2018 2019 Upper School Uniform Lookbook & Guidelines
WHAT DOES A UNIFORM POLICY SAY ABOUT THE COR DEO SCHOOL? Our development of a uniform policy is driven by a desire to create and promote an environment of learning where dress is not a distraction to the educational process. Therefore, students are expected to be in uniform while on campus unless otherwise communicated by your child s teacher. The Administration Team is responsible for the interpretation of the policy, and the enforcement of the policy is a joint effort between parents and staff. Below are some principles that guide our Uniform Policy: Our goal is to honor God in all we do. All our choices, including our clothing, reveal and communicate a part of who we are. It is our desire to utilize our Uniform Policy to ensure modest, appropriate dress that creates an optimal atmosphere for learning and reflects our love for God. Clothing represents the vocational calling of a person, and the neat appearance created by a uniform reminds our students they are in a ready-to-learn atmosphere. Uniforms help engender a cohesive presentation of the students in our school. When our students are in uniform it communicates, aesthetically, that they are part of the same team, working toward the same goals. The student is part of a group identity that strives for excellence, and the policy establishes a tradition toward that end.
GIRLS DRESS UNIFORMS 6TH 8TH Girls Long Sleeve Blouse, White Girls Hopsack Blazer, Navy (logo required) Girls Cross Tie, Navy Girls Short Sleeve Blouse, White Girls Solid Box Pleat Skirt Top of Knee, Khaki Girls Plain Front Blend Chino Pants, Khaki Girls Solid Tights, Navy Girls Cable Knee Socks, Navy Dress Loafers or Flats, Black All dress uniform items must be purchased through Lands End except shoes, tights, and socks.
BOYS DRESS UNIFORMS 6TH 8TH Boys Hopsack Blazer, Navy (logo required) Striped Tie, Classic Navy/Gold Stripe Boys Plain Front Chino, Khaki Boys Long Sleeve No Iron Pinpoint, White Boys Short Sleeve No Iron Pinpoint, White Dress Loafers or Laceups, Black Dress Socks, Navy or Black Boys Leather Belt, Black All dress uniform items must be purchased through Lands End except shoes, belt, and socks.
GIRLS EVERYDAY UNIFORM OPTIONS Girls Performance Zip-Front Cardigan, Navy Girls Long or Short Sleeve Blouse, White or Blue (logo preferred but not required) Polo Shirts, Short or Long Sleeve, Navy, White, or Blue (logo preferred but not required) Girls Fine Gauge Cardigan, Navy Some everyday wear for The Cor Deo School (polos, pants, and shorts) may be purchased locally and must match Lands End colors. Logos are preferred but optional on polo shirts and dress/jumper. Skirts and dress/jumper are optional everyday wear and must be purchased through Lands End. Dress uniform cardigan may be worn as part of the everyday uniform. Belts are encouraged when appropriate. Blouses and polos are to be tucked in. Everyday socks and tights should be navy or white. Shoes should be chosen with care. Athletic and casual shoes in colors that coordinate with the school uniform are encouraged.
