Dress code enforcement begins at home. A student in violation of the dress code may be sent home to correct the violation immediately or a parent may be asked to bring the appropriate attire. In addition, demerits may be issued.
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Dress Code
Students should present a neat appearance and are expected to be neatly groomed at all times. Clothing and hair should be neat, clean, and appropriate for school. Students should be in full uniform during the school day. Students may wear only items listed in uniform guidelines.
Special Uniform Notes
- All clothing must be clean, unwrinkled, hemmed and in good condition.
- Shirts should be buttoned, including sleeve cuffs and collar buttons; the top shirt button may be open.
- All polo and dress shirts must be tucked into the waistband so that the waistband is visible.
- Slacks and shorts should be worn above the hips with belts visible.
- A solid white tee-shirt is the only shirt that may be worn under the approved shirts.
- Male students should be clean-shaven with sideburns no longer than mid-ear. Students who have a medical exemption to this rule should have a doctor’s note on file with the principal and the nurse. This note must be current and if necessary reissued and filed annually.
- Hair should be neatly styled and groomed away from the face so as not to cover the face. Hair length for male students should not extend below the top of the shirt collar. Shaved heads, haircuts giving the appearance of shaved or baldheads, other extreme styles, and extreme colors are not allowed.
- Hats and caps may not be worn at anytime during the school day.
- Jewelry must be kept at a minimum. Large necklaces and bracelets are not acceptable. A maximum of two stud earrings, worn on the ears, will be allowed.
- Makeup and hair accessories should be tasteful and kept to a minimum.
- No visible tattoos or piercing other than ears are permitted.
- Coats and jackets designed for outside are to remain in the lockers and may not to be worn in class. The only outer garment allowed in class is the letter jacket or uniform sweaters.
The school is the final judge of the suitability of grooming and attire.
School Attire for Girls
- SKIRT: *Plaid kilt or box-pleated skirt (no more than 1” above knee)
- SLACKS: ** Khaki uniform slacks
- SHIRT: White oxford-cloth dress shirt with button-down collar (no emblems or contrast stitching) with long or short sleeves;
- SHOES: Solid navy, black, white, brown or gray tennis shoes (no hi-tops) or solid brown or black flat dress shoes (no boots). Shoe laces should be white or the same color as the shoe.
- SOCKS: Solid white or solid dark, clearly visible, crew or sport socks with no ornamentation or logo; solid navy blue knee socks; solid navy blue opaque tights; solid navy blue hose may be worn with dress shoes.
- BELT: Dark leather belt worn with slacks or shorts
- The following items are OPTIONAL year round:
- **Navy blue crewneck sweater with the RCS logo
- **Navy blue cardigan sweater with the RCS logo
- RCS Letter jacket
- The following items are OPTIONAL during Daylight Savings time only:
- ** Green polo-style shirt with the RCS logo
- ** Khaki uniform shorts
School Attire for Boys
- SLACKS: **Khaki uniform slacks
- SHIRT: White oxford-cloth dress shirt with button-down collar (no emblems or contrast stitching) with long or short sleeves;
- SHOES: Solid navy, black, white, brown or gray tennis shoes (no hi-tops) or solid brown or black flat dress shoes (no boots). Shoe laces should be white or the same color as the shoe.
- SOCKS: Solid white or solid dark, clearly visible, crew or sport socks
- TIE: School tie (required during Eastern Standard Time; available for purchase in school office)
- BELT: Dark leather belt worn with slacks or shorts
- The following items are OPTIONAL year round:
- **Navy blue crewneck sweater with the RCS logo
- **Navy blue cardigan sweater with the RCS logo
- RCS Letter jacket
- The following items are OPTIONAL during Daylight Savings time only:
- ** Green polo-style shirt with the RCS logo
- ** Khaki uniform shorts
Notes:
- * Product available only through Flynn & O’Hara
- ** Product available through either Flynn & O’Hara or Land’s End
Physical Education Uniforms
Students in grades 8-10 enrolled in physical education classes must wear the designated gym uniform that must be purchased from the school supplier. To protect the surface of the gym floor, students must have a pair of athletic shoes dedicated to indoor use only.
Out-of-Uniform Guidelines
On announced out-of-uniform days, students should use common sense and good taste to comply with the following guidelines. Hairstyles, makeup, footwear, and jewelry should follow regular dress code guidelines.
CASUAL: Students may wear the following:
- Tee shirts or casual shirts but NOT tank, halter, mesh, midriff, or sleeveless tops, or any clothing with a picture and/or wording offensive to the philosophy of the school
- Shorts, slacks or jeans but NOT cutoffs, bike shorts, short shorts, short skirts; no sweat pants, pajama bottoms, or “gym-style” apparel is acceptable
- Clothes should not be form- fitting or revealing
- Clothes must be neat; clothing may not be ripped or frayed
- Shoes and socks per uniform guidelines are required
- NO caps or hats.
DRESS UP: On announced dress-up days, the guidelines set forth by
administration will be followed. Unless otherwise announced, these
guidelines apply:
- Young men may wear the equivalent
of the standard school uniform of khaki slacks, dress shirt, and tie
(required during Eastern Standard Time), as well as a belt and dress
shoes and socks. Polo-style shirts are acceptable during Daylight
Savings Time.
- Young women may wear dresses, suits,
skirts or dress slacks with blouses or sweaters. Dress shoes, but not
stiletto or high heel shoes, should be worn with appropriate hosiery.
Dresses and skirts should be AT LEAST knee length.
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Clothing should not be form fitting, sleeveless, of sheer material, or
show inappropriate skin (such as mid-sections and cleavage).
