Revised: 6/1/2018 Uniform Website: www.dennisuniform.com General Dress Code for All Students Rationale: Students are encouraged to take pride in their appearance. Dress code in a Catholic school setting serves 4 primary purposes: • Reinforce Catholic Values; • Minimize social pressures on students; • Minimize financial pressures on our families; • Maximize the time available for teachers to instruct students. Our Catholic teachings try to help students understand that the real value of a person has nothing to do with the expense or brand of clothes they wear. A person’s worth becomes less defined by what surrounds him/her and more by the qualities she/he possesses as an individual. CODE: The dress code will be in effect for all regular school days, examination days and official school functions. GENERAL PRINCIPLE: Any attire deemed inappropriate, extra-ordinary and distractive by the administration is in violation of the Dress Code. Regular School Dress Days Polo Shirts long or short sleeve Students can wear: White, black, navy, royal, light blue or maize/yellow. Polos can be purchased at any store (3 or 4 button placket maximum– no snaps). Any logo must measure no larger than 2 inches by 3 inches (size of a stamp). All polos must be tucked in at all times. Polos should have 3” length past waist to enable the tails to remain tucked
in even during generous movement. Sweaters/Sweatshirts/Fleece Students may wear the sweaters in the colors of grey, navy or black. Quarter Zip Sweatshirts may be worn and must be ordered from Dennis Uniform (in colors of black, royal blue, and oxford grey) or BSN (school approved blue or grey). (Hooded sweatshirts or hooded sweaters may not be worn.) HOODED SWEATSHIRTS ARE NOT TO BE WORN. Approved crewneck sweatshirt may be worn with the official Schlarman Academy crest purchased through the School, Dennis Uniform and Land’s End. Fleece Jackets and Vests may be worn and must be ordered from Land’s End, Dennis Uniform or through the school and must have the official Academy logo. Approved colors are black, classic navy and cobalt. All dress code approved Dennis sweaters, Academy logo sweatshirts and Academy logo fleeces must be worn with a dress code collared polo underneath with the collar showing on the outside at all times. No coats, jackets or non-approved sweaters may be worn inside the building.
Undershirts (optional) Undershirts may be worn in solid colors (same as the color shirt on top) or white undershirt. Shirt must be free from any writing that shows through top shirt. All undershirts must be tucked in. No long sleeved undershirts under short sleeved polos.
Slacks / Pants Dress, traditional (Docker style) cut navy blue, khaki or black cotton pants with a 4 pocket maximum. Pockets may not be down side of leg, no cargo or carpenter pants. All slacks must be worn with waistband above the hips. No cargo, denim, nylon, velour or athletic pants. Tight fitting, skinny or extra baggy slacks/pants are prohibited. No ripped/cut pants or pants with holes.
Skort (Ladies) Mayfair pattern skorts must be ordered from Dennis Uniform. Ladies may also wear khaki or navy twill skorts. These can be purchased at any store. All skorts must be no shorter than 3” above the knee. Jumper (Ladies) Mayfair pattern Jumpers must be ordered from Dennis uniform. Navy and Khaki jumpers may also be worn. All jumpers must be no shorter than 3” above the knee. An approved polo or collared blouse must be worn under the jumper. Shorts /Capri Pants Solid navy blue or khaki dress cotton shorts or capri pants are only allowed during the first and fourth quarter of the school year (or at the discretion of the principal.). Cargo style shorts are acceptable. The length of the shorts must be no shorter than 3 inches above the knee. (No denim, nylon, velour or athletic capris/shorts.)
Footwear All shoes must have closed backs. Beach Shoes/Rubber Sandals/Flip-flops are not acceptable. Sandals (with a back strap) may only be worn during the first and fourth quarter. Socks must be worn except during first and fourth quarter. Athletic shoes or sneakers are allowed. No work boots, combat type boots or western style boots allowed. No boots of any kind are allowed except for jeans days. Winter boots may be worn before school, during recess and after school but must be changed into dress code approved shoes. All heel and sole sizes should be two inches or less.
