Student Dress Code
During school hours, elementary (kindergarten-grade 6), middle school (grades 7-8), and high school (grades 9-12) students are required to wear the uniform set by the school.
The administration reserves the right to determine whether grooming or specific items of dress distract from the learning process.
All apparel must be appropriate to the school setting, must not draw unnecessary attention, and must not detract from the educational atmosphere of the school. In general, all clothing must be neat and clean. Faded, worn, stained, frayed, altered, or tattered apparel of any type is not permitted. Pants, skirts, or skorts may not be rolled at the waistband.
Elementary, Middle, & High School Dress Code
– All Items can be purchased at Bean Stalk.
** Items can be purchased through another vendor.
Girls Slacks/Shorts/Skorts/Skirts
Slacks – navy or khaki (must reach the ankle)**
Walking Shorts – blackwatch plaid, navy, or khaki
Skorts – navy or khaki
Skirt – blackwatch plaid, navy, or khaki
Boys-Slacks/Shorts
Slacks – navy or khaki (must reach the ankle)**
Walking Shorts – blackwatch plaid, navy, or khaki
– Skirts must be no more than 3 inches above the knee.
– Shorts may be worn as part of the official uniform before October 15 and after April 15.
– Shorts may not be worn on Mass days or other special occasions specified by the administration.
Boys & Girls-Shirts/Blouses
Oxford Style Dress Shirt/Blouse-white or light blue (short or long sleeves with button-down collars)**
Polo Shirts-white or light Blue (short or long sleeves)**
-Shirts must be tucked in upon arrival to school.
-Only the top two buttons may be unbuttoned.
-Undershirts worn under the uniform shirt/blouse must be white, short sleeve, and without lettering/illustration.
Pullovers/Sweaters/Fleece
V-Neck Pullover or Cardigan Style Sweater – navy
Sweater Vest – navy
School Fleece – navy
Socks
Elementary (kindergarten-grade 6) – conservative color
Middle School (grades 7-8) & High School (grades 9-12) – solid white or black, nylons are permitted for girls
Shoes
Elementary (kindergarten-grade 6) – clean, good repair, laced, tied, closed toe
Middle School (grades 7-8) & High School (grades 9-12) – designated school issued shoes
Please contact the main office of the middle school and high school building for shoe ordering details.
Other Apparel
Students are not permitted to wear jackets, gloves, hats, or any other apparel that is a distraction to the learning process or deemed offensive to the administration.
Makeup/Jewelry
Middle school (grades 7-8) & high school (grades 9-12) students are permitted to wear modest makeup. Elementary, middle school (grades 7-8), and high school (grades 9-12) students are permitted to wear modest jewelry. Female students (only) can wear earrings; however, all other body piercings and/or tattoos are prohibited. Any makeup/jewelry that is a distraction to the learning process or deemed offensive to the administration is not permitted.
Hairstyles
Hairstyles and haircuts must be appropriate for school. For boys, hair length must not reach below the bottom of the collar or below the eyebrows. Boys must be clean-shaven and sideburns may extend no lower than the bottom of the earlobe.
Blue & White Spirit Days
CCS adheres to a uniform policy Monday through Friday. An exception exists on Blue and White Spirit Days which are recognized on designated days. On these days, students may wear blue jeans and a blue or white shirt (CCS spirit shirt). However, even on such occasions, students must adhere to the following guidelines:
– Undergarments and bare midriffs cannot be visible.
– Jeans cannot be form fitting.
– Jeans cannot be frayed or with holes.
– No shorts, skirts, or dresses.
– No hats or caps.
If students do not abide by the school dress code, they are not permitted to attend school and are sent home. Parents are contacted and informed in such situations.