GIRLS EVERYDAY UNIFORM OPTIONS Girls Plaid Box Pleat Skirt Top of Knee, Classic Navy Plaid Girls Chino Pants, Khaki Girls Uniform Short Sleeve Ponte Dress or Ponte Pleat Jumper, Navy Girls Plaid Pleated Skort Top of Knee, Classic Navy Plaid Girls Solid Box Pleat Skirt Top of Knee, Khaki Girls Plain Front Skort, Khaki Girls Chino Plain Front Shorts, Khaki Girls Solid Tights, Socks, or Leggings, Navy or White Classic Navy Plaid Tie Athletic, casual, or comfortable shoes in colors that coordinate with the school uniform
B O YS EV ERY DAY UN I F O R M O P T I ON S Polo Shirts, Short or Long Sleeve, Navy or White (logo preferred but not required) Boys Long or Short Sleeve No Iron Pinpoint, White or Blue Boys Performance Zip-Front Cardigan, Navy Boys Performance Fine Gauge V-Neck Vest, Navy Boys Performance Fine Gauge V-Neck Sweater, Navy
BOYS EVERYDAY UNIFORM OPTIONS Boys Plain Front Chino Shorts, Khaki Classic Navy Plaid Tie Boys Plain Front Chino, Khaki Black, Brown, or Navy Belt Striped Tie, Classic Navy/Gold Stripe Socks, Navy, Black, or White Athletic and casual shoes in colors that coordinate with the school uniform Some everyday wear for The Cor Deo School (polos, pants, and shorts) may be purchased locally and must match Lands End colors. Polos must have white/pearl buttons. Logos are preferred but optional on everyday wear. Dress uniform vest and shirts may be worn as part of everyday uniform. Belts can be black, brown, or navy and are encouraged. Polos and shirts are to be tucked in. Socks should be navy, black, or white. Shoes should be chosen with care. Athletic or casual shoes in colors complimentary to the school uniform are encouraged for everyday wear. Sandals, flip flops, and open-toed shoes are not allowed.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION UNIFORMS PE Shirt purchased through school office plus navy shorts, active skort, track pants, or sweats with Cor Deo jacket (see next section) or Cor Deo sweatshirt allowed for cold weather
ACTIVE FIELD TRIP UNIFORMS GIRLS BOYS Polo Shirt, Short or Long Sleeve, Navy (logo required) Polo Shirt, Short or Long Sleeve, Navy (logo required) Girls Chino Pants, Shorts, or Skort, Khaki Boys Plain Front Chino Pants or Shorts, Khaki Field trip uniforms may be used for everyday wear but must be worn on active or outdoor field trips. Teachers will communicate whether dress or active field trip uniform is to be worn.
RE CO M M EN D ED / A P P RO V E D O UT E RWE A R Insulated Vest, Navy (logo required) School Uniform Active Track Jacket, Navy (logo required) Fleece Jacket, Navy (logo required) School Uniform Packable Rain Jacket, Navy (logo optional, fleece lined option also available)
RECOMMENDED/APPROVED ACCESSORIES ClassMate Backpack, Navy (logo optional) ClassMate Soft Sided Lunch Box, Navy (logo optional) School Uniform Packable Cinch Sack, Navy (logo optional) Open Top Canvas Tote, Navy (logo optional) Girls School Uniform Headband, Navy or Classic Navy Plaid
SPIRIT WEAR Available to students, staff, and parents for weekend and special event wear. Available through Lands End. Crew Sweatshirt (May be worn over collared shirt during school in cold weather) Hoodie Pullover Sweatshirt (May be worn over collared shirt during school in cold weather) Short or Long Sleeve Essential & Performance Tees
2018 2019 COR DEO UNIFORM POLICY VENDOR PARTNERSHIP The Cor Deo School is a partner with Lands End School Uniforms and, as such, a percentage of each uniform purchase supports our school. Lands End items are guaranteed whether they have been washed, worn, or embroidered and can be returned at any time if you are not satisfied with the product. Uniform items can be purchased online through their website (landsend.com, preferred school number 900181470) or in person at Lands End retail shops located in the Southcenter (Tukwila), Overlake Park (Redmond), or Aurora Square (Seattle) Sears stores. Lands End has frequent free logo, 30%, 40%, and 50% off sales, which the school will publish on its Facebook page and on the Parent Portal as they arise. Items marked with a single asterisk (*) may be purchased locally. Polo shirts with logos from Lands End are preferred, however we know that is not always financially possible. If purchasing locally, polos must have white buttons and polos, pants, and shorts must match Lands End colors. For girls, no rounded collers or ruffled shirts are allowed.
