Uniform
Code
2008-2009
We
have tried to provide the consistency which creates a sense of
community while being responsive to parental requests for a selection
of vendors. In return, we ask that choices reflect the guidelines
below and meet the purpose of providing uniformity. If choice of
vendor creates confusion of image, choices will be more strictly
defined in coming years.
Official
Uniforms: To be worn on Mass days and other designated
days.
Pre-Kindergarten:
Boys and girls
navy pants, skirts, or jumpers and
white tops.
Boys
Kindergarten-Grade
2:
Pants:
Dark Navy from Flynn O’Hara; OR
Classic
Navy Blended Chino [not all cotton chinos] from Lands End.
These
may have elastic waist to promote easy dressing and independence.
Shirts:
White Oxford with tie in plain navy or school plaid from Flynn
O’Hara.
Shirts
should be ironed or made of a smooth, no-iron blend, buttons
fastened.
Grades
3-8:
Same as K-2 with dark, plain belt.
Sweater:
If a sweater is needed, it should be a plain navy
or white [not off-white] pullover
Sweaters may have a tennis-style stripe
in white or navy at the neck.
Girls
Kindergarten-Grade
4:
Plaid
jumper from Flynn O’Hara with plain white or plain
navy socks or tights.
Plain
white blouse with Peter Pan collar. This may come from
any vendor,
and
may have long or short sleeves.
If
a sweater is needed, it should be a plain [no ribbons, beads,
sequins, etc.] navy or
white
[not off-white] cardigan.
Grades
5-8:
Plaid
skirt from Flynn O’Hara, four pleat or kilt style.
Skirts
should
reach the top of the knee.
Shirts:
White Oxford.
Shirts
should be ironed or made of a smooth, no-iron blend, buttons
fastened.
If
a sweater is needed, it should be a plain
[no ribbons, beads,
sequins, etc.] navy or
white
[not
off-white] cardigan.
Everyday
Uniform Options - BOYS:
Pre-Kindergarten:
Comfortable, practical clothing. See
Shoes for appropriate footwear.
Kindergarten-Grade
2:
Pants:
Navy as specified in Official Uniform code; OR
Khaki
[not
stone or bone] uniform style pants from any vendor.*
These
may have elastic waist to promote easy dressing and independence.
Shorts**:
Khaki or navy uniform style shorts may be worn from April 1-November
1.
Shirts:
Dark navy or light blue polo, long or short sleeve, or turtleneck,
Flynn & O’Hara.
(with school logo)
White
polo or turtleneck, any vendor, with no logo except school logo
allowed.
White
oxford shirts as specified in Official Uniform code may be worn
without ties
for
an everyday uniform option.
Boys
Grades 3-8:
Same as K-2 with dark, plain belt. *
*
“Uniform style” means plain pants with a full
rise to the waist, pleated or flat front, straight or slightly
tapered leg. Low rise, cargo
pants, denim, corduroy, bell
bottoms, torn, cut-off pants, or pants with patch pockets, rivets,
large buttons, studs, or zipper pockets are not acceptable.
**
Shorts must be loose and below fingertips when the child is standing
straight with arms and fingers extended at full length downward.
Everyday
Uniform Options - GIRLS:
Pre-Kindergarten:
Comfortable,
practical clothing. See Shoes for appropriate footwear.
Kindergarten-Grade
4:
Pants
and shorts:** Same as boys, allowing elastic waist through Grade
2 and requiring
belts in Grades 3
and 4; OR
Skorts:**
Navy or khaki; OR
Skirt: Dark Navy skirt from Flynn O’Hara in
four pleat or kilt style:
OR
Plaid
jumper from Flynn O’Hara may be worn.
Shirts:
Dark navy or light blue polo, long or short sleeve, or turtleneck,
Flynn & O’Hara.
(with school logo)
White
polo or turtleneck, any vendor, with no logo except school logo
allowed
White
Peter Pan collar blouses from Official Uniform code may be worn as an
everyday
uniform option.
