DRESS CODE
MARIA REGINA SCHOOL UNIFORM POLICY
The primary purpose of our school uniform policy is to assure that the students of Maria Regina Catholic School are in union with each other and are well groomed, neat and clean, for all school activities. The school dress code is strictly enforced. Students are expected to be in full uniform at all times, except on designated free dress days. Parents are responsible to see that their children are dressed in accordance with this code. If a pupil frequently offends the normal standard of dress, grooming, or hygiene, and has been corrected in this regard, the cooperation of parents will be sought to correct the problem. Students in violation will be sent home and/or receive a pink slip. Lack of improvement in personal appearance is grounds for dismissal of a student during the school day. The principal will make the final determination of what appearance is acceptable.
SCHOOL UNIFORMS:
TK – 8 BOYS UNIFORM
- Gray Twill pants
- Short-sleeved (or long-sleeved) knit Burgundy/Maroon Polo with MRS school logo
- Gray Walking (knee length) shorts
TK – 4 GIRLS UNIFORM
- Lincoln 100% Gray/Burgundy Poly Plaid blend jumper
- White Peter Pan Blouse, short-sleeved with pointed collar
- Note: Gray/Burgundy Poly Plaid blend jumper is worn with White Peter Pan Blouse, short-sleeved with pointed collar. This is the attire for school and family Masses.
- Gray slacks
- Gray (knee-length) shorts
- Lincoln 100% Plaid skorts
- Burgundy Polo with MRS school logo
- Note: Gray slack, Gray short, and Plaid skort is worn with Burgundy Polo with MRS school logo.
- Note: TK-4 GIRLS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO WEAR GRAY SKIRTS. Students in TK-3rd grade are allowed to wear school jumpers. However, jumpers can only be worn with the white blouse. ALL other forms of uniforms must be worn with the burgundy polo shirts.
GIRLS GRADE 5 – 8 UNIFORM
- Burgundy Polo with MRS school logo blouse
- Gray skirt
- Gray Twill pants
- Gray Twill (knee-length) shorts
BOYS AND GIRLS GYM UNIFORM
- Navy T-shirt with MRS school logo shirt
- Navy Mesh with MRS school logo short
- Navy with MRS school logo sweatpants
- Navy with MRS school logo sweat tops
SCHOOL JACKET
- “Survivor” Nylon jacket with heavyweight lining, Maroon with MRS school logo
- “Bay Watch” Nylon hooded with lighter lining, Maroon with MRS school logo
SCHOOL SWEATER
- Gray Cardigan with MRS school logo
SCHOOL HOODY JACKET
- Burgundy/Maroon hooded jacket with MRS school logo
SCHOOL Windbreaker
- Burgundy with MRS school logo
Note: Maria Regina School uniform items are available at Cambridge Uniform (220 S. Market St., Inglewood, CA 90301; Tel: 310-673-3131).
GENERAL REMINDERS & GUIDELINES
Students are expected to be in full uniform at all times, except on designated free dress days. Parents are responsible to see that their children are dressed in accordance with this code.
CLOTHES
- Correct size for all clothes (no baggy pants and sagging below the waist line).
- Shirts must be tucked in at all times.
- Skirts and shorts need to be just above the knee.
- Solid black belt with buckle (no design) must be worn with pants and shorts at all time.
- Undershirt must be white only and no longer than the school uniform shirt.
- No long sleeve undershirt is allowed. However, long sleeve polo shirt with school logo is permitted.
- NO leg warmers/tights/compressions are allowed. Stockings are allowed only for girls in TK-3rd grade.
- Black leggings only are allowed on cold weather days.
- TK-4 GIRLS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO WEAR GRAY SKIRTS.
BELTS
- Belts must be worn at all times (Solid BLACK ONLY) by all students (except TK and K).
SHOES
- Only Black shoes with solid color Black laces are allowed.
- Shoes must be of appropriate style to allow for safety, recess, and P.E.
- NO open-toe shoes, sandals, slippers, heels, platforms, crocs, or foam runners can be worn at any time. Athletic shoes, tennis shoes, running shoes or casual shoes with closed toe are allowed.
- Moccasins, boots, open-toe shoes or sandals, and other inappropriate shoes are unacceptable, on regular school day and free dress day.
- No sparkles, designs, sequins, etc.
- No boots are allowed. Rain boots are allowed on rainy days only.