THE DRESS UNIFORM The Dress Uniform is the required uniform for Chapel, all special events (unless otherwise noted by the teacher), and on some field trips. Hoodies and outerwear are not permitted as part of the Dress Uniform. DRESS UNIFORM FOR 6TH 8TH GRADE BOYS Khaki plain front tailored blend chino pant White short or long sleeve collared button down dress shirt Classic blue/gold striped to be tied tie Navy hopsack blazer Dress socks in navy or black * Dress shoes in black with traction * Black belt * DRESS UNIFORM FOR 6TH 8TH GRADE GIRLS Khaki solid box pleat skirt, top of knee, or tailored blend chino pant White short or long sleeve stretch, no-gape blouse Navy hopsack blazer Navy cross tie Navy solid tights or solid cable knee socks * Dress shoe in black with traction *
THE EVERYDAY UNIFORM EVERYDAY UNIFORM OPTIONS FOR 6TH 8TH GRADE BOYS One Navy polo shirt with Cor Deo logo for field trips Classic blue/gold striped or Classic Navy Plaid to-be-tied tie Navy sweater, vests, and fleece jacket with Cor Deo logo White or blue short or long sleeve collared button down dress shirts Shirts Navy short or long sleeve polo shirts * White short or long sleeve polo shirts * Light Blue short or long sleeve polo shirts * Pants** Khaki chino pants * Khaki chino shorts * ** Please note that dress uniform pants must be purchased through Lands End) Accessories/Shoes Navy or white socks * Black, navy, or brown belt * School shoes should be chosen with care. Athletic shoes in coordinating colors (black, brown, navy, gray, white) are encouraged. Inappropriate shoes include slick soled dress shoes, open back shoes, flip-flops, sandals, and slippers. * EVERYDAY UNIFORM OPTIONS FOR 6TH 8TH GRADE GIRLS One Navy polo shirt with Cor Deo logo for field trips (required) Navy sweaters, vest, or fleece jacket with Cor Deo logo Shirts White or blue short or long sleeve collared button down dress shirts Navy short or long sleeve polo shirts * White short or long sleeve polo shirts * Light Blue short or long sleeve polo shirts *
Bottoms** Classic navy plaid box pleated skirt top of knee Classic navy plaid pleated skort, top of knee Navy short sleeve ponte dress or ponte pleat jumper Khaki skirt, top of knee box pleat Khaki chino pants * (Please note that dress uniform pants must be purchased through Lands End) Khaki chino shorts * Accessories/Shoes Navy or white socks and tights * Black, navy, or brown belt * Hair accessories, small and consistent with uniform colors * School shoes should be chosen with care. Athletic shoes in colors that coordinate with the school uniform are encouraged. Boot may be worn with everyday uniform only as long as the heels are no higher than 1 inch or UGG style. Inappropriate shoes include slick soled dress shoes, open back shoes, flip-flops, sandals, and slippers. * MISCELLANEOUS UNIFORM INFORMATION FOR ALL STUDENTS Uniform and free dress clothing must be in good repair, meaning all clothing items should be free from stains, holes, or tears. Any outer coat is acceptable; however outer clothing worn in the classroom must be in compliance with school uniform policy. Hats are not to be worn except for health reasons or as part of your teacher s curriculum theme. Hair should be clean, well-groomed, and cut in a style suitable for upper school age boys and girls. PERTAINING TO BOYS ONLY Hair must be above eyebrows and collar cut in a style suitable for upper school age boys (no mohawks or other specialty cuts). PERTAINING TO GIRLS ONLY Earrings, if worn, must not extend below the ear lobe. Make-up, if worn, should be in colors that naturally blend with the student s skin tone and should be modest. Clear lip balm is acceptable; no bright lipsticks. Nails must be short, clean, and neatly trimmed. Clear or flesh-toned nail polish is preferred. False nails are not allowed.
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE NOT PERMITTED AS PART OF THE SCHOOL UNIFORM BUT MAY BE WORN ON FREE DRESS DAYS: Jeans or denim Sweats T-shirts or collarless shirts Skinny pants or leggings (unless under a skirt or dress) Brightly-colored socks Cargo pants UGG-style boots THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE NOT PERMITTED AT ANY TIME: Sagging pants Mini or ankle length skirts or dresses Clothing with inappropriate content depicted Shoes that are not appropriate for play such as high-heeled shoes, flip-flops, etc. Skimpy clothing such as mid-drift shirts, short shorts, or beach wear. UNIFORM POLICY ENFORCEMENT First Infraction Verbal warning Second Infraction Note sent home Third Infraction Parent contacted by school administration Fourth Infraction Student sent home, not allowed to attend class until wearing appropriate uniform clothing If your child is struggling with dressing in uniform due to financial difficulties, please contact the school office. The Cor Deo School does not want financial strain to hinder any child s attendance.
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