Our Lady Queen of Peace School

Dress Code

SCHOOL ATTIRE

EC Approved Spring 2005

It is the responsibility of each parent to ensure compliance with the school’s dress code. By signing the annual contract, parents agree to support all policies, rules, and regulations now in force, and as may be hereinafter enacted at any time by the parish or school.

Students are required to dress appropriately, suitable to weather conditions, and planned activities. The following guidelines apply:

Shirts/Blouses: Collared shirts, t-shirts,( plain, striped, small print or sports t’s) sweatshirts, sweaters are allowed.
Not Allowed: visible midriffs, mesh shirts without a layer underneath, shirts or blouses that advertise alcoholic beverages, drugs, or promote inappropriate behavior or are suggestive or having double inappropriate meanings.

Pants/Slacks are to be clean, to be worn at the natural waistline, and are to fit properly to cover all undergarments. Like all clothing, they should allow for full range of motion, not fitting too tightly or too loosely so as to be modest.
Not Allowed: Slacks or pants that are torn, ripped, or frayed at the bottom, flannel pajama bottoms.

Shorts, skorts, or skirts should be cut no higher than the end of the fingertips when the student is standing and the arm is extended naturally along the side.
Not allowed: Frayed, torn or cut-off shorts.

Dresses should be cut no higher than the end of the fingertips when the student is standing and the arm is extended naturally along the side.
Not allowed: slits above the knee, plunging necklines, or spaghetti straps. We follow the three finger rule for the minimum width of shoulder strap.

Shoes must be safe, suitable to weather conditions, and appropriate for school activities.
Not allowed: flip flops or shower shoes, pajama slippers.

Additionally, please note the following:

Middle school students are required to change for gym class.
T-shirts, shorts, and shoes worn in the gym must conform to the above dress code.
Hats are not to be worn inside school (except on designated hat days).
The school dress code also applies to school dances, play practices, field trips, and all other co-curricular activities.
No outerwear jackets or coats may be worn during school in the classrooms unless the teacher/administration deems it is necessary because of extenuating circumstances.
Any form of dress or accessory which potentially disrupts the learning environment is not permitted. Our Lady Queen of Peace reserves the right to make this determination.

CHURCH ATTIRE

It is our philosophy that students dress in a manner that reflects the solemnity of the prayer service or Mass. Mass days and days of reconciliation are listed in the calendar in each monthly newsletter. As a sign of respect, Church days are dress up days. Parents should make every effort to be aware of the Mass schedule and have their children dressed appropriately. One can expect our children to be in church once per week.

In addition to the daily dress code expectations, students should adhere to the following: (they may change into more comfortable attire that fits the normal code after Mass)

Shirts/ blouses should include a collar,(which may include turtlenecks or similar shirts, or blouses not with a button down feature) be buttoned up, and tucked in at the waist. Sweaters and similar dress shirts are also appropriate.
Not Allowed: T-shirts, athletic jerseys, sweatshirts

Pants should be dress slacks or made of cotton material.
Not Allowed: Denim jeans, shorts, athletic pants or sweats

Skirts, skorts, and dresses within dress code guidelines are appropriate for church.

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