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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. Approved February 11, 2014 Updated February 19, 2016 2
Jewelry and Accessories The wearing of jewelry or other ornamentation (including those worn in the hair) should be discreet, 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 this school year (2016-2017) the following items, in good repair, can be substituted for the comparable uniform item. Please note: because of the significant style variance, skirts with large pleats or buckles are not grandfathered. K-3 girls French Toast or Famously Yours navy/red plaid jumper (at the knee or longer) for the everyday uniform 4-6 girls French Toast or Famously Yours navy/red plaid, pleated skirt or jumper with bib removed (at the knee or longer) 7-12 girls French Toast or Famously Yours navy/red plaid, pleated 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 Other Uniform Details All students are required to have a dress uniform. Dress uniforms will be required for certain school events including school pictures (fall), Grandparents Day (fall), Thanksgiving Festival, Christmas Program, Evening of Excellence (spring), Graduation and others as announced. Students should not wear their dress uniform to school unless advised to do so by their teacher or the office/administration. Approved February 11, 2014 Updated February 19, 2016 3
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. K-6 jumper and 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 jumper or skirt. 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. Tips and Strategies Register your child(ren) on Land s End to ensure that you order the proper item from Land s End. K-6 boys: Please consider reserving a pair of pants for dress uniform. Be prepared to address the length of pants, jumpers, and skirts as your child grows. Pants, jumpers, and skirts should be replaced as they become too short for uniform code, rather than just at the beginning of each school year. Likewise, clothing that becomes too worn or stained should be replaced as the need arises. Consider taking advantage of vendor sales in advance of when new items are needed. Approved February 11, 2014 Updated February 19, 2016 4
Definitions and notes for the following chart: Neutral: Allowable colors are black, grey, navy, brown, and/or white. Laces, logos, and all other items of the shoe must be one of these shades. Not allowed: Croc-style shoes, high tops, character tennis shoes, light-up shoes, or shoes with all-over glitter, sequins, sparkles or patterns such as plaid, camouflage, stars, rainbow and the like are not to be worn with the Providence uniform. Shoes for PE: Athletic shoes are required to be worn during PE class. Athletic shoes that fall within the Everyday Uniform guidelines may be worn for both PE and regular classes. Athletic shoes that do not fall within these guidelines may be worn only during PE class. Students Dress Uniform Everyday Uniform PROVIDENCE SHOE REQUIREMENTS K-6 Girls, closed-toe, flat dress shoes K-6 Boys Plain, black dress shoes All neutral, comfortable, closed-toe shoes, or athletic shoes, OR as an option for warmth in the months of November-February, black, plain, flat dress or UGG-style boots All neutral, comfortable, closed-toe dress, casual, or athletic shoes 7-12 Young Ladies 7-12 Young Men, closed-toe, flat dress shoes Plain, black dress shoes Plain, black, closed-toe, flat dress shoes leather, faux-leather, or suede (for every day, flat does not exclude shoes with substantial rubber soles and greater foot support) Plain, black dress shoes Approved February 11, 2014 Updated February 19, 2016 5
French Toast Peter Pan Blouse (Feminine Fit) long-sleeved School Uniform Plaid Jumper Large Plaid Plain Tights (no texture/no pattern) Closed-toe, flat dress shoes * Camisole or undershirt * Hair bow, ribbon, head band, or hair ties that blend with the uniform Navy, Red,, and/or
