General Policies / Rules / Regulations

Dear Students and Parents:

Please be reminded that students in Girl’s Elementary School are expected to arrive at school in full uniform. The school uniform consists of the following:

Girls and Boys in first, second and third grade:

Sweatshirts and Sweaters must be purchased at the O’Hara uniform store. No logos other than the ISA logo should be on any of the shirts, sweaters, sweatshirts or athletic pants. Please write your child’s name on the label of all clothing.

• School jumper with a white blouse with peter pan collar
• White or dark green socks or dark green leotards
• Black or hunter green sweaters from the O’Hara uniform store only may be worn
• Black shoes that fasten with buckles, laces, or Velcro. No platform shoes.
• PE uniform may be worn on PE days only. Black athletic pants only with white polo shirt only and athletic shoes. This can also be purchased at the O’Hara uniform store

Girls in grades 4 through 6:

• School skirts of mid-calf length [skirts must be below the knee] and white blouse with collar with crossbow tie.
• White socks or white or black tights
• Hunter green or black sweaters may be worn with the uniform, no hoods or logos.  You must purchase these items from the O’Hara uniform store.
• Black shoes that fasten with buckles, lace, or Velcro – platform or over thick soles are not acceptable for safety reasons.
• Solid white or dark head scarves only (optional)
• PE uniform may be worn on PE days only.  Black athletic pants only with white polo shirt only and athletic shoes [no logos or hoods]. 
• Fourth, fifth and sixth grade girls must have a hijab at school to pray daily.  They must leave their shoes in the classroom; therefore, you may send slippers to be worn to salat only.
• Make up, nail polish, artificial nails and long earrings are not allowed at school.

Please note that students are not allowed to wear sweatshirts, sweat jackets and sweat pants during the day as part of their dress uniform.  Sandals or sneakers are not acceptable.  Any student who is not properly dressed will be considered in violation of the school dress code. As the weather becomes cooler, please send with your child a jacket or coat for outdoor wear only.  Students who are cold in the building may wear the uniform sweater or sweatshirt from the O’Hara uniform store only.  Students go out for recess and are outside while waiting for car pickup.

No students will be permitted to leave school early without written permission or a telephone call to the Girl’s Elementary Office well in advance of the student’s expected departure.  Car riders must be picked up on the north side of the school in the car line. Students are not allowed to be picked up in the restaurant parking lot or from the front of the school.

A good attendance record is very important for scholastic achievement.

Parents and students, please review this letter together.  If you have any questions or concerns about the upcoming year, please contact us at (703) 780- 0606.

Girls’ Elementary         Mrs. Amina Assaadi, Ext 373
                                 Mrs. Nahida, Ext. 350