What You Need To Know

Uniform Guidelines

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DRESS CODE

Uniform Guidelines

Calibre Academy is a uniform school. Alert to Parents- If your student is not in uniform, you will receive a phone call from the office. If it is not possible for you to bring appropriate clothing, your student will be required to wear an appropriate alternative shirt or slacks supplied by the school. The student will change into clothes from the health aide office. The student will change back to his or her own clothes at the end of the day.

Please label all uniforms with a black permanent marker on the inside care labels with first and last name.

All Students

1. The Calibre polo shirt color may only be navy, red, or heather gray and must have the Calibre logo. If an undershirt is worn, it must be tucked in and not visible below the hem of the polo shirt. Spirit shirts may only be worn on Fridays and field trips.

2. Shoes/Socks – Girls and Boys – Socks and shoes must be worn every day. Girls may wear tights or leggings under the jumpers, skirts, or skorts. Shoes styles are the choice of students, tie-up, flats, etc.; however, open toed shoes, flip flops, Crocs, and slippers are not allowed due to safety concerns. Tennis shoes must be worn on PE days.

3. Hairstyles – All students shall keep hair clean, well groomed, and conservative in style. No hairstyles that are disruptive to the educational environment will be allowed. The administration reserves the right to decide what is acceptable and what is not.

4. Tattoos are unacceptable. Temporary tattoos should not be visible.

5. No Heely’s are permitted on campus.

6. When there is a “wear your own clothes day” (students may wear their own clothes on their birthdays) clothing must be neat, proper fitting, and school appropriate. No intentional or “stylish” tears or cuts should be found on pants or tops. If an undershirt is worn, it must be tucked in and not visible below the hem of the outer shirt. No short or skin-tight shorts or skirts may be worn. T-shirts must cover the entire upper half of the body; no spaghetti strap tank tops. “Dress Down” still requires compliance to the dress code- shirts, pants/skirts/skorts/shorts, shoes, and socks.

7. Hats – Hats are not to be worn inside the classrooms.

8. SWEATERS/CARDIGANS/SWEATSHIRTS/JACKETS: These must be a Calibre jacket/sweatshirt or solid color. No Logos. JACKETS may be worn outside; however, they must be removed in the classroom/building. In addition hoodies, hats, bandanas, or beanies may not be worn inside any building, classroom, or cafeteria. If students have the above items in the classroom it is considered a dress code violation.

Note: To attend class, all students must be in compliance with all parts of the student dress code. It is the responsibility of both parents and students to understand and agree to the Calibre dress code as part of the enrollment process.

Girls kindergarten through 8th grade have the option to wear the following navy blue, khaki or blue jeans (no intentional or “stylish” tears or cuts) that are proper fitting uniform bottoms: pants, shorts, capris or skorts along with the Calibre logo short sleeve or long sleeve shirt. Girls can also wear navy blue or khaki jumpers with a white sleeved buttoned down shirt or Calibre polo. Shorts must be worn under jumpers. All uniform bottoms must be no shorter than the end of the middle fingertips with the arm straight at the side. A schedule of the PE days will be sent home by the classroom teacher; tennis shoes must be worn on those days, Jeggings, or leggings bottoms are all not allowed. Sweatpants may be worn on dress down days only.

Boys: Kindergarten through 8th grades

Boys may choose to wear navy blue, khaki, or blue jeans (no intentional or “stylish” tears or cuts) that are properly fitting uniform pants or shorts along with the Calibre logo short sleeve or long sleeve shirt. Pants must be worn at the waist. Tennis shoes must be worn on PE days.

Attendance Hotline: (623) 201-2502

If you know an absence is imminent, please advise the office and the child’s teacher in writing as far in advance as possible, allowing the teacher to prepare the child to stay current with his studies.

When an absence is necessary due to illness, please call the absence hotline at (623) 201-2502 by 8:45 a.m. to report the absence. A message may be left on the voice mail 24 hours per day. Office staff will call to verify student absences if a message hasn’t been received. An early call alleviates unnecessary concern.

A written note excusing the student’s absence should accompany the student upon his/her return. Illnesses longer than three days may require a doctor’s note.

Your child’s academic success begins with regular attendance. Our staff is here to support you and your child. Please contact us right away if there are problems that affect your child’s ability to attend school, and we will do our best to help.

What you can do

As a parent or guardian, it is possible to plan ahead in order to limit your child’s absences, make school attendance a priority, and help your child from falling behind if it is necessary to miss a day of school. You can do this in the following ways:

Help your child get to school on time every day. Babysitting, problems with a car or late bus, and the weather are not permissible reasons to miss school. Frequently coming to school late may also be noted on your child’s permanent record, and will make it difficult for your child to stay caught up with the first lessons of each morning. Teach your child how to set and use an alarm clock, and keep the television turned off in the morning.

Try to limit the amount of time that your child misses school due to medical appointments or illness. If possible, avoid scheduling doctor’s appointments during the school day. Allow your child to stay home only in the case of contagious or severe illnesses.

Students who miss days, weeks, or months of school at a time will have a difficult time passing their courses and catching up to their peers. For older students, prolonged absences may make it very difficult to graduate from high school.

Schedule family events with your child’s school schedule in mind.  Plan holiday celebrations or family trips during weekends or school vacations. In the case of family emergencies or unexpected trips, talk to your child’s teacher as far in advance as possible and set up a way that your child can work ahead or bring important homework on the trip.

Promote good health. Make sure that your child eats a balanced diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables, and has opportunities to exercise every day through a sports team or playtime outside.

Create a restful environment. Finally, make sure that your child can relax before bedtime by doing something quiet, like reading, rather than something stimulating, like watching television. Ensure that your child gets enough quality sleep ideal amounts range from 8 to 12 hours. Getting enough sleep will help her get up on time, be refreshed in the morning, and feel ready for a full day of learning ahead!
By making your child’s school attendance a priority, you will be taking an important step in supporting your child’s school success, and setting a good example. Remember every day counts!

Field trips are a privilege. Each grade level will take no more than two educationally related field trips a year. In order to attend field trips, students must be passing all classes and have not been referred to the office for severe behavior issues (as determined by administration). If a student does not follow rules while on the trip, parents will be called to pick up the student at that time.

Parents are encouraged to chaperone on these trips and must have signed up through the teacher.  Parents who show up unexpectedly will not be allowed to be with the group.  Also, no siblings may attend.  Students must ride the bus to the field trip but may be signed out, at the trip site, by a parent at the conclusion of the field trip.

Field trips must be planned to align with Arizona College and Career Readiness Standards. When planning for a field trip, the standards must be indicated and follow-up activities that meet standards must be planned.

Our lunch program gives students the flexibility they want and the fuel they need to stay focused and energized, while teaching them the importance of healthy eating habits. Student lunches include a delicious array of nutritious options that support their overall learning and promote good health.

Lunch menus are sent home with students about two weeks before the first of each month. Students can choose to purchase a lunch on a particular day or bring a lunch from home. Menus are due back one week after distribution.

We accept checks payable to Calibre Academy which can be sent in with your child’s menu selections for the month via your child’s teacher or credit/debit cards are accepted on our secure site above. We can also accept credit card in person to the school office.

Please be advised no late menus will be accepted. If you pay past the due date your payment will be applied to the following month, however you will still need to turn in a menu reflecting that order.

Refunds for payments within 30 days of purchase are considered by the Calibre Academy Administration. Please contact the office if you have questions.

Please be sure you fill out the menu completely so that your child’s account is noted accordingly!

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