Dress Code
** The principal will make the final decision on what is/is not appropriate in regards to the uniform policy/dress code.
THE UNIFORM SHIRT - The shirt shall consist of a white, navy or kelly green polo knit shirt. All shirts must be tucked in at the student’s waist. All shirts must be long enough to remain tucked when seated. An undershirt may be worn under the uniform top. The undershirt must be white, and the sleeve cannot be longer than the sleeve length of the uniform top. Turtlenecks or mock turtlenecks are not allowed under/over the uniform shirt.
UNIFORM BOTTOMS - Bottoms shall consist of classic, traditional, straight leg dark khaki/navy cotton twill uniform pants or walking shorts with a finished hem (side slits on hems are not allowed). Uniform bottoms must fit at the waist and crotch and be within one (1) size of student’s actual waist/inseam measurement. No cargo pockets are allowed on uniform bottoms. Bellbottoms, joggers, carpenter/cargo style pants, hip huggers, or jeans of any color and/or type are not allowed. Brand name emblems on uniform bottoms may not exceed 1” to 2” in size. All uniform bottoms must have a waistband with belt loops. Walking shorts shall not be more than four inches (4”) above the back crease of the knee. Sagging of the uniform bottoms will not be allowed. NOTE: Maternity wear will consist of uniform colored maternity pants. Should uniform bottoms be worn, they must remain zipped and buttoned.
UNIFORM BOTTOMS FOR GIRLS - In addition to the above uniform bottoms, traditional style uniform jumpers and skirts will be allowed and must have a finished hem and shall not be more than four (4) inches above the back crease of the knee. All items of clothing must be worn as intended by design. Allowable colors are dark khaki and navy. Overalls are not permitted. Stone, white, or dark brown uniform bottoms are not allowed. Dark khaki/navy skorts are allowed for Pre-K to 2nd grade. NOTE: No tight or revealing clothing worn by any student will be tolerated, this also include leggings and tights.
BELTS - A black, brown, khaki, white, navy, or optional school color belt must be worn or a plain belt with a buckle no larger than 2” x 3”. No studs will be allowed. The entire length of the belt must be worn inside the loops. Hanging of any part of the belt outside the belt loops is not allowed. However, Pre-K through 2nd grade students may wear uniform bottoms with an elastic waistband without having to wear a belt. Belt loops should not be removed; if present, a belt must be worn for Pre-K-2nd grade.
SOCKS - Socks must be worn at all times. They must be solid navy, white, black, brown or the school optional color with no inappropriate emblem or logo.
SHOES - Students must wear a closed shoe (front and back). Sandals, clogs, flip-flops, slippers, or other similar types of shoes are not allowed. Shoes must be laced and tied.; Velcro straps must be secured.
OUTERWEAR – (Outerwear with a hood is not allowed) In cold weather, students will be allowed to wear the following over their school uniform:
SWEATSHIRT (without a hood) - A sweatshirt must be waist length with a tight, ribbed elastic bottom, must be plain, solid colored in black, white, heather gray, or navy with no emblem, logo, or marking. Students can wear a sweatshirt 31 in the optional school color with school logo.
SWEATER (without a hood) - Crew neck, V-neck, or cardigan style (those that button or zip from the bottom) sweaters must have sleeves, must be waist length, must be plain, solid-colored in black, white, heather gray or navy with no emblem, logo, or marking. Optional school color with school logo and school-issued sweaters are permitted.
LIGHTWEIGHT JACKET/WINDBREAKER/COAT (without a hood) – All outerwear, except for sweatshirts, must zip, button, or snap from top to bottom and must not be longer than upper mid-thigh. Outerwear must be plain, solidcolored in black, white, khaki, heather gray, or navy with no emblem, logo, or marking; however, jackets in the optional school color with school logo and school issued jackets are permitted.
KNIT CAPS (Beanie) (without a face covering, ear flaps or poms) – allowed as head gear and must be removed when entering school buildings/classrooms. Optional school color with school logo and school-issued beanies are permitted.
NOTE: Outerwear guidelines apply to all students (including athletes) at all school events (including athletic events).
DRESS CODE GROOMING COMPONENT Earrings are the only body piercings allowed. Well-groomed mustaches or facial hair is allowed in grades 7-12 and shall not be distracting in length or style. Hairstyles for both males and females shall be neatly maintained and/or restrained for health, safety, and identification of students.