Dress Code Policy Providence Heights Alpha School is a private Catholic elementary school, which maintains the right to establish a uniform dress code for its students. It is recognized that proper school attire and good grooming are conducive to a student's educational and social development. This dress code was developed:
to promote a Christian atmosphere to free children for academic concentration to de-emphasize competition among children regarding clothing to allow more economical dress for school to provide some choices to accommodate individual differences
The dress code is required of all students in kindergarten through eighth grade. This policy is intended to maintain a standard of dress that is neat, economical, modest, and attractive. Please review the general dress code requirements. Detailed information regarding weather-related and chapel day requirements are also outlined. Following you will also find information regarding specifics on the items available along with vendor information. Should you have any questions regarding the school’s dress code, these questions may be directed to your child’s homeroom teacher, or to Patricia Hiles, Director of Academics at
[email protected].
GENERAL DRESS CODE REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENTS:
Blouses and shirts are to be tucked in and worn neatly. Shorts and skirts must be worn in a conservative fashion, not greater than three inches above the knee. Slacks, shorts, skirts, and sweatpants are to be worn at the natural waist line or slightly below. Clothing may not be rolled at the waist line or worn below the hip line. Shorts, skirts, and jumpers must be worn in a conservative fashion, not greater than three inches above the knee. Shirts, sweatshirts, sweaters, and fleece jackets must be purchased through one of the available vendors and bear the Alpha school logo. Socks must be knee-high, crew, or ankle socks. The no-show ped is not permitted. Hair styles are to be neat and conservative. Hair below the shirt collar is considered too long for boys. Simple hair accessories are acceptable for girls. Girls are not to wear an excessive amount of make-up or jewelry. Girls are permitted to wear nail polish in a conservative manner. Girls are permitted to wear earrings that are small and conservative. Large or dangling earrings are not permitted, and boys are not permitted to wear earrings. Hats and bandanas are not permitted. Tattoos and body piercing are not permitted.
WEATHER RELATED REQUIREMENTS: Shorts are permitted August through October 31 and April 1 through June. Winter boots in a basic or neutral color are permitted November 1 through March 31. Leggings in solid navy or black are allowed to be worn underneath uniforms during the winter months. CHAPEL DAY REQUIREMENTS: White shirts and ties are required for all students, and are worn all day. Boys are required to wear a button down dress shirt and a neck tie. Girls are required to wear a dress shirt or polo shirt with a criss cross tie, which is available from the two vendors. SHOES REQUIREMENTS: Shoes must be low cut dress or casual leather of a distinctly non-athletic nature in a black, brown, blue, or a neutral color. Clogs, moccasins, sandals, flip-flops, open toe, or shoes with high heels are not permitted. Athletic shoes are only permitted on a Gym/Physical Education day. OUTERWEAR REQUIREMENTS: Sweaters, sweatshirts, and fleece vests or jackets must be purchased through one of the vendors and bear the Alpha school logo. These items may be worn throughout the
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school day in class. Spirit wear, athletic coats, and winter jackets are only permitted to be worn during recess and transitions between buildings. NON-UNIFORM DAYS/DRESS DOWN DAYS: Alpha has several dress down days throughout the school year (i.e., holiday celebrations, spirit days, and Wacky Wednesdays). Non-uniform day attire must reflect the theme of the event/follow the spirit of the dress code or students may choose to wear their uniform. On these days, students are permitted to wear jeans, sweat pants, or track pants. Athletic shoes are permitted on non-uniform/dress down days. Students are NOT permitted to wear clothes with offensive logos, jeans or shirts with holes, tight fitting pants, yoga pants, leggings, lounge pants, PJ pants, tops/shorts that are less than modest, tank tops, or spaghetti straps. UNIFORM VIOLATIONS: Uniform violations will begin with a verbal reminder to adhere to the dress code policy and infractions will be communicated to the family through e-mail. Continued violations will be documented on a uniform infraction slip and three uniform slips will result in disciplinary action.
