No sweat pants may be worn.
Shorts- No daisy dukes shorts are allowed. (Short shorts that crawl up your rear end) If shorts are deemed too short by the administrator or teacher, girls may be asked to change.
Shoes and Socks- These are up to the student’s discretion. Boots, tennis shoes, or sandals are permissible. Some special dress days may require tennis shoes or dress shoes
Cold Weather Wear- K.A.R.A.T. issued Jackets, Hoodies, sweaters and sweatshirts are permitted.
Jewelry- No jewelry may distract other students. The definition of “distracting” may be discussed.
The K.A.R.A.T.® School of Learning has a uniform policy that focuses on three main points
and two kinds of dress: “Standard Dress” and “Special Dress.” We have set guidelines as to
what the student is allowed to wear but the only item that is a set uniform is a K.A.R.A.T.®
School shirt. We require that all our students wear one of the many styles of shirts we have
designed for them, from polo style collared shirts and traditional button downs to our tee shirts.
They are all available for order through a link on the website, by contacting the school or by
coming in to see us. We require the student have one of each to be able to wear at different
times throughout the year. Beyond that, they may decide which style they like best. Prices vary
by style and size. For more information on ordering, give us a call. Below are our points of
focus, style of dress, and set guidelines for boys and girls.
1. Dressing the part
2. Comfort and Focus
Dressing the part
In life there are many things we do, places we go, or jobs we hold that a certain level or style or dress is expected, appreciated, required or just the norm. The curriculum takes us out into the community all the time for numerous reasons. Places such as the theatre or museum require a different dress than the zoo or a manufacturing plant. Every objective will take each student to many different places. While most days will be standard dress, there will be several special dress days. We will update the parents and students weekly for the following week what days are special dress days and how they should dress for those days. For our juniors and seniors who are doing dual enrollment or on the job training, you will be required to adhere to the set dress code or the standard of dress for either activity. Dressing the part means you’ll be ready for where ever our curriculum takes you.
Comfort and Focus
We believe that when a student is comfortable in what he/she is wearing, then that is one less thing to be concerned about in helping them focus on the task at hand. By allowing our students to wear what they like, while adhering to school guidelines, the student is able to be themselves and that will only help them better focus on his/ her IEP. To accomplish individual goals and objectives, a student must be able to feel like an individual. One of our core values is self confidence and if the student feels confident in how he/she looks, that confidence will pore over into other areas of life and education.
Two types of dress
Standard Dress
We define standard dress as whatever the student’s everyday wear would normally be while adhering to the set guidelines of the K.A.R.A.T. School of Learning. The students may wear any K.A.R.A.T. shirt that they feel matches their personal style of dress. Again seniors and juniors in dual enrolment or interning in an on-the-job training program must adhere to the set uniform or standard of dress for either activity. If you bring a change of clothes locker rooms are available for your use.
Special Dress
We define special dress as dressing the part. There will be numerous times we will require a certain level or style of dress. Depending on the field experience of the day, a student will need to either dress up or dress down. Which dress, and the guidelines of what that means, is defined in the weekly update. We will make parents and students aware of these days in advance and you can also check our website for these days. Some special dress days will be mandatory and some recommended. If a student shows up for a mandatory special dress day not dressed properly, he/she may be required to stay on campus. For questions or last minute double checks, give us a call.
Guidelines for Acceptable Clothing
Motto for adhering to policy:If there is ever a question of whether or not it is acceptable, then there is no question. Meaning if you have to ask yourself if what you’re wearing follows the guidelines, it most likely doesn’t.
Boys
Shirts- Must be a K.A.R.A.T. School shirt of your choice, some special dress days will require a certain style of K.A.R.A.T. shirt, that is why each student must have one of every style beyond that it is up to the student or family which ones they wear the most
Pants - May wear any style of pants from jeans to docker style pants. Some special dress days will require a pair of dress pants. Baggy pants, those that are falling off the waist always needing to be pulled up, will not be allowed neither are sweat pants
Shorts- Guys may wear any kind of shorts they like athletic shorts Khaki style shorts cargo or jean shorts are acceptable unless otherwise stated in the special dress memo
Belts- A belt must be worn with pants that are too big and falling below the waist where underwear shows
Shoes and Socks- These are up to the student’s discretion. Boots, tennis shoes, or sandals are permissible. Some special dress days may require tennis shoes or dress shoes
Cold Weather Wear- K.A.R.A.T. issued Jackets, Hoodies, sweaters and sweatshirts are permitted.
Jewelry- No jewelry may be distracting to other students. Definition of “distracting” may be discussed
Hats- May be worn outside never indoors and is up to the teacher whether or not it is a disruption
Hair, beard, goatee’s- Must be clean, neat, and appropriate
Girls
Shirts- Must be a K.A.R.A.T. School shirt of your choice, some special dress days will require a certain style of K.A.R.A.T. shirt, that is why each student must have one of every style beyond that it is up to the student or family which ones they wear the most, the shirt must fit and not be worn appropriately
Pants- Any style of pants may be worn from jeans to docker style even Capri’s. They must fit and not be low rider pants. No sweat pants may be worn.
Shorts- No daisy dukes shorts are allowed. (Short shorts that crawl up your rear end) If shorts are deemed too short by the administrator or teacher, girls may be asked to change.
Shoes and Socks- These are up to the student’s discretion. Boots, tennis shoes, or sandals are permissible. Some special dress days may require tennis shoes or dress shoes
Cold Weather Wear- K.A.R.A.T. issued Jackets, Hoodies, sweaters and sweatshirts are permitted.
Jewelry- No jewelry may distract other students. The definition of “distracting” may be discussed.
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