UNIFORM POLICY 2022-2023
Uniform Policy
The Uniform Policy is rooted in a desire to create and promote a learning environment where attire is not a distraction to the educational process Therefore, students are required to adhere to this policy while participating as a student. This policy is based on the following principles:
Clothing historically calls attention to the role someone has in society (e.g., law enforcement, fire fighters, medical professionals, clergy, athletes, military)
School uniforms are a visual reminder of the purpose of students – to learn. Clothing choices are not neutral and have often been used as a way of distinguishing people (eg, socio economics, name brands, preferences)
Uniforms remove the distraction.
While clothing is often associated as a means of personal expression, uniforms remind students that their primary expression comes from character choices rather than clothing choices
Uniforms engender a sense of common identity and goals. Whether in Kindergarten or 8th grade, the students are part of a community that strives together
Other benefits of uniforms:
Uniforms can save time by limiting morning choices for kids Uniforms should save families money by de emphasizing the social impact of clothing
Uniforms provide a safe environment by allowing staff to identify non students easily and quickly (either on- or off campus)
All uniforms are to be purchased from the online school uniform store, French Toast (https://www.frenchtoast.com) Or Lands’ End (https://www.landsend.com)
Primary A, B, C (Boys)
Polo (white or navy) or Long sleeve button up (white) or Short sleeve button up (white)
Khaki pants
Khaki shorts (in warmer months only)
Black only shoe
Socks (white, navy, or black)
Sweater vest (navy)
V neck sweater (navy)
Tie (navy/gold plaid by French Toast)
Blazer (navy)
Belt (black)
Full zip fleece jacket (navy)
Primary A, B, C (Girls)
Specifics
Top
Polo Peter Pan collar (white or navy) or Blouse Peter Pan collar (white or navy)
Jumper (round neck, blue/gold plaid) or Khaki pants or Two tab skort (navy)
Footwear*
Tights (white or navy) or Leggings (navy) or knee high socks (white or navy) or ankle covering socks (white or navy)
Black only shoe (no heels)
Anti pill Crew neck cardigan (navy)
Full zip fleece jacket (navy)
Bow for hair (navy, white, plaid)
Cross tie (blue/gold plaid by French Toast)
* Black shoes are to be completely black (including logo or brand). Footwear and socks do not need to be from French Toast
Specifics Top Bottom Footwear* Optional
Bottom
Optional
Secondary Prep and Secondary I (Gentlemen)
Specifics
Top Bottom Footwear*
Polo (white or navy) or Long sleeve button up (white) or Short sleeve button up (white)
Khaki pants
Khaki shorts (in warmer months only) Belt (black)
Black only dress shoe (not athletic)
Socks (dark dress socks)
Sweater vest (navy) or
V neck sweater (navy)
Tie (navy/gold plaid by French Toast or navy tie or navy by Lands End)
Blazer (navy)
Full zip fleece jacket (navy)
Secondary Prep and Secondary I (Ladies)
Specifics
Top Bottom
Polo Peter Pan collar (white) or Blouse Peter Pan collar (white)
Two tab skort (navy) or
Two tab skort (blue/gold plaid) or Khaki pants
Girl’s skorts are to fall between the mid knee and top of the knee Footwear*
Tights (white or navy) or knee high socks (white or navy) or ankle covering socks (white or navy)
Black only dress shoe (no heels)
Optional
Anti pill Crew neck cardigan (navy)
Bow for hair (navy, white, plaid)
Cross tie (blue/gold plaid by French Toast)
Full zip fleece jacket (navy)
* Black shoes are to be completely black (including logo or brand) Footwear and socks do not need to be from French Toast
Optional
Secondary II and Secondary III (Gentlemen)
Specifics
Top
Long sleeve button up (white) or short sleeve button up (white) or polo (white or navy) Tie (navy/gold plaid by French Toast or plain navy tie by Lands End) Blazer (navy) (mandatory for presentation or special occasions)
Bottom Footwear*
Khaki pants or khaki shorts (warm months only) Belt (black)
Black only dress shoe (not athletic) Socks (dark dress socks)
Sweater-vest (navy)
V neck sweater (navy) Full zip fleece jacket (navy)
Secondary II and Secondary III (Ladies)
Specifics
Top Bottom Footwear*
Polo Peter Pan collar (white or navy) or Blouse Peter Pan collar (white or navy) Blazer (navy) (mandatory for presentation or special occasions) Cross tie (blue/gold plaid. Mandatory for presentation or special occasion)
Two tab skort (navy) or Two-tab skort (blue/gold plaid) or Khaki pants
Tights (white or navy) or knee high socks (white or navy) or ankle covering socks (white or navy)
Black-only shoe (up to 2” heels)
Optional
Anti pill Crew neck cardigan (navy) Full zip fleece jacket (navy)
* Black shoes are to be completely black (including logo or brand). Footwear does not need to be from French Toast
Other
This is not meant to be a comprehensive list, please ask if you have any questions about something not included here.
Optional
Apparel:
No visible undergarments (undershirts or tanks under button-up shirts are to be white and discreet)
No oversized or under sized clothing (The sizing of garments needs to be within reason for your child’s frame Growing room is understandable)
Untucked shirts (except during recess)
No unclean/unkempt clothes
No clothes with holes, tears, or excessive fraying
Skirts/jumpers that are not at least knee length throughout the whole year
Girls must wear tights/leggings or biker shorts under dresses or skirts
Sweaters must be worn with a collared, tucked in shirt underneath
Hair and Accessories:
Students will keep their hair neat, clean, well groomed, and in conservative styles
Only natural colors
Hair should be kept out of the eyes so as not to interfere with eye contact or line of vision
Men’s hair should be above the collar
Hair accessories should be kept to school colors (navy, gold, red, or white)
They should be of moderate size and not distracting.
No hats, caps, hoods, headscarves, or bandanas may be worn inside the school building
Jewelry/Watches:
Girls are not permitted to wear bracelets, rings, exposed necklaces, facial piercings, and non prescription eyeglasses
Boys are not permitted to wear earrings, facial piercing, bracelets, or exposed necklaces and non prescription eyeglasses
Watches are the only visible jewelry allowable for boys (they cannot make noise, have smart technology, or be cumbersome to wear).
Makeup:
Boys may not wear makeup
Girls under 13 may not wear makeup
Girls under 13 may not wear nail polish of any kind
Girls older than 13 may wear light, natural looking makeup
Girls older than 13 may have professional looking nails and nail polish fitting the uniform
Shoes:
No open toe shoes, sandals, or flip flops may be worn.
No athletic shoes (for 13 18 except in PE and at recess)
Shoes designed for laces are to be worn with appropriate, tied laces. No light up shoes.
Other:
School gear (e.g., backpacks, lunch containers, notebooks, and the like)
shall not display any political slogans, commercial slogans, product promotions, celebrity representations, sports team promotions, or any pictures/cartoons of commercial characters.
Outdoor jackets are to be navy blue or black and free of designs (characters, large letters, etc.) When selecting an outdoor jacket please keep the heart of the uniform policy in mind while making a selection Please see outdoor jackets from landsendcom and frenchtoastcom for examples.
French toast clothing can sometimes be found on Amazon Prime at a discount.
Student’s belongings must be marked with a permanent laundry marker to facilitate the return of lost items.