School Uniforms

UNIFORM POLICY FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

All East Jefferson students are required to wear the grade-specific collared shirt (polo shirt) with the East Jefferson logo sewn on the left chest. The designated polo shirt for each student is based on their official classification (grade level) in JCAMPUS. Uniform shirts are available for purchase at Alternative Tees, Skobel’s Uniforms, or Uniforms by Kajun. The uniform policy regarding uniform shirts:

9th Grade (Freshmen): White Polo Shirt

10-12th Grade: Royal Blue Polo Shirt

All EJ students are required to wear solid khaki pants or shorts, or the uniform plaid skirt. Skirts must extend to at least two (2) inches above the top of the knee when standing upright. All pants and shorts must have flat fronts (uniform style) and must fit to sit at the waistline and cannot be worn low. Cargo pants/shorts and tight pants/shorts are not permitted.

Students are NOT permitted to wear shirts or pants (shorts) of any other color or style. Students are required to wear uniform polo shirts and uniform pants/shorts or uniform plaid skirts every school day. All dress-down or spirit days will be announced in advance.

 

FOOTWEAR

East Jefferson students are required to wear closed toe athletic shoes. Students will not be permitted to wear crocs, boots, heels, sandals, flip flops, or any open-toed shoes.

 

OUTERWEAR

All outerwear attire (i.e. sweatshirts, windbreakers, sweaters, and jackets) can be purchased from Alternative Tees, Skobel’s Uniforms, Uniforms by Kajun, or the front office. Students may not wear hooded garments, jean jackets, or sweatshirts/hoodies with logos or writing.

Students may wear long sleeve shirts under their uniform shirts provided they are solid black, white, or grey. No logos or words may be visible on the sleeve or elsewhere. Solid full length tights may be worn. The tights must reach the ankle. No fishnet, sheer, or lacy material allowed. Sweatpants/joggers/track pants may not be worn (except during PE) according to Jefferson Parish policy.

ANY garment or accessory that is disruptive to the learning process will NOT be allowed.

 

The following ARE NOT PERMITTED:

• Hats or caps AT ANY TIME (this includes baseball caps and team caps)
• Jean Jackets
• Sunglasses
• Ripped, torn, or holes in the clothing
• Hair rollers or Bonnets (Including Auxiliary units preparing for performances)
• Clothing or accessories depicting any alcohol, drug, or cigarette related items or symbols
• R.I.P. shirts
• Clothing or accessories depicting violence, blood, knives, guns, skulls,etc
• Political related clothing, buttons, or paraphernalia, etc
• Large earrings and rings or expensive jewelry
• Bandanas/handkerchiefs/scarves worn on the body or as headwear
• Hooded garments
• Shirts worn over the uniform shirts
• Crocs, flip flops, slip on shoes, boots, deck shoes, slippers

Note: The outer clothing is used to determine a dress code violation. Other items can be prohibited if they are viewed as disruptive to the educational environment.

Hooded garments will be confiscated and held for parent pick up. Parents may only pick up hooded garments at the end of each semester.

 

PURSES AND BACKPACKS

Only clear, see-through tote bags, backpacks, or any similar articles are permitted. Clear bags are required to be transparent with no tint, iridescent or color and without frost. Small, non-clear cosmetic bags will be allowed inside clear backpacks for personal hygiene items such as feminine products. Athletic bags and equipment bags will be allowed but must be checked in with the student’s coach or sponsor upon arrival on campus. Non see-through gym bags shall remain in a designated area until student athletes are under the supervision of their coach/sponsor.  PURSES MAY NOT BE USED TO CARRY BOOKS OR NOTEBOOKS or they will be treated as a book bag and book bag rules will be enforced. Purses should be no bigger than a sheet of paper.

During certain times of the year, the principal may institute a “no book bag” policy. Ex. Exam days, testing days, etc.

 

JACKETS

Jackets must not contain any messages or pictures that involve death, drugs, weapons, sex, alcohol, political messages, religious or anti-religious, or gang affiliation. All jackets must be solid colors.

 

GYM CLOTHES

Gym clothes may only be worn during the assigned gym class period. Students will not be allowed to attend class wearing their gym clothes.

 

SWEATPANTS

Students may not wear sweatpants to school. This includes sweatpants associated with school athletics and dress down days. Students may only wear sweatpants for medical reasons, but must have approval from Student Services.

 

STUDENT IDs

ID pictures will be completed the first week of school for all students. ID cards must be worn over the chest area at all times. IDs are not to be defaced or covered with stickers on the back or front. Students failing to wear IDs at all times will face disciplinary action.