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The St. Rita School Board has established the following dress code for students:

Students will begin wearing school uniforms on the first day of school. Out-of-uniform infractions will be given for non-compliance. The Principal has the right and responsibility to determine appropriate dress codes and will have the final decision in determining the appropriate disciplinary action for non-compliance.

PLEASE NOTE: Uniform changes began during the 2013-2014 school year and were to continue to take place over the next three school years. 2015-2016 will be the last year for grandfathering old uniforms. For the 2016-2017 school year, the new plaid for the jumpers/skirts will be required and St. Rita sweatshirts (besides 8th grade class shirts) will no longer be permitted. Please keep this in mind when purchasing your uniforms for the 2015-2016 school year.

General requirements

Pants
Slacks will have no cross-stitch emblems, manufacturer’s names, or patches (i.e. Dickies, Dockers, etc.). Pants are to be straight leg, no cuffs or tapered legs and no pockets on the legs such as found on cargo pants. Slacks must be worn at the waist. Students in grades K through 5 shall wear navy blue Catholic uniform slacks; students in grades 6 through 8 shall wear khaki uniform slacks.

Shorts
Shorts are OPTIONAL and may be worn from August through October 31st and from April 1st until the end of the school year. Slacks must be worn from November 1 until the end of March. Students in grades K through 5 shall wear navy blue uniform shorts; students in grades 6 through 8 shall wear khaki uniform shorts. No other shorts will be permitted. Shorts must be Bermuda length (just above the knee). Shorts must be worn at the waist.

Belts
Students in grades 1st-8th must wear a belt with uniform pants and shorts. Belts must be brown, black or navy and solid in color. Belts are not permitted in kindergarten.

Socks
Students must wear either plain navy blue or white socks (no bands, stripes or emblems are allowed). Socks must be visible outside of the shoe.

Shoes
It is the parent’s choice as to the type of shoe the student wears. If the shoe has shoestrings, they must be kept laced and tied. All shoes must have a solid heel and toe and be flat (no heels or stacked heels). The student must wear gym shoes for PE. Boots will be permitted November 1st-March 31st.

Sweatshirt/Fleece
The optional fleece jacket is hunter green with a gold St. Rita logo embroidered on it. These may be purchased from Shaneen’s.
Only 8th grade students may wear the numbered graduation year sweatshirt and it must be lettered with the current graduation year.
No other sweatshirts/jackets will be permitted during the school day.

Sweater
Students may wear a navy blue cardigan. The sweater must be solid in color. Pullovers are not allowed.

PE Uniforms
PE uniforms are required for K-8th grades and must be worn on the students’ PE day. PE uniforms will consist of a t-shirt, shorts (beginning of school-October and April-end of school), and sweatpants. If students would like to wear their shorts under their sweatpants during the winter months and remove the sweatpants for their designated PE time, they may do so. PE uniforms are to be purchased from Shaheen’s and will be the only acceptable uniform.

Girls

Jumpers/Skirts
Girls in grades K through 5 wear the green, gold and white plaid, V-neck style jumper from the uniform department at Shaheen’s or Parker Uniforms. Girls in grades 6 through 8 wear a skirt. The jumpers and skirts shall be hemmed at the kneecap and no more than two inches above the knee.

Blouse
The blouse, if worn, must be tailored, short or long sleeve, round or pointed collar, broadcloth or oxford. The blouse must be buttoned appropriately and tucked in far enough for a belt to be visible. If desired, girls may wear a navy blue vest with the white shirt or blouse. The vest can only be purchased at Shaheen’s.

Tights
Solid navy blue or white cotton tights may be worn under skirts, jumpers or shorts. Navy blue leggings are also allowed, but must be purchased from Shaheen’s.

