Uniform Policy Change: Footwear

Dear Parents/Guardians,

This letter informs you of a change to our school uniform policy that will take effect on Monday, December 2, 2024. This change is being introduced to address repeated school-wide dress code violations and safety concerns regarding footwear for gym activities. Our school uniform policy for footwear previously included the following: Crocs must be worn with the heel strap.

Scholars have not been wearing the heel strap on Crocs Clogs, which is a dress code violation. Some scholars have removed the heel strap from the shoes entirely, which is a safety concern during physical education classes.

Beginning Monday, December 2, 2024, scholars will no longer be allowed to wear Crocs Clogs as footwear to reduce future uniform violations and ensure they wear appropriate footwear for physical activity. The advance notice of this change will enable you to plan accordingly for future footwear purchases. Thank you for your cooperation and support for the standards we wish to uphold at Rocky Mount Prep.

Sincerely,

Dr. Heather D. Collins, Head of School
Rocky Mount Preparatory School

Please see the official notice for more information and examples of unapproved footwear.