Dress Code and Uniform Policy

We believe there is a direct relationship between being well groomed and properly dressed and having productive work habits for school.

We believe that the focus of the school day is to be on the formation of the whole child. We also believe that while we monitor dress code, compliance with the policy ensures that teachers and students may be freed to pursue our spiritual and educational objectives. To eliminate confusion and insure high standards of dress, we require that certain items of the uniform be purchased through Schoolbelles Uniform Company. These items are noted below.

Girls in Grades K-3 Uniform

• Schoolbelles plaid jumpers – (no higher than 2” above the knees) with a tailored white blouse.
• Docker style (navy, black, or dark grey) slacks with a Schoolbelles white, navy, or light grey polo. Polo shirts need to be either the banded waist style or they must be tucked in.

Girls in Grades 4-8 Uniform

• Schoolbelles plaid skirt – (no higher than 2” above the knees) with a Schoolbelles white, navy, or light grey polo. Polo shirts need to be either the banded waist style or they must be tucked in.
• Docker style (navy, black, or dark grey) slacks with a Schoolbelles white, navy, or light grey polo. Polo shirts need to be either the banded waist style or they must be tucked in.

Boys in Grades K-8 Uniform

• Docker style/cotton twill trousers in navy, black, or dark grey with a Schoolbelles white, navy, or light grey polo.

Physical Education Uniform (Kindergarten – Grade 8)

• Dark gym shorts (navy, black)
• Sweat pants maybe worn during the colder months. Sweat pants should be in either navy or black.
• Physical Education t – shirt (navy with logo) – Jim Meyer Sporting Goods Store
• Tennis shoes

Students in kindergarten may wear their physical education uniform throughout the day on days that they are scheduled for physical education class. The physical education uniform will replace the school uniform on those days. This is for kindergarten only.

Dress Code for all Students Grades K-8

• Navy blue walking shorts may be worn during August and September and May and June. Shorts must be worn with the uniform polo. Shorts are to be knee length and may have no more then one pocket on each side.
• Belts must be worn with trousers and pants that have belt loops.
• Socks must be worn above the shoe line and must be a solid color: white, navy, black, or grey.
• Solid colored sweaters in grey, navy, green, white, and gold may be worn over the blouse or polo.
• School Spirit Wear sweatshirts may also be worn over the blouse or polo.
• Only solid-colored brown or black dress shoes with a back and heels that do not exceed 1½” are to be worn by all students.
• Students are not to wear make-up. (This includes nail polish and lip gloss) Due to certain allergies, asthma, and other health concerns, no cologne or perfume shall be worn by boys or girls.
• Jewelry may not be worn. Wristwatches and one pair of small (post) earrings are permitted.
• Hair is to be (clean, well-groomed) neatly cut/styled. No fad hairstyles are permitted. No extreme colors are permitted. Hair may not hang down below the eyebrows in front of or on the student’s face. Boys may not have hair below the ears, and hair on the back of the head must be above the top of the collar line.
• Plain white short-sleeved undershirts may be worn under the polo/blouse, but may not be visible below the bottom of the polo/blouse.
• Slacks/trousers should be worn at the waist level.

Dress Code Violations

• Grades K-3
  • One written reminder to parent/guardian(s) regarding violation
  • Parent/Guardian(s) will be contacted by the teacher regarding the second or additional violations
• Grades 4-8
  • One written warning for any violation
  • Detention for second or additional violations

Non Uniform Days

• Spirit wear shirt or a plain navy, grey, gold, or green shirt and jeans may be worn on designated dress down days.
• No jeans or tennis shoes are to be worn on designated dress up days. No high heels, sandals, or backless shoes are to be worn due to safety concerns.
• Skirts/dresses must be no shorter than 2” above the knees. Short shorts, mini skirts, mini dresses, and spandex are inappropriate. And not permitted to be worn.
• Shirts, blouses and dresses must completely cover the abdomen, back, and shoulders. Cleavage must not be visible. Shirts or tops must completely cover the waistband of pants or skirts with no midriff, upper torso, or undergarments visible. Spaghetti straps, tube tops, midriff tops, tank tops and see through garments are not permitted. Shirts with rock groups, inappropriate language or inappropriate pictures are not acceptable.
• Teachers and the principal make the final decision about what is appropriate if a question arises.
• A student has the option to wear a school uniform on non uniform days.