Please make sure that your child has a mask that fits him/her. The mask should fit securely over the nose and mouth. Cloth masks and ear loop masks are permitted. Vent/Valve masks and bandanas are not permitted.
In wearing the St. Bernadette School uniform, each student represents to our community the values of our Catholic school. Manner of dress can have a strong influence on classroom environment and learning. We believe that our uniform sets a positive, calming tone.
Neatness and cleanliness in personal attire are part of a child's education and the responsibility of the parent and child. A student's appearance, self-respect, and performance tend to compliment one another; therefore, reasonable care and neatness in regard to dress and appearance are required of all.
Hair
Students' hair must be well groomed and neat, traditional in style with NO DYED, HIGHLIGHTED or extreme cuts or colored extensions. Boys' hair must be neatly trimmed and NOT touch the collar. No trends, extreme styles, shaved designs, buzzed styles or mohawks of any kind are permitted. Head bands should be fitted to the head. Novelty head bands and bandanas are not permitted. Final determination of what is traditional and appropriate is determined by the administration.
Make-up
Make-up is not to be worn by any students. Clear or very light colored sheer nail polish may be worn.
Jewelry
No jewelry should be worn with the uniform with the exception of wristwatches, pins given by the school, and one pair of small earrings for girls with pierced ears. Any necklace or religious medal should be inside the uniform shirt. Only one discreet bracelet may be worn on the wrist at a time. Smart watches may not be worn to school.
Dress Code Violation
For repeated infractions, parents will be notified. Parents are asked to assume the responsibility of seeing that their children are properly dressed and truly representative of the school. Students in grades 5 through 8 will receive a uniform infraction if out of school or gym uniform. If change does not happen a personal plan may be put into place with the family's involvement. Inability to adhere to the dress code may result in suspension.
Girls in Kindergarten
Girls 1-4
Girls 5-8
Boys in Grades 1-8
Warm Weather Uniform for Grades 1-8 (Boys and Girls):
NOTE: students may only wear a St. Bernadette School sweatshirt on scheduled gym days as part of the gym uniform, otherwise the optional navy 1/4 zip. No other style sweatshirts are to be worn during the school day as part of the uniform.
Shoes
A black, blue or brown substantial shoe or sneaker is to be worn. Sperry shoes or boat shoes are also permitted. For safety reasons, the students in PreK through 8th grade are NOT permitted to wear sliders, sandals or open toed shoes at any time even when using a N.U.T pass.
Gym Uniforms
The uniform is as follows:
Most N.U.T. passes will have an expiration date with few exceptions. When a student “dresses down”, the expectation is that their attire is appropriate, modest and without any controversial subject matter, this includes political statements and social statements. At a time when our country is unsettled and struggling with social justice issues, St. Bernadette School stands firm as a beacon of Catholic values as we support all of our students.
Short length is to be no shorter than 5 inches above the knee.Students may not wear compression wear under their shorts.
Clothing and/or masks that are divisive or inappropriate are distracting and take away from our Christ centered educational mission.