Our Goal for a Dress Code: Modest, respectful comfortable, neat, enforceable

Modesty Statement:   Students at Berwick Academy should come to school dressed for learning in a co-educational environment.  This carries with it the expectation of personal modesty in dress:

• Shorts, skorts, skirts or dresses must be no shorter than four inches above the knee (including slits).
• No undergarments (boxers, camisoles, etc.) should be visible beyond the edges of clothing or through thin or loosely woven garments.
• Shirts and sweaters should fit loosely, and not cling to the body.
• Midriff  or cleavage should not show.
• Students will conform to this statement during all school events, including bus travel, field trips, and socials.

Pants:

• Chinos, wool, polyester, and corduroy dress pants are appropriate for boys or girls.
• Wind pants, cargo pants, pajama bottoms, fleece pants, sweat pants, or leggings are not permitted. 
• Denim of any color is not permitted in any garment.

Sweater, Blazers, Ties, and Blazers:

• Sweaters, ties, vests, fleece vests, or blazers are acceptable, but not required.
• Sweatshirts may not be worn, except during sports.

Shirts and Blouses:

• Boys must wear a dress shirt, polo shirt, or turtleneck.
• Shirts must be tucked in.
• Girls must wear a dress shirt or blouse, polo, turtleneck or mock turtleneck, jewel or v-neck shirt, provided that the garment meets the modesty statement.
• T-shirts, shirts with slogans, tight shirts, spaghetti straps, and tank tops are not permitted.

Hats:  Hats are not permitted indoors.

Footwear:  All footwear should be sensibly chosen for both season and safety.