Parenting

Preparing Kids For A Successful School Year

Posted: 12/5/2010

A great investment, school wear can be worn during and after school.

(NAPSI) - Appropriate school wear helps children dress for academic success. Uniforms, spirit wear and clothes following dress codes can encourage a feeling of community spirit and promote school safety. Educators and parents find that following a dress code at school and at after-school events can make it easier to monitor who is a student--and who isn't--and may aid in reducing peer pressure.

As a retailer for IZOD Approved School Wear and a popular shopping destination for back-to-school, JCPenney is committed to positive youth development by supporting after-school programs across the country.

From August 4 through 17, you can help increase after-school opportunities by rounding up your purchases to the nearest whole dollar. The entire difference will stay in the community to benefit a life-enriching after-school program that inspires kids to be smart, strong and socially responsible.

For year-round school wear and information on how JCP cares for after school, visit www.JCP.com and www.jcpenney.com/uniforms.