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Uniform & School Hours

Lower School: Grades PreK4-4

Shirts

White, evergreen, maize or navy blue long or short sleeve shirt with collar or turtleneck.

Sweaters

Navy blue or dark green "classic style" crew neck, v-neck, cardigan, or vest.

Slacks

Khaki, navy or charcoal gray "classic style" slacks (no denim, buckles, rivets, knit pants, etc.) Slacks are to be worn with belt at the waist. Khaki Bermuda shorts or skorts option in September, May and June.

Skirts or Jumpers

Unquowa plaid, khaki, navy or charcoal gray jumpers or skirts (no more than 3" above the knee in length.) Shorts worn under skirt/jumper for warmth are not to appear below the hemline.

Socks/Tights

Navy blue.

Upper School: Grades 5-8

Shirts

White long or short sleeve shirt with collar for "blazer days." Polos or turtlenecks in navy, evergreen, maize, or white on non-blazer days. (polo shirts do not have to be tucked in)

Sweaters

Navy blue or dark green "classic style" crew neck, v-neck, cardigan, or vest.

Blazers

Navy blue blazers on days specified on the online calendar. Wednesdays, when we hold assembly, will always be Blazer Days; others will be noted on the calendar or will be announced as needed in relation to field experiences such as museums, theatre, etc.

Ties

Required for boys on "blazer days," optional for girls.

Slacks

Khaki, or charcoal gray "classic style" slacks (no navy slacks, denim, buckles, rivets, knit pants, etc.) Slacks are to be worn with belt at the waist. Khaki Bermuda shorts or skorts option in September, May and June.

Skirts or Jumpers

Unquowa plaid, khaki, or charcoal gray jumpers or skirts (no more than 3" above the knee in length.) Shorts worn under skirt/jumper for warmth are not to appear below the hemline.

Socks/Tights

Navy blue. (Grade 8 students may wear "funky socks" beginning the 2nd trimester.)

All School

Shoes

Dark color (black, brown, or navy blue) low-heeled rubber-soled shoes or Merrills. Shoes may not have an open back, like clogs or sandals. Boots of appropriate color may be worn from October 1st to Spring Vacation. PreK - Grade 2 may wear sneakers all day.

Gym Uniform

Grades 3 - 8: Dark green gym shorts, white Unquowa t-shirt, dark green Unquowa sweatshirt purchased through the school. Plain solid gray sweatpants, plain solid gray sweatshirt, sneakers with white sweat socks.

Dress code is in effect for PreK-4 through Grade 8 students from their arrival time in the building until their departure. Students are expected to be neatly dressed and groomed (no torn or frayed clothing, unconventional hair styles, inappropriate jewelry, etc.) Clothing must be clean and pressed and in appropriate size. No make-up. The faculty and Head reserve the right to decide if a student's appearance is appropriate and assign specific disciplinary consequences if there are violations.


School Hours

PreK-3 Session 1 8:30 - 11:30 Mon, Wed, Fri
PreK-3 Session 2 8:30 - 11:30 Tues, Thurs
12:30 - 3:30 Wed
PreK-4 8:30 - 12:00 Mon*, Wed*, Fri
8:30 - 3:30 Tues, Thurs
Grades K - 8 8:30 - 3:30
Owls After-School Program ($25/day)** 3:30 - 6:00
Early Drop-off (PreK-4 - Grade 8) 8:00
   

*We offer a "Lunch Bunch" program for PreK-4 students on Mondays and Wednesdays. Children eat lunch with the lower school, followed by an afternoon of play, rest, and low-key activities. (Not a continuation of the regular PreK-4 program.) The cost is $450 per trimester for either the Monday or Wednesday program; $900 for both days.

**The Owls after-school program provides supervision for Unquowa students from 3:30 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. A fee is charged, and arrangements for the program must be made in advance.