Swanson Traditional School
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Our K-5 curriculum provides students the opportunity for academic, social, and emotional growth in a highly structured, back-to-basics learning environment. The educational program places a strong emphasis on high academic standards, student responsibility, appropriate conduct, and active parental involvement.
Dress Code
Swanson Student Dress Code Policy 2024-2025
BOY Uniform Requirements
- Dress Pants - Blue, black, tan (No jeans)
- Dress Shorts - navy, black, tan (April 1 - Oct 31) (No gray)
- Collared Dress Shirts: navy, light blue, black, white, or red shirts - Solid colors (No burgundy, green, pink, or yellow)
- Polo style shirt, sweater, sweater vest, cardigan, pullover sweater, Swanson pullover sweatshirt or turtleneck - short or long sleeve - No logos - Same colors as above
- Swanson Spirit wear zip-up fleece, or Swanson Spirit wear crewneck sweatshirt with uniform collar shirt underneath
- Socks and belts - any color
- Athletic shoes or dress shoes of any color. No light-up shoes, sandals, crocs, open-toed shoes, or flip-flops
- Swanson Spirit wear is allowed Monday-Friday
GIRL Uniform Requirements
- Dress Pants - navy, black, tan (No jeans)
- Jumper, skort, skirt - navy, black, tan, and red, black or blue plaid (No jeans)
- Dress Shorts - navy, black, tan (can be worn April 1 - Oct 31)
- Collared Dress Shirts: navy, light blue, black, white, or red shirts - Solid colors (No burgundy, green, pink, or yellow)
- Polo style shirt, sweater, sweater vest, cardigan, pullover sweater, Swanson pullover sweatshirt or turtleneck - short or long sleeve - No logos - Same colors as above
- Swanson Spirit wear zip-up fleece, or Swanson Spirit wear crewneck sweatshirt with a uniform collar shirt underneath
- Socks, belts, bows, headbands, and leggings can be worn under uniform bottoms or uniform jumper - any color
- Athletic shoes, fashion boots, or dress shoes of any color. No light-up shoes, sandals, crocs, open-toed shoes, flip-flops, or shoes with more than 1” heel
- Swanson Spirit wear is allowed Monday-Friday
Uniform Policy
- All clothing must be clean, well maintained, fit properly, and school-appropriate
- Underclothing should not show
- Shorts, skirts, and jumpers are fingertip length
- A uniform collared shirt is worn under any pullover, cardigan, or vest
- Students need to change from winter boots to shoes before entering the classroom
School Supplies
Swanson School Supply List 2024-2025
Pre-K
- Complete change of clothes (Please put in a gallon ziploc with child’s name)
- 1 Backpack (must fit standard size folder)
- 1 box of Kleenex
- 2 rolls of paper towels
- 2 plastic, 3 prong, 2 pocket folders
- 4 glue sticks
- 1 box Crayola Crayons (24 count)
- 1 box of quart ziplocs
- 2 Clorox wipes
- 1 composition notebook
- *SBCSC requires all backpacks and lunch bags/boxes to be clear, please see the Clear Backpack FAQ for more information.
Kindergarten
- 6 Boxes Crayola Crayons (24 count)
- 6 packs Elmer’s Brand Glue Sticks
- 1 Bottle Elmer’s Glue
- 4 Composition Notebooks (Not Spirals)
- 1 Red Heavy Duty Plastic/Vinyl 3 Prong Folder
- 1 Blue Heavy Duty Plastic/Vinyl 3 Prong Folder
- 2 Packs Ticonderoga “Beginner” Pencils with Erasers
- 1 Pack #2 Ticonderoga Pencils
- 1 Pack Crayola Colored Pencils
- 1 Pack Crayola Markers
- 1 Pair of Blunt Tip Kids Scissors
- 1 Pack Expo Dry Erase Black Thick Markers
- 1 Pack of post-it notes (any color)
- 1 Clear Plastic Pencil Box (No zippers or cartoons)
- 2 Boxes of Kleenex
- 2 Containers Clorox Wipes
- 1 box baby wipes (girls)
- 1 Pack Paper Towels (boys)
- 1 set Headphones (labeled with name in Ziploc Baggie) - no earbuds, no wireless headphones
- 1 Class Snack individually wrapped or bagged (cookies, granola bars, chips, Goldfish, etc.)
- 1 Pack of Thick Clear Sheet Protectors
- Please label the child's name on their crayon box, notebooks, backpacks, lunchbox, sweaters, and coats.
- *SBCSC requires all backpacks and lunch bags/boxes to be clear, please see the Clear Backpack FAQ for more information.
Grade 1
- 1 Pair Headphones (no earbuds, Bluetooth, or rechargeable) - Please put in a gallon bag with the first name.
