SMD will continue with normal practice of the Appropriate Dress Policy. The appropriate dress code policy of St. Marguerite d’Youville Catholic School is to serve as a reflection of our religious beliefs, morals and values. Students are required to wear clean, neat and modest attire appropriate for their school environment. According to our appropriate dress code policy, the following clothing items are not acceptable:
Tops:
Halters, tube tops, cut-off t-shirts, thin spaghetti straps (straps need to be an adult’s 3 finger width), tops exposing the midriff, tight fitting tops, loose tank tops with deep underarm gaps, deep and low necklines, sheer tops.
Pants/Skirts/Shorts:
-That are worn too low and reveal undergarments;
-Cut offs;
-Shorts/skirts that are higher than 4 inches (10 cm) above the knee hemline must reach finger tips of extended arm length;
-Pajama pants/sleepwear;
-Oversized wallet chains.
Inappropriate Messages on Clothing Include:
– Profanity;
-Language and images promoting alcohol, drugs and/or tobacco;
-Language and images that promote/suggest violence, hatred, racism and/or sexism.
Headgear:
-Not to be work in the classroom/halls includes: hats, caps, bandannas, sport sweatbands.
Footwear:
-Not to be worn in school includes: flip-flop type footwear (beachwear), outdoor shoes/boots are not to be worn in the classroom, only shoes with non-skid/non-marking soles are to be worn in the school gym and “heelies” are not allowed.
Makeup and Fragrances:
-Excessive make-up, perfumes and deodorant sprays are not permitted. Students and staff may have asthmatic attacks due to the strong scents.
When inappropriate clothing is worn, the dress code will be discussed with the student and he/she may be asked to change or cover up the item. Parent(s)/Guardian(s) may be called for a change of clothing. Parents are encouraged to discuss the dress code with their children and determine if the clothing they have is acceptable for the school environment. Parents are also encouraged to label items that students wear and/or bring to school.
Parents of children in FDK to Grade 3 are asked to include an extra pair of socks, pants, undergarments and mittens in their child’s knapsack (especially during the cold and wet months of the year) so that if your child gets wet, there is no need to bother you for dry clothing.