Dress Code
Uniform Philosophy:
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.
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.
Uniform Policy for All Students:
Academic uniforms are to be sized correctly, clean, and worn appropriately. Dennis Uniform & Tommy Hilfiger are our uniform vendors and must be utilized for items where needed. Other brands or substitutes will not be acceptable. Jackets are not allowed to be worn during academic time.
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 or Tommy Hilfigor, clothing must be as close as possible to that which is offered by the vendors (for example, no cargo pants or cargo shorts; dress shirts must be the company style).
Detailed Dress Code
Boys and Girls:
Pants/Shorts
- Plain or pleated navy twill pants purchased from the uniform companies or locally.
Belt
- Simple black, dark brown or navy blue – must be worn with slacks and shorts.
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.)
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.
Sweater
- Sweaters are optional. Only sweaters purchased from Dennis Uniform or Tommy Hilfiger are allowed.
Sweatshirts
- A school uniform sweatshirt, purchased through the school, may be worn at any time.
Shoes
- 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). Athletic shoes, dress shoes/boots are acceptable. Shoes with lights, wheels, and heels are not permitted.
Socks
- Must be worn and must be above the ankle in length – only navy, black, white, gray socks (with minimal logos); may be purchased from our uniform company or locally.
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.
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. Skirts must be purchased from the uniform company.
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, gray, white or black 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 should have minimal logos, lace, bows, or trim and must come above the ankle in length. Simple, unadorned navy blue, gray, white or black leggings may be worn.
Ties
- NDCS plaid cross ties must be worn and may be purchased from the uniform company only. Traditional ties and bowties are also acceptable.
Formal Uniform on ALL Mass Days
- 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 minimal holes (not too tight, baggy, too long or too low). Holes should not be above the knee.
- Shirts must cover the midsection.
- No pajama type clothing or slippers
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.