St. Timothy Catholic School Dress Code – 2011-2012
The school uniform is a symbol of our school. Student are expected to be representatives of the school and of Catholic education each school day and at all school events. Neatness and cleanliness in both dress and person are expected. Clothes should be clean, wrinkle-free, and without holes, tears, stains or signs of excessive wear (fading, pilling, etc.). The dress code for all students is as follows:
Tops
- Official grade level polo shirts must be purchased from Educational Outfitters.
- Official school black sweaters or black sweatshirts must be purchased from Educational Outfitters.
- Coats or sweaters other than official school style may be worn to school during cold times but are not to be worn in class or during Mass. Only official school sweaters and sweatshirts are allowed to be worn inside the building or during Mass.
- All tops must be in the student’s appropriate size.
- Shirts must be tucked in at all times so that the waistband of the pants/shorts/skort shows.
- Only white short-sleeved T-shirts may be worn under the uniform shirt. The T-shirt sleeves should not extend below the uniform shirt.
- A white short-sleeved T-shirt must be worn under loose-fitting sports jerseys.
- Sweaters and sweatshirts are to be worn correctly. They may not be tied around the neck, shoulders, or waist.
- All logo items must say “St. Timothy Catholic School.” ”Academy” items are no longer permitted.
Bottoms
- Official uniform bottoms for all grades must be purchased from Educational Outfitters. The official Educational Outfitters’ marking must not be altered or removed.
- Kindergarteners and First Graders only – may wear all-elastic waist shorts or pants purchased from Educational Outfitters. Bottoms from other vendors are no longer permitted.
- Shorts must be above the knee. Shorts or skorts must be no shorter than the tips of the student’s fingers when arms are held straight at the sides.
- Bottoms should fit in a comfortable and modest manner. Overly tight shorts or pants are unacceptable.
- “Sagging” is not acceptable (wearing over-size pants/shorts which fall below the natural waistline). Hems of pants should not drag on the ground.
- Bottoms must be in good condition with no holes or tears and no fraying on the hemline.
- Shorts or pants are not to be rolled at the hem or the waistline.
Shoes
- Must be black
- Bottom of shoes/under soles may only be black, tan or silver. The trim around the base of the shoe must be black. Shoes with white toe and white soles/trim (such as Converse Church Taylor) are not acceptable.
- No blacking out of other colors anywhere on the shoe
- Must be closed-toed and closed-heeled, with flat soles or heels of 1 inch or less.
- Supportive athletic shoes must be worn for PE classes. These shoes may be of any color and must be secured with laces or Velcro. Students will have an opportunity to change shoes for PE class, but must return to black shoes for the remainder of the day. Kindergarten students may wear their PE shoes all day long on PE class days.
- Boots are not to be worn.
- Shoelaces must be black and tied tightly in a traditional bow fashion.
- Shoes may not have wheels.
Belts
- If the bottoms have belt loops, a plain black belt with no trim, metal adornment, lettering or initials must be worn. Belt length must be appropriate.
- Belts are not required for First Graders who wear all-elastic waist pants or shorts.
- Kindergarten students are not required to wear belts even if their pants/shorts have belt loops.
Socks
- Must be all white, black or khaki, with no decoration or logo.
- Must be visible above the shoe, but under the knee. ”No show style socks” or other sport socks which slip under the ankle when walking are not acceptable.
Tights
- Girls may wear white, black, or khaki tights with skorts during winter months.
- Pantyhose and leggings are not acceptable.
Hair, Hats
- Hair must be neat and the student’s own natural color. No fad haircuts or hairstyles.
- Boys’ hair must be cut above the eyebrows, earlobes, and shirt collar in a neat and traditional style.
- Girls’ bangs must fall above the eyebrows.
- Girls’ hair accessories must be solid black, white, khaki, or match color of uniform shirt. They must not be a distraction. Hair bands are not to be used as bracelets.
- No bandanas
- Hats and sunglassses may be worn outside during recess time or PE class only.
Make-up, Facial Hair
- Students may not wear or bring make-up of any kind.
- Only clear or beige fingernail polish is acceptable. Artificial nails are not permitted.
- No press-on or permanent tattoos allowed.
- Boys must be clean-shaven.
Jewelry
- Bracelets may not be worn. Watches are acceptable if the band is tight on wrist. Watches must not have alarms or audible signals.
- Only single strand necklaces (chain or rope) with religious symbols
- Girls may wear only one single stud-style earring in each earlobe. Boys may not wear earrings.
- One simple religious ring may be worn.
- Pocket chains are not permitted.
- Teachers have the right to remove any jewelry item which becomes a distraction and ask that itnot be worn again.
Mass Days
The same dress code applies to Mass days and may be required at other school functions at the church. Parents should assume the dress code applies, unless otherwise notified. Students may be removed from Mass ministry if they are not properly attired. Non-uniform outerwear should be removed. Students are not allowed to wear sport jerseys to Mass.