Glenbrook School is committed to being a school of character. Dressed to Learn for us means that we choose clothing that is appropriate for learning in a school setting.  Student’s clothing should allow for full participation in regular school classes (including gym) and special activities. Style of dress needs to support a good learning environment.

The criteria for dress/grooming include:

• safety in all activities
• appropriateness for the school environment (no excess exposed skin (regardless of gender), no images or expressions deemed inappropriate for a school setting, including drug or alcohol references, inappropriate language, etc.)
• hair that does not represent a hazard in work areas
• no gang-related attire or symbols (such as bandanas, hand gestures or images)
• coats, sunglasses and jackets must be left at student coat hooks during class time 

Staff members are required to monitor the appropriateness of student attire. They are given the authority to require any student not meeting dress standards to either change into appropriate attire or their gym strip. If suitable attire is not available, students may be requested to return home to change into suitable clothing before being admitted to class.  

Toques, winter coats and jackets, and gloves will not be permitted to be worn in the classroom.  Hoodie hoods should be worn down as they can impede hearing, impede peripheral vision, and can prevent staff and peers from seeing the faces of students.

In order to keep the school clean and for safety purposes, all students are expected to remove their outdoor footwear.  When participating in physical activities in the gym, we ask all children keep a pair of shoes at school for indoor use only. We recommend a pair of runners that are flat, comfortable and are firmly attached (laces, velcro, buckles etc.) to the foot.  Cleats are not allowed at school as they track in large amounts of debris and are not to be worn inside or outside.

Remember to clearly label all clothing and footwear with your child’s name to minimize lost items.

Students are required to go outside at recess unless abnormal weather conditions prevail. CBE policy states that when temperatures are colder than –20 students will not go outside. Please dress children appropriately for cold or rainy weather.