Jewelry
Girls with pierced ears are permitted to wear one pair of small button type earrings in the lobes only. “Dangly” or “hoop” earrings are not permitted. Body piercing is not permitted. Other jewelry is not permitted with the exceptions of a thin chain with a small religious cross or medal and wristwatches. This includes out of uniform days. In addition to wristwatches, one wristband per student may be worn that symbolizes a specific charitable organization or awareness. Faculty will decide on whether or not the wristband is appropriate for the Catholic School environment. If it is determined that the wristband should not be worn, faculty will advise the student to remove. Medical bands will also be permitted.

Make-up
Make-up or colored nail polish is not permitted. Students are not allowed to wear artificial nails. Tattoos and/or body writing on students are not permitted.

Middle School Girls Only: As a middle school privilege, girls will be permitted to have painted nails. Please only one solid color other than a French manicure (no designs, alternating colors, etc.) Girls may use foundation if they wish to cover blemishes

Hair
Hair must be neat and clean. No fad or extreme haircuts are permitted. No hair spray is to be brought to school. No student is to wear dyed or bleached hair.

8th grade only: Only natural colored highlights are permitted. Any hair treatments deemed inappropriate by the principal must be corrected within 24 hours.

Boys

Shirts
Shirts must be the official St. Rita polo shirt. Shirts must be buttoned appropriately and tucked in far enough for a belt to be visible.

Hair
Hair must be neat and clean. Hair length should not exceed the top of the shirt collar or cover the eyebrows or ears. No tails, Mohawks, sculptured, fad or extreme haircuts will be permitted. No facial hair is allowed. All young men are to be clean-shaven. Dyed or bleached hair is not allowed.

8th grade only: Natural colored highlights are permitted. Any hair treatments deemed inappropriate by the principal must be corrected within 24 hours.

T-shirts
Students may only wear solid white t-shirts under their uniform shirt. T-shirts with graphics or lettering or colored t-shirts are not permitted. T-shirts should not show under the uniform shirt.

Jewelry
Body piercing is not permitted. Other jewelry is not permitted with the exceptions of a thin chain with a small religious cross or medal and wristwatches. This includes out of uniform days. In addition to wristwatches, one wristband per student may be worn that symbolizes a specific charitable organization or awareness. Faculty will decide on whether or not the wristband is appropriate for the Catholic School environment. If it is determined that the wristband should not be worn, faculty will advise the student to remove. Medical bands will also be permitted.

Out-of-Uniform: Jeans Day Dress Code

Jeans are permitted. Jeans must not have holes, tears, or ragged edges. Socks and/or hosiery must be worn. All shoes must have a solid heel and toe.

Shirts, tops, and blouses must cover the shoulder, back and stomach at all times. Tank tops, sleeveless shirts, net shirts, spaghetti straps, low necklines, muscle shirts, cropped shirts or sweaters are not permitted. Dresses/skirts must be no shorter than 2 inches above the knee.

Shorts may be worn from the begging of school-October and April-end of school on uniform break days. When hands are placed at a student’s side, the shorts should not be above the student’s fingertips.

Leggings may be worn with long shirts, skirts and dresses as long as the student's buttocks are covered.

Additional Dress Code Requirements

The correct styles and colors of all uniforms are available at Shaheen’s and Parker School Uniforms.
No coats, jackets, hats, gloves or non-uniform pants are allowed to be worn in the classrooms during class time or while changing classes.
Any article of clothing, fashion accessory, or manner of grooming that draws undue attention to a student or creates any type of disturbance will not be permitted. Students who choose to wear inappropriate clothing will be given uniform infractions.

Additional Dress Code Requirements

First infraction: Warning - infraction slip sent home. Parents must sign and return to school.

Second infraction: Student not permitted to participate in the next uniform break. Infraction slip sent home, parents must sign and return.

Third infraction: Student not permitted to participate in uniform breaks for the rest of the trimester. Infraction slip sent home, parents must sign and return.

Fourth infraction: Student not permitted to participate in uniform breaks for the rest of the school year. Infraction slip sent home, parents must sign and return

If infractions continue to occur, this would be considered defiance of school authority and students will be put through the school discipline system.