Uniform Policy 2014-2015 Providence requires all students to wear the uniforms described in this document during school hours and for most school activities. Why Uniforms at Providence? Student uniforms Testify to the value of the vocation of student Reflect order and beauty Foster a sense of community Encourage students to stand out through their ideas, not their appearance Demonstrate respect for authority Emphasize the continuity of the K-12 education General - All clothing worn by students at the school or at school-sponsored functions must be neat, clean, and pressed as required. Students must be clean and neatly groomed. At all times, the students are to present a modest appearance that does not call undue attention to their physical appearance. The headmaster or his designee shall be the final arbiter as to whether or not any particular student meets the requirements and spirit of this policy. Modesty - The principles that guide our dress code are those of modesty, decorum, respect, and consideration for others. Students should dress with those principles in mind. Modest clothing does not draw attention to one s self; it glorifies God by reflecting truth, beauty, and goodness. Hair - Boys and Young Men: Hair must be clean, neatly groomed, and a natural color. The hair should not extend below the bottom of the shirt collar and should be kept cut well above the eyes. Hairstyles must not cause undue attention to the student. Sideburns should be neatly trimmed. Mustaches and beards are not permitted. Students must present a clean-shaven appearance.
Girls and Young Women: Hair must be neatly groomed and a natural color. Hairstyles must not cause undue attention to the student. Jewelry and Accessories The wearing of jewelry or other ornamentation (including those worn in the hair) should be discrete, tasteful, and not cause undue attention to the student. Boys and young men may not wear earrings. Accessories such as sweat bands, hats, scarves, gloves, crazy socks and shoes, etc. may not be worn with the uniform. Existing Item Grandfathering - For three years (until the 2017-2018 school year) the following items, in good repair, can be substituted for the comparable uniform item: K-3 girls French Toast or Famously Yours navy/red plaid jumper (at the knee or longer) 4-6 girls French Toast or Famously Yours navy/red plaid skirt or jumper with bib removed (at the knee or longer) 7-12 girls French Toast or Famously Yours navy/red plaid skirt (at or below the bottom of the knee cap) K-6 boys Famously Yours navy/red plaid tie 7-12 boys white button down oxford, any vendor 7-12 navy polo shirts Shoes and Boots Shoes and boots to be worn with the uniforms are described in more detail in a separate shoe document. Other Uniform Details - All students are required to have a Dress Uniform. Dress Uniforms may be worn on any school day. K-6 girls are required to wear bike shorts under their skirts or jumpers unless they are wearing tights or leggings. 4-12 girls and young women are required to wear a camisole or undershirt under their white blouses. In very cold weather, K-6 girls may wear sweatpants with no ankle elastic for recess. Spirit wear, including hoodies, may only be worn for recess or after school hours, not in the classroom.
4-6 skirt length requirement is at the knee or longer When the student is standing, the skirt hem must touch some part of the knee cap. This is a bit shorter than the upper school requirement, allowing fast-growing girls to get more wear out of their uniforms. This applies to any grandfathered skirt or K-3 jumper. 7-12 skirt length requirement is at or below the bottom of the knee cap When the student is standing, if you can see the knee cap, the skirt is too short. This applies to any grandfathered skirt. The Lands' End pin-point no-iron oxford for boys and men is the shirt included in the uniform policy. Please note that if you purchase this shirt, it will require ironing. Though crisp and comfortable once pressed, it is not a truly "no-iron" shirt.
