Dress Code

Appendix A: Dress Code Policy 2022-2023 (PDF)

The school staff has the authority to make decisions regarding the appropriateness of dress as it conforms to the dress code listed below. Parents may be called to bring appropriate clothing to school for any dress code infraction. The principal may grant exemptions from the school dress code for a given class or the entire school because of special days, events, rewards, etc.

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
If items conform to the requirements stated below, they may be purchased from: Lands's End, Frenchtoast or school uniform departments within other retailers (Gap, Old Navy, Kohl’s, Target, Wal-Mart, etc.).

GENERAL RULES

• No labels, logos, emblems, or tags may be shown. Students are asked to not wear Under Armor, Polo, etc.
• Shorts are permissible from Aug 1- Dec 1st, then again after spring break.

PANTS and SHORTS

• Colors: Solid colors of khaki tan or navy
• Material: Chino, twill, cotton or cotton blend fabrics only. 
• Style: Plain or pleated with elastic or fitted waist, includes capri/cropped style
  • No cargo pants, stretch pants, tight fitting or baggy style pants      
  • Length: When kneeling, shorts should be no higher than 3” from the floor.

JUMPERS / SKIRTS / SKORTS (Girls only)

• Colors: Solid colors --- navy or khaki tan or Lands’ End Hunter/Classic Navy Plaid
• Material: Chino, twill, cotton or cotton blend fabrics only. 
• No corduroy or denim fabric in any color 
• Style: Pleated or A-line style
• Jumpers and Collared Shirt Dress are for K-4 
• Length: When kneeling skirts/jumpers/skorts should be no higher than 3” from the floor.

SHIRTS

• Colors: Solid colors of white, red, or navy
  • For 6/7/8th grades ONLY: any solid color polo shirt
• Shirt Style Requirements for All Students:
  • Long or short sleeves (no cap sleeves or sleeveless shirts allowed)
  • Polo shirts must have collars and buttons
• White Dress Shirt with Tie (for Boys Only) - Lands’ End Hunter/Classic Navy Plaid
• Shirt Rules for All Students: 
  • No labels, logos, emblems, or tags (other than approved SBCS emblem) may be showing 
  • Must be tucked in
  • Only solid color white short or long sleeved t-shirt may be worn under a polo shirt.

SWEATERS / SWEATSHIRTS

• Colors: Solid colors -- white, red, or navy
• Style:  Must be crew neck, V-neck, cardigan, zipper front, or vest.
  • No hoods allowed except St. Bartholomew spirit wear hooded sweatshirts.
• Rules:  Must be worn over a collared shirt or turtleneck
  • On Spirit Wear Days, spiritwear sweatshirts/sweaters may be worn with dress code bottoms.

BELTS

• Colors: Solid color brown, black, tan
• Rules:
  • Grades K-2: Belts not required even if bottoms have belt loops.
  •  Grades 3-8: Belts to be worn with belt looped bottoms.

SHOES

• Styles: Athletic shoes 
• Rules:  Boots/Rain Boots may be worn to and from school in cold weather, but student must have athletic shoes to change into for school and PE.

SOCKS

• Colors:  Solid colors only:  black, white, gray, tan 
• Rules:  Socks must be worn at all times

TIGHTS

• Color:  Solid colors only -- black, white, or navy

HATS / OUTERWEAR 

• No hats or outerwear may be worn in the building without teacher permission

JEWELRY/ TATTOOS

• Styles:  Earrings- no more than 1 stud earring per ear, dangle earring are not permitted for safety purposes.  
• One simple necklace may be worn with a uniform.
• Rules:   No visible pierced body parts
  • All other jewelry should be conservative and not disrupt the classroom atmosphere.
  • No body paint, glitter, fake fingernails or appliqués
  • No tattoos (permanent or removable). 

MAKE-UP

• For Grades K-6: No make-up other than clear nail polish 
• For Grades 7 and 8 only: Make-up must be natural in appearance. Fingernail polish may be worn if neatly done. No acrylic nails or excessively long nails that can interfere with school work. 

HAIR

• Rules:
  • Hair must be neat, clean, and well-groomed.
  • Hair must be out of students' eyes at all times.
  • Hair must not have distracting artificial coloring. Hair dye is not permitted.
  • Hair must not have distracting styles (No cuts with artistic designs or messages)

EXCEPTIONS

• School spiritwear may be worn on Fridays with dress code pants, shorts or skirts.

• Last Friday of the month and on special occasions that are announced 
• Attire for dress down days is expected to be in good taste and to be appropriate for a Christian atmosphere.  
• The following guidelines must be adhered to on these days:
  • Length of clothing must be dress code length.
  • Sleeveless tops/blouses/shirts are not permitted.
  • Athletic shoes must still be worn (due to safety during PE and recess)
  • If a Dress Down Day is earned on a Mass Day, students may change into Dress Down clothing after Mass.
• For All Students:
  • Students with 2 or more dress code violations in 1 month will result in the loss of the Dress Down Day for the month.

• For Grades 4-8 Only: ​​St. Bartholomew or Northside team shirts are acceptable only on game/meet days.  Sleeveless team shirts must have a white tee shirt underneath. If a game/meet is scheduled on a Mass day, students may change into team shirts after Mass.

*NOTE that school uniforms must always be worn to Mass.