> Well, here in Utah things are expensive.  Like I said,
 > every school we checked (private that is) that required uniforms had
 > uniforms that were way too expensive.  I hope things get different here
 > in Utah.
Private schools have uniforms there? Wow, that's different. My children 
started at a Christian school that had a good dress code, but they didn't 
have a uniform. We parents were asked to purchase a school t-shirt for use on 
class field trips (wonderful idea), but that was the only time they had a 
"uniform". The dress code there allowed shorts only for the first two and 
last two weeks of school (unless special permission was given during a hot 
spell), no t-shirts with writing on them other than school shirts, girls 
dresses had to be "so" long, no spaghetti straps, modesty, etc. No "flip 
flops" on the feet....good solid shoes were required with sandals being ok 
during warm months as long as they had a strap in back.
I also have taught in private school here in California. We had a dress code 
that was similar only there were no pants or shorts allowed for girls except 
on certain days. Girls wore dresses, boys wore pants and shirts that had 
collars. Teachers' dress code for females was dresses (or skirt/blouse or 
suit), pantyhose and heels! (I was instrumental in getting the "heels" part 
changed to "flats fine". My doctor called the school and told the principal 
he was leading himself to lots of workman's comp claims. The rule changed!)
I like a good dress code - since switching to public school, my girls have 
had to endure "Mom's dress code" for school. My job would be simpler if the 
schools here would adopt one!
The only private schools that I know of in the San Diego area that have 
uniforms are Catholic schools.
                                 -donna
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