Our Lady of Victory Catholic School

Uniform and Dress Code

2007-08 SY

Edited 6/1/07

The Dress Code at Our Lady of Victory Catholic School is designed to promote an atmosphere that reduces distractions and allows students to focus on their academic responsibilities. It is one of the ways in which students demonstrate “one in community”. Our Lady of Victory Catholic School’s uniform is a symbol of unity and respect for history and traditions. For all these reasons students are expected to wear the school uniform correctly and parents are expected to support these regulations.

Personal Appearance

• Students are expected to be well groomed at all times.
• MAKE-UP IS NOT PERMITTED. Only light lip-gloss and clear nail polish are permitted for the girls (Grades 6-8 only).
• Students may wear one small necklace or a chain with a cross or medal and a single modest bracelet or watch.
• Girls may wear one single pair of POST EARRINGS (no larger than a dime). 

      Dangle or hoop earrings are not permitted.

• Boys are not allowed to have any visible piercings.
• Only one finger ring is worn at a time. 
• No artificial or acrylic nails are allowed.
• Only one colored “support band” per student.
• No writing or decorations on shoes or visible skin are permitted.
• There are no extremes in hairstyles or hair color. Dying of hair is not permitted. Hair is to be neatly groomed at all times. Spiked hair or hair with excessive dressing is not permitted. Boys’ hair must be cut above the eyebrows, (not pushed back or to the side), above the collar in the back and above the ears on the sides. No tails are permitted or long sideburns.
• Girls’ hair is to be neatly styled with no ornaments other than hairdressings that can be purchased from the designated uniform company.  Hair is not to dangle over the eyes or in the face.

It is the student’s and parent’s responsibility to ensure that the student is in complete uniform when coming to school. All uniform pieces should fit properly. Blouses and shirts are worn neatly tucked in at all times. Shoes are properly laced.  Boys are to wear belts each day. The administrators and teachers are the judges for the suitability of attire.  Inspections will take place often. The Dress Uniform is worn for all Masses, Prayer Services, and other days as designated by the Principal.

Lost and Found

Please label all clothing.  “Found” articles will be displayed on the clothes rack in the Primary Pod. Periodically, all unclaimed articles will be sent to various missions.  Lost valuables (i.e. glasses, watches, keys, and jewelry) may be claimed in the office.

“Dress Down” Days

Appropriate attire is expected on dress down days.  Most dress down days will have a theme and students are expected to adhere to the theme in order to be out of uniform.  Dress down day clothing must be in good condition and worn at the natural waistline.  Swimwear is never allowed.  Dress down days will be scheduled at the start of each school year.

Dress Down Day

Dress Uniform

Warm Weather Uniform

Cool Weather Uniform

PE Uniform

Right to Amend

The administration of Our Lady of Victory Catholic School retains the right to amend any

part of the handbook for just cause and parents will be promptly notified, in writing,

 when changes are made.