- 1 1 ½ Inch Binder with Clear Insert Cover and Pockets Inside
- Page Dividers w/Pockets (MUST HAVE THE POCKETS)(5 Pack)
- 2 heavy duty Vinyl Folders w/Pockets and Prongs: red, blue
- 1 Composition Notebooks (not spirals)
- 1 Package 3-Hole Punch Sheet Protectors
- 3 Pink Erasers (not pencil toppers)
- 2 Boxes 24 Count Crayons
- 1 box colored markers: 10 count
- 1 Pair Scissors
- 2 Packs of 12-Count YELLOW Ticonderoga #2 Pencils
- 1 Container of Clorox Wipes
- 2 Packages of 4 count black Expo Dry Erase Markers
- 1 Large package Glue Sticks
- 1 Box of Ziploc quart size bags
- Clear plastic pencil box (no zippers or cartoons)
- 2 Large boxes Kleenex
- Please note: Additional items may be requested for Grade 1 students after school starts.
- *SBCSC requires all backpacks and lunch bags/boxes to be clear, please see the Clear Backpack FAQ for more information.
Grade 2
- 2 packs of 24 Count Crayons
- 10 Glue Sticks
- 12 Ticonderoga Yellow or Black Pencils
- 1 Pencil Pouch with 3 Holes for Binder (NO PENCIL BOXES)
- 1 Pair Scissors
- 2 Pack Sheet Protectors
- 1 Box Gallon or Quart Ziploc Bags (Boys)
- 1 Box Sandwich or Snack Size Ziploc Bags (Girls)
- 2 Pink Erasers
- 2 Boxes of Kleenex
- 8 Dry Erase Markers (BLACK ONLY) (4-Thick, 4-Thin)
- 5 Wide Ruled Spiral Notebooks
- 1 1 ½ Inch Binder with Clear Insert Cover and Pockets Inside
- Page Dividers w/Pockets (MUST HAVE THE POCKETS)
- 2 3-Prong Folders
- Headphones (No wireless)
- Gym Shoes (can be left at school or worn on gym days)
- Please – NO pencil sharpeners, markers, or colored pencils. Do not label, items will be labeled in class.
- *SBCSC requires all backpacks and lunch bags/boxes to be clear, please see the Clear Backpack FAQ for more information.
Grade 3
- 3 Spiral Notebooks (Wide Ruled: 1 red, 1 blue, 1 green)
- 1 standard sized hard plastic pencil box
- 1 Pack of (4 count-black) Dry Erase Markers
- 2 highlighters
- 48 #2 Pencils (Ticonderoga)
- 1 Pack Pencil Top Erasers
- 1 12-Pack Colored Pencils
- 2 boxes of crayons (24 count) - 1 for August, 1 for January
- 1 1.5” 3-ring binder (with clear insert cover)
- 1 Pkg. Wide Ruled Loose Leaf Paper
- 4-6 Glue Sticks
- 2 Containers Clorox Wipes
- 2 Boxes of Kleenex
- 3-plastic, pocket folders, (NO prongs: 1 red, 1 blue, 1 green)
- 1 wide ruled composition book
- Headphones with name on (No wireless or earbuds)
- Gym Shoes (can be left at school or worn on gym days)
- No personal pencil sharpeners, scissors, rulers, or wireless mouse
- *SBCSC requires all backpacks and lunch bags/boxes to be clear, please see the Clear Backpack FAQ for more information.
Grade 4
- headphones - in Ziploc bag labeled with student’s name
- buy an agenda/planner from the school*
- 5 folders with pockets/3 holes punched (1-blue, 1-red, 1 yellow, 2-your choice)
- 1 pack wide ruled loose leaf paper
- 4 spiral notebooks wide ruled (2 blue, 1 green, 1 red)
- 1 composition notebook
- 1 zippered pencil case (No Boxes)
- 1 box of 24 crayons
- 1 box of colored pencils
- 1 box of washable markers
- 1 pack of erasers
- 1 pair scissors
- 1 Elmer's glue stick
- 2 red pens
- 3 highlighters
- 2 packs of #2 pencils (no pens)
- 2 packs of sticky notes
- 2 packs 3x5 index cards
- 2 dry erase markers
- 1 clipboard
- 2 boxes of Kleenex per semester
- gym shoes
- 1 pump hand sanitizer (girls)
- 1 box Ziploc gallon size bags (girls)
- 1 containers Clorox disinfecting wipes (boys)
- 1 box Ziploc quart size bags (boys)
- *SBCSC requires all backpacks and lunch bags/boxes to be clear, please see the Clear Backpack FAQ for more information.
Grade 5
- 1 1.5-inch heavy duty binder or Trapper Keeper
- 1 1-inch binder
- 4 Folders with Pockets and 3 holes (goes in binder)
- 3-ringed pencil bag (goes in binder)
- 6 spiral notebooks, wide ruled
- 2 24 Packs of #2 Pencils, sharpened
- 1 pkg pencil top erasers
- 2 Boxes of colored pencils
- 10+ glue sticks
- 1 Set of Headphones or earbuds
- 3 pkgs thick, black Expo markers
- 2 Boxes of Kleenex
- 1 pair of Scissors, labeled
- 1 container baby wipes
- 1 Roll of Paper Towels
- 100 Pack of Index Cards
- 1 box gallon bags (boys)
- 1 box quart bags (girls)
- *SBCSC requires all backpacks and lunch bags/boxes to be clear, please see the Clear Backpack FAQ for more information.