Nativity Catholic School Uniform Policy
Students are to be in complete uniform during the school day and should come to school neatly groomed. On free dress days and at school-sponsored activities, students should be dressed appropriately for the occasion.
Should an emergency make it necessary for a student to be out of uniform, an explanatory note from a parent is required.
Boys: Shorts*: Navy blue twill shorts may be worn throughout the year (excluding Mass days). Navy or black belts, with silver colored buckles, must be worn with shorts.
Pants*: Navy blue Dickies twill pants. Navy or black belts, with silver colored buckles, must be worn with pants. No baggy pants or skinny/tight jeans are allowed.
Shirts: Blue pinfeather shirts; white or light blue short or long-sleeved polo shirts with Nativity School logo. Plain white short sleeve undershirts may be worn under the uniform shirt. PE shirts may be worn on PE days. Shirts must be tucked in at all times that students are on campus.
Shoes: Solid black or white tennis shoes. Shoes must be properly laced, with the laces visible, at all times. Boots, high-top/midtop tennis shoes, or Heelys (with or without wheels) are not permitted.
Girls: Shorts*: Navy blue twill shorts may be worn throughout the year (excluding Mass days). Navy or black belts, with silver colored buckles, must be worn with shorts.
Pants*: Navy blue twill pants. Navy or black belt, with silver colored buckles, must be worn with pants. No baggy pants or skinny/tight jeans are allowed.
Skirts/Skorts: Grades K-4 wear the traditional jumper or the 2-notch Skort; Grades 5-8 wear the pleated skirt. Jumpers and skirts are to be worn no shorter than 2 inches above the knee (front and back). Skirts are not to be rolled at the waist. Shorts worn under the skirt must not be visible.
Shirts: Grades K-8 wear white pointed-collar blouse; white or light blue polo shirts with Nativity School logo. Shirts must be tucked in at all times that students are on campus.
Shoes: Solid black or white tennis shoes. Black and white oxfords are optional. Shoes must be properly laced, with the laces visible, at all times. Platforms, heeled shoes, high-top/midtop tennis shoes, or Heelys (with or without wheels) are not permitted.
Transitional Kindergarteners:
Shorts*: Navy blue twill pull-up shorts.
Pants*: Navy blue twill pull-up pants.
Skirts/Skorts: The traditional jumper or the 2-notch Skort
Shirts: White or light blue short or long-sleeved polo shirts with Nativity School logo
Shoes: Solid black or white tennis shoes with Velcro
All Students:
Jackets: Navy blue nylon jackets with Nativity School logo.* Jackets are not to be taken into the classroom. No other jackets are permitted.
Sweaters: Navy blue cardigans, vests or pullovers with Nativity School logo.
Sweatshirts: Nativity School logo sweatshirts (navy blue) are available at the school office and may be worn with uniform shirts. Shirt collars must be visible. No other sweatshirts may be worn.
Socks: Solid white, blue or black crew or knee socks.
Belt buckles: Solid silver colored buckles must be worn with pants and short. No designer buckles permitted.
*Note: All boys' and girls' pants, shorts, jackets and sweaters must be the style available through Red Dot Uniforms.
Cold Weather Considerations: Girls may wear solid white, navy blue or black tights under skirts. Sweatpants may not be worn under girls' uniforms. Leggings are not permitted.
PE Uniforms (Girls and Boys): Nativity School logo shorts and shirts are to be worn on all PE days (Nativity School logo sweatshirts and sweatpants are optional). PE uniforms are to be purchased at the school office.
Jewelry: Girls may wear one pair of small stud earrings in the ear lobe (no loop or dangling types). Students may wear religious medals or crosses, no larger than 1", on a conservative style chain. Religious bracelets may be worn. A non-digital watch may be worn. No other jewelry is permitted without the consent of the principal.
Hair: Hair should be kept neat, well-groomed and away from the face. Bangs must be cut above the eyebrows or clipped back. Extreme hairstyles are not allowed. Haircuts less than #1 are not permitted and haircuts must be blended or tapered. Students may not change their natural hair color in any manner. Boys' hair should be above the top of their shirt collars. Hair may not be spiked and excessive gel may not be used. Girls' hair accessories must be a solid color and coordinate with the colors of the school uniform (blue, black, white, uniform plaid). No facial hair is permitted. EXCEPTION: If a boy wishes to grow his hair long, with the intention of donating it, may do so with the permission of the principal. Hair must be cut when it is 12 inches long.
Make-Up: Make-up, colored nail polish, artificial nails, flavored lip-gloss, perfume or cologne is not permitted at school.
Free Dress: Appropriate dress may be worn on non-uniform days. Clothes must conform to the rules of modesty, good taste, and the pillars of character. Girls may not wear low-cut shirts, tight fitting clothes of any kind, or any suggestive-type outfits. Skirts and slacks must follow school uniform standards. Baggy pants, skinny/tight jeans, pants with holes, and leggings are not allowed. All rules regarding jewelry and personal grooming apply to all free dress days
Students who are not in full and complete uniform will receive a Uniform Violation Notice that must be signed by a parent/guardian and returned the following day. Three Uniform Violation Notices will result in a formal Conduct Notice due to the continued defiance of a school rule. Students who do not follow the rules outlined for the regular school day and free dress may also be required to call home for a proper school uniform and may jeopardize future free dress privileges.
All jackets, sweaters, coats, rainy day apparel, lunch pails, and snacks must be marked with the child's name.
School uniforms are available at:
Red Dot Uniforms
El Monte, CA 91731
10932 Valley Mall
(626) 401-2756
*Note: All boys' and girls' pants, shorts, jackets and sweaters must be the style available through Red Dot Uniforms.
LOST AND FOUND
Lost articles are placed in the "Lost and Found" hamper outside the school office. Articles labeled with a student's name will be returned to the student. Articles without names will be sold at parent meetings with proceeds going to the Missionary Childhood Association (MCA).
