Dress Code Policy

   Sankofa Freedom Academy Uniform Requirement 2023-2024

 

UNIFORM POLICY

 

Introduction & Purpose

 

Scholars must wear their complete uniforms every school day unless otherwise stated by the teacher or the administration. They will also dress in uniform for all school programs and field trips unless otherwise specified. 

 

Uniform Requirements:

 

Elementary School (grades K – 4th) - green SFA polo shirt/dashiki (school colored kelli green) with black pants/skirt, black socks, black belt and SOLID black shoes or sneakers, solid black sweater with the Sankofa logo. All elementary students will have phys ed twice a week and must wear the Sankofa Phys ed shirts and all black sweat pants and black sneakers on the days they have Phys Ed. No bandanas or head scarves are permitted to be worn at any point.

 

Middle School (grades 5th -8th) -  red SFA polo shirt/dashiki (school colored  red) with black pants/skirt, black socks, black belt, SOLID black sneakers (solid black cardigan optional).

When Middle School students have Phys Ed they must wear Sankofa Phys ed shirts and all black sweat pants and black sneakers. No bandanas or head scarves are permitted to be worn at any point.

9th-12 Uniform Policy:

Sankofa scholars proudly wear school uniform according to our dress code.  Dress code will be strictly enforced this year and we appreciate your attention to detail before you send your child to school.

o   (9th and 10th grade): ANY color shoes or sneakers (NO CROCS OF ANY KIND), ALL black bottoms, black or gold Sankofa polo shirt with logo or any color dashiki (solid black cardigan optional).

No bandanas or head scarves are permitted to be worn.

 

 

o   (11th and 12th grade Only):  ANY color shoes or sneakers ((NO CROCS OF ANY KIND), ALL black bottoms, White Sankofa dress shirt with the Sankofa logo, or any color dashiki (solid black cardigan optional). No bandanas or head scarves are permitted to be worn at any point.

All shirts must be tucked in at all times.

 

All students must come to school in full uniform. Students are not allowed to change into their uniforms upon arrival. 

Uniform Violation Policy:

Violations of the uniform policy will result in the following: 

Parents will be contacted to bring the scholar a proper uniform or give permission for a student to wear a  borrowed uniform (if available).

Students will not be allowed in a classroom without being in full uniform. All students who are out of uniform will be sent to the Dean’s Office until a parent/guardian is contacted

Repeated violations may result in further disciplinary action being taken including off-site learning.