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As  a  Notre  Dame  Catholic  student  you  represent  all  members  of  the  school  community: administration, faculty, staff, the current student body, your family, and all of Notre Dame's alumni and friends. The school and team sport uniforms that you wear identify you as a member of our Catholic community. Uniforms are to be worn daily unless specified by the administration: ND Wear days, severe weather (pants/shorts/jackets), school sponsored jean days, and special events. All sweaters, ties, and girls’ skorts must be purchased through the school selected vendor (Dennis Uniform). All items will also be made available to students at used uniform sales throughout the year. Wearing your uniform properly and with pride reflects positively on yourself and all of the Notre Dame Catholic Community.

At Notre Dame Catholic School we seek to maintain an atmosphere that is conducive to the highest quality of academic pursuit. Since the appearance of students contributes greatly to their attitude in school and the respect they earn in public, all students are expected to adhere to the following uniform expectations.

It is expected all students wear closed-toe shoes for their safety as well as shoes with backs (No flip-flops, Crocs, moccasins, Birkenstocks, and/or slippers).  Socks/hosiery must be worn with shoes (blue, white, grey), and MUST be above the ankle. Button-down oxford shirt tails must be tucked in appropriately. Plain-style belts are to be worn at all times. Academic and athletic uniforms are to be sized correctly, clean, and worn appropriately. T-shirts and additional under garments must be solid white. Only approved sweaters and sweatshirts are permitted.  

Approved hooded sweatshirts should not be worn at Mass.

Jackets are not allowed to be worn during academic time. Athletic apparel, hoodies, and sweatshirts are only permitted on regulated dress down days unless otherwise noted. Exceptions will take place upon the Principal’s discretion.

Uniform Violations

• Parents are primarily responsible for students wearing the proper uniform.  At the principal’s discretion, a student may be sent home, given after school detention or will forfeit their right to a non-uniform day for a uniform violation.  

Boys and Girls: 

Attire is expected to be clean and must be worn appropriately at all times. Clothing must fit appropriately.

Appropriate personal hygiene is expected of all students. If clothing is purchased anywhere other than with Dennis Uniform Company, clothing must be as close as possible to that which is offered by the company (for example, no cargo pants or cargo shorts; dress shirts must be the company style).

Pants/Shorts

• Plain or pleated navy twill pants purchased from the uniform company or locally. 

Polos 

• Solid color white or light blue - short or long sleeves - may be purchased locally.  Polos should be free of visible logos.  Polos must be tucked in.

Shirts/Blouse

• Solid color white or blue oxford cloth button down – short or long sleeves – may be purchased from the uniform company or locally, but blue oxford shirts from the uniform company only. Shirts must be tucked in.

Undershirts

• Undershirts are encouraged and must be solid white (no colored shirts; no writing or logos; etc.)

Sweater

• Sweaters are optional. If worn, it shall be a navy blue sweater purchased from the uniform company only.

Socks

• Must be worn and must be above the ankle in length – only navy, black, white, grey socks (no logos); may be purchased from our  uniform company or locally.

Ties

• Navy blue or NDCS plaid ties must be worn and may be purchased from the uniform company only.  Navy blue bowties are also acceptable.  

Belt

• Simple black, dark brown or navy blue – must be worn with slacks and shorts.

Sweatshirts

• A school uniform sweatshirt, purchased through the school, may be worn at any time.  Approved hooded sweatshirts should not be worn on Mass days. 

Shoes

• Simple black, brown, grey, white, or navy shoes/dress boots (no rain/snow boots, no slippers/moccasins, no sandals, etc.) Athletic shoes are acceptable as long as they are in referenced colors. White soles are permitted. No neon colors, sparkles, or glitter allowed.

Girls:

Jumpers

• Jumpers are worn from grades K-4 and are purchased from the uniform company only; length must be no more than 2 inches above the knee.

Skirt

• Skirts cannot be rolled up at the waist; length must be no more than 2 inches above the knee. No new skirt purchases will be allowed, only SKORTS.

Skorts

• May be worn by K-8 grade girls. They may be purchased from the uniform company.  Length must be no more than 2 inches above the knee.

Tights

• Navy blue or gray dress socks or tights may be worn with a uniform jumper, skirt, or skort. Plain white crew socks are allowed throughout the entire school year with all approved uniform styles. Socks may not have any logos, lace, bows, or trim and must come above the ankle in length. Simple, unadorned navy blue leggings may be worn with matching socks during the winter.

Ties

• NDCS plaid cross ties must be worn and may be purchased from the uniform company only.  Traditional ties and bowties are also acceptable.    

Makeup/Nail Polish/Jewelry/Facial Hair: 

• Absolutely no makeup is to be worn in grades PS through 5.  Modest makeup may be worn in middle school grades 6 through 8. Modest nail polish is permitted. Girls may wear two post earrings in each ear. No dangling or hoop earrings. Boys are not permitted to wear earrings of any kind. Perfume or heavily scented lotion is not to be brought into the school. A simple crucifix, cross, or religious medal or scapular may be worn by either boys or girls.

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Face Coverings

• Information regarding Face Coverings can be found in Appendix A of the School Handbook.

Formal Uniform

• A formal uniform may be called to wear by the NDCS administration.  Formal uniforms include solid color white or blue oxford cloth button down – short or long sleeves – may be purchased from the uniform company or locally, but blue oxford shirts from the uniform company only. Shirts must be tucked in.  Standard uniform bottom and tie.

Non-Uniform Guidelines

At the discretion of the principal, non-uniform days will be allowed.  These non-uniform days will be announced.

• Clothing must be modest and appropriate for school
• Clothing must be in good condition
• Skirts cannot be rolled up at the waist; length must be no more than 2 inches above the knee
• Nice jeans with no holes (not too tight, baggy, too long or too low)
• No tight spandex or lycra stretch pants (leggings) unless they are under a dress or a skirt 
• No pajama type clothing or slipper

Dress @ Field Trip, Events & Functions:

• Students representing Notre Dame Catholic School at any function such as field trips, workshops, academic competitions, trips to hear speakers, dinners, luncheons, award presentations, or when having a photo taken for the newspapers are required to be in uniform. If a need arises for a uniform deviation, the sponsoring faculty member and principal must approve.