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Uniform Policy - 2009-2010

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Our school uniform must be worn at all times beginning the first day of the school year. Days in which Scout meetings or special events are held, vests may be worn. Uniforms must be clean, pressed and mended. No stains, rips, tears or fraying will be allowed. All pants, shorts, skirts and skorts must be hemmed and at the appropriate length.

If there is a reason for a student to be out of uniform, a note should be sent to the office prior to that specific day, stating the reason. Permission must be given by Mr. Feldewerth.

Used uniforms are available at the school for a designated price.

All items of clothing, including coats and jackets, should be marked with the student's name.

Beginning October 1, 2009 we are implementing a Mass Uniform. This specific uniform will be MANDATORY AT ALL SCHOOL MASSES.

BOYS ---White or light blue oxford button down shirt (long or short sleeve) with a solid navy blue or Dunbar plaid tie. Specific plaid ties are available at All School Uniforms--clip on Velcro or standard tie, along with khaki or navy blue pleated uniform slacks. No shorts.

GIRLS--White Peter Pan collar blouse, or white or light blue oxford type button down blouse (long or short sleeve). Solid navy blue or Dunbar plaid neck tie will be optional for girls. Ties are available at All School Uniforms. Dark khaki or navy blue skirt, or skort along with plaid options of the jumper or skort or skirt. No shorts or slacks.

Occasionally students will be allowed a "out-of-uniform" day. Parents will be notified of these occasions. All clothing must be appropriate (no spaghetti straps, tank tops, belly shirts) clean, fit, and in presentable condition. No holes, fraying, stains or dirty clothing. All items with a waistband must sit at the waist--no sagging bottoms. No low rise pants or shorts. All shorts must be of an appropriate length--no short shorts will be allowed. No revealing clothing will be tolerated.

In the event of any inappropriate clothing (uniform or regular) being worn, a parent or guardian will be notified to come to the school with appropriate clothing or take the student home. All these clothing items are under the discrepancy of the entire Faculty and Staff of St. Bernadette Catholic School.

GIRLS

PANTS: Dark khaki or classic navy blue uniform pants . Pleated styles only. NO JEAN OR CARGO TYPE, OR FLAT FRONT PANTS. NO EXTRA POCKETS, BUTTONS OR ZIPPERS. PANTS CANNOT BE TIGHT AND REVEALING. All pants must be hemmed, and free of holes or tears.

SHORTS: Dark khaki or classis navy blue uniform shorts. Pleated styles only. NO JEAN OR CARGO TYPE, OR FLAT FRONT SHORTS. NO EXTRA POCKETS, BUTTONS OR ZIPPERS. SHORTS CANNOT BE TIGHT AND REVEALING. Shorts must fall no higher on the leg than 2" above mid-knee, and no longer than 2" below mid-knee. Shorts must be hemmed, and free of holes and tears.

*JUMPER; Dunbar Plaid (navy-burgundy plaid) or blue-gray plaid (only allowed through 2009-2010 school year).

*SKIRT: Dunbar Plaid (navy-burgundy plaid ) or blue-gray plaid (only allowed through 2009-2010 school year).

*SKORT: Dark khaki, classic navy blue, or Dunbar Plaid (navy-burgundy plaid).

ALL SKIRTS, SKORTS AND JUMPERS MUST BE LIMITED NO SHORTER THAN 1" ABOVE THE KNEE OR AT THE KNEE.

*Only specific styles of each of these items are within and included in our uniform policy. All skirts, skorts, and jumpers are available only at All School Uniforms. Please check before purchasing.

POLO SHIRTS: Knit Polo shirts in white, classic navy blue, or burgundy. LIGHT/POWDER BLUE POLO SHIRTS ARE NO LONGER ALLOWED. Polo shirts should be somewhat loose--No tight or revealing clothing will be allowed. No pockets, lace, scalloping on sleeves or collar. No logos are allowed except St. Bernadette logo. These shirts are only available for purchase through Tee-Riffic Promotions.

PETER PAN COLLAR BLOUSE: White or light blue only.

OXFORD- BUTTON DOWN BLOUSE: White or light blue only. Long or short sleeve. No logos.

NECK TIE -- OPTIONAL FOR GIRLS--Solid navy blue or Dunbar (navy burgundy) plaid only.

BELTS: Belts are required for grades 2-8. Smooth or braided leather -- black or brown only. Navy or khaki belts available at uniform stores are also acceptable. NO PRINTS, SPARKLES OR COLORS OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED WILL BE ALLOWED.

SOCKS: Solid navy or white socks and tights only. NO PRINTS OR COLORS.

SHOES: Tennis shoes or flats only. GYM SHOES MUST BE WORN ON DAYS WITH P.E. NO SANDALS, FLIP FLOPS, HEELS OR PLATFORM TYPES ARE ALLOWED.

BOOTS: NO BOOTS. This includes snow, hiking, Ugg type, cowboy etc. If snow boots are worn to school on inclement weather days, please bring another pair of appropriate shoes to change in to.

