XII. DRESS CODE

To promote discipline and to foster pride in being a student at Holy Spirit Regional Catholic School, and wearing a uniform does indeed achieve that purpose, students are expected to follow the dress code. Adherence to a uniform dress code serves two purposes: Students appear neat and well groomed, and distractions from schoolwork and activities are minimized. All students are required to wear the approved uniform. On special occasions students are not required to wear the uniform: These days will be announced. Untidy or unkempt clothes are never permitted, nor are clothes with inappropriate logos. Boy Scout and Girl Scout uniforms are permitted on the day of the scout meeting.

BOYS UNIFORMS

SHIRTS – Grades K-8 wear white or red knit shirts (long or short sleeve), with collars; white oxford button down shirts are allowed; red or white long sleeve turtlenecks are allowed, however, “mock” turtlenecks are not allowed. Red shirts must be purchased from either Dennis-Larose or Land’s End Uniform Companies. Shirts purchased from Land’s End or Dennis-Larose may have the Holy Spirit logo.

SWEATERS – All sweaters must be purchased from Land’s End or Dennis-Larose Uniform Companies. Navy cardigans, v-neck or pullover sweaters, or sweater vests may be worn. The Holy Spirit logo is optional.

SWEATSHIRTS – Sweatshirts must be purchased from Land’s End or Dennis-Larose Uniform Companies, and must have the Holy Spirit logo and may be gray or navy. Sweatshirts must be worn over a shirt.

SOCKS – Socks are mandatory and must be solid white, navy, or black in crew length only without emblems or brand names. Sport socks, aka “no show socks” are NOT permitted.

SHOES – Tennis shoes must be predominately white, black, gray, brown, or dark navy. Small accent colors on tennis shoes are allowed. Shoes with lights, sounds, characters, beads, wheels, colored laces, etc. are not allowed. Shoes must be black, brown, white, or dark navy leather only. Boots, sandals, etc. are not allowed. Only non-scuff soles may be worn for P.E. Footwear must be kept securely fastened at all times.

BELTS – Belts are mandatory and may be black, brown, or navy. Suspenders are not allowed.

JACKETS – Coats, jackets, and sweatshirt jackets of any kind are not allowed to be worn in the classroom.

GROOMING – Boys are to be well groomed. Haircuts should be neat, out of the eyes, not distracting, and not extend over the collar. “Tails” are not allowed. Boys are not allowed to wear earrings.

GIRLS UNIFORMS

JUMPERS – Grades K-5: Must be purchased from Denise-Larose Uniform Company.

SKORTS – Grades K-5 must be #60 plaid and must be purchased from Dennis-Larose Uniform Company; Grades 6-8 may be khaki or #60 plaid and must be purchased from Dennis-Larose Uniform Company. Skorts are not allowed to be re-hemmed.

SKIRTS – Grades 6-8: Must be purchased from Dennis-Larose Uniform Company.It is recommended navy gym shorts be worn under skirts and jumpers.Jumpers, skorts, and skirts must be an appropriate length of no more than 3 inches above the knee.

PANTS/SHORTS – All pants and shorts must be purchased from either Dennis-Larose or Land’s End Uniform Company. Grades K-5 must wear navy chino style pants and shorts only. Grades 6-8 may wear either navy or khaki pants, or navy or khaki shorts. Navy “sport” shorts (from either Dennis-Larose or Land’s End Uniform Company) are allowed and are optional only for P.E.

SHIRTS – White or red knit shirts (long or short sleeve), with collars; white oxford button down blouses and round collar “peter pan” blouses are allowed; red or white long sleeve turtlenecks are allowed, however, “mock” turtlenecks are not allowed. Red shirts must be purchased from either Dennis-Larose or Land’s End Uniform companies. Shirts purchased from Land’s End Uniform Company may have the Holy Spirit logo.

SWEATERS – All sweaters must be purchased from Land’s End or Dennis-Larose Uniform Companies. Navy cardigans, v-neck or pullover sweaters, or sweater vests may be worn. The Holy Spirit logo is optional.

SWEATSHIRTS – Sweatshirts must be purchased from Land’s End or Dennis-Larose Uniform Companies, and must have the Holy Spirit logo and may be gray or navy. Sweatshirts must be worn over a shirt.

