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Uniform Policy

- Divine Mercy School adheres to a dress code in order to instill pride in one’s appearance, to help maintain an atmosphere conducive to learning, to lessen style-centered competition, and to de-emphasize materialistic values.
  
  Any violation of the uniform policy will result in the student’s parent/guardian being notified by their teacher. A third violation of the code will result in non-participation for the remainder of the school year out of uniform days. If a student continues to violate the uniform policy, a parent meeting will be required to address the issue with the possibility of probation. For the sake of order, when there are differences of opinion regarding the uniform policy/dress code, the judgment of the staff and/or administration will be respected. It is expected that parent(s)/guardian(s) will offer the first and best counsel to their children in the matter of adhering to the dress code. If you are in need of uniforms, please contact the school office.
- UNIFORM GUIDELINES (GRADES K3-8; BOYS AND GIRLS)
  UNIFORM GUIDELINES (GRADES K3-8; BOYS AND GIRLS)
  
  Uniform shirts must be white, navy blue, or red knit polo shirt with collar (long or short sleeves).
  Uniform pants or corduroy dress pants may be worn in navy blue or black. All pants are to be in a dress style, made from khaki (not khaki colored), twill or polyester. Pants can not be made from denim, jegging material, or knit. Sweatpants or cargo pants are not allowed.
  Girls may wear the hamilton plaid jumper, skort, box-pleated skirt or a navy blue skort, skirt, polo dress(red or navy blue) or jumper. Uniform skirts, jumpers, or skorts must be knee length or longer.
  Navy blue or black uniform shorts (khaki or twill material) may be worn during the months of August, September, May, and June. Shorts must be knee length. If the weather continues to stay warm beyond September, the “shorts” season may be extended to October 15th.
  School uniform crew sweatshirts in navy blue with Divine Mercy or Wildcats logo may be worn over polo shirts (NO athletic hoodies). The uniform approved track jacket may be worn over polo shirts.
  Cardigan, v-neck, or crew neck sweaters in solid color navy blue ,white or red may be worn over polo shirts.
  Solid white, navy, or black tight/ footless tights - or - navy or black leggings may be worn under skorts, uniform jumpers or skirts (no patterns). Tights or leggings regardless of weather, must be worn October 1st-May 1st.
  Comfortable, safe shoes; a gym or athletic style shoe is best (NO Crocs, open backs, sandals, flip flops, short or tall fashion/dress boots, or heels).
  Shorts must be worn at any time under the uniform jumper or skirt. Shorts may not show or be longer than the uniform.
- GENERAL DRESS CODE GUIDELINES
  GENERAL DRESS CODE GUIDELINES
  
  Uniform shirts must be tucked in at all times. (even under track jackets/sweatshirts)
  Any clothing that is likely to be removed at school should be labeled with the child’s name to save confusion and to help facilitate the return of lost items.
  No make-up
  No artificial nails. Nail polish may be worn. Students with artificial nails will be told to remove them by the next day.
  Hair should be clean and worn in an acceptable hairstyle. In general, an “acceptable” hairstyle is neat, does not draw undue focus on the student, and does not interfere with the learning process. Hair color must be natural. No peek- a- boo or dyed hair allowed (this includes temporary colors).
  Accessory headbands are not permitted (eg. unicorn horns, cat ears, large bows).
  Stud earrings (no more than 2 per ear lobe) can be worn. Earrings must not be dangling or hoop in style.
  Fashion necklaces, bracelets or rings are not permitted. A simple cross may be worn under a student's shirt.
  All of the above guidelines apply on uniform and non-uniform days.
- OUT-OF-UNIFORM DAYS
  On all designated “out-of-uniform” days, the following guidelines apply:
  Shirts and dresses must have a sleeve. No tank tops, tank dresses, crop tops, or peek-a-boo shoulders. A sweater may be worn over these types of garments, but it must remain on all day.
  Shorts must be as long as uniform shorts (knee length). Athletic shorts are acceptable.
  No leggings, yoga pants, or jeggings.
  Crude,violent,drug or alcohol paraphernalia, band/music, rock group, weapons or grotesque logo clothing or backpacks are not permitted.
  No hoodies.
  On occasion, “out-of-uniform days” will be used as fundraisers for various causes. Paid out of uniform days will be the last Monday of the month.
  Students will be allowed to dress down for their birthday. Summer birthdays will be celebrated on designated days in May. If it is a Mass day, students may dress down the day previous or following.
  Out of uniform passes can only be used on Fridays. Out of uniform passes will be available for purchase on PIN night and the week after.
  Spirit Days will be the first Monday of every month. Spirit shirts must be worn with a uniform bottom. Spirit wear includes t-shirts, sweatshirts ( no hoodies) , team uniforms (can be a combined DM team), or items that contain the Divine Mercy Logo. Students may also wear shirts that are red, black or white.
- **Extremely short shorts/skirts/dresses (above the knee), halter-tops, tank tops/spaghetti strap tops,camis, shirts with rude or suggestive expressions, rock groups/singers, alcoholic labels or weapons, jeans with holes and frayed hems, are examples of inappropriate clothing. Students who wear inappropriate clothing on out-of-uniform days will be given a uniform from Angel’s closet and will be in violation of the uniform policy. Students will receive one warning; consecutive inappropriate clothing worn will result in loss of remaining out of uniform days. **
  Uniforms may be purchased at any major department store including, but not limited to:
  Target, Walmart, Kohl’s, JCPenney & Old Navy