Dress Code

Students are to be in complete uniform at all times unless otherwise specified by the principal.
The purpose of the dress code policy is to foster an atmosphere of learning and academic achievement. Specifically, dress code requirements are intended to:

• Allow students to focus on academics rather than on dress
• Alleviate competition among students for expensive and/or fad clothing
• Create a positive image of the school in the community

Numerous studies have shown that school uniforms reduce conflict among students while improving classroom behavior and attendance rates. For our dress code policy to be successful, the support of every parent is essential. Parents can assist by making certain that students are dressed properly before leaving for school each morning. If your child is out of uniform, conduct grades can be affected (grades 4-8) or recess privileges revoked (grades K-3) and parents may be called and asked to bring the proper uniform items to school.

If a student comes in inappropriate dress, a phone call home will be made to bring in appropriate attire that fits with the dress code.  This will be true on uniform days, spirit days, and out of uniform days.  

Girl’s Uniform-

• Plaid jumper, Grades K – 3; Plaid skirt or jumper, Grades 4 - 8

• White, navy blue or heather gray uniform-line blouse, shirt, or sport shirt with collar, or white knit turtleneck shirt,  (no logo)

• Plain colored navy dark blue, gray, or white cardigan sweater, sweater vest  (no logo)

• Tailored, traditional-style navy or khaki pants   

• Tailored, traditional-style navy or khaki shorts or skorts (August – October 31st; April 1st – end of school year.)  Shorts should come to the knee or within 3 inches of the knee.  

• Solid color socks (black, navy blue, gray, or white) must be worn at all times and must be visible

• Black, blue, gray, or white leggings may be worn underneath the uniform jumper or skirt

• Students in Grades 4 – 8 must wear a belt if they are wearing pants or shorts

• Shoes should be gym shoes.  No boots or slip-on shoes.  Students will need to change out of snow boots upon arrival.  

Boy’s Uniform- 

• White, navy blue, or heather gray uniform line shirt or sport shirt with collar, or white knit turtleneck shirt (no logo) 

• Plain colored navy blue, gray, or white cardigan sweater or sweater vest  (no logo)

• Tailored, traditional-style navy or khaki pants, no jogging pants

• Tailored, traditional-style navy or khaki shorts, (August – October 31st; April 1st – end of school year.)  Shorts should come to the knee or within 3 inches of the knee.  

• Solid color socks (black, blue, gray, or white) must be worn at all times 

• Students in Gr. 4 – 8 must wear a belt

• No earring for boys.  

• Shoes should be gym shoes.  No boots or slip-on shoes.  Students will need to change out of snow boots upon arrival.  

Grade 4-8 Gym Uniform

• Gray tshirt and navy shorts labeled specifically as “SLS PE” by our Spirit Store association are the only appropriate attire during physical education class.  See Physical Education section of the Handbook for more details.

Additional Guidelines  

• Pants must be proper fitting in both length and size and must be worn at the waist

• Shirts are to be tucked into shorts, pants, and skirts

• T-shirts worn under white shirt must be white with no lettering or logo

• Shorts and skirts must be below the fingertips as the student stands with hands at his/her side

• Khaki pants must be classic/traditional in style and medium tan in color

• Pants may not be worn under girl’s skirts or jumpers

• No jeans, cargo pants, painter pants, or capri pants are permitted as school uniform

• Hair should be neatly groomed, the students natural color, reflect a moderate style (as determined by the school Principal), and must not hang in the face or cover students’ eyes

• Head bands must be solid colored with no accessories hanging off causing a possible distraction to others 

• Large earrings, lip gloss, eye shadow, blush, and other make-up are not permitted

• Shoes must be closed toe and heel, no clogs or sandals are permitted at any time

• No light-up or sparkle shoes are permitted.  This is for safety/medical reasons.

• Boots are only permitted during winter months (November 1-March 31), or any snowy day outside of that time frame. 

• No fake nails and neutral nail polish only.  

• No bracelets should be worn by students.  

• Hair bangs should not cover the eyes.  

Our V-neck pleated jumpers and plaid skirts can be ordered through Schoolbelles.com. Our school code is S1972.