Dress Code – Nativity School

Parent/guardian cooperation to enforce the dress code is essential. Parents/guardians should be aware of appropriate apparel and overall appearance and should see that their children leave for school looking their best within modest limits.

For out of uniform days, all uniform rules about modesty and fit still apply. No midriff, sleeveless, or revealing clothing, etc. Clothing that promotes alcohol, drugs, violence, or political position is not permitted.

It is generally accepted by educators that the manner in which children are dressed influences both their behavior and their performance. There is a long tradition of uniform dress in Catholic elementary schools, with positive results. The dress code at Nativity is intended to maximize those advantages. All students are to be neat and clean when coming to school.

You can order school uniforms through SchoolBelles.

Basic Uniform Information

	Grade	Item	Description	Color
Tops	K-8	Shirt with collar	cotton/poly, Oxford cloth, 3 button knit	White, light Blue
	K-8	T-shirts	T-shirts worn under the school shirt	White only
	K-8	Spiritwear Sweatshirts	Sweatshirts sold by Boosters or PTA and are not team-specific (for having won a tournament, etc) can be worn any day
	K-8	Sweaters	Cardigan, V-neck, crew neck sweaters.	Solid navy, red, white, hunter green
	K-8	Sweatshirts	Students can wear other (Non-Nativity) crew neck sweatshirts or quarter-zips Permitted: Plain or no more than a small logo of the clothing brand (e.g., Nike, Adidas, North Face, Vineyard Vines, etc.) Not Permitted: Non-Nativity hoodies Brand logos that promote a high school, college, sports team, etc.	Solid navy, red, white, hunter green
Bottoms	K-8	Pants	Cotton/poly tailored pants, no jeans or cargo pants	Navy
	K-6 (g)	Jumper	Uniform Plaid	Uniform Plaid
	6-8 (g)	Skirt	Uniform Plaid	Uniform Plaid
*April 1st – Nov 1st only*	K-8	Shorts / Skort	Cotton/poly, tailored, no cargo or gym shorts. Hem closer to the knee than the waist	Navy
	K-8	Sweatpants	Official Nativity Spirit Wear can be worn on Phys. Ed. Days only	Navy
Feet	K-8	Socks	Knee socks, crew socks, footies	Solid navy, red, white, hunter green, black
	K-8 (g)	Tights/Leggings	Solid knit, under skirt/jumper; leggings all the way to the ankle with no embellishment	Solid navy, gray, black
	K-8	Shoes	Gym shoes or other school appropriate shoes. No sandals or flip-flop. No crocs or slippers.	any

PE Uniform

Students are permitted to wear any gray or blue Nativity spiritwear t-shirt for gym (order from Koch Sporting Goods). PE uniforms can also be ordered through the PTA using this form.

Students are permitted to wear modest athletic shorts (navy or royal blue) for physical education classes and approved athletic activities. Gym shorts can be Nativity spirit wear or plain. Athletic shorts must provide appropriate coverage, with a length that extends to at least mid-thigh. Shorts should fit comfortably and not be tight, excessively loose, or revealing. Materials should be appropriate for active movement—breathable and flexible—while maintaining a neat and respectful appearance.

Shorts with offensive logos, writing, or images are not allowed. All athletic wear should reflect the values of our Catholic school community, promoting modesty, respect, and dignity. Final discretion regarding the appropriateness of attire rests with the administration.

Students can wear the gym uniform to school on the days they have PE scheduled.

Out of Uniform Days

The principal may designate a day as an “out of uniform day” which means that students do not have to wear their full uniform that day. An “Out of Uniform Day” comes in a variety of formats, e.g., walk-a-thon shirts. It is important that students listen carefully to the specific directions for each Out of Uniform Day. Apparel worn on out of uniform days shall be school-appropriate. Questions should be directed to the School Office.

Additional Uniform Regulations:

Jewelry: Jewelry is to be minimal, modest, school appropriate, and non-disruptive to the normal activities of the school day.
Make-Up: Make-up is not considered part of the uniform. Lipstick, eye shadow, etc. should not be worn to school.
Shirts: Shirttails must be tucked in.
Shoes: Must be appropriate and safe for school activities, completely enclosing the foot (heel to toe). Sandals, crocs, and clogs are not allowed. Shoes should be always tied if possible.
Special Event T-Shirts: (e.g., Walk-a-thon) may be worn only on days designated by the principal. T-shirts that have been autographed or written upon are not considered appropriate to wear to school. 8th graders will have multiple opportunities to wear their class t-shirts on designated days.
Tournament/Season Championship Spirit Wear: Students must receive permission from the office before wearing any spirit wear that acknowledges victory in a season or tournament.

PROHIBITED: TATTOOS, BODY PIERCINGS (Non-earring)

All decisions regarding violations of the Dress Code/Personal Appearance Policy are at the discretion of school staff. Parent(s)/Guardian(s) MAY be contacted if there is a blatant violation of this policy.