Dress Code

STUDENT DRESS CODE

General Attire
Good grooming is important as it promotes healthy habits and enhances one’s appearance. Good grooming begins with good hygiene. Parents should check their children to be sure that they have washed thoroughly, have clean clothes, and meet the student dress code. All children are expected to adhere to the school’s dress code. The dress code is in effect from the first day of each school year.

Catholic schools should be an example of simplicity and a united community. School uniforms help us recognize and reinforce these important principles.

The principal has the authority to make the final decision on all matters related to the student dress code.

Girls’ Attire
* Girls in Kindergarten through 5th grade may wear the jumper or skorts in the St. Vincent Plaid, with a white blouse, white polo shirt, or white turtle neck.
* Girls in 6th grade through 8th grade may wear the St. Vincent plaid skirt or skort with a white blouse or white polo shirt. All girls’ tops should be loose fitting.
* Girls in all grades may wear navy blue uniform dress pants or shorts. (Denims, jeans like, corduroys, pants with studs or rivets, or cargo like pants are not permitted.) Plain white polo shirts, blouses, or turtle necks are to be worn with pants or shorts. Shirts must be tucked in at all times.
* Belts in a solid color of black, brown, or blue are to be worn with pants.
* School approved sweat shirts may be worn.

Boys’ Attire
* Boys in all grades may wear navy blue uniform dress pants or shorts. (Denims, jean like, corduroys, or cargo like pants are not allowed.) Plain white polo shirts with a collar are to be worn with pants or shorts. Shirts must be tucked in at all times.
* Belts in a solid color of black, brown, or blue are to be worn with pants.
* School approve sweat shirts may be worn.

Socks
* Students in grade kindergarten through 6th grade must wear white or navy blue socks that are visible above the shoes. Girls in these grades may also wear white or navy blue tights.
* Students in 7th or 8th grade must wear socks in white or navy color.

Shoes
* Students may wear dress shoes in solid colors of brown or black, or they may wear athletics shoes in solid colors of white, black, or grey. (Minimal markings and accent colors on athletic shoes may be acceptable.)
* Shoes that tie need to be tied at all times, tied in the proper fashion, and shoe strings must be neutral in color and match in color.

Hair
* All students are to have haircuts which will keep their hair out of their eyes.
* All students’ hair is to be neatly combed.
* Boys’ hair must be off the collar.
* Hair must not be dyed or bleached.
* Distracting styles or fads are not acceptable.
* Girls’ hair bows and head bands should be simple.

Cosmetics & Jewelry
* Make-up is not permitted in any grade
* Girls in Pre-K through 6th grade may only wear clear nail polish. Artificial nails are not permitted.
* Girls in 7th and 8th grade may wear nail polish in red shades or pastel colors. Artificial nails are not permitted.
* Jewelry for both boys and girls should be kept simple. Girls’ earrings should not dangle below the earlobe. Boys are not permitted to wear earrings. Necklaces, bracelets, watches, and rings should not be distracting.

Gym Clothing
* Tennis shoes are required for gym class.
* Girls in kindergarten through 5th grade should bring or wear shorts under their uniform jumpers on gym class.
* Students in 6th grade through 8th grade may be required to bring a change of clothes for gym class. The Physical Education teacher will specify what is acceptable.