WILLIAM P. NIXON ELEMENTARY
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Nixon School Dress Code Policy

Students who do not come to school in uniform should be sent to the office immediately to call home for clothes to be brought to school.  If no one can bring clothes for them they will be issued a rental uniform.  The students’ clothes will be labeled and stored in the office until the student returns the clean rental uniform to school. It is the responsibility of all staff members to enforce the dress code.  Students who do not return the rental uniform will not be issued progress reports and/or report cards.
Shirts
  • PLAIN  white or navy blue shirt with sleeves
  •  If there is a brand logo on the shirt, it can be no larger than a quarter size
  • Nixon Logo Shirts can be worn anytime.
  • Any shirt worn under the uniform shirt must also be plain white or navy blue.

Sweaters and Sweatshirts
  • Must be plain, white, gray or navy blue.
  • NO HOODIES ALLOWED
  • NO sweaters or sweatshirts allowed with multiple colors, designs, or writing of any sort, unless Nixon logo

Skirts, Skorts, Jumpers, Capris
  • Must be Navy Blue or Blue Jeans
  • Must be two inches above the knee or longer.  

Pants and Shorts
  • Pants must be solid dark blue jeans, solid navy blue slacks, cargo pants, sweatpants/nylon (athletic pants), 
  • No yoga pants or leggings allowed.
  • All bottoms must fit properly at the waist. No undergarments, including shorts worn under pants, should show at any time.
  • Plain navy blue shorts may be worn, weather permitting.
  • All shorts must be no shorter than the knee and no longer than 2 inches below the knee.
  • Nixon pants can be worn at anytime.

Shoes:
  • Closed toe shoes, including gym shoes, sneakers, boots, dress shoes.
  • On gym days, athletic shoes must be worn.

The following items are NOT allowed:
  • Non-uniform colored undershirts
  • House slippers, flip flops, high heels, opened toed shoes, platform shoes or any type of footwear that could constitute a safety hazard.  Students are prohibited from wearing steel-toe boots or shoes to school.
  • Hat, bandanas, do-rags, etc.
  • Sagging pants
  • Elastic bands restricting pant legs or sleeves
  • Rips, holes, tears, drawings, artwork, or designs on clothing.
  • Low cut or belly shirts
  • Shirts tied to the side or in front/back
  • Any student whose attire including earrings/jewelry is distracting and disruptive to the educational process will result in the parent being contacted for a change of clothing or removal/covering of jewelry or earrings.  No hats are to be worn in the building. Hats that are worn outside, on school property, must be worn in the correct manner.

WILLIAM P. NIXON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

ADDRESS:
​2121 N. Keeler Ave
Chicago, IL 60639
TELEPHONE:
(773) 534-4375 Main Building

(773) 534-4661 Annex Building
(773) 534-4539 FAX
MORE INFORMATION:
CPS’ Non-Discrimination Statement
Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Resources
  • Home
  • Meet our Staff
  • About
    • Enroll at Nixon
    • Vision
    • School Administration
    • Local School Council
    • Arts
    • Community Partnerships >
      • Playground Updates
    • Dual Language
    • Library
    • Media
  • Parents
    • Community Meetings
    • Health Services
    • Behavior Health Request Form
    • Become a Volunteer
    • Parent Portal
    • Supply Lists
    • Newsletter - Espanol
    • Newsletter - English
  • Staff
    • CPS Calendar
    • Gradebook Login
    • Portal Connect VPN
    • Service Now
  • Students
    • Dress Code Policy
    • Food Menu
    • Check My Grades
    • Raz-Kids
    • Freckle
  • Contact
    • Contact Us
    • Directions
  • Calendar