Grades
5-8:
Pants*
and shorts:** Same as boys, including plain dark belt; OR
Skorts:**
Navy or khaki; OR
Skirt: Dark Navy skirt from Flynn O’Hara in
four pleat or kilt style:
OR
Plaid skirt from
Flynn O’Hara, four pleat or kilt style.
Skirts should
touch the knee.
Shirts:
Dark navy or light blue polo, long or short sleeve, or turtleneck,
Flynn & O’Hara .
(with school logo)
White
polo or turtleneck, any vendor, with no logo except school logo
allowed.
White
oxford shirts from Official Uniform code may be worn as an everyday
uniform
option.
Grades
6-8:
Skorts: Knee length skorts may be worn
year round. Short length
skorts** may be worn
only from April 1 to
November 1.
Grades
7-8:
Option—Khaki Capri pants, from Lands
End 02702 series
only may be worn.
[Warning:
These sell out very early.]
*
“Uniform style” means plain pants with a full rise to
the waist, pleated or flat front, straight or slightly tapered
leg. Especially for adolescent girls, these must be purchased in a
uniform department. Low rise, cargo
pants, denim, corduroy, bell
bottoms, torn, cut-off pants, or pants with patch pockets, rivets,
large buttons, studs, or zipper pockets are not acceptable.
**
Shorts and skorts must be loose and below fingertips when the child
is standing straight with arms and fingers extended at full length
downward.
ALL
STUDENTS:
Shirts
must stay tucked in, even with hands raised.
Sweaters: If an additional layer is wanted, the
following are acceptable:
Plain
dark navy sweaters, pullover or cardigan, with no logo except
school logo.
Plain
dark navy sweatshirts with no
logo except school logo. Team
sweatshirts
and hooded
sweatshirts are considered outerwear. They may be worn to school,
but should be taken
off in school.
Plain
dark navy fleece pullover.
Navy
sleeveless v-neck vest. This may have a white stripe.
Gym
Clothes:
Grades
PreK-5:
Trinity Catholic white or light blue
t-shirt with logo or plain white
crew neck t-shirt
and loose navy shorts.
Plain
navy or gray crew neck pullover
sweatshirts and sweatpants
with either no logo
or
the school's logo. No hoods for gym
clothing.
Grades
6-8:
Students’ choice of t-shirt and loose
shorts. Logo’s
must be appropriate. Torsos must be fully covered and no underwear
may be showing.
Students
must wear socks and sneakers for physical education classes.
Shoes:
Children are active and must have safe
footwear. Both buildings
require students to go up and down stairs throughout the day. Toes
and backs of heels should be covered with shoes that are tied or
fastened securely and provide arch support. Soles should be of
non-slippery material. Shoes with cleats or wheels are not allowed.
Sandals, clogs, or crocs are not appropriate for any grade (includes
Pre-K). Boots should be taken off in school and appropriate school
shoes worn indoors. Children should wear sneakers for physical
education classes.
Socks:
With pants, shorts, and skorts,
students
may wear black, navy, tan,
or white socks. With skirts and jumpers, white, or navy socks, knee
socks, tights [with feet] or 'nylons' may be worn. Exercise tights are
not
appropriate. In winter, knit shorts may be worn under skirts. Pants
may be worn under skirts outdoors but must be removed in school.
Students must wear
the uniform as spelled out in our policy on the website. Students
whose dress does not meet the guideline will be identified and the
parents contacted for correction. In addition, administration
reserves the right to decide on the appropriateness of any grooming
issue. Our students are expected to present a neat
appearance. Clothing should be clean, tucked in, proper fitting
and unwrinkled. Students should not wear makeup; have visible
tattoos, excessive jewelry or hairstyles that attract undue
attention. This includes dyed hair, partial shavings, long hair
for boys and hair that covers the face. Anything that interferes
with teaching or learning will be addressed. You can help by
emphasizing with your child that school is for learning and not for
fashion and social trends.