DRESS CODE POLICIES
The school requires a standard uniform for both boys and girls. Recommendations regarding uniform requirements are made by a parent committee and approved by the principal.
A student’s appearance at school reflects an attitude of pride in self, school, and the community. Uniforms are an important part of the school setting. They allow the students to focus on their education and not be distracted by dress fads or accessories. They allow the teachers the opportunity to get on with the business at hand of teaching. It is not the responsibility of the school or school staff to see that children are in proper uniform each day; it is the responsibility of the parents and the child. Immaculate Conception Dardenne needs your help, cooperation and support of the school dress code. It is the parent’s responsibility to dress their children in the prescribed dress code. All clothing should be neat, cleaned, pressed and mended when necessary.
SHIRT Girls and Boys will wear WHITE knit or cotton oxford shirts with collar, short or long sleeved, emblem/logo free, no pleats, buttons only, (no snaps). The required shirt style is offered at Fischers/Just Me Apparel. Uniform shirts may be purchased from other retailers, provided those shirts follow the same required uniform style. During the winter months white turtlenecks with fold down collars may be worn. If an undershirt is worn beneath the uniform shirt, this too must be emblem/logo free and white. Undershirt sleeve length should match the shirtsleeve length.
Shirts must be tucked in completely at all times.
PANTS/SHORTS Must be navy blue twill or corduroy, plain or pleated uniform type. Uniform type is defined as inside pocket both front and back with zipper (no outside stitched pockets or rivets). Straight leg pants. Stirrup pants, knit or stretch pants are not acceptable. No jeans. No oversize, sloppy pants. Pants must be worn at the waistline. Pants worn sagging or “slacking” will not be permitted. Sears, Penney’s, Kohl’s, Target, and Fischers/Just Me Apparel are recommended stores for purchase.
Shorts must be navy blue uniform style walking shorts with zipper and inside pockets, (no outside stitched pockets or rivets). Shorts must be of appropriate fit and length. Walking shorts may be worn from the start of school until Fall Break and from April 1st until the close of the school year. PE shorts are not considered walking shorts and are not allowed except for PE.
BELTS A dark blue, black, or brown belt must be worn with pants that are designed with belt-loops for students in grades 1-8. No oversized or decorative buckles. Belts for Kindergarten are optional, but encouraged.
GIRLS’ JUMPERS/SKIRTS Dark blue plaid jumpers for grades K-4, purchased through Fischers/Just Me Apparel. This is the designated fabric chosen to represent Immaculate Conception Catholic School. Dark blue plaid skirts or skorts for grades 5-8, purchased through Fischers/Just Me Apparel. Skirts and jumpers must be no shorter than 2 inches above the top of the kneecap. Skirts may not be rolled up at the waist. No long pants may be worn under skirts or jumpers. This includes when on the playground.
GIRLS’ MODESTY SHORTS Shorts must be worn at all times under the jumper or skirt. Stretch bike shorts in the colors of solid black or navy are strongly recommended. No long pants may be worn under skirts or jumpers, including when on the playground. Solid navy or white tights may be worn for warmth.
SWEATSHIRTS Students may wear the official navy blue embroidered sweatshirt with a choice of two styles 1) small embroidered left chest logo or 2) large plaid center ICD embroidered appliqué.
8th grade students will have the option of purchasing a RED sweatshirt with the ICD left chest logo that also includes their graduation year within the logo.
A shirt must be worn under the sweatshirt.
Sweatshirts may be ordered from our ICD Spirit Wear Online Store as accessed through the school’s website.
FLEECE SHIRTS Students may wear the official navy blue embroidered fleece with a small embroidered left chest logo. A shirt or turtleneck must be worn under the fleece. The fleece may be purchased from online store as accessed via our school’s website.
SWEATERS Navy blue V-neck, crew neck or cardigan with long sleeves or sweater vest may be worn. A shirt or turtleneck must be worn under the sweater.
SOCKS Solid white or navy socks, only. Socks with logos or lace are not permitted. All socks must be worn correctly and cover the anklebone. Solid white or navy colored knee socks or tights may be worn with girls’ uniforms.
SHOES Shoes must be Oxford style or standard athletic in the predominate color of white, black, navy, gray, or dark brown. No lighted shoes, roller shoes, oversize shoes and no shoes that rise above the ankle. No sandals, heels, platform/wedges, open toe, or open back shoes of any kind. Shoes designed to be tied must have shoestrings and must be fastened tightly. Shoelaces must be navy, black, brown, white, or gray. Standard athletic shoes must be worn for PE classes, following the same standards as outlined above.
MAKE-UP No make-up of any kind, including nail polish, artificial nails, French manicures and mascara, is permitted.