French Toast * Peter Pan Blouse (Feminine Fit), either short- OR long-sleeved OR School Uniform Button Front Peter Pan Knit Top, either short- or longsleeved School Uniform Plaid Jumper Large Plaid * Bike shorts OR Tights OR Fitted ankle-length plain leggings Socks (unless wearing tights, dress shoes, or boat/sperry type shoes) Comfortable, closed-toe dress, casual or athletic shoes Plain, flat, dress, or UGG-style boots (Nov Feb Only) All Neutral * Fine Gauge Cardigan Sweater * * Camisole OR undershirt with sleeves shorter than shirt Hair bow, ribbon, head band, or hair ties that blend with the uniform Navy, Red,, and/or
French Toast Peter Pan Blouse (Feminine Fit), long-sleeved School Uniform Plaid Pleated Skirt Below the Knee (at the knee or longer) Large Plaid School Uniform Drifter V-neck Vest Plain tights (no texture/no pattern) Closed-toe, flat dress shoes * Camisole or undershirt * Hair bow, ribbon, head band, or hair ties that blend with the uniform Navy, Red,, and/or
French Toast * * * * Peter Pan Blouse (Feminine Fit), either short- OR long-sleeved OR School Uniform Button Front Peter Pan Knit Top, either short- or long-sleeved School Uniform Plaid Pleated Skirt Below the Knee (at the knee or longer) School Uniform Drifter V-neck Vest (required Nov-Feb, optional other months) Bike shorts OR tights OR fitted, anklelength, plain leggings Socks (unless wearing tights, dress shoes, or boat/sperry type shoes) Comfortable, closed-toe dress, casual, or athletic shoes Plain, flat, dress, or UGG-style boots (Nov Feb Only) Camisole OR undershirt with sleeves shorter than shirt School Uniform Drifter V-neck Pullover (can be worn instead of Sweater Vest, but cannot be worn with Dress Uniform) Hair bow, ribbon, head band, or hair ties that blend with the uniform Large Plaid All Neutral Navy, Red,, and/or
French Toast Long Sleeve Oxford Shirt School Uniform Iron Knee Blend Plain Front Chino Pant Arctic Gray French Toast Tie Navy Red Plaid School Uniform Drifter V-neck Vest Plain belt Dress socks Plain dress shoes * Plain undershirt
School Uniform Long Sleeve or Short Sleeve Interlock Polo School Uniform Iron Knee Blend Plain Front Chino Pant Plain Belt Arctic Gray Plain Socks or * Comfortable, closed-toe dress, casual, or athletic shoes Plain undershirt with sleeves shorter than the polo s sleeves All neutral
School Uniform Plaid Pleated Skirt Below the Knee (at or below the bottom of the knee cap) School Uniform Long Sleeve No Iron Pinpoint Blouse School Uniform Fine Gauge Cardigan Large Plaid Tights Closed-toe, flat dress shoes Camisole OR undershirt * Hair bow, ribbon, head band, or hair ties that blend with the uniform Navy, Red,, and/or
School Uniform Plaid Pleated Skirt Below the Knee (at or below the bottom of the knee cap) School Uniform Long Sleeve No Iron Pinpoint Blouse School Uniform Fine Gauge Cardigan, to be worn at student s discretion Large Plaid Socks No show Closed-toe, flat dress shoes (for everyday wear, flat does not exclude shoes with substantial rubber soles and greater foot support) Camisole or undershirt * * * Tights, sheer hose, OR fitted, anklelength, plain leggings Hair bow, ribbon, head band, or hair ties that blend with the uniform School Uniform Fem Fit Interlock Polo - short- OR long-sleeved May only be worn on Fridays. Polos are optional; they are not required. Navy, Red,, and/or Navy
School Uniform Long Sleeve No Iron Pinpoint Shirt School Uniform Dress Pant Gray School Uniform Stripe Tie Classic Navy/Dark Crimson School Uniform Fine Gauge V-neck Pullover Plain belt Dress socks * Comfortable, plain dress shoes * Undershirt
School Uniform Long Sleeve No Iron Pinpoint Shirt School Uniform Dress Pant Gray School Uniform Stripe Tie Classic Navy/Dark Crimson School Uniform Fine Gauge V-neck Pullover, to be worn at student s discretion Plain belt Dress socks Comfortable, plain dress shoes * Undershirt * School Uniform Interlock Polo Shirt - short- OR long-sleeved May only be worn on Fridays. Polos are optional; they are not required. Navy