SOCKS
- Socks must be at least two inches above the shoe and completely cover the ankles.
- Only one pair of socks can be worn at one time. It must be of the same color (black, white, or burgundy). Non-school designs or logos of any type should be visible.
P.E. UNIFORM
- Navy blue shorts or navy blue sweats on extremely cold days.
- School logo T-shirt and sweatshirts must accompany the shorts or sweats.
- Any regular running tennis shoes with solid color shoestring can be worn during P.E time. Only one pair of socks can be worn at one time. It must be of the same color (black, white, or burgundy).
- P.E. shirts must be tucked in except when playing on the yard.
- Proper P.E. uniform must be worn in order to participate and receive a grade. Non-participation will affect the grade for the student.
- The P.E. sweatshirt with school logo may be worn at any time. Matching P.E. bottoms may be worn on exceptionally cold days. Sweat outfits must fit properly and may not be faded, stained, or excessively baggy, large, tight or torn.
SWEATERS AND JACKETS
- School jacket may be worn on the school grounds and in the classrooms.
- The school logo P.E. sweat tops may be worn both indoor and outdoor.
- The uniform company sells school jackets. No sweater or jacket with any other type of logo or name may be worn to school (except on very cold days and may be worn only outside the classrooms).
HAIR
- Hair should be neat and clean and out of the eyes.
- Only natural hair color including braids is allowed (unless otherwise stated for special school activities).
- Only one small line is permitted for the boys (no designs and no Mohawk).
MAKE-UP
- Make-up is forbidden.
- No nail/gel polish, lipstick, acrylic nails, eyeliner, and fake eyelashes are permitted.
JEWELRY
- Jewelry may be worn in moderation. Only one of any article may be worn at a time (bracelet, watch, ring, necklace, pair of earrings, etc.).
- HOOP or DANGLING EARRINGS ARE NOT PERMITTED (FOR THE SAFETY PURPOSES OF ALL STUDENTS IN ALL GRADES).
- Boys are not allowed to wear earrings at any time.
BACKPACKS
- Book bags must be appropriate in nature. Bags with double meaning logos such as: tobacco, alcohol, violence, sex, drugs, demonic, music, lyrics, etc. are not allowed.
UNIFORM DISCIPLINE POLICY
FREE DRESS DAYS REGULATIONS
- No short skirts or shorts.
- No bandanas of any type or color.
- No spaghetti straps or strapless shirts or blouse.
- No leggings or jeggings.
- Jeans cannot be torn, frayed, or worn out.
- Form fitting skirts, pants, or shirts is not permitted.
- Shirts or blouses that have double meaning logos are not permitted.
- No baggy pants or sagging below the waistline. Pants should not drag on the ground.
- No oversize shirts.
- No attire that resembles demonic or gangster appearance is allowed.
- Hats may only be worn outside the building if it does not contain a double logo.
- No open toe shoes.
- WHEN IN DOUBT REFER TO THE UNIFORM POLICY ABOVE.
INFRACTIONS
- Verbal warning to student and/or phone call to parents
- Written note to the parent(s)
- Detention
- Pink slip
Students who violate the free dress policy will not be permitted in class and may be sent home and/or a parent will be asked to bring new attire.
A written excuse is allowed only three times for the entire school year and must be given to the teacher on the day of the infraction. NO VERBAL EXCUSES.
PROHIBITED ITEMS OF DRESS CODE (REVISED)
The following are prohibited:
- NO shoes other than black.
- NO boots are allowed.
- NO out-of-school jackets.
- NO leg warmers, tights, or compressions (black leggings only are allowed on cold weather days).
- NO loop earring or nail polish.
- NO socks below ankles.
- NO colored undershirts.
- NO pants without a black belt (except TK & K).
- NO added color to natural hair or braids.
Consequence(s) for Non-compliance:
Students who fail to adhere to this revised uniform policy will be:
- Asked to remove item(s), and/or
- Required to place phone call to parent requesting a change of uniform item(s) to be in compliance, and/or
- Issued a detention.
Note: Final determination of consequence for infraction of the uniform policy is at the discretion of the principal.
SCHOOL MASS DRESS CODE
- Boys (Upper and Lower grades): School uniform long pants
- Girls (Upper grades): School uniform skirt or long pants and polo shirt
- Girls (Lower grades): School uniform jumper and white blouse
Note: NO SHORTS or SKORTS ARE ALLOWED ON LITURGY DAYS.