UNIFORM DRESS CODE POLICY

Students should take pride in their appearance.  They are expected to be dressed and groomed neatly.  It is the parents’ responsibility to ensure the proper dress of their children when they attend school by keeping uniforms clean and neat. 

PRE-SCHOOL and KINDERGARTEN

Pre-School and Kindergarten students wear casual, but suitable attire.  They do not wear the traditional school uniform. 

Pants:               Navy blue dress pants, Navy blue uniform shorts   (worn Sept/Oct and May/June)

Shirts:               White or light blue dress shirt (long or short sleeve).

Shirts must be tucked in at all times

White or light blue knit shirt or turtleneck

Belts:                Belts must be worn at all times.

Sweater:           Solid navy, red or white.  No ornamental trim, logos or decoration.

Socks:               Solid color (navy, black or white) ankle length socks.  Low-cut athletic socks, or foot-socks are not permitted. 

Footwear:         Sneakers are permitted, but must have an all-white, non-marking sole.  They must be plain, low cut (NO high-tops!) in white.  Please refrain from excessive colored trim that detract from the school uniform.  If dress shoes are worn, they must be a traditional penny-loafer style or oxford style shoe with a standard ½ - ¾ inch sole/heel.   

Jumpers:           Gr. 1-5 - Plaid uniform jumper

Skirts:               Gr. 6-8 - Plaid uniform skirt - double kick, pleated front and back.  Skirts/jumpers should not be hemmed more than 1” above the knee.  

Pants/Shirts:      Navy blue slacks, Navy uniform shorts or skorts (worn Sept/Oct and May/June)

Blouse/Shirt:      White or light blue blouse (long or short sleeve).  White or light blue knit blouse/shirt

White turtleneck.

Socks:               Ankle or knee length socks or tights/stockings in the following colors:  white, navy, red, beige.  Low-cut athletic socks, or foot-socks are not permitted.   

Belts:                Must be worn with slacks and shorts. 

Sweaters:          Solid navy, red, or white.  No ornamental trim.

Footwear:         Sneakers are permitted, but must have an all-white, non-marking sole.  They must be plain, low cut (NO high-tops!) in white.  Please refrain from excessive colored trim that detract from the school uniform.  If dress shoes are worn, they must be a traditional penny-loafer style or oxford style shoe with a standard ½ - ¾ inch sole/heel.   

Hair ribbons, etc. should match the uniform colors and should not be too elaborate in keeping with the simplicity of the uniform.

NO additional items that may prove disruptive are permitted.  Such items include, but are not limited to the following:

§         Boys’ hair must be cut above the eyebrows and ears and must not touch the top of the shirt collar.     

§         No make-up, nail polish or false nails.

§         No fad or extreme hairstyles, including “highlights” or “streaking” of hair will be tolerated! 

§         No type of hair coloring is permitted! 

§         Excessive jewelry is not permitted for girls or boys.  Jewelry should be simple, i.e. a simple chain with a cross.  Jewelry is never permitted in gym class because it is a safety hazard.  Earrings for boys are never permitted.  Other body piercings are not allowed for either boys or girls.  The teacher, or the principal will ask a student to remove any jewelry that is deemed “excessive.   

Students who are out of uniform for a valid reason need to bring in a note from the parent/guardian.  They will be issued an out-of-uniform demerit.  Students who receive 3 such demerits will serve an after school detention and forfeit the next out-of-uniform dress-up or dress-down day.

DRESS-UP & DRESS-DOWN DAYS

Occasionally, the students will be allowed to “dress-up” or “dress-down” (holidays, special events, rewards, etc.)  The following guidelines will be followed on such occasions:

Dress-up:

Students wear clothes that they would typically wear to church, a party, or a fine dining establishment.  They usually dress up for “Picture Day”, or when the school is celebrating a special occasion.

Dress-Down: