Our Lady of the Valley Catholic School Uniform Policy and Dress Code

Our Lady of the Valley Catholic School (OLV) requires that all students wear uniforms. Students are to adhere to the OLV dress code at the School and at School functions. This policy is a visible sign of membership in the OLV community. Inside the school, uniform dress is a reminder to students of their equal importance and their common goals. Outside the School, students represent OLV to the public; they represent the School’s name by their attire, the School’s values by their behavior.

Uniform guidelines are outlined on the reverse side of this document. The dress code is based on the School’s standards of decorum, good taste, cleanliness, modesty, neatness, and safety. The Principal will determine when a student's appearance is in violation of the code and may confiscate non-conforming articles. The Principal must approve any exceptions to the code.

Students should dress in “Sunday Best” when attending mass on Fridays. This will consist of a dress shirt and dark tie for boys. Shirts must be tucked in and pants must be worn with a belt. Girls may wear a jumper or skirt with a blouse that is tucked in.

There are several stores in the valley and Anchorage, including Wal-Mart, Sears, and Target that carry the required clothing items. Please make your purchases at these stores only so that we maintain color and style consistency.

For those who wish to purchase uniforms online, or through a catalog, we are enrolled with the following programs. A small percentage of the net purchase will be donated back to our school as a fund raising opportunity: They are as follows:

French Toast at www.frenchtoast.com our code is QS5UABD

Lands End www.landsend.com/school preferred school number is 900124652

Should you have any questions regarding the Uniform Policy and Dress Code, please contact the administration office.

Boys Shirts: All Shirts must have a collar and sleeves (ie Dress, Polo & Turtlenecks), Shirts must be solid in color. Color choices are Oxford blue (light blue), white or navy. Dress shirts must be tucked in and fully buttoned.

Sweater/Vest: A solid color sweater/vest may be worn over a tucked in collared shirt. Colors choices are white or navy. (No extremes in length, fit, and style). A white or navy fleece vest may also be worn over a tucked in collared shirt.

Sweatshirts: OLV hooded sweatshirts may only be worn on Wednesdays, or on field trips. White, navy, royal or light blue worn in class at each teachers discretion.

Outerwear: No outside jackets or coats may be worn in the classroom.

Ties: A tie is optional and may be worn during the school day; however, it is required to be worn during mass. It must be (navy). A dress shirt must be worn with a tie. Polo shirts are not allowed with tie

Slacks: Solid color dress pants (i.e., Dockers) either navy, or khaki may be worn. (No extremes in length fit or style.) Stretch fabric, patch pockets/cargo pockets and metal rivets are not allowed.

Socks: Socks MUST be worn at all times and they must be white, black or navy.

Shoes: Must be closed heel & toe. Solid color (black, blue, brown) dress shoes & white or black athletic shoes are allowed. Work boots, flip-flops, novelty shoes and sandals are not allowed.

Belts: Belts must be worn with all tucked in shirts and the colors must be black or brown.

Personal Appearance: Hair and fingernails should be neat, clean and well groomed at all times. Chemically dyed or colored hair is not allowed. Visible tattoos are not allowed including writing on skin. Wrist watches and necklaces are acceptable jewelry.

Logos on Clothing: No logos other than OLV are allowed on clothing.

Girls Shirt/Blouses: All Shirts must have a collar and sleeves (ie Dress, Polo & Turtlenecks). Shirts must be solid in color. Color choices are Oxford blue (light blue), white or navy. Dress shirts must be tucked in, fully buttoned and cannot expose any front or back of the midriff.

Sweater/Vest: A solid color sweater may be worn over a tucked in collared shirt/blouse. Color choices are white, navy, royal, light blue, (No extremes in length, fit, and style). A white, navy, royal, or light blue, fleece vest may also be worn over a tucked in collared shirt.

Sweatshirts: OLV hooded sweatshirts may only be worn on Wednesdays or on field trips. White, navy, royal or light blue worn in class at each teachers discretion.

Outerwear: No outside jackets or coats may be worn in the classroom.

Slacks: Solid color dress pants (ie Dockers) either navy, or khaki may be worn. (No extremes in length fit or style.) Stretch fabric, patch pockets/cargo pockets and metal rivets are not allowed.

Jumpers/ Skirts & Skorts: Solid color cotton jumper, skirt or skorts must be at least to the knee in length. Color choices for grades Pre-K to 5th are navy and khaki. Color choices for 6th to 8th are navy, khaki and classic navy plaid.

Socks: Socks and/or tights MUST be worn at all times and they must be white, black or navy.

Shoes: Must be closed heel & toe. Solid color (black, dark blue, brown)dress shoes & white or black athletic shoes are allowed. Work boots, flip-flops, novelty shoes and sandals are not allowed.

Belt: Belts must be worn with all tucked in shirts and the colors must be black, brown or navy.

Personal Appearance: Hair and fingernails should be neat, clean and well groomed at all times. Chemically dyed or colored hair is not allowed. Body glitter or visible tattoos are also not allowed including writing on skin. Lip balm and chapstick are okay. Hair accessories must coordinate with dress code colors. Wrist watches, necklaces and one pair of non-dangle earrings are acceptable jewelry.

Logos on Clothing: No logos other than OLV are allowed on clothing. Uniform Policy Acknowledgement

I have read the Uniform Policy and Dress Code for Our Lady of the Valley Catholic School. I have reviewed the information with my child(ren). I understand and agree to adhere to the terms and conditions as stated.

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