Dear Parents and Upper School Students

Dear Parents and Upper School students, As the beginning of school approaches and you begin to purchase uniform items, please keep in mind the Roanoke Catholic uniform guidelines. While dress code is certainly not the most important aspect in educating your child, it is important to have students dressed in a way that promotes a positive learning environment without distractions. Please read the following closely, as some dress code guidelines have been clarified. Per the Handbook for Upper School Students and Parents these include:

Students should present a neat appearance and are expected to be neatly groomed at all times. Modesty and appropriateness in appearance and dress are expected at all times while at school and at all school functions. Clothing and hair should be neat, clean, and appropriate for school. Students should be in full uniform during the school day. Students may wear only items listed in uniform guidelines. General Uniform Notes  All clothing must be clean, unwrinkled, hemmed and in good condition.  Only solid white undergarments may be worn under the approved shirts.  Shirts should be buttoned, including sleeve cuffs and collar buttons; the top shirt button may be open.  All polo and dress shirts must be tucked into the waistband so that the waistband is visible.  Slacks and shorts should be worn above the hips with belts visible.  All shoes must be closed toed and closed heeled; no clogs or sandals. Also, boots and slippers, including footwear resembling slippers and socks, are prohibited.  Shoes must be in keeping with the solid colors as prescribed in the guidelines; no other colors or color combinations (including shoe sole), patterns (i.e. stripes, plaids, checkerboard), textures (i.e. glitter, sequins); or ornamentation (i.e. logos, trademarks)  Male students should be clean-shaven with sideburns no longer than mid-ear. Students who have a medical exemption to this rule should have a doctor’s note on file with the principal and the nurse. This note must be current and if necessary reissued and filed annually.  Hair should be neatly styled and groomed away from the face so as not to cover the face. Maximum hair length for male students is to the eyebrows, to the top of the shirt collar, and above the middle of the ears.  Shaved heads, haircuts giving the appearance of shaved or baldheads, other extreme styles, and extreme colors are not allowed.  Hats and caps may not be worn at anytime during the school day.  Jewelry must be kept at a minimum. Large necklaces and bracelets are not acceptable. A maximum of two stud earrings, worn on the ears, will be allowed.  Makeup and hair accessories should be tasteful and kept to a minimum.  No visible tattoos or piercing other than ears are permitted.  At no time are bare shoulders, bare backs, bare midriffs, or low-cut necklines acceptable. Tank tops, spaghetti straps, and halter tops are not permitted, even if worn under jackets, blouses, or sweaters.  Coats and jackets designed for outside are to remain in the lockers and may not to be worn in class. The only outer garment allowed in class is the letter jacket, navy blue sweatshirt with RCS logo (available through the school) or navy blue fleece jacket (available through the school or Land’s End), or uniform sweaters.

Dress code enforcement begins at home. Students will not be allowed to attend class or participate in school activities unless they are properly dressed. A student in violation of the dress code may be sent home to correct the violation immediately or a parent may be asked to bring the appropriate attire. In addition, demerits will be issued. The administration reserves the right to determine what is appropriate school attire.

(over) Specific uniform guidelines are outlined below. New this year, for both girls and boys, is a navy blue sweater vest with RCS logo. Students are expected to be in full, appropriate, uniform dress beginning the first day of school. As we partner in this endeavor, your cooperation is greatly appreciated. We look forward to a successful 2016-2017 school year. Have a safe, rest of vacation.

 School Attire for Girls   School Attire for Boys  The items in italics must be ordered from the The items in italics must be ordered from the school’s school’s suppliers: suppliers: SKIRT: **Plaid kilt or box-pleated skirt , or ***A- line SLACKS: ** Khaki uniform slacks skirt [Classic navy/evergreen plaid] (All SHIRT: White oxford-cloth dress shirt with button- skirts/kilts – must be at the knee in length. down collar (no emblems or contrast Skirts may not be rolled. Shorts under stitching) with long or short sleeves; skirts are recommended. SHOES: Solid brown or black flat dress shoes (no SLACKS: ** Khaki uniform slacks boots, clogs, or slippers). SHIRT: White oxford-cloth dress shirt with button- Low top (at or below the ankle) navy, black, down collar (no emblems or contrast white, brown or gray solid-color athletic stitching) with long or short sleeves; shoes. Shoe laces should be white or the same SHOES: Solid brown, navy or black flat dress shoes (no color as the shoe. boots, clogs, or slippers). Low top (at or below SOCKS: Socks, when worn, must be solid white or the ankle) navy, black, white, brown or gray solid dark (blue or black), with no solid-color athletic shoes. Shoe laces should ornamentation or logo. be white or the same color as the shoe. TIE: School tie, regular or bowtie (required during SOCKS: Socks, when worn, must be solid white or solid Eastern Standard Time ~ available in school dark (blue or black), with no office) ornamentation or logo; solid navy blue knee BELT: Dark leather belt worn with slacks or shorts socks; solid navy blue opaque tights; solid The following items are OPTIONAL year round: navy blue or skin-tone hose may be worn with dress shoes. **Navy blue crewneck sweater with the RCS logo BELT: Dark leather belt worn with slacks or shorts **Navy blue cardigan sweater with the RCS logo ***Navy blue sweater vest with RCS logo The following items are OPTIONAL year round: ~ Navy blue fleece jacket with RCS logo ~ Official Navy blue RCS sweatshirt (with crest) **Navy blue crewneck sweater with the RCS logo RCS Letter jacket **Navy blue cardigan sweater with the RCS logo ***Navy blue sweater vest with RCS logo The following items are OPTIONAL during Daylight ~ Navy blue fleece jacket with RCS logo Savings time only: ~ Official Navy blue RCS sweatshirt (with crest) ~~ Green polo-style shirt with the RCS logo RCS Letter jacket ** Khaki uniform shorts * Product available only through Flynn & O’Hara The following items are OPTIONAL during Daylight ** Product available through either Flynn & O’Hara Savings time only: or Land’s End ~~ Green polo-style shirt with the RCS logo *** Product available only through Land’s End ** Khaki uniform shorts ~ Product available through Land’s End or online at * Product available only through Flynn & O’Hara Celtic Store ** Product available through either Flynn & O’Hara ~~ Product available through Land’s End, Flynn & or Land’s End O’Hara or online at Celtic Store *** Product available only through Land’s End ~ Product available through Land’s End or online at Celtic Store ~ ~ Product available through Land’s End, Flynn & O’Hara or online at Celtic Store