ALL SCHOOL DRESS CODE 2008-2009

Grades K-8

Shirts: All students will wear a plain solid white or red polo style shirt, blouse, or turtleneck.  Students in grades 5-8 may also wear navy blue shirts.  The shirts, long or short sleeved, must be made of cotton and have a collar.  No crew necks or t-shirts are permitted.  Turtlenecks may be worn, but they must be made of cotton.  Turtleneck sweaters are not permitted.  T-shirts worn under the uniform shirts must be plain white and fit properly beneath the uniform shirt.  All shirts must remain tucked in.

Sweaters:  Students only in grades K-4 may wear solid red, white, or navy sweaters in class.  Sweaters may be cardigans, pullovers, or vests.  No hooded style sweaters may be worn in class.

Sweatshirts:  Approved school sweatshirts (red, navy, gray) are permitted in grades K-8. No hooded style or athletic sweatshirts may be worn in class.

Socks: All types of socks, including tights, should be a solid red, white, tan, or navy in color matching the school dress code.  Socks must be worn at all times.

Shoes: All students Pre-K through 8^th grade must wear shoes that have a closed heel and toe.  No sandals, clogs, boots, or high-heeled shoes are permitted.  No heel is to be higher than two inches.  Shoes should fit and be tied properly at all times.

Belts: Belts must be simple and solid in these colors: black, navy, or brown.  No large belt buckles or ornately decorated belts are permitted.

Pants: All slacks/trousers are to be dress pants in twill, cotton, or corduroy.  No riveted slacks, jean styles, stretch, hipster, knit, cargo, Capri, or pants with outside pockets are permitted.  No zippered or cargo pockets, No ripped/torn/cut hems.  Pants can be purchased at local department stores such as J. C. Penney or Lands End/Sears; and via catalog or on-line.

Grades K-4: All pants are to be navy blue only.

Grades 5-8: All pants are to be navy blue or tan only. (NO white or green tan shades)

Jewelry: Girls may wear one pair of stud or post earrings.  No dangling or hoop style earrings are permitted.  No earrings are permitted on boys.  A religious necklace or medal may be worn, but no other necklaces are permitted.  No bracelets or wrist bands are permitted except medical alert type for student safety.  Watches may be worn.  One ring per hand is allowed.

Hairstyles: Absolutely NO streaked, highlighted, or dyed hair is allowed on students.  Artificial color enhancement (store or homemade) is not necessary on elementary age students.  No fad hairstyles (Mohawks, extreme spikes, shaved heads, long bangs, over the collar length, etc.) are permitted.  Girls and boys must not wear bangs that are below their eyebrows.  Long bangs on girls can be held back with barrettes, pins, clips, etc.  Hair accessories should be simple.  Boys’ hair must not cover more than ½ of the ear or touch the collar.

Make-up: Make-up is not permitted.  Finger nail polish must be clear or light pink in color.

Gym: All students will wear navy blue cotton shorts and plain red t-shirts.  No spandex, tight-fitting shorts, or shorts less than mid-thigh in length.  Socks will be red, white, or navy only.  In the cooler months, solid navy sweat pants will be permitted.  Children must have separate shoes for gym only.  Those gym shoes must have non-marking soles.

Girls’ Dress Code: Girls may wear a plaid uniform jumper or skirt in grades K-4 and a plaid uniform skirt in grades 5-8.  The uniform jumpers/skirts are to be worn at knee length.  The uniform skirts/jumpers may be purchased through Schoolbelles (There are several styles from which to choose).  Girls in all grades may wear navy dress slacks in twill, cotton, or corduroy and in grades 5-8 tan dress slacks are also permitted.

Shorts: Dress code shorts in twill or cotton may be worn during the months of August to October 15 and again from April 15 through June.  No cargo, bike, athletic, or shorts more than 3 inches above the knees are allowed.  During these warmer months, girls may wear skorts if the length is appropriate (no shorter than 3 inches above the knees).  Grades K-4: All shorts or skorts are to be navy blue only.

Grades 5-8: All shorts or skorts are to be navy blue or tan in color.  (NO white or green shades)   

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Dress code policy will be in effect immediately.  This policy will be strictly enforced.  The dress code committee is made up of teachers.  The dress code committee is responsible for monitoring policy code violations with the help of the entire school staff.

Dress Code Violations: Students in dress code violation will receive a ‘violation slip’ stating the policy violation.  A copy of the violation will be sent home for the parent(s) to view and sign and a copy will be kept at school.  The parent notification slip must be signed and returned to school by the next school day.  The student will report to the dress code committee monitors before class begins with the signed ‘violation slip’.  Students may be asked to change into appropriate uniform clothes before being admitted into class.  After 5 dress code violations, the student will serve an in-school suspension.  Hair style and color violations will have 48 hours to get the hair cut or returned to its natural color.  Parents are asked to cooperate with the school in enforcing the dress code.  Random dress code checks may be conducted.  If a parent or student has a question regarding dress code policy or violations, the committee will meet with them to discuss the issue.

Non-Dress Code: On days when school dress code is not required, appropriate clothing must be worn.  Regardless of style or fashion, immodest dress or clothing not in keeping with our Catholic values will not be permitted.  Appropriate clothing includes nice jeans and excludes all jeans with frayed cuffs, jeans that drag on the floor, jeans with rips and/or tears, etc.  Tee shirts are to be without inappropriate printing or symbols.  Tee shirts that represent rock bands, drugs and alcohol, or violence are not allowed to be worn.  Anything that is representative of gangs is not allowed.  Tank tops or tops that display bare midriffs are not allowed.  On dress up days no clothing less casual than the regular school dress-code may be worn.  Clothing should be appropriate for a special occasion.

No code can possibly cover all eventualities or possibilities.  It should be understood that the Administration will ultimately decide what is acceptable and what unacceptable apparel is.  If a student comes to school and is dressed inappropriately, he/she will call a parent and ask for a change of clothing to be brought to school or change into clothing available at school.                                                            (April 2008)