Proposed Uniform Policy 2014-2015 school year and beyond Presented January 30, 2014
Why Uniforms at Providence? Testifies to the value of the vocation of student Reflects order and beauty Fosters a sense of community Encourages students to stand out through their ideas, not their appearance Demonstrates respect for authority Emphasizes the continuity of the K-12 education Attracts new families Jan 30, 2014 Proposal
K-3 Girls Dress Uniform French Toast Peter Pan Blouse both long sleeved AND short sleeved Lands End Plaid Jumper (at the knee or longer) Classic Navy Large Plaid Tights Bobby socks (for warm weather only) Bike shorts (when bobby socks are worn) Closed-toe, flat dress shoes Camisole or undershirt*
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 (at the knee or longer) Classic Navy Large Plaid Bike shorts Socks Comfortable closed-toe shoes Predominantly neutral Tights or ankle-length plain leggings* Tall or medium height, plain, flat boots* Lands End Fine Gauge Cardigan Sweater* Classic Navy Camisole or undershirt with sleeves shorter than shirt*
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) Classic Navy Large Plaid Lands End V-neck Drifter Sweater Vest Classic Navy Tights Bobby socks (for warm weather only) Bike shorts (when bobby socks are worn) Closed-toe, flat dress shoes Camisole or undershirt
4-6 Girls Everyday Uniform French Toast Lands End * Lands End Lands End Peter Pan Blouse either short or long sleeved OR Peter Pan Knit Top either short or long sleeved Plaid Pleated Skirt (at the knee or longer) V-neck Drifter Sweater Vest (required Nov-Feb, optional Oct & Mar, not worn Aug-Sept & Apr-May) Bike shorts Classic Navy Large Plaid Classic Navy Socks Comfortable closed-toe shoes Predominantly neutral Camisole or undershirt with sleeves shorter than shirt Tights or ankle-length plain leggings* Tall or medium height, plain, flat boots*
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 Classic Navy Plain belt Dress socks Plain dress shoes 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 Plain Belt Classic Navy Socks or Comfortable Closed-Toe Shoes Predominantly neutral Undershirt with sleeves shorter than shirt*
7-12 Young Ladies Everyday Uniform Lands End Plaid Pleated Skirt (at or below the bottom of the knee cap) Classic Navy Large Plaid Lands End Long Sleeve No Iron Pinpoint Blouse Lands End Fine Gauge Cardigan Sweater Classic Navy (required Nov-Feb, optional Oct & Mar, not worn Aug-Sept & Apr-May) Hose (for dress occasions) Sheer Socks No show Closed-Toe flat dress shoes Camisole or undershirt Tall or medium height, plain, flat boots* Tights or ankle-length plain leggings*
7-12 Young Ladies Polo Friday Uniform Lands End Plaid Pleated Skirt (at or below the bottom of the knee cap) Classic Navy Large Plaid Lands End Feminine Fit Interlock Polo Shirt either short or long sleeved Navy Socks No show Closed-toe flat dress shoes Tall or medium height, plain, flat boots* Tights or ankle-length plain leggings* Camisole or 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.
7-12 Young Men 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 (required Nov-Feb, optional Oct & Mar, not worn Aug-Sept & Apr-May) Plain belt Dress socks Comfortable plain dress shoes Classic Navy 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 Plain belt Dress socks Comfortable plain dress shoes 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.
Existing Item Grandfathering To ease the transition for our families, specific items already owned that match the look of the new uniform policy may be worn. 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 plaid jumper (at the knee or longer) 4-6 girls French Toast or Famously Yours plaid skirt or jumper with bib removed (at the knee or longer) 7-12 girls French Toast or Famously Yours plaid skirt (at or below the bottom of the knee cap) K-6 boys Famously Yours plaid tie 7-12 boys white button down oxford, any vendor 7-12 navy polo shirts Jan 30, 2014 Proposal
A Few Details K-6 girls are required to wear bike shorts under their skirts or jumpers unless they are wearing tights or leggings. 4-12 girls 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. Jan 30, 2014 Proposal
A note about skirt length K-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. 7-12 skirts 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. Jan 30, 2014 Proposal
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