2014-2015 Uniforms
K-3 Girls Dress Uniform French Toast Peter Pan Blouse both long sleeved AND short sleeved Lands End Plaid Jumper Large Plaid Any Tights Any Any Bobby socks (for warm weather only) Bike shorts (when bobby socks are worn) Black Any Closed-toe, flat dress shoes Black Camisole or undershirt unobtrusive headband or hair accessory Matching colors
K-3 Girls Everyday Uniform French Toast Lands End * Peter Pan Blouse either short or long sleeved OR Peter Pan Knit Top either short or long sleeved Lands End Plaid Jumper Large Plaid Any Bike shorts Black Any Socks Any Comfortable closed-toe shoes Predominantly neutral Tights or ankle-length plain leggings Black Tall or medium height, plain, flat dress or UGG-style boots Black Lands End * Fine Gauge Cardigan Sweater Camisole or undershirt with sleeves shorter than shirt unobtrusive headband or hair accessory Matching colors
4-6 Girls Dress Uniform French Toast Lands End Peter Pan Blouse both long sleeved AND short sleeved Plaid Pleated Skirt (at the knee or longer) Large Plaid Lands End V-neck Drifter Sweater Vest Any Tights Any Any Bobby socks (for warm weather only) Bike shorts (when bobby socks are worn) Black Any Closed-toe, flat dress shoes Black Any Camisole or undershirt unobtrusive headband or hair accessory Matching colors
4-6 Girls Everyday Uniform French Toast Peter Pan Blouse either short or long sleeved OR Lands End * Peter Pan Knit Top either short or long sleeved Lands End Plaid Pleated Skirt (at the knee or longer) Large Plaid Lands End V-neck Drifter Sweater Vest (required Nov-Mar, optional other months) Any Bike shorts Black Any Socks Any Comfortable closed-toe shoes Predominantly neutral Any Camisole or undershirt with sleeves shorter than shirt Tights or ankle-length plain leggings Black Tall or medium height, plain, flat Black dress or UGG-style boots Lands End * V-neck Drifter Sweater (can be worn instead of Sweater Vest) unobtrusive headband or hair accessory Matching colors
K-6 Boys Dress Uniform French Toast Long Sleeve Oxford Shirt French Toast Adjustable Waist Double Knee Pant Grey French Toast Tie Navy Red Plaid Lands End Drifter Sweater Vest Any Plain belt Black Any Dress socks Black Any Plain dress shoes Black Undershirt
K-6 Boys Everyday Uniform Lands End Solid Performance Interlock Polo Shirt either short or long sleeved French Toast Adjustable Waist Double Knee Pant Grey Any Plain Belt Black Any Socks or Black Any Comfortable Closed-Toe Shoes Predominantly neutral Undershirt with sleeves shorter than shirt
7-12 Young Ladies Dress Uniform Lands End Plaid Pleated Skirt (at or below the bottom of the knee cap) Large Plaid Lands End Long Sleeve No Iron Pinpoint Blouse Lands End Fine Gauge Cardigan Sweater Any Hose Sheer Black Any Closed-Toe flat dress shoes Black Any Camisole or undershirt unobtrusive headband or hair accessory Matching colors
7-12 Young Ladies Everyday Uniform Lands End Plaid Pleated Skirt (at or below the bottom of the knee cap) Large Plaid Lands End Long Sleeve No Iron Pinpoint Blouse Lands End Fine Gauge Cardigan Sweater to be worn at student s discretion Any Socks No show Any Closed-Toe flat dress shoes Black Any Camisole or undershirt Tall or medium height, plain, flat dress or UGG-style boots Tights, sheer hose, or ankle-length plain leggings unobtrusive headband or hair accessory Black Black Matching colors
7-12 Young Ladies Polo Friday Uniform Lands End Plaid Pleated Skirt (at or below the bottom of the knee cap) Large Plaid Lands End Feminine Fit Interlock Polo Shirt either short or long sleeved Navy Any Socks No show Any Closed-toe flat dress shoes Black Tall or medium height, plain, flat dress or UGG-style boots Tights, sheer hose, or ankle-length plain leggings Camisole or undershirt with sleeves shorter than shirt unobtrusive headband or hair accessory Black Black Matching colors Upper school students may choose to wear the Everyday Uniform on Fridays. Polos are optional, they are not required.
7-12 Young Men Dress and Everyday Uniform Lands End Long Sleeve No Iron Pinpoint Shirt Lands End Plain Front Dress Pants Grey Lands End Stripe To-be-tied Necktie Classic Navy/Dark Crimson Lands End Fine Gauge V-neck Sweater to be worn at student s discretion, required for Dress Uniform Any Plain belt Black Any Dress socks Black Any Comfortable plain dress shoes Black Any Undershirt*
7-12 Young Men Polo Friday Uniform Lands End Performance Interlock Polo Shirt either short or long sleeved Navy Lands End Plain Front Dress Pants Grey Any Plain belt Black Any Dress socks Black Any Comfortable plain dress shoes Black Any Undershirt with sleeves shorter than shirt* Upper school students may choose to wear the Everyday Uniform on Fridays. Polos are optional, they are not required.