Uniform Policy

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Presentation BVM School 

DRESS CODE

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  Boys Grades 1-8

Navy blue regulation pants with dark belt Light blue dress shirt (long or short sleeved) or school golf shirt may be worn under long sleeved sweater. Navy blue school tie (to be worn with light blue dress shirt) Navy blue school sweater (pullover/vest) with school name embroidered *Mandatory with winter uniform

Black tie shoes with navy or black socks Sneakers and work boots are not permitted Girls Grades 1-5 Blue plaid belted Tunic with Peter Pan collar blouse (long or short sleeved) No school tie. Navy blue cardigan or pullover sweater with school name*Mandatory with winter uniform Navy blue knee socks or Navy blue tights Navy blue saddle shoes (standard uniform type shoes) *Note girls also have the optional uniform of uniform store navy uniform slacks. The slacks are to be worn with either their school blouse or the blue golf shirt and school sweater. *Note fifth grade is a transitional year and the girls may wear either uniform. Girls Grades 5-8 Blue plaid pleated skirt Light blue button down blouse (short or long sleeved) or school golf shirt may be worn under long sleeved sweater Navy blue pullover or vest sweater vest with school name embroidered (no cardigans with skirt)*Mandatory with winter uniform Navy blue knee socks or Navy blue tights Navy blue saddle shoes (standard uniform tie type shoes) *Note girls also have the optional uniform of uniform store navy uniform slacks. The slacks are to be worn with either their school blouse or the blue golf shirt and school sweater. Kindergarten and Preschool Uniform requirement is the gym uniform only. GYM UNIFORM for BOYS AND GIRLS Navy blue mesh gym shorts and gold cotton gym shirt with school logo Navy blue sweat pants and sweatshirt (no logo needed but you may have one if approved) Sneakers with sweat socks that are ankle height to higher. No “Wheelies” sneakers Sweatpants must be worn beginning Nov.1st Parents are asked to convey to their children that “gym” day requires as specific a uniform as do the regular school days. Note gym class is frequently held outdoors and the children must be dressed for the weather. ALL GYM CLOTHING MUST BE LABELED WITH THE STUDENT’S NAME. Optional Summer Uniform (April 15th to Oct. 31st)

GYM UNIFORM for BOYS AND GIRLS

Summer Uniform Boys and Girls Navy blue regulation walking shorts with belt Blue waist banded golf shirt with school name embroidered White low cut sneaker with white socks (above sneaker)-only with shorts Boys and Girls The Blue waist banded golf shirt with the school name embroidered may be worn with summer uniforms. Ties are required with light blue dress shirt but are not required with the golf shirt. Winter uniform begins on November 1st. Summer uniform begins on April 15th. School Uniforms may be purchased at DiGiulio’s, 6948 Frankford below Tyson Ave. or Flynn and O’Hara 10905 Dutton Rd. Philadelphia, 19154. Please note the gym shirt is available only at DiGiulio’s. The sweatshirt, sweatpants and mesh gym shorts without logo can be purchased anywhere. Parents are to label all of their child’s clothing and school items. HAIR STYLES/GROOMING All hairstyles for both boys and girls are to be of a conservative type. Extreme hairstyles are not permitted in our school (this includes the Mohawk style cuts and colored hair). Boys should have their hair cut to follow the contour of the ear. It should not cover the ears or eyebrows nor touch the collar on the back of the neck. Neatness and attractiveness should be attributes the students strive to exhibit in their daily appearance. Students are expected to come to school in a state of cleanliness. JEWELRY/ MAKE-UP Although jewelry is not a part of the school uniform, girls are permitted to wear 1 post earring (no hoops) in each ear. Boys are not permitted to wear earrings. A watch, a small ring, a religious medal, or small cross on a delicate chain is permitted. No other jewelry is permitted. The only pins permitted on the uniform are school club, rep pins, and pins approved by the principal. Make-up and colored nail polish are not permitted. Clear nail polish is permissible. DRESS CODE VIOLATIONS If, at any time during the year, an exception in uniform is necessary, a note of explanation must be sent to the child’s teacher who will forward it to the principal. This note should indicate the expected date by which the uniform will be complete.  Uniforms should be purchased at the designated stores to ensure it is our dress code. Once variations occur, the dress code becomes ineffective. Uniforms are to be the appropriate size for the student; no fad or oversized looks will be tolerated. Tee shirts should not be visible at collar, cuffs or below shirt’s hemline. Only plain white tee-shirts are acceptable under the school uniform. Girls must wear their uniforms no shorter than 1 inch above the knee and skirts are not to be rolled up.  This includes fad hairstyles and oversized uniforms as well as inappropriate dress-down clothing.  Students are not permitted to add colors to their hair or to hair extensions.  Girls’ hair accessories must lay flat on the student’s head with a minimum of decoration.  Bandanas, head wraps and hats are not permitted in school.  Jewelry is limited to 1 pair of earrings, one necklace with a cross or religious medal, one bracelet of a religious nature and one wrist watch.  Ear studs, piercings and chokers are not permitted in school.  If a student has a tattoo, it must not be visible during the school day. Parental support of the dress code is both expected and appreciated. Dress code violations will be seen as a conduct violation and will be reflected appropriately on the report card. DISCIPLINE In Grades K to 8-Teachers will communicate directly with parents concerning any non-academic area that needs improvement. Teachers will issue detentions for any non-academic area including dress code violations. Parents will be notified by the teacher to determine when the detention is to be served as well as the dismissal procedure and to discuss how the situation can be rectified.