Our Lady of Fatima School is a Catholic elementary school which maintains the right to establish a uniform dress code for its students.  It is recognized that proper school attire and good grooming are conducive to a student's educational and social development.  This Dress Code was developed:

1.                  to promote a Christian atmosphere

2.                  to free children for academic concentration

3.                  to de-emphasize competition among children regarding clothing

4.                  to allow more economical dress for school, and

5.                  provide some choice to accommodate individual differences.

This Dress Code is required of all students in all grades, first through eighth grade.  This policy is intended to maintain a standard of dress that is neat, economical, modest and attractive.

School attire should at all times be neat, clean, safe, and modest.  Uniforms are mandatory for the 2003-2004 school year for grades one through eight.  Kindergarten students are asked to wear appropriate school clothing.  They may also wear the uniform if they wish.  If you need to order uniforms call SCHOOL BELLES at 1-888-637-3037, or stop in the school office for a form.  They allow for free exchanges – no shipping costs to return and reship.

It is very important that we have full cooperation concerning the dress code.  Please adhere to the following:

GIRLS

Grades 1-8                              

                                    Pleated jumpers, pleated skirts, or split skirts –These must be purchased through SCHOOL BELLES.  These include the plaid, black, khaki, or navy blue. 

Blouses, polar shirts, or turtlenecks – may be any solid color and must have a collar

Sweaters – Navy blue, red, or white cardigans only. 

Shorts MUST be walking style, that is approximately no more than two to three inches above the knee ( approximately to the tip of the fingers) They may be navy, beige, black, or gray, and may only be worn during the months of August, September, October, April, May, and June.

Pants – Dress pants should be comfortable and not tight.  They are to be the same color as the shorts.  No denim.

Shoes – Solid white or solid black tennis shoes are permitted as well as dress shoes.  Shoes must have a back.  Socks, peds, or nylons must be worn at all times. 

Make-up – is not encouraged and should be in good taste if worn.  No glitter is permitted.

Girls are reminded that the following are not acceptable: shirts with “spaghetti straps” or, off the shoulder, short crop tops, or low V-neck.

Also, for both girls and boys: No chains, safety pins, or message belts are permitted.

BOYS

Grades 1-8      

Pants – Dress pants should be comfortable, but not too baggy.  They are permitted in colors of navy blue, black, beige, or gray.  No denim

                                    Shirts – Dress shirts must be worn with tails tucked in.  Polo shirts may be worn outside of the pants if an appropriate length.  Any color is permitted, but the shirt must have a collar.

                                    Sweaters – Navy blue, red, or white cardigans.

                                    Shorts – Shorts must be walking style, that is, approximately no more than two to three inches above the knee.  They may be worn during the months of August, September, October, April, May, and June, and may be in the same colors as the dress pants.

                                    Shoes – – Solid white or solid black tennis shoes are permitted as well as dress shoes.  Shoes must have a back.  Socks must be worn at all times.

GIRLS AND BOYS

The following gym uniform code will be enforced for both girls and boys

The following gym uniform code will be enforced for both girls and boys:

Any Fatima Sportswear is permissible.  Any plain attire is also acceptable.  Designer label clothing is NOT allowed. Colors – Kelly green, forest green, gray (ash), or white.  No other colors are acceptable.

                                    Shirts without collars and sweatshirts are permitted.

                                    Shorts – These may be worn during the warmer months of August, September, October, April, May, and June.  They must be an appropriate length.

                                    Sweat pants – These may be worn during any month of the school year