DRESS CODE AND THE UNIFORM FOR 2023-2024
Students are expected to live up to the good name that St. Richard Catholic School has justly established in it’s more than 50 years of excellent education. While in uniform students are expected to conduct themselves in a respectful manner.
Shirts:
Button Down or Polo shirts short or long sleeved White, Light Blue, Yellow or Navy in color Turtlenecks or plain white shirts can be worn under the collared shirt for warmth All shirts are to be tucked in
Sweaters/Sweatshirts:
Solid Navy blue or white sweaters may be worn over collared uniforms shirts or turtlenecks Only St. Richard school Sweatshirts are able to be worn with a uniform shirt
Slacks:
No Cargo pants will be permitted K-4 Navy pants only; Grades 5-8 may wear navy or khaki dress pants; No leggings or dress jeans are permitted
Socks:
White, Navy Blue or Black socks only Socks must cover the ankle at all times
Shoes:
Tennis shoes or dress shoes only. No sandals will be permitted. Heels must be lower than 1 inch
Shorts
Grades K-4 wear Navy shorts; Grades 5-8 may wear navy or khaki shorts. Shorts may be worn until October 31st and Beginning April 1st. Shorts must be knee length
Gym Uniforms
Any T-shirt with the St. Richard Catholic School logo on it is acceptable. Gym shorts should be navy, blue, gray or black. Sweatpants in the colder months should also be navy, blue, gray or black. No Dress shoes allowed on gym days
Hair Policy
No unnatural hair colors. No extreme hairstyles including Mohawks. Hairstyles must not obstruct or interfere with vision. Hair accessories may not cause a distraction in the classroom
Jewelry
Students are permitted to wear a watch. Girls may have one earing per ear that are not danging--must be flat against earlobe.
Blue and White plaid or solid blue jumpers can be worn, Blue and White plaid or solid blue skirt or skorts can be worn. Khaki colored skorts or skirts may also be worn by girls in grades 5-8. All jumpers and skirts must be knee length. White, navy or black leggings may be worn only under the skirt or skorts for warmth.
NOT PERMITTED:
Make-up, hats, caps, scarves in the building, tattoos, or body piercing. No clothing with holes or rips is permitted.
BIRTHDAY CLOTHING—DRESS UP DAYS
Students are permitted to wear clothing of their choice on their birthday or half birthday if they have a summer birthday. All clothing must be school appropriate. Athletic or dress shoes are to be worn with socks.
DRESS DOWN DAYS
Jeans or athletic pants may be worn with a school appropriate shirt.
UNIFORM VIOLATIONS
First offense: Written Warning sent home
Second offense: Call to parents
Third offense: Parents will be required to bring correct uniform to the school or pick their child up and get marked unexcused for the day.