UNIFORMS
Students are expected to be neatly dressed in school uniforms unless express permission is given for free dress. Uniforms should always be neat, clean, and fit properly.
If you are uncertain about any aspect of the dress code, please check with the school before you make a decision about purchases or haircuts. A student may have to be on home study until his/her haircut or uniform meets school requirements.
Issues relating to dress or appearance of a student that are not specifically mentioned in this handbook and are inconsistent with the school’s regulations may be deemed unacceptable at the discretion of the staff or administration.
Parents and students are expected to cooperate with the uniform code. If there is a disagreement about acceptable appearance at school, the Principal will make the final decision.
If a student comes to school out of uniform or if the uniform is deemed inappropriate, the office may supply a “loaner” uniform for the child to change into. However, the student will receive a Dress Code Violation with a discipline consequence. There may be uniform items for purchase in the office (limited supply & limited items).
The Assumption uniform can be purchased at Dennis Uniform. Here is the link to their website: Dennis Uniform
The following are general uniform guidelines.
All Sweaters, Sweatshirts, Jackets, uniforms must be purchased through Dennis Uniform Company. There may be items for purchase from the school, but only school-approved items are allowed to be worn on campus on appropriate days.
Socks: Solid White or Navy crew cut or knee socks. No black socks, no "tennis" socks, no show socks, or socks that go below the ankle.
Shoes: All shoes must be low cut, no high tops. Shoes must lace up or be fastened with Velcro-type straps. Shoes with lights, colored stripes, oversized soles, and other fads do not meet the dress code requirements.
Canvas tennis shoes: white; navy; or black (classic style).
Leather sport shoes: white; navy; or black.
Leather oxfords: black; navy/black & white saddle.
No other color on the shoe, anywhere.
No slip-ons/Clogs, Crocs-style, Slippers/Slides, Uggs, or Birkenstock-style shoes
Jewelry/Decorations/Nails:
Necklaces are limited to a simple cross or religious medal.
No more than 1-2 bracelets
No ankle chains
No more than one ring may be worn.
No Henna drawings or tattoos
Only simple stud earrings for girls are allowed. Boys may not wear earrings.
No Make-up allowed
Only clear nail polish is allowed
No acrylic or artificial nails
Natural nail may not exceed 3/16 of an inch
Hair:
Must not cover the eyes
Neat, clean, and styled conservatively.
Boys hair must be cut short, above the ears and the collar, and no more than 2-inches long.
Natural in color; without gels, spray, etc.
No Highlights
No steps, lines, shaved, etc.
Hair must be properly groomed, clean, neat in appearance and must be a natural color. Exaggerated or extreme hairstyles, or hair that hangs in the face distracts from the educational experience and is not permitted. School administration shall determine if a student’s hairstyle violates this policy.
Hats:
Hats should not be worn in classrooms during school. On certain approved Non-Uniform days, hats may be worn before/after school, recess, and lunch.
Mass/Dress Uniform: (Required on all Mass days and for special events):
TK-4th girls must wear the plaid jumper with the button down white blouse, navy crossover tie and an Assumption BVM School Navy sweater (long sleeve, vest, or button down). No sweatshirts or fleece sweaters/jackets.
5th-8th girls must wear the plaid skirt with the button down white blouse,a navy crossover tie, and an Assumption BVM School Navy sweater (long sleeve, vest, or button down). No sweatshirts or fleece sweaters/jackets.
TK-8th boys must wear the navy uniform pants with a black/brown/navy belt, button down white shirt, navy tie (traditional or pre-knotted tie from Dennis Uniforms), and an Assumption BVM School Navy sweater (long sleeve, vest, or button down). No sweatshirts or fleece sweaters/jackets. No Shorts on Formal.
Regular uniform: (For Non-Mass days)
TK-4th girls may wear the dress uniform, plaid skort, girls navy shorts or pants with a black/brown/navy belt and an Assumption BVM School polo.
5th-8th girls may wear the dress uniform, or the plaid skirt (no skorts), or the girls navy shorts or pants with a black/brown/navy belt and an Assumption BVM School polo. Skirts may be no more than 3-inches above the knee.
TK-8th boys may wear the dress uniform, or the navy boys shorts or pants with a black/brown/navy belt and an Assumption BVM School polo.
PE Uniform:
The Dennis Uniform issued PE t-shirt and shorts are required for each student’s PE day. Jog-a-thon shirts and Gator Gear are NOT part of the required and acceptable PE uniform. PE uniforms may not be worn on non-PE days unless the teacher has given permission. The PE sweats can only be worn on PE days in the months of November through April.
Cold Weather Uniform: (The school administration will determine this time period)
White, long sleeve turtleneck worn under the sweater/sweatshirt.
No turtleneck worn without a sweater.
Long leggings or tights under the regular uniform with socks covering the bottom of the leggings/tights. The allowed colors are navy, white, or black ONLY.
No non-uniform jackets allowed. Jackets are not allowed to be worn inside the classrooms.
Assumption BVM School Jackets may be worn over the sweater/sweatshirt, but not in place of it.
Warm Weather Uniform:
Free/Non-Uniform Dress Days:
Free/Non-Uniform dress is a privilege for students at different times during the year, noted on the school calendar. The well-being and safety of the children is our first consideration. Oversized clothing, sports insignias on jackets and hats, or any items emulating negative role models are unacceptable for Catholic school students. Free/Non-Uniform dress clothing must be neat and modest.
The school reserves the right to require the parents to bring an appropriate change of clothing if a student is inappropriately dressed. The principal will make the final decision.
Dress Code for Free Dress/Non-Uniform Days:
Shirts/Tops: Appropriate cut, style for school. No spaghetti
Straps, off the shoulder, crop tops, or cut-outs
Pants: Must fit properly with no cut-offs or tears.
No leggings are to be worn as pants. They can be worn underneath a dress or skirt.
No Short-shorts.
No sweatpants.
Skirts/Dresses: Skirts and dresses can not be shorter than 3-in above the knee.
Walking Shorts: Cut like uniform shorts.
T-shirts: Decoration must be appropriate for a Catholic school.
Socks/Stockings: Required.
Shoes: Must be a style that is safe on the playground.
Sandals, heels, open-toe shoes and boots are not allowed.
No slip-ons/Clogs, Crocs-style, Slippers/Slides, Uggs, or Birkenstock-style shoes
Eighth grade girls may wear heels (under 1”) for graduation activities.
Jewelry: Same as uniform dress code
Halloween Costumes:
Costumes should not glorify violence or be offensive. No real or plastic guns, swords, knives, spears, pitchforks, etc. If a costume is considered inappropriate by the teacher or administrator, the student will be asked to wear their school uniform. Shoes should be safe and appropriate for the playground. Costumes should be safe to wear at school. Masks are not permitted. Costumes cannot be tight-fitting or revealing.
