Policies & Procedures

It is very important that all students come to school prepared each school day.

Donation Request: we are requesting donations of hand soap for the students. The refill containers would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Kindergarten

• 4 boxes crayons (24 pack)
• 2 bottles school glue
• 12 glue sticks
• 1 pair blunt tipped scissors
• 1 container of antibacterial wipes
• 1 Primary Composition notebook
• 2 regular composition notebooks
• 1 set of inexpensive headphones (ear buds)*
• 1 3-ring binder (1” clear view front & pockets)
• 1 box of tissues or 1 roll of paper towels
• 1 refill size antibacterial liquid soap (girls only)
• Baggies (zip bags) – gallon size (girls only)
• 1 bottle of hand sanitizer (boys only)
• Baggies (zip bags) – quart size (boys only)

First Grade

• 4 composition notebooks
• 1 pencil box for pencils
• 36 pencils
• 2 packs of crayons
• 1 – 3 Ring Binder 1” with clear view front and inside pockets
• 1 pack of pink erasers
• 1 set of inexpensive headphones
• 1 bottle of school glue
• 1 container antibacterial wipes

Second Grade

• 5 plastic 3 prong with pocket folders
• Zipper pencil pack with 3 holes
• 2 inch 3 Ring Binder (for planner)
• 4 composition notebooks (not spiral)
• 2 packs 16 crayons
• 2 packs of notebook paper (wide-ruled)
• 2 packs of #2 pencils
• 2 packs of glue sticks
• 1 set of inexpensive headphones (ear buds)*

Third Grade

• 1 – 2” 3 Ring Binder
• 4 spiral notebooks
• 2 packs 24-count pencils
• 4 – 3 prong folder with pockets
•  Pencil sharpener with shaving catcher
•  2 packs notebook paper (wide-ruled)
• Zipper pencil case
• Highlighter
•  Pack of eraser caps OR 2 big pink erasers
• 1 pack EXPO markers for student whiteboard
•  1 set of inexpensive headphones (ear buds)*

Fourth Grade

• 1 3-ring binder (2” notebook)
•  6 3-prong folders with pockets (do not write name on folders)
• 2 packs 24-count pencils
• 1 pack colored pencils
•  2 packs notebook paper (wide-ruled)
• 2 composition notebooks
•  1 pack dividers for 3-ring notebook
•  1 pencil sharpener with shaving catcher
• 1 set of inexpensive headphones (ear buds)*
•  4 spiral notebooks (70 sheets each)
• 1 Pencil pouch for 3-ring binder

Fifth Grade

• Pens and Pencils with cap erasers
• 4 packs notebook paper (wide-ruled)
•  Colored pencils
• Pencil sharpener
•  2 – 3 Subject spiral notebooks
• 4 Spiral notebooks
•  1 3-ring binder (2” notebook)
• Subject Dividers for notebook
•  Glue Sticks (4 pack)
•  6 plastic 3 prong folders with pockets
•  1 set of inexpensive headphones (ear buds)*

Appearance of Girls

Uniform Tops:

• burgundy polo shirts with the BA logo (long or short sleeved)
• white Peter Pan blouse with burgundy cross-tie (long or short sleeved)

Uniform Bottoms:

• black shorts or slacks
• plaid shorts, slacks or skorts
• plaid jumper
• black belt or a complementary color

Shoes/Socks:

• sneakers preferred (closed toes shoes) in color complementary to the uniform: black, white or brown
• socks should be white (include sport socks) or burgundy/black
• burgundy, black or white tights (no leggings)
• boots are not allowed

Outerwear:

• lightweight jacket (must be uniform – with BA logo)
• sweaters and sweatshirts (must be uniform – with BA logo)
• heavy coats may be non-uniform and worn only during very cold weather

Hair and Accessories:

• hair should not be in students’ eyes
• no colored hair such as green, blue, etc., no numbers, writing or designs may be shaved into hair.
• If jewelry is worn, it must be small and complement the uniform.

Appearance of Boys

Uniform Tops:

• burgundy polo shirts with the BA logo (long or short sleeved)
• oxford shirt: burgundy & white striped (long or short sleeved)

Uniform Bottoms:

• black shorts or slacks
• black belt or a complementary color

Shoes/Socks:

• sneakers preferred (closed toes shoes) in color complementary to the uniform: black, white or brown
• white socks (include sport socks) or black
• boots are not allowed

Outerwear:

• lightweight jacket (must be uniform – with BA logo)
• sweaters and sweatshirts (must be uniform – with BA logo)
• heavy coats may be non-uniform and worn only during very cold weather

Hair and Accessories:

• boy’s hair must not exceed the top edge of the collar
• hair should not be in students’ eyes
• no colored hair such as green, blue, etc.
• no numbers, writing or designs may be shaved into hair
• no earrings

Bethune Academy uniforms must be purchased from the following companies:

• All Tech Stitching
• Risse Brothers School Uniforms
• PMG School Gear