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Dress and Uniform Code
Students are to strive for high standards and be neat, clean, and in compliance with dress code guidelines. Repeated violations will result in disciplinary actions.

General Requirements
1. Students are expected to be in the St. Bede the Venerable uniform every day and are allowed to wear the gym uniform on gym days only.
2. Gym shoes of any color are recommended daily as our students have recess. All shoes that require laces must have laces and be tied. No flip-flops, sandals, or moccasins are allowed. In winter, boots must be removed in the classroom. Boots are not part of our school uniform.
3. No makeup or hair dye which is not a natural color.
4. Any distracting hairstyles or trends are not acceptable (e.g. Mohawks, side shavings, etc.).
5. Navy blue sweaters/vests or the St. Bede sweatshirt or fleece may be worn with the uniform. Hoodies are not part of the school uniform.
6. Regulation navy blue uniform shorts may only be worn from April 1 – October 31. Navy blue uniform pants must be worn from November 1st through March 31st.
7. Boys may not wear earrings to school. Girls may only wear small stud earrings.
 
Preschool and Kindergarten
Boys and girls wear the St. Bede gym shirts, sweatpants/shorts, and gym shoes every day. Solid navy shorts/sweatpants are acceptable.
Boys 1 - 8
1. Pants must be navy blue only, with no designer labels or pockets on the legs. Uniform corduroy or dress pants only.
2. Light blue short or long-sleeve knit shirts are to be worn tucked into the uniform pants.
3. Boys must wear their pants at waist level with a belt.
Girls 1 - 3
1. St. Bede jumper no shorter than an inch above the knee.
2. Light blue short or long sleeve blouse or knit shirt.
3. Navy blue slacks may be worn. Uniform corduroy or dress pants only
- jeans, leggings, and yoga pants are not part of the school uniform.
4. Tights (navy, white, or black) may be worn under skirts during school.
Girls 4 – 8
1. St. Bede skirt or skort at a length not shorter than an inch above the knee.
2. Light blue short or long-sleeve knit shirt, tucked in or banded at the bottom.
3. Navy blue slacks may be worn. Uniform corduroy or dress pants only
- jeans, leggings, and yoga pants are not part of the school uniform.
4. Tights (navy, white or black) may be worn under skirts during school.
Gym Uniforms
Students should wear St. Bede gym shirts, sweatpants/shorts, and gym shoes on gym days only. Solid navy shorts/sweatpants are acceptable. Athletic uniforms are not gym uniforms and may not be worn in gym. Leggings are not to be worn.
Out-of-Uniform Days
Occasionally, special out-of-uniform days will be allowed. Children are given instructions as to what clothing is permissible. Students dressing inappropriately will be referred to the administration. Parents will be called to bring proper attire, and students may forfeit the next out-of-uniform privilege. Attire must be appropriate. T-shirts must be appropriate in length and neckline. Tank tops may not be worn alone. No inappropriate writing or sayings should be on t-shirts.
 
All students are expected to arrive at and leave from school in the complete uniform while they are on school property.
In addition:
• Clothes must be clean and pressed.
• Hair must be clean and combed.
• Students can dye or highlight hair in a natural color only. No blue, green, rainbow hair, etc. color is permitted.
• Hair should be sensibly cut, with no shaved designs, Mohawks, tails, etc.
• Students do not wear makeup.
• No scarves, or headbands designed to look like scarves, are to be worn around the neck or on the head.
• In general, jewelry should not be worn to school.
• Watches with internet access are considered cell phones and must be turned into the teacher per cell policy.
• Earbuds are not to be worn in our building unless under the direction of school personnel.
• Girls may wear shorts under their skirts; shorts must be shorter than the skirt.
• Wear appropriate cold weather outerwear. Students enjoy outdoor recess if the “feels like” temperature is above 25 degrees.
• Cell phones must be turned off and will be collected at the beginning of the day. They will be returned to the student at 2:30 or before they are dismissed from Extended Care.