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St. Clare School

716 Myrth Avenue    Essex, Maryland 21221

 

Student Dress Code

From The Parent/Student Handbook

 

 

 

       The guidelines set for dress and grooming at St. Clare School reflect a traditional approach which is intended to direct the student in the areas of cleanliness and good taste.  Anything which detracts from the traditional stand or deviates from the concept of good taste will be considered inappropriate and unacceptable.  

     Each student must be neatly dressed in complete uniform daily. The uniform is purchased from Flynn and O'Hara Uniform Company who has a local retail store. All students are required to have the standard uniform. There is an optional winter uniform which can be worn between November 1st and March 31st and an optional summer uniform that can be worn during the months of August, September, May and June. On their assigned physical education day, the students are required to wear the physical education uniform. This uniform can also be purchased from the uniform company.

 

STANDARD GIRLS’ UNIFORM GRADES K THROUGH 5

  • Green plaid tunic style jumper (may be worn all year)

  • White turtleneck (optional) Nov. 1 through March 30

  • White blouse-Peter Pan collar, short or long sleeve

  • Navy or hunter green sweater (cardigan or pullover)

  • Navy or white tights, or socks (socks must cover ankles)  

  • Rubber soled shoes-dark brown; black; navy; navy/white or black/white saddles (no athletic shoes.  

 

STANDARD GIRLS’ UNIFORM GRADES 6 THROUGH 8

  • Green plaid kilt hemmed to the knee

  • White turtleneck (optional) Nov. 1 through March 30

  • White blouse-Peter Pan collar, short or long sleeve

  • White oxford shirt; short or long sleeve

  • White golf shirt

  • Navy or hunter green sweater (cardigan or V-neck)

  • Navy or white tights, knee high socks or crew socks (socks must cover ankle)  

  • Rubber soled tied shoes-dark brown; black; navy; navy/white or black/white saddles (no athletic shoes)  

 

OPTIONAL WINTER UNIFORM–NOVEMBER 1–MARCH 30

 

GIRLS GRADES K-8    

  • Navy blue dress pants  

  • White turtleneck or white school blouse 

  • Navy/white pinstripe sweater or navy pullover or navy blue sweater vest           

   (Only a uniform sweater may be worn with winter uniform.)  

 

STANDARD BOYS’ UNIFORM GRADES K THROUGH 8

  • Navy trousers

  • White golf shirts/short or long

  • White dress shirt with navy tie

  • White turtleneck (OPTIONAL) Nov. 1 through March 30

  • Navy or hunter green sweater (cardigan or V-neck)

  • Black or brown belt

  • Socks (white acceptable, must cover the ankle)

  • Rubber soled shoes-black or brown (no athletic shoes)

 

BOYS’ AND GIRLS’ SUMMER UNIFORM (OPTIONAL) MAY BE WORN IN AUG. & SEPT. AND MAY AND JUNE ONLY

  • Navy walking shorts (knee length)

  • White golf shirt-short sleeve

  • White socks (must cover ankle)

  • Rubber soled tied shoes (as regular uniform)

  

GYM UNIFORM – Can be purchased from Flynn & O’Hara

  • Gold T-shirt

  • Black running shorts – NO spandex

  • Gold or black sweatshirt

  • Black cotton/flannel sweat pants (stretch pants or nylon pants are not permitted)  

  • Athletic shoes 

  • White socks to cover ankle

 

GENERAL GROOMING  

All students are expected to be neat and clean.  Shoes are to be cleaned or polished, and all clothing should be properly laundered, and labeled with the student’s name.  Shirts/blouses are to be tucked in at all times.  Socks MAY NOT have any ornamentation or labels.  

HAIR  

Hair is expected to be well kept and out of the face.  Fad hairstyles like “spikes,” “shaves,” and “rat tails” are NOT acceptable at any grade level.  The hair length of boys should NOT exceed the shirt collar.  Hair MAY NOT be dyed.  

 

GIRLS  

Only hair accessories that enhance good grooming are permitted.  Accessories MUST be simple and plain, and that match the uniform.  

           

JEWELRY  

Jewelry other than watches, small crosses or religious medals on chains is NOT permitted.  Girls may wear only one pair of posts, NOT dangling or large.  Rings should NOT be worn in school.  

MAKE UP, NAIL POLISH AND ACRYLIC NAILS ARE NOT PERMITTED  

The school reserves the right to contact parents in the event that nay of the guidelines are not being followed.  Demerits will be given and repeat violations may necessitate a conference and after school detention.