School Uniforms

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

We've decided to return to our pre-pandemic uniform policy for this school year! We have opted for a simplified uniform for all students (Pre-K thru 8th grade) with no distinction between the grade levels. This change will make uniforms more cost effective and shopping for multiple children a lot easier.

The school uniform is an important part of our school’s identity. It reinforces who we are as a community and helps students to feel pride in their school. It also ensures students are not put under any pressure because of the type of clothes they wear and all are treated equally.

It would be fair to say that, in the last few years, our uniform at David Ellis Academy West has become less uniform. We've had a number of interpretations of what is and is not acceptable uniform and we believe this change will clarify our expectations for students and parents.

PLEASE SEE ATTACHED FLYERS FOR THE LIST OF APPROVED UNIFORM ITEMS.

We want to make it easier for parents and help reduce any issues there may be over what is and isn’t acceptable uniform.

When purchasing uniform items, please ensure it matches the uniform on the flyer exactly.

We will be enforcing this new uniform policy very strictly when we return in August. On the first day back, we will check the uniform of all students as they enter the building.

Parents of any student not in the correct uniform will receive a warning notice via email and/or Class Dojo. This will continue each day of that first week, for those who arrive to school in the incorrect uniform. We will contact you on each day when the uniform is not correct. If students arrive in an incorrect piece of uniform the following week, we will contact you by phone and you will be required to bring your child the correct uniform. Uniform shorts may be worn in September, May and June only and if purchased from the following school approved vendors.

1.) Educational Outfitters, 23317 Orchard Lake Rd, Farmington, MI 48336 Phone: (248) 426-7273

2.) My Point of View, 27512 W 8 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48336 Phone: (313) 535-8205

We are sending this information out now as we wanted to give parents a couple months' notice of the changes. If you have any questions about the uniform policy, please do not hesitate to contact the school office at 313-927-5395. If you are unsure whether a piece of uniform is acceptable, please consult the school before buying.

We look forward to your continued support.