We are educating the future doctors, lawyers, educators, CEO’s and entrepreneurs of the world. 

We want to instill an ethic of professionalism and business in all our students.  Most importantly,

we want to demonsrate our unified front to the world, like a uniformed professional sports team. 

We are a team.  Teams wear uniforms for unity and strength.              

Dr. Sharrokkie Hollie, Culture and Language Academy of Success.

Hillside Elementary School implements a Uniform Dress Code Policy.  Uniforms are the same for all grade levels, as follows:

Tops:

• Uniform shirts for girls and boys are white or dark blue short or long sleeved polo shirts with or without the Hillside logo
• Optional blue vest or sweater with or without the Hillside logo
• Hillside school logo spirit shirts may be worn on designated School Spirit Days
• NOTE:  Standard department store brands of polo shirts in white or dark blue are acceptable.

Bottoms:

• Uniform pants for girls and boys will consist of: dark blue or black uniform pants.  No jeans (denim).  Standard department store brands of straight-legged trousers in dark blue or black are acceptable.
• Uniform shorts, skorts,  jumpers or skirts will consist of: navy blue or black shorts, skorts, jumpers or skirts
• Girls may wear socks, tights or leggings  in solid white or navy blue (no holes) under their skorts or skirts

Shoes:

• Appropriate shoes must be worn. Shoes must close with Velcro or with laces. 

Outerwear:

• Acceptable outerwear for the classroom is limited to blue vest, sweater or sweatshirt with or without Hillside logo: no emblem, logos, decorations trim will be allowed.

Every Friday will be designated a Free Dress Day

The San Lorenzo USD Dress Code will be followed at all times. 

Discipline Guidelines for Uniforms

Students shall not be considered in violation of the Uniform Dress Policy in the following instances:

• During the ten (10) school days after transferring from an out of district school or another SLZUSD school.
• When a parent has secured an Opt-Out Waiver from the district
• When authorized by the Principal

Parents or Guardians have the right to apply for a waiver if they wish to have their children exempted from the uniform requirement.  Requests for waivers and assistance will be available in the school office.  These requests will be processed in an efficient manner.

Uniform Policy

All families will receive a Uniform Policy packet (also available in the main office).  We ask that all students wear uniform clothing stated in the packet on the first day of school. 

Uniform clothing can be purchase at:

Target

Kmart

JC Penneys

Old Navy

Sears

Bancroft Uniforms (habla espanol)

590 Dutton Avenue

San Leandro, Ca 94577

Tel: 510-638-1622

The company also offers layaway plans. 

Procedures for Exemption

Parents/guardians may request an exemption from the  School Uniform Policy by submitting a written request to the school principal, prior to the beginning of each year or at the time an exemption may become existent.  A request for an exemption must be made within 10 school days from the effective date that the  School Uniform Policy is implemented, or from the date that the student is initially enrolled.  When parents/guardians seek immediate exemption from the Policy, the following procedures must be observed.

1. A written request for an exemption must be made and submitted to the school principal by using the Application for Exemption Form which may be obtained from the principal or office staff.  The application must be fully and correctly completed. 
2. The school principal must meet with the parents/guardians within five school days from receipt of the Application for Exemption to discuss the  School Uniform Policy and the indicated reason for requesting an exemption from the Policy.  The purposes of the meeting shall include
   1. Assurance that the parents/guardians understand the reason for and goals of the School Uniform Policy and
   2. Verification of the accuracy of the information on the Application for Expemption.