Uniforms

Uniform dress is required except on "Casual Dress" days.

Royal Blue or Navy Blue (7th/8th Grade) Logo shirts must be worn on “Dress Uniform” days.

A written excuse from a parent must be presented to the teacher if a child is out of uniform for the day. When students disregard the dress code parents will be called to bring a uniform to the school, or students receive a detention.

The uniform for grades K-6 is as follows

• White polo shirt or royal blue logo shirt
• Khaki colored twill pants or, from April to October 31, shorts may be worn
• Navy sweatshirt with school emblem
• Girls may wear the optional Mayfair plaid skirt or skort (culottes) -- skirts must be appropriate length and not rolled at the waist
• White crew socks (no logos are allowed) must show above the shoes
• Girls may wear the optional navy tights in cold weather
• White or black athletic shoes with non scuff soles (shoes may have a colored stripe)
• Long sleeved white polo shirts may be worn in cold weather
• A watch and/or a pair of matched small post earrings are allowed. No other jewelry, including religious pendants, may be worn.

For 7th and 8th grades, the uniform is as follows

• Navy polo shirt
• Remainder of the uniform is the same as the K-6 grade as noted.

Uniforms available at True Grits School Uniforms

In General

• Uniforms are intended to minimize the distractions that can come from concerns about clothing, fads, and peer pressure – and to keep the focus on learning.
• Good grooming and neatness is expected. All uniforms are to be kept labeled, clean, pressed and mended.
• Sweatshirts must be worn with shirt collars on the outside. Jackets can be worn outside on cold days but not in the classroom
• Nail polish, long artificial fingernails, or makeup is not allowed at any time.
• Hats are not to be worn on campus.
• Hair should be cut in a neat and acceptable manner. Boys' hair must be cut above the collar. Fad hair cuts or hair styles are not allowed. Hair extensions and coloring (or tinting) is not permitted. The principal decides what is acceptable in this regard. Students who disobey this rule will have 48 hours to rectify the problem.

Physical Education Uniform

Both boys and girls wear their school uniform to PE. Students must always wear uniform shoes to PE class, including casual dress days.

Casual Dress

Casual dress is permitted on announced occasions. Students are expected to dress appropriately and conservatively on these occasions, demonstrating respect for themselves and for others. Athletic shoes worn with socks/stockings are required on casual dress days. No tank tops, spaghetti straps, headwear, midriffs, cut-offs, scarves, low-rise jeans, mini skirts or sloppy fad outfits will be permitted. T-shirts with logos may be worn, however the wording must be appropriate for school. Shorts must be uniform length only. No short shorts. Students may wear casual dress on or near their birthday.

Dress Uniform Days

A Royal Blue Logo Shirt (lower grades) or Navy Blue Logo Shirt (7th and 8th Grades) must be worn on Dress Uniform Days. This includes days when Mass attendance is scheduled or other special occassions as announced. Shorts may not be worn on dress uniform days.

For a full description of the Uniform Policy, please see the Parent/Student Handbook