Uniform
UNiform requirements
Lower School, boys and girls (Nursery up to and including Year 2)
The uniform is the same all year round.
- Any Parker navy bottom, or the pinafore dress, indicated on the uniform list and a red monogrammed polo shirt or the cotton dress.
- A red monogrammed sweater, vest, cardigan or fleece and a red school hat.
- Navy, black or brown shoes and navy or white socks.
- For P.E. a white gym shirt, navy jersey knit gym shorts and training shoes.
- BSH Book Bag
Middle School, boys and girls (Year 3 up to and including Year 6)
The uniform is the same all year round.
- Any Parker navy bottom, or the pinafore dress, indicated on the uniform list and a blue monogrammed polo shirt or the cotton dress.
- A red monogrammed sweater, vest, cardigan or fleece and a school hat.
- Navy, black or brown shoes and navy or white socks.
- For P.E. a white gym shirt, navy jersey knit gym shorts and training shoes.
Upper School, boys and girls (Year 7 up to and including Year 11)
Key Stages 3 & 4
All students are expected to wear the School Uniform, which consists of:
Key Items
• White monogrammed Polo Shirt (summer)
• White collared shirt with school tie (winter)
• Blue trousers, or skirt (optional for Girls) length of skirts must be no more than 6cms above the knee.
• Navy monogrammed sweater or fleece
• White or blue socks or plain tights
• School hat - Red for KS3 and blue for KS4
• Navy and Red striped PE shirt and Navy Shorts
All items of school uniform must be named
Footwear
Solid sensible Navy/Black plain shoes must be worn by boys and girls. Shoes must not have a heel height of more than 4cm, neither should they be ballet type shoes.
Trainers and other similar footwear are for PE and Games only. They are neither suitable nor acceptable for general school use.
Outdoor Clothing
Outdoor clothing should be the school monogrammed fleece. Coats with other designs, picture and badges are not encouraged.
Denim Jackets are not permitted
Jewellery
Pupils may wear a watch, and one pair of plain gold or silver sleepers or stud earrings. Any jewellery left in the changing rooms during a PE lesson is done so at the owner's risk. Nose studs, eyebrow bars (or any other body piercing) are not permitted.
Hairstyles and Make-up
Extremes of hairstyle are not acceptable. If hair is dyed, it will only be acceptable if natural colours are used. Long hair should be tied back if it is below shoulder length. Make-up should not be worn for school.
Key Stage 5 - Uniform Requirements
The British School of Houston recognizes that Key Stage 5 students will want a dress code which reflects their level of maturity and their position in the school.
In their position as senior students of the school we expect smart dress, in clothes that are akin to business attire. Personal appearance should be clean and tidy, modest and appropriate for an environment whose primary purpose is study.
The dress code is as follows:
Boys
Smart button down shirt, either long or short sleeved, tucked in
Smart trousers (chino style) - no combat styles or jean-styles
A tie must be worn between October half term and Easter. A tie is required at other times if students are involved in formal school occasions
Smart shoes - no trainers or flip-flops
Girls
Smart shirt, long or short sleeved, tucked in if loose fitting
Smart trousers or skirt of appropriate length
Smart shoes - no trainers or flip-flops. Shoes must not have a heel height of more than 4cm
No bare midriffs or shoulders
Boys and Girls
For all students, the dress code does not include denim, sportswear, combat wear, or facial piercings other than discreet earrings. Makeup is only permitted for girls. Any makeup worn should be modest and appropriate.
General guidelines
- Polo shirts, sweaters and fleeces must be monogrammed otherwise they will not be considered school uniform.
- To ensure uniform consistency all navy bottoms should be purchased at Parker. Parker is no longer able to monogram plain, white polo shirts.
- Training shoes should be worn for P.E. They should not be worn at any other time and should have non-marking soles.
- ALL UNIFORM SHOULD BE CLEARLY NAMED, ESPECIALLY HATS
- School skirts must be no more than 6cms above the knee
- Solid, sensible shoes ( not trainers) should be worn and must not have a heel of more than 4cm.
- Long hair should be tied back.
- Nose studs, eyebrow bars (or any body piercing) is not allowed in school.
- Pupils may wear a watch, small necklace and one pair of plain gold/sliver sleepers or stud earrings. These items should be removed before PE lessons.
- Extremes of hairstyles are not acceptable - dyed hair should be a natural colour.
- Make-up should not be worn to School.
- We take this opportunity to thank you for your continued support in maintaining uniform standards.
UniForm Supplier
BSH Uniform can be purchased from Parker School Uniforms stores which are located at:
1110 North Post Oak #140 Houston TX 77055
(713) 681 4505
You can also purchase uniform online by using their website : http://www.parkersu.com/ The school Web ID code is HO011337. Click on link to go to website.
When purchasing in a Parker Store, if the item is unavailable and has to be ordered, if the item is paid for it will be shipped to your home/place of work free of charge. When purchasing from Parker online - shipping is free on orders over $75. Stores are closed on Sunday and Monday. 10% discount is offered during the summer holidays.
Secondhand Uniform can be purchased from Mrs Juliette Ayling, one of our parents, on 713 466 4742 or pjayling@hotmail.com
Middle School Equipment
All children should have a pencil case containing:
- Writing pencils HB
- Pencil sharpner
- Eraser
- 15cm/6" ruler
- Highlighter pen
- scissors (blunt ends)
- glue stick
- dry wipe pen for individual whiteboards
- set of colouring pencils
Upper School Equipment
The following equipment list is important. We ask parents to provide these items so that their children will be fully equipped for lessons
Exercise books, text books, paper etc. are provided by the school.
• Pen (blue of black)
• HB pencil
• 2B/3B Pencil (for Art)
• Ruler (30cm)
• Pencil sharpener
• Eraser
• Protractor
• Pair of compasses
• Calculator (scientific Y7 upwards)
• USB Memory Stick
You may also find it useful to have the following:
• Scissors
• Glue Stick
• Pocket Dictionary
• Spanish or French Dictionary
• Atlas
Security of personal belonging
It is helpful if pencil cases, calculators, dictionaries and other larger items are named. You should also consider labeling items of school clothing. We do not recommend that students bring in mobile telephones, IPod, MP3 players or other items of value to school. We cannot be liable for the loss or damage of such items. Student must also be aware that mobile phone should not be used during the school day
Bags, or any other belongings should be left in lockers when not being used - do not leave anything lying around the school or on top of the lockers - it is considered a fire hazard.