Dress Code
St. Rosalia Academy is a 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:
1. To promote a Christian atmosphere
2. To free children for academic concentration
3. To de-emphasize competition among children regarding clothing
4. To allow more economical dress for school
5. To provide some choice to accommodate individual differences
This Dress Code is required of all students in grades Kindergarten through eighth grade. This policy is intended to maintain a standard of dress that is neat, economical, modest and attractive.
GIRL’S UNIFORM
Dress Slacks in NAVY BLUE or KHAKI
Dress slacks mean
· No jean like pants
· No stretch material
· No cargo like pants
· No flares
· No boot cut pants
Pockets are inside the pants and NOT sewn to the outside as a patch pocket
Seams are NOT exposed but are inside seams
Pants do not have studs or rivets
Pants have a neat hem
No slits on the outside seams of pants
May require a plain belt no wider than 1 ½ inches in width
Walking Shorts in NAVY BLUE or KHAKI
Shorts must comply with the DRESS SLACK description. May not be more than 3 inches from the knee.
Skorts in NAVY BLUE or KHAKI
Skorts must follow the length requirement of the walking shorts
Grade K to 3 students may wear a navy blue or khaki jumper or skirt.
Polo Shirt with a collar and sleeves in RED, WHITE or BLUE
Shirt must be tucked in at the waist.
Due to the developmental age of students, the children in grades K to 3 are encouraged to keep shirts tucked in but it is understood that this does not always happen.
Cardigan Sweater in RED or NAVY BLUE
Plain sweatshirt in NAVY BLUE
No hooded sweatshirts are permitted
Sweatshirt with Saint Rosalia Academy Logo
SHOES
Dress shoes are worn on all days except gym days. Heels may not be more than an inch and one half.
· No flipflops
· No sandals
· No backless shoes
· No musical shoes
· No shoes with wheels
Kindergarten students may wear tennis shoes all year.
SOCKS
Crew or knee high length socks (ankles are covered) in SOLID WHITE, RED, TAN, or NAVY BLUE
BOY’S UNIFORM
Dress Slacks in NAVY BLUE or KHAKI
Dress Slacks mean
· No jean like pants
· No cargo like pants
Pockets are inside the pants and NOT sewn to the outside as a patch pocket
Seams are NOT exposed but are inside seams
Pants do not have studs or rivets
Pants have a neat hem
No slits on the outside seams of pants
A plain belt no wider than 1 ½ inches is required
Walking Shorts in NAVY BLUE or KHAKI
Shorts must comply with the dress slack description
Polo Shirt with a collar and sleeves in RED, WHITE or BLUE
Shirts must be tucked in at the waist
Cardigan Sweater in RED or NAVY BLUE
Plain sweatshirt in NAVY BLUE
No hooded sweatshirts are permitted.
Sweatshirt with Saint Rosalia Academy Logo
SHOES
Dress Shoes are worn on all days except gym days.
· No flipflops
· No sandals
· No musical shoes
· No shoes with wheels
Kindergarten students may wear tennis shoes all year.
SOCKS
Crew or dress socks (ankles are covered) in SOLID WHITE, RED, TAN or NAVY BLUE
GYM UNIFORM FOR BOYS AND GIRLS
Shorts or Sweatpants in SOLID BLUE, GREY, or SCHOOL SWEAT PANTS
· No snap or button down pants are permitted.
T – Shirt in SOLID GOLD, NAVY BLUE, or SCHOOL T – SHIRT
· T – Shirts with any logo other than the Saint Rosalia Academy logo are not permitted.
Tennis Shoes
· No musical shoes
· No shoes with wheels
The gym uniform may be worn all day by students on gym days.
DRESS DOWN DAYS
Students are to be mindful of the appropriateness of what they wear in consideration of our Catholic values.
No sleeveless or tank tops, no sayings on t – shirts. Team logos or team names are permitted.
For safety, students are not permitted to wear flip-flops or backless shoes on dress down days.
APPROPRIATE ATTIRE FOR CHURCH PRAYER SERVICES OR LITURGIES
Students who are Leaders of Prayer are expected to dress appropriately. This means that students may not wear gym clothes, sweat suits, or tennis shoes if they are Leaders of Prayer. If this is a gym day for the students involved in the prayer service, then this class may bring gym clothes and change for gym class.