Leggings/Tights Leggings and tights are acceptable if worn under appropriate length skirts. No fishnet stockings are allowed. Hair Must be worn in a style that does not impair vision. Must be neatly groomed at all times. No Facial Hair. No extreme haircuts. (Mohawks, spikes, shaving designs, etc.) and no extreme hair color or colored hair extensions such as blue, orange, green etc. Males’ hair length must be above the shirt collar, sideburns no longer than earlobe, above the eyebrows and clean shaven.
Belts All pants/shorts/skorts with belt loops must be worn with a belt. (grades 3-12 only)
Inappropriate for All Students No jackets/coats/non-approved sweaters/sweatshirts are worn inside the building except for official Schlarman Academy logo fleece jackets. No Wallet chains, heavy chains, frayed clothing, hats, sunglasses, untied shoes. No Clothing or Jewelry that suggests behavior or ideas that are contrary to Catholic Christian teachings. No Gang symbols, Satanic symbols No visible piercings are allowed except on the earlobe of females. Tattoos may not be visible. Gym Clothing Shirts-blue or gold with Schlarman logo purchased through school. Shorts-navy or royal blue athletic shorts. Socks-white or black. Shoes-all tennis shoes must tie and be secure on the feet. No platform or slip on shoes will be allowed. Footwear-non-marking sole tennis shoes
Special Dress Code Days ALL SCHOOL MASS DRESS CODE – This is the dress code for all school Mass days or other special dress days announced. Grades K– 6 Follow regular school day dress code. Grades 7 - 12 Male students are to wear solid, checked or striped colored collared, button down shirts with ties and dress pants or uniform pants. Uniform approved sweaters or sweater vests may be worn with collared shirt underneath. Ladies are to wear uniform skorts or uniform pants with any solid, checked, striped colored collared, button down dress shirt. Dress shirt should be ironed. Uniform approved sweaters or sweater vests may be worn with collared shirt underneath. Shirts must button to the top and not see though. Uniform skorts must be no shorter than 3” above the knee and slits no longer than 4” above the knee. Undershirts must be white or same color as button down shirt. No writing should be visible through top shirt. No sweatshirts/fleece on All School Mass days. JEANS DAY DRESS CODE - (Keeping the Topper Spirit Alive) Denim blue jeans are allowed provided that the jeans are not torn, tattered or with holes. No bib overalls. No writing on the pants. Any form of Schlarman Academy/Topper Wear is required for the shirt portion of jeans day dress code. Otherwise, a dress code polo may be worn. Shirts must be long enough to be able to be tucked into student pants. Shirts may not be sleeveless or of a tank type. Hooded sweatshirts are allowed with the following guideline. Shirts/sweatshirts must have the word “Schlarman” or “Toppers” on it. Shoes must follow regular dress code with the exception of boots. Boots are allowed on jeans days as long as they are not snow boots. ATHLETIC TEAM DRESS CODE – These days must be approved by the Principal as requested by the coach. Athletes may wear polos approved by the school and purchased by the team to represent their athletic team as part of the dress code. No other sport related items may be worn without permission. Team jerseys or shirts may be worn by specific team members (football, baseball etc.) with prior permission obtained by the coach from the administration on days approved. All team members must be in the same jersey/shirt. Dress code approved bottoms must be worn. No Team Apparel may be worn on any day not approved by the principal. CONSEQUENCES FOR DRESS CODE VIOLATIONS Discipline is the responsibility of each classroom teacher. Dress Code violations will be taken care of at the beginning of each class period by the teacher. All faculty members are expected to enforce the dress code. Students who are out of uniform code will be reported to the administration. 1st offense - warning 2nd offense - detention 3rd offense or subsequent-will result in a parent meeting. Only approved sweatshirts: in black, blue or grey
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