Disciplinary Procedures for Dress Code Violations
 
The following is approved EBR disciplinary procedure for students in noncompliance with the mandatory uniform policy:

• First offense: Stickers are placed on the students shirt collar and must be signed and returned the following day.
• Second offense: telephone call by the principal or designee to the parent/guardian.
• Third offense: parent/guardian will be required to attend a conference with the Principal or designee.
• Fourth offense: 1/2 day suspension with the requirement that the parent/guardian return to school with the student and participate in a conference with the principal or Dean of Students prior to the student's return to class.

Dress Code
 

• All students must wear neat and clean uniforms daily.
• Navy blue uniform pants, shorts, capris, skirts, and jumpers that are not more than (5) inches above the knee.
• No jeans, biking shorts, stretch pants,  or sweat pants are allowed.
• Burgundy shirts or blouses with a collar. Burgundy, white, or navy turtlenecks are acceptable in the winter.
• T-shirts (underwear) as outerwear are never acceptable. Only white/navy T-shirts can be worn under burgundy uniform shirts.
• Rubber sole shoes or sneakers are preferred.Shoes must be laced and tied properly at all times. Velcro flaps must be securely fastened.
• Belts must be worn on clothing that has belt loops.
• Shirts and blouses must be tucked in at all times. Pants must be worn at the natural waistline and not dropped below the waist. No large belt buckles.
• Navy blue, burgundy, and/or white coats, sweaters, and sweatshirts are preferred and should not display inappropriate advertisement or cartoon characters.
• Students may not wear coats in class all day. Hoods, caps headbands, bandannas, hats, or gloves are not to worn in the building.
• Jewelry cannot be worn by boys (earrings, chains, necklaces, wristbands) and girls are only allowed to wear stud earrings due to safety concerns.
• Cedarcrest Spirit Day is held each Friday. Students may wear spirit T-shirts or club t-shirts with their regular navy bottoms.
• Boys haircuts must be neat and without extreme markings.
• Girls must wear small navy, white, or burgundy bows, barrettes or balls only for hair accessories.
• Face paintings, decals, glitter, tattoos (fake or real) etc. are not allowed.
• ​Make-up is inappropriate for elementary students. Perfume/cologne should not be brought to school or used during the school day. (many students have allergies).
• Boys and girls must wear white, navy, or burgundy socks only.

 
 Casual Dress Day Guidelines
 
In addition to items outlined in the EBR Parish Dress Code, the following guidelines must be followed by students on casual dress days:

•  Shorts and skirts must be within 5” of the knee
• No tank shirts or undershirts as outer garments allowed
• No cutoff or spandex shorts or pants allowed
• All students shall be required to wear a belt with pants that have loops and shall not be excessively baggy
• Pants must be worn at the natural waistline. Pants or shorts that expose a student’s underwear are not acceptable
• See-through apparel, bare midriffs, bare backs, strapless, or items with spaghetti straps are not allowed
• No sandals, flip-flops, house shoes, Crocs or other shoes of this nature are allowed
• No t-shirts with profane or obscene language are allowed
• No t-shirts with alcohol, drug, or tobacco advertisements printed on them are allowed
• No athletic uniforms (jerseys, padded or unpadded pants) or cheer leading uniforms unless otherwise specified by the administration