JEWELRY Girls may wear small post earrings, only one stud earring per earlobe. Earrings hanging below the earlobe or multiple earrings in one ear are not permitted. Girls may not have any other piercing. Boys may not wear earrings or have any other piercing. Bracelets, necklaces or rings are not allowed. Religious chained medals or scapulars are allowed, but must be worn underneath the uniform. Boys or girls may wear wristwatches without beepers or alarms. For safety reasons, watches and religious medals may need to be removed during PE classes.
Hair ornaments must be in keeping with the total image the uniform represents. Excessive, large or distracting hair accessories are not allowed. Hair bows, for example, should be small.
HAIR Must be neat, clean and kept out of the eyes. For boys, hair may be no longer than touching the top of the collar. Hairstyle must be in keeping with the total image the uniform represents. Girls’ and boys’ hair must be their God-given color, that is no bleached, highlighted, Sun-In, or other chemically produced hair color is allowed.
PE UNIFORMS PE uniforms are required for grades 6-8, boys and girls. The uniform includes a gray t-shirt and navy shorts, both with a silk-screened ICD logo, sold through the ICD Spirit Wear Online Store. Navy blue sweats may be worn on colder days. Students in grades 6-8 who do not have the designated uniform on for class will be given a signature. K-5th grades do not dress out. All students must wear standard tennis shoes with non-scuffing soles during PE class. Laces must be tied or fastened tightly. No roller shoes, oversized shoes, or shoes that rise above the ankles are permitted.
OTHER UNIFORMS Scouts may wear their uniforms to school on school days when Troop, Den, Pack meetings or Scouting special events may occur. Scout uniforms must include identifiable Scout markings and must be in keeping with the overall Scout uniform.
PURCHASE OF UNIFORM Plaid jumpers, skirts, and skorts must be purchased through
Fischer Parochial Fashions/Just Me Apparel. (Material may be purchased for those who wish to make the uniform skirts, jumpers or skorts.) The school sweatshirts, T-Shirts, and PE uniforms are ordered from the ICD online store via the school’s website.
SPIRIT DAY - DRESS CODE One Friday of each month is “Spirit Day”. On these days, students may wear the official ICD T-shirt or the ICD sweatshirt with jeans or pants of their choice, (shorts may be worn per the designated times of the school year). On spirit days, students are allowed to wear a nice WHITE long sleeve shirt ONLY under the t-shirts. On spirit days, all other policies for dress, such as acceptable shoes, socks, and no jewelry or make-up, no PJ pants remain part of the dress code. The ICD T-shirts are sold through the ICD online store via the school’s website. In addition to the Spirit Days, the shirts will also be worn on field trips and other special occasions, per the teacher’s direction.
ACR GAME DAY – DRESS CODE Two days per quarter are the ACR Game Days. On these days students may wear the official Accelerated Reader Game Day T-shirt with their uniform bottom. Game Day T-shirts are sold through the school office with one large order being placed in the fall to cover the year’s needs. Each grade level, 1-4 and 5-8, has incentive plans to accompany the Game Days. The 5-8 plans include some options for dress variance on Game Days.
DRESS CODE FOR FREE DRESS DAYS Occasional free dress days will be scheduled. Free dress days refer to clothing only. On free dress days, students are allowed to wear nice jeans/pants with sweatshirts or T-shirts. Clothing worn on free dress days must be in good taste. Any dress or wearing of insignia which conveys the image of gang membership, supports the beliefs of hate groups, makes sexual innuendos, or promotes drugs, alcohol, or tobacco is inappropriate for school and will not be allowed.
No shorts from after Fall Break through April 1st. Short shorts, low-riding hip-huggers, tank tops, thin strap tops, or bare midriffs are not allowed. On free dress days, all other policies for dress, such as acceptable shoes, socks, and no jewelry or make-up remain part of the dress code.
If children come to school on free dress days dressed inappropriately, parents will be called to bring other clothing. A general rule of thumb to use is “when in doubt of the appropriateness of some piece of clothing, don’t wear it”.
Birthday: Children may have a free dress day on their birthday if they wish. If a child’s birthday falls during the summer s/he may choose another day for free dress.
No uniform/dress code can possibly cover all eventualities or possibilities. It should be understood that the principal will have the final decision as to what is acceptable and what is unacceptable.
Periodically, unannounced to the student body, dress code checks will be made in each classroom. Parents will be notified of violations and expected to make corrections to the violations.
Consequences enforced for students who are out of uniform:
Nonessentials will be removed (sweatshirts, sweaters, jewelry, excessive hair clips, etc.).
For grades 3-8, student will call home if essentials of the uniform are not present. Parents are asked to bring the item to school.
For grades K-2, students will be given a note for parents to sign.
Students in grade 5-8, who violate the dress code in minor ways, such as a shirt untucked, socks rolled down, inappropriate socks, no PE uniform, or skirts rolled-up... will receive a signature on their disciplinary card.