SWEATSHIRTS: ONLY Classic navy blue with the St. Bernadette logo are allowed. HOODY OR ZIPPERED SWEATSHIRTS OR FLEECE JACKETS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO BE WORN IN THE CLASSROOM. ONLY CREWNECK LOGO SWEATSHIRST WILL BE ALLOWED. Royal blue sweatshirts are no longer allowed.

HATS: Caps or hats are not to be worn in the Church or School Building.

HAIR: Hair must be clean and combed. Bangs must be trimmed, no hair hanging in or covering the face. Hair accessories are to be limited. Highlighted or dyed hair is not allowed. No extreme hairstyles will be allowed.

*JEWELRY: Earrings (limited to one (1) per ear) may be worn. HOOPS, OR DANGLING EARRINGS ARE NOT ALLOWED FOR SAFETY REASONS. A small Crucifix or a religious medal on a small chain may be worn. Watches may be worn. NO LARGE JEWELRY IS ALLOWED. One (1) small bracelet or wristband may be worn. No body piercing or tattoos are allowed.

*MAKE-UP: Grades Pre-k through 7 ---NO make-up is allowed. This includes lip-gloss. Chap-stick will be allowed. Grade 8--girls will be allowed to wear light make-up, (i.e.--mascara, light blush, light lip color--clear, light pink or light coral only) No lip color or gloss in dark colors. No eyeliner.

*FINGER NAILS / NAIL POLISH: Nails must be clean and trimmed. No French-tip, sculptured nails, extensions, or nail art will be allowed. Only clear, light pink or light coral nail polish is acceptable. No dark colors of polish will be allowed.

*Any make-up, nail polish, jewelry etc. not within these guide lines will be removed.

BOYS

PANTS: Dark khaki or classic navy blue uniform pants . Pleated styles only. NO JEAN OR CARGO TYPE, OR FLAT FRONT PANTS. NO EXTRA POCKETS, BUTTONS OR ZIPPERS. PANTS CANNOT BE TIGHT AND REVEALING. All pants must be hemmed, and free of holes or tears.

SHORTS: Dark khaki or classis navy blue uniform shorts. Pleated styles only. NO JEAN OR CARGO TYPE, OR FLAT FRONT SHORTS. NO EXTRA POCKETS, BUTTONS OR ZIPPERS. SHORTS CANNOT BE TIGHT AND REVEALING. Shorts must fall no higher on the leg than 2" above mid-knee, and no longer than 2" below mid-knee. Shorts must be hemmed, and free of holes and tears.

POLO SHIRTS: Knit Polo shirts in white, classic navy blue, or burgundy. LIGHT/POWDER BLUE POLO SHIRTS ARE NO LONGER ALLOWED. Polo shirts should be somewhat loose--No tight or revealing clothing will be allowed. No pockets. No logos allowed except St. Bernadette logo available for purchase through Tee-Riffic Promotions.

*Purchases through Tee-Riffic Promotions will only take place 2-3 times during the school year. Notification of these sales will go out via Fast-Direct.*

OXFORD BUTTON DOWN SHIRTS: White or light blue. Long or short sleeve. No logos.

NECK TIE: Mandatory for Mass Uniform. Solid navy blue or navy-burgundy plaid (available at All School Uniforms). Clip, Velcro, or standard neck tie--all are allowed.

BELTS: Belts are required for grades 2-8. Smooth or braided leather -- black or brown only. Navy or khaki belts available at uniform stores are also acceptable. NO PRINTS, OR COLORS OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED WILL BE ALLOWED.

SOCKS: Solid navy or white socks only. NO PRINTS OR COLORS.

SHOES: Tennis shoes. GYM SHOES MUST BE WORN ON DAYS WITH P.E.

BOOTS: NO BOOTS. This includes snow, hiking, cowboy etc. If snow boots are worn to school on inclement weather days, please bring another pair of appropriate shoes to change in to.

SWEATSHIRTS: ONLY Classic navy blue with the St. Bernadette logo are allowed. HOODIE OR ZIPPERED SWEATSHIRTS OR FLEECE JACKETS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO BE WORN IN THE CLASSROOM. ONLY CREWNECK LOGO SWEATSHIRST WILL BE ALLOWED.

HATS: No caps or hats are to be worn in the Church or School Building.

HAIR: Hair must be clean and combed. Shorter length preferred. Hair must be above the shirt collar. Bangs must be trimmed, no hair hanging in or covering the face. Highlighted or dyed hair is not allowed. No extreme hairstyles will be allowed.

*JEWELRY: No earrings. A small Crucifix or a religious medal on a small chain may be worn. Watches may be worn. NO LARGE JEWELRY IS ALLOWED. One (1) small bracelet or wristband may be worn. No body piercing or tattoos are allowed.

FACIAL HAIR/MAKE-UP: None allowed. Chap-stick will be allowed. No nail polish will be allowed.

It will be expected that all Parents/ Guardians and Students follow the uniform policy.