DRESS CODE
General Appearance and Dress Code
Our bodies are temples of God through which we show reverence daily. Our
appearance should reflect this conviction. At Our Lady of Unity Catholic School we feel
that our dress code will create an atmosphere of respect, purpose, and self-discipline.
We recognize that the way children dress has an effect on their behavior and learning.
It is our intent that by requiring children to maintain a modest, well-groomed appearance
we can help to build confidence and motivation to become the best students they can.
The dress code will be strictly enforced in fairness to students and parents who
are cooperating. When a family commits to our school, the dress code is part of that
commitment and compliance is mandatory. If a child is not in compliance with the dress
code, a note will be sent home to be signed by the parents. If the problem persists,
parents will be called to bring appropriate clothing for their child to meet the dress code
requirements. All clothing should be neat and clean, pressed (when necessary),
properly fitted, and conform to standards of modesty and good taste.
Uniform Supplier
Dennis Uniform
6709 W. 75 th St.
Overland Park, KS 66204
913-381-6500
Uniforms must conform to the style available from our uniform supplier. It is strongly
suggested that you visit our uniform suppliers website or stop by the school office to
view the uniform style prior to purchasing uniform clothing from another source. No
other style of uniform is permitted. Girls jumpers, skirts, and/or skorts & 1 light blue
polo with school logo must be purchased from the uniform supplier.
Unless a clothing item is specifically listed here as part of the uniform dress
code, it should not be considered to be a uniform option.
Shoes & Socks
For safety reasons shoes should not have heels greater than 1, heel straps,
or open toes. Flip flops, Crocs, slides, and slippers will not be permitted.
Tennis shoes should be worn on PE days.
Shoes that are a distraction to the student, his/her neighbor, or the teacher
are not permitted.
Shoes with eyelets must have shoelaces and the shoelaces must be tied.
Students must always wear socks. Socks should complement the uniform in
solid-colored white, navy, grey, or black.
Girls may also wear plain tights or leggings in white, navy, or skin tone.
Short Ugg style boots may be worn during the cold months in the 2 nd or 3rd
quarter.
Students who wear snow or rain boots to school should bring regular street or
tennis shoes to change into at school.
Hats/Caps
Hats and caps will not be worn inside the building.
Jewelry
Girls only may wear earrings that are close to the earlobe. Dangling or hoop
earrings are not allowed for safety reasons.
Necklaces and other accessories are permitted in moderation, providing
they are not a distraction to the uniform, class, or the teacher. Rosaries
should not be worn as necklaces.
Make-Up
It is preferred that young girls are encouraged to recognize their beauty from
within and in that regard avoid the notion of needing to wear make-up.
Only girls in the 7th & 8th grades are allowed to wear make-up in moderation,
to include light, natural colored foundation, powder, light blush, and/or
mascara. Dark, colored eye shadows and eyeliners are not acceptable.
Fingernails should be kept neat and trimmed. Nail polish should be wellmaintained and preferably in a light pastel color.
Face and/or body paint or tattoos of any kind are not allowed.
Hair
Hair should be neat and clean with no unusual hairstyles.
Boys hair must be above the earlobes, eyebrows, and collar. Sideburns must
be no longer than mid-ear length. Facial hair is not allowed.
No fad or specialty haircuts such as rat tails, Mohawks, or faux-hawks are
allowed. Extreme shaved haircuts or bleached/dyed/colored hair are not
acceptable.
A haircut which is a distraction to the students, his/her neighbor, or the
teacher is not permitted.
Jackets, Sweaters, Sweatshirts, Classroom Second Layers
Second layer clothing in the classroom should be navy blue to match with the
uniform. No writing is allowed on the clothing unless it is the OLU logo. Navy
sweatshirts should be in the crew style. Navy crew-neck, v-neck, or cardigan
sweaters are also allowed. No hoods on the sweaters or sweatshirts will be
permitted.
Shirts
ALL STUDENTS MUST HAVE AT LEAST ONE LIGHT BLUE POLO WITH
THE LOGO
Plain (no print) button polo knit shirts with collar, (long sleeve or short
sleeve) in light blue or white only. No button-down blouses.
A plain, white t-shirt may be worn under a uniform shirt.
Long sleeve shirts worn under short sleeve school shirts must be in the same
color.
Turtlenecks with a collar that fold over in light blue or white of the style
available from the uniform supplier.
School shirts must be worn under all sweaters and sweatshirts.
Shirttails must be tucked in.
Pants/Shorts/Jumpers/Skirts
Boys: Students will wear solid navy cotton-blend, chino-type pants or walking
shorts.
Shorts hemlines arrive at or just above the knee.
Girls: Students will wear solid navy cotton-blend, chino-type pants or walking
shorts (no capris) or
Garfield blue plaid jumpers (K-3) or skirts/skorts (4-8 grades).
Jumpers, skirts, and/or skorts must be purchased from the
uniform provider.
Skirts, jumpers, and shorts may not be more than 2 above the knee.
Shorts (recommend dark boxer or biker) must always be worn under
uniform jumpers or skirts.
Shorts and pants with extra pockets, metal rivets or holes, tears, excessive
fading, slits, or that are frayed or ragged will not be permitted.
Pants worn too low on the hips are not acceptable.
Shorts will not be permissible in the 2nd or 3rd quarter of school. Leggings,
meeting the above criteria, MUST be worn under the uniform jumpers or
skirts/skorts during the 2nd & 3rd quarter of school.
1st through 8th grades need to wear a plain black, brown, tan, white, or navy
belt with all slacks and shorts. No glitter or rhinestones or writing on the belt.
Belt buckles need to be plain with no writing or symbols.
Clothing should always adhere to our Catholic teachings of modesty and
appropriate language even when uniforms may not be worn (graduation, First
Communion, field trips, dress-up days, uniform-skip days, etc.)
Student attire at Our Lady of Unity Catholic School should never include the
following:
Shorts or skirts more than 2 above the knee
Spaghetti strap dresses or tops
Tank tops
Shirts that expose the belly
Pajama pants or sweat pants
Clothing with pictures or words that are not conducive to Christian life.
The principal will be the final judge when the wearing of a particular piece of
clothing or haircut is in question.
If there are extenuating circumstances which prohibit a student from adhering to
our dress code policies, official documentation will need to be on record with the school
office.
Any clothing that might be removed during the school day, such as sweaters,
sweatshirts, jackets, or hair accessories should be labeled with the students name for
identification. The school is not responsible for lost clothing.
