Good Grooming

Good appearance is important. Students are expected to come to school clean and neat. For good grooming, clear fingernail polish is acceptable in all grades. Students in Grades 6, 7 and 8 may wear soft light fingernail polish and blush that is very lightly applied. No eye make-up of any kind is permitted. Extreme hairstyles are not permitted. Hair is to be of one natural color. Only stud earrings are allowed, only one in each ear.

A student not following these guidelines:

• Will be referred to the office. Inappropriate jewelry and make-up will
be removed and unacceptable clothing will be changed.
• Parents will be contacted
• Loss of free dress privilege for a determined time
• Conduct grade will be lowered

Uniform

Students are expected to be in uniform at all times unless otherwise notified. Uniforms are expected to be clean and properly sized. Short and skirt length is between the knee and three inches (3") above the knee. Shirts/blouses are to be worn tucked into pants or skirt at waist. A belt may be necessary. Shirts worn under the polo shirts are to be plain white, no markings. Only items listed as uniform may be worn in school.

GIRLS

GRADES K-5
black/watch plaid basic uniform (jumper, shift, or two styles of skirt)
navy blue school sweatshirt; navy polar tech jacket

GRADES 6,7 & 8
gray uniform skirt
heather school sweatshirt; navy polar tech jacket

ALL GRADES
white, round-collared (poly/cotton) uniform blouse with long or short sleeves
non-designer white or hunter green polo shirt (long or short sleeves)
*navy blue, girl’s style cords or twill pants (poly/cotton, no jeans)
navy blue sweater vest
navy blue walking shorts
navy blue skort
socks, over the ankle(must be visible above shoe)/crew/knee hi style (solid
white or navy) are to be worn at all times. The socks must be easily visible
above the shoe.
tights (solid white or navy)
sturdy tennis shoes or oxfords

BOYS

GRADES K-5
navy blue school sweatshirt; navy polar tech jacket

GRADES 6,7 & 8
heather school sweatshirt; navy polar tech jacket

ALL GRADES
white, poly/cotton uniform shirt or non-designer white or hunter green polo shirt (long or short sleeves)
*navy blue cords or twill pants (poly/cotton, no jeans)
navy blue sweater vest
navy blue walking shorts
socks, over the ankle (must be visible above shoe) or crew style (solid white
or navy) are to be worn at all times. The socks must be easily visible above
the shoe. sturdy tennis/athletic shoes

A solid white tee shirt or turtleneck may be worn under the uniform shirt.

*Pants are to be trouser style without outside pockets or colored stitching.

ITEMS in bold and italics are available from Dennis Uniform Store. White polo shirts, navy blue twill shorts, skorts, and pants may be purchased at Target Stores (Official School by French Toast) or ordered through the school uniform division of Lands End.

A note of explanation from the parent must be brought to the teacher if an emergency prevents a student from wearing the uniform. All parts of the uniform should be labeled with the family name.

Students are expected to leave school in full dress uniform. If a student must change clothes before leaving school, a written request from a parent is required.

Formal Uniform Days

The specified uniform will be worn on days when the school attends Mass, participates in Prayer Services or gathers for school assemblies. On these Formal School Days students will wear uniform shirts with skirts shorts or twill pants. No student is to be out of uniform on these days.

Used Uniforms

Used uniforms, still in good condition, may be purchased through the school. Sales will be conducted at the beginning of the school term and through the parent coordinator during the remainder of the year.

Free Dress Days

On “free dress” days, it is expected that students will dress modestly and in good taste: appropriate for participation in all school activities. Torn, faded or cut-off pants are not to be worn. Other inappropriate items include: tee shirts with inappropriate sayings, mini skirts/shorts, tank tops, bare midriffs, biker or exercise shorts/pants, sweat pants, sandals, flip-flop shoes and clothing that is inappropriately sized.

Students wearing inappropriate items:

• Parent will be contacted
• Clothing will be changed
• Loss of free dress privilege for a determined time
• Conduct grade will be lowered

“Free Dress” days will be permitted at the discretion of the principal and faculty. Some “Free Dress” days will be designated “dress up” days when shorts and jeans are not allowed. Parents will be advised.