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UNIFORM ITEMS Uniforms may be purchased at Schoolbelles, Lands’ End, or slightly worn uniform items may be purchased at the Eagles’ Nest. The Eagles’ Nest is Alpha’s school store located on the lower level next to the north entrance that faces the playground. Slightly used uniform items, spirit wear, and accessories are available for purchase. GIRLS, GRADES K-3 UNIFORM Tops Blouse, white, short- or long-sleeved, with Alpha School logo Polo-style knit shirt, white or navy, short- or longsleeved, with Alpha School logo Bottoms Jumper, navy Jumper, plaid Slacks, navy or khaki Shorts, navy or khaki Biker shorts, navy or black (for under jumper) Accessories Tights, navy or black Leggings, navy or black Socks, knee-high, crew, or ankle, navy, black, or white Criss cross tie, navy Belt, black or brown Outerwear Various items available, must be embroidered with Alpha School logo
Lands’ End or Schoolbelles Lands’ End or Schoolbelles
Lands’ End or Schoolbelles Schoolbelles only Lands’ End or Schoolbelles Lands’ End or Schoolbelles Lands’ End or Schoolbelles Lands’ End or Schoolbelles Lands’ End or Schoolbelles Lands’ End or Schoolbelles Lands’ End or Schoolbelles Lands’ End or Schoolbelles Lands’ End or Schoolbelles
Combinations of the uniform clothing are as follows: Plaid jumper with white blouse, or white or navy polo shirt Navy jumper with a white blouse or polo Navy slacks/shorts with a white blouse or polo Khaki slacks/shorts with white blouse, or white or navy polo
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GIRLS, GRADES 4-8 UNIFORM Tops Blouse, white, short- or long-sleeved, with Alpha School logo Polo-style knit shirt, white or navy, short- or longsleeved, with Alpha School logo Bottoms Skirt, navy Skirt, plaid Slacks, navy or khaki Shorts, navy or khaki Biker shorts, navy or black (for under skirt) Accessories Tights, navy or black Leggings, navy or black Socks, knee-high, crew, or ankle, navy, black, or white Criss cross tie, navy Belt, black or brown Outerwear Various items available, must be embroidered with Alpha School logo
Lands’ End or Schoolbelles Lands’ End or Schoolbelles
Lands’ End or Schoolbelles Schoolbelles only Lands’ End or Schoolbelles Lands’ End or Schoolbelles Lands’ End or Schoolbelles Lands’ End or Schoolbelles Lands’ End or Schoolbelles Lands’ End or Schoolbelles Lands’ End or Schoolbelles Lands’ End or Schoolbelles Lands’ End or Schoolbelles
Combinations of the uniform clothing are as follows: Plaid skirt with white blouse, or white or navy polo shirt Navy skirt with a white blouse or polo Navy slacks/shorts with a white blouse or polo Khaki slacks/shorts with white blouse, or white or navy polo
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BOYS, GRADES K-8 UNIFORM Tops Oxford shirts, white, short- or long-sleeved, with Alpha School logo Polo-style knit shirt, navy or white, short- or longsleeved, with Alpha School logo
Lands’ End or Schoolbelles Lands’ End or Schoolbelles
Bottoms Slacks, navy or khaki Shorts, navy or khaki
Lands’ End or Schoolbelles Lands’ End or Schoolbelles
Accessories Tie, navy or green with navy stripe Belt, black or brown Socks, crew, or ankle, navy, black, khaki, or white
Lands’ End or Schoolbelles Lands’ End or Schoolbelles Lands’ End or Schoolbelles
Outerwear Various items available, must be embroidered with Alpha School logo
Lands’ End or Schoolbelles
Combinations of the uniform clothing are as follows: Navy slacks/shorts with a white shirt or polo Khaki slacks/shorts with white or navy shirt or polo
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GIRLS AND BOYS, GRADES K-8 GYM UNIFORM Tops T-shirt, grey with Alpha School logo Sweatshirt, navy with Alpha School logo Zippered athletic jacket, navy with Alpha School logo
Lands’ End or Schoolbelles Lands’ End or Schoolbelles Lands’ End
Bottoms Athletic shorts, navy with Alpha School logo Sweatpants, navy with Alpha School logo
Lands’ End or Schoolbelles Lands’ End or Schoolbelles
Accessories Athletic shoe Socks, crew, or ankle athletic sock, white or black
Lands’ End or Schoolbelles Lands’ End or Schoolbelles
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