This dress code reflects the Queen of Peace School philosophy and is an important element of the school environment. A student who dresses appropriately for class will grow in self-esteem and subsequently conform his/her action to this positive growth. A student appearing at school not meeting the requirements of the dress code will be asked to call his/her parents/guardians in order that suitable clothing can be brought to school. If a student is not able to meet this dress code on a given day, the parent is requested to send a note to the office indicating the reason why the student is not in uniform.
Uniforms are to be clean, neat, and mended when necessary. Blouses and shirts are to be tucked in at all times. A proper length of skirts/shorts will be maintained. It is the responsibility of the parent and student to comply with proper skirt/short length.
Required
Dress Is As Follows:
Boys Navy blue dress pants (cotton, polyester, corduroy). If pant has loops, a belt must be worn. No jeans or jean-type, jogging pants, knit pants, stirrup pants, or pants that are gathered at bottom. No TRIM on slack. Light blue or white shirts (long or short sleeves) white turtlenecks are fine. Shirts must be buttoned and tucked in at all times. No fads.
Girls Grades 1-4 plaid Jumper, Grades 5-6 plaid jumper or skirt, Grades 7-8 plaid skirt. Parents are asked to check this regularly. Solid navy dress slacks (cotton, polyester, and corduroy). No jean-like denim, jogging, knit or stirrup stretch pants, or safari/parachute slacks. The uniform top should be a white collared blouse, white turtleneck top or a white knit shirt with sleeves. Shirt must be neatly inside shirt or slacks. Solid navy blue or white socks may be worn. Grades 1-4 may wear white or navy blue stocking tights. No fads.
General
During the winter months solid navy blue, dark green, or white sweaters or cardigans may be worn. Sweat shirts or jackets may not be worn during the school day unless it is a uniform sweatshirt and they must be worn over the uniform blouse/shirt. Uniform sweaters/sweatshirts may not be tied around the waist.
Footwear will include dress shoes or tennis shoes (no clogs, sandals or heels to be worn at any time). Tennis/gym shoes must be LACED or TIED at all times, for safety reasons.
The school uniforms are purchased from the Schoolbelles at 513-921-3417 or on the web at www.schoolbelles.com.
Kindergarten children do not wear uniforms. They should wear clean, appropriate, and comfortable clothes to school. They may wear shorts during warm weather at the parents’ discretion.
Warm Day Uniform—Boys may wear either white or light blue shirts, and girls may wear white blouses or shirts (no sleeveless shirts), with navy blue dress shorts (no jeans or knits) at the proper length.
Please put names in all sweaters, blouses, and uniforms—to avoid mix-up or lost clothing.
Grooming—Boys must be clean shaven and their hair neatly groomed. Boys’ hair should not be below the ears, or touch the top of the shirt collar or fall below the eyebrows. Razor chops and lines or any sculpturing is not permitted. Boys are not permitted to wear earrings. Any eccentricities in hairstyles are not permitted. The Principal is the final judge in this matter. Students told to get their hair cut must report to the office on the required day.
Jewelry—Students may wear a watch, one ring and/or one necklace and the girls may wear one pair of small earrings (no dangling - must be small post). If any item of apparel is a cause of distraction in the teaching-learning environment, a student may wish to give it to the teacher until the end of the day.
Make-up—The girls in the 7th and 8th grade may wear light blush and lip gloss. NO NAIL POLISH may be worn.
Dress Up Day—Students are to consider this as a special day. They should wear clothing that is reserved by each of them and their parents for occasions of celebration. Four items for consideration are:
1. The occasion or event itself
2. Where the event is occurring
3. Appropriate age
4. Reflection of the standards of the Community—Parish Catholic School
These clothing items are to be clean, neat and in good taste. Dresses should be of proper length. Any skin-tight item of clothing or jewelry that does not meet the code standard, or a fad that is not appropriate to school will be reported to the principal for approval. At the principal’s discretion, the student may be asked to remove the item, if possible, or call home for clothing to be brought to school. Jeans are not considered appropriate and may not be worn.
Jeans Day—Students are to consider this as a fun clothing day opposite to the uniform dress code. The jeans must be clean and without holes or patches. The appropriate shirt (no sleeveless) must be clean and free of any inappropriate pictures or mottoes. Any student wearing a questionable shirt or jeans will be sent to the principal for approval. At the principal’s discretion, the student may be asked to call home for clothing to be brought to school. If parents are not available to bring appropriate clothing for either dress up or jeans day, then the principal will decide an appropriate course of action.
Gym is held according to state requirements. All children are required to participate in gym classes. Any student who brings a valid note excusing him/her from gym, must sit attentively and keep up to date with instructions.
Gym attire—Grades 1-3 will not change for gym. Grades 4-8 will wear:
• Warm weather—tennis shoes, socks, shorts, and T-shirts
• Cold weather—tennis shoes, socks, sweatsuits