SOCKS – Socks are mandatory and must be solid white, navy, or black, without emblems or brand names. Crew length, knee socks, or tights are allowed. Lace, ribbons, or pantyhose are not allowed. Sport socks, aka “no show socks” are NOT permitted

SHOES – Tennis shoes may be predominantly white, black, brown, or dark navy. Small accent colors on tennis shoes are allowed. Shoes with lights, sounds, characters, beads, wheels, colored laces, etc. are not allowed. Shoes must be black, brown, white, or dark navy leather. Navy/white saddle shoes are allowed. Boots, sandals, etc. are not allowed. Only non-scuff soles may be worn for P.E. Footwear must be kept securely fastened at all times.

BELTS – Belts are mandatory and may be black, brown, or dark navy. Suspenders are not allowed.

GROOMING – Hair must be neat. Nail polish must be clear. Only stud earrings are allowed. Make-up of any kind is not allowed in Grades K-7. A modest amount of make-up is permitted in Grade 8.

ALL CLOTHING MUST BE SIZED PROPERLY TO THE STUDENT.

EXCEPTIONS OR SUBSTITUTIONS TO THE SCHOOL DRESS CODE MUST BE APPROVED, IN ADVANCE, BY THE PRINCIPAL.

The very purpose of our school enforcing a uniform policy is to achieve quality and consistency among our students in their style of dress. If these uniform regulations are to succeed, it will take the combined effort of students, PARENTS and school personnel to see to it that every child comes to school in the proper uniform.

If, for any reason, a child must be out of uniform, a note of explanation, signed and dated by the parent, must accompany the student and be given to the homeroom teacher.

Please print your child’s name on all articles of clothing worn to school and regularly check the lost and found box located in the cafeteria for missing articles. Articles not claimed are periodically given to the poor. For Dress Code violations, the child’s parents will be called in order to bring the item necessary to complete the uniform. The child will wait in the office until the parent arrives with the necessary item. After three documented incidences, the child will be ineligible for out-of uniform passes for the remainder of the year.

It is the hope of the uniform committee that we begin the school year as “tight” as possible. It is the responsibility of all parents to ensure their child is dressed according to policy, or be inconvenienced when they are not.

XIII. OUT OF UNIFORM DRESS CODE

GIRLS

SHORTS/SKIRTS/DRESSES – No shorter than five (5) inches above the knee, or fingertip length, whichever is longer.

PANTS – Must stay at “natural” waist. No “sagging” or “wide” jeans allowed. Pants must be without holes, neat and clean in appearance.

SOCKS – Socks must be worn with shoes.

SHOES – Boots and “flip-flops” are not allowed; students must come to school with shoes for Physical Education.

JEWELERY – Please refer to Dress Code Policy.

BOYS

SHIRTS – Shirts must have sleeves. T-shirts must have positive messages only.

PANTS – Must stay at “natural” waist. No “sagging” or “wide” jeans allowed. Pants must be without holes, neat and clean in appearance.

SHOES – Boots and “flip-flops” are not allowed; students must come to school with shoes for Physical Education.

SOCKS – Socks must be worn with shoes.

JEWELRY – Earrings are not allowed.

We define sandals as open-toed footwear and boots as footwear that rises above the ankle. We will accept clog-style shoes. If the teacher deems the footwear inappropriate for any particular time or place, he/she will ask the student to change into their sports shoes.

If a student chooses to not wear sport shoes on out-of-uniform days it is their responsibility to bring appropriate shoes for P.E.

PE Uniform

E. PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM

Holy Spirit School Physical Education Goals:

To provide a program based on active play that will lead to the desire of students to pursue a lifelong activity, therefore promoting the importance of staying physically fit throughout one’s life.

• encouraging students to pursue active play when they are away from school
• teaching the skills needed to participate on various activities
• expressing the importance of fitness (while participating in various activities) over winning
• offering a variety of activities for students to experience

The best grades do not necessarily go to the most athletic person, but to students who try, work, and develop their skills to the best of their ability. All students are to report and dress-out for Physical Education class as assigned regardless of other school commitments. Students must leave their books and personal belonging in their classroom or locker. Conduct and attitude are part of the P.E. grade. Any misconduct, disrespect, or failure to follow directions may affect the conduct grade. Each student can be excused two times per quarter for not dressing out. However, five points can be deducted from the student’s first grade for every time they fail to dress out over the two times allowed. (Of course, special cases will be recognized, such as severe injuries or illness, etc.) One written test is given every quarter, making up 25% of a student’s grade.

In order to insure maximum participation of all students, there is a P.E. dress code consisting of the following:

Girls

Boys

Same as above, except boys wear white T-shirts.

Other special school T-shirts may be worn as stipulated by the P.E. Instructor.

*Kindergarten, First, Second and Third Grade students do not change clothes for P.E.