Why does the Fletcher-Maynard have uniforms?
School uniforms were adopted by the Merger Steering Committee, at the request of parents, when the Fletcher-Maynard Academy was opened in Spetember 2000. School uniforms help instill students with discipline, help both parents and students resist peer pressure, and allow students to concentrate more fully on their school work.

Must the school uniform be worn every day?
Students are expected to be in uniform every day, with the exception of 'dress-down' days that will be announced by the Principal or in cases where a waiver has been approved for religious reasons. Students must also wear the school uniform for all field trips, unless otherwise directed by the classroom teacher or the Principal. Students who are not in uniform may be denied permission to leave for a field trip.

What if a child is not in uniform?
The school has a limited supply of extra school uniforms on hand. Children who are not in uniform may be asked to use one of these uniforms, or a call may be placed to the parent/guardian requesting that a uniform be brought to school.

Do we have to buy a regulation uniform?
No. While standard uniforms can be purchased quite inexpensively, any attire meeting the uniform requirements is acceptable.

What if we can't afford a uniform?
Families needing financial assistance to purchase uniforms should contact the Family Coordinator or Principal at the school. A limited amount of assistance is available.

What if my child outgrows his/her uniform?
An annual uniform swap is held just prior to the opening of school. Contact the Family Coordinator for information.

Where can I purchase uniforms?
Uniform suppliers include:

• Target
• A.J. Wright
• Kohl's
• Tello's
• L&M Bargain
• Sears
• Filene's
• Macy's
• Jack's (Central Square)
• Walmart

What is the proper attire?

Tops (shirts, blouses) must be pale blue, navy blue or white

• Acceptable styles: polo shirts, button-down dress shirts, blouses, and turtleneck/mock turtleneck shirts.
• Dress shirts must be tucked in.
• The ONLY acceptable tee shirts are shirts with the Fletcher-Maynard logo, the Peace Games logo, or another tee shirt issued by the school. Tee shirts may be worn ONLY as gym clothing.

Bottoms (pants, walking shorts, skirts, skorts, and jumpers) must be navy blue or khaki

• Acceptable pants styles: full-length dress pants, boot cut or straight-legged pants, cargo pants, straight-legged capri pants, cropped pants and knee-length walking shorts.
• Not acceptable: Jeans, tight-fitting or baggy pants, or short shorts.
• If belts are worn, they must be fitted at the waist.

Gym Clothing (gym clothes may be worn all day on gym days)

• Navy blue sweatpants
• School tee shirt (see above)
• Appropriate rubber-soled footwear; No sandals!

Socks/Tights/Footwear

• Comfortable and appropriate for the child's daily classroom activities

Sweaters/Sweatshirts

• Sweaters or fleece tops should be pale blue, navy blue or white.
• Sweatshirts may only be worn with gym clothing; hoods may not be worn inside the building.

Hats/Jackets/Coats

• Students will be asked to remove all hats and other head coverings, jackets, and coats upon entering the building.