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APPEARANCE / DRESS CODE (Updated from the 2023-2024 Student Parent Handbook)

PHILOSOPHY

It is important for all individuals in the school community to present an appropriate professional appearance. This shows respect for each other and for one’s self. Pride in one’s appearance is important in academic and professional settings.

The dress code will be enforced during school hours and while on school property and may be enforced for any school sponsored or school related events. Violation of the uniform policy will yield a verbal reminder, followed by a uniform referral. Three uniform referrals will result in a minor infraction behavior referral.

Interpretation of the dress code will be at the discretion of the principal and pastoral administrator.

HAIR

A student’s hair must be:

• Moderate in style
• A natural hair color
• Hair Accessories must be solid black, dark blue, uniform plaid or the same color as the student’s hair. No bows, flowers, feathers, scarves, or anything deemed distracting by teacher or principal.  Spirit or free dress days are exceptions.

Interpretation of appropriate hairstyles for school will be solely up to the discretion of the pastoral administrator or principal.

 

JEWELRY

Appropriate jewelry, such as post earrings, watches, and necklaces are allowed. Hanging earrings are prohibited for safety reasons. Distracting jewelry will be addressed on an individual basis by the principal or teacher.

 

MAKE-UP

Make-up that is obvious and distracting (anything other than natural looking) is not allowed. Nail polish that is clear or sheer pink is the only polish allowed at school. Distracting make-up or nail polish will be addressed on an individual basis at school.

 

GENERAL UNIFORM RULES

• Students must keep shirt tails tucked in.
• Uniforms must be cleaned and in good condition. (No frayed cuffs, stained shirts, holes, missing buttons, etc.)
• All pants/shorts must be worn at the waist.
• Belts must be plain or braided without any decoration, black only.
• Uniform jumpers, skirt, skorts, and shorts length no higher than 2 inches above the knee.
• Formal uniform must be worn on Cathedral Mass Days and indicated Special Events.
• Athletic (PE) shoes must be primarily black, gray or white with black, gray or white shoelaces and non-marking soles, and are required for PE for all grades. Any shoes deemed distracting by the principal must be replaced with something more suitable. Shoes that light up or roll are not allowed.
• Formal dress uniform or parts thereof may be worn on informal dress days.

SPECIAL NOTES

• Grades K-4, students are encouraged to wear their Informal Dress Uniform on Class PE Days.
• Grades K-3 wear MCS logo cardigan sweaters for all Mass days during the second and third quarter.
• For all special occasions, class pictures, etc., grades K-3 wear MCS logo cardigan sweaters. They should be labeled with the child’s name.
• Blazers are kept at school in the classroom all year and must be labeled with the child's name.
• Grades 4-8 Blazers are worn for all Masses, Lauds, and during First Period on Formal Dress Days. After first period until the end of the day, blazers are to be with students at all times.
• Other Uniforms and MCS insignia apparel will be left up to the discretion of the principal on whether or not the clothing will be permitted as uniform.
• The Cathedral Cardinals black, gray or blue choir school sweatshirt, black track jacket may be worn as outerwear on Informal Dress Days or for Spirit Days. MCS or Catholic High school sweatshirts are allowed on Informal Dress Fridays.

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PRE-K UNIFORM

The Pre-K students of The Madeleine Choir School wear a modified school uniform. Students are expected to wear Khaki bottoms: skort, shorts or pants, with a solid white or navy blue golf shirt. Sturdy, closed-toe shoes, primarily white or black should also be worn. Pre-K pieces are not required to have the MCS logo.

 

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FORMAL DRESS is required for K-3 Monday through Thursday (except for designated PE days as mentioned above), on Cathedral Mass Days (See School Calendar) and indicated Special Events.

BOYS K-3:

• Navy v-neck cardigan with MCS logo
• White button-down oxford shirt (long or short sleeves)
• Khaki uniform pants. No "cargo" pants, rivets, denim fabric, low riding or multiple pockets. Standard dark khaki (not grey) uniform pants only.
• Black belt for grades 2 & 3 only.
• Black Crew Length Socks
• All Black Leather Dress Shoes with a hard, non-marking black sole. (No soft soled shoes. Boots and solid black athletic shoes do not qualify)

 

GIRLS K-3:

• Navy v-neck cardigan with MCS logo
• White button-down oxford shirt (long or short sleeves)
• Blackwatch plaid knife-pleats/split front jumper or khaki uniform pants. No "cargo" pants, rivets, denim fabric, low riding or multiple pockets. Standard dark khaki (not grey) uniform pants only.
• Black belt for grades 2 & 3 only.
• Black knee-hi socks (no other color) or black tights (no other color) Optional: Black leggings may be worn under the jumper (Only solid black, tight fitting, without any decoration or flare to the leg; they must look like tights and worn with black socks)
• All Black Leather Dress Shoes with a hard, non-marking black sole. (No soft soled shoes or boots above the ankle. Solid black athletic shoes do not qualify)
• Black or navy bike shorts are required under the jumper

 

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FORMAL DRESS is required for 4-8 Monday through Thursday (unless otherwise indicated for Cathedral Mass and Special Events.)

 

BOYS 4-8:

• Navy Blazer with MCS School Crest on left side of upper breast pocket
• MCS striped tie
• White button-down oxford shirt (long or short sleeves)
• Khaki uniform pants with a black belt. No "cargo" pants, rivets, denim-type fabric, low riding, or multiple pockets. Standard dark khaki (not grey) uniform pants only.
• All Black Leather Dress Shoes with a hard, non-marking black sole. (No soft soled shoes. Boots and solid black athletic shoes do not qualify)
• Black Crew Length Socks
• Optional: navy sleeveless vest with MCS logo
• Optional: navy v-neck pullover sweater with MCS logo (The above sweater options do not replace the blazer.)
  
  

GIRLS 4-8:

• Navy Blazer with MCS School Crest on left side of upper breast pocket
• MCS striped tie
• White button-down oxford shirt (long or short sleeves)
• Blackwatch plaid box pleat skirt, no higher than 2 inches above the knee, or khaki uniform pants with a black belt. No "cargo" pants, rivets, denim fabric, low riding or multiple pockets. Standard dark khaki (not grey) uniform pants only. Blackwatch Skort is not permitted.
• Black knee-hi socks (no other color) OR black tights (no other color)
• Black leggings may be worn under the skirt (Only solid black, tight fitting, without any decoration or flare to the leg; they must look like tights and worn with black socks)
• All Black Leather Dress Shoes with a hard, non-marking black sole. No soft soled shoes or boots above the ankle. Solid black athletic shoes do not qualify. Soles no higher than ½", heels no higher than 2 inches.
• Optional: navy MCS logo sleeveless vest
• Optional: navy MCS logo v-neck pullover sweater

 

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INFORMAL DRESS FOR GRADES K-8:
Informal dress is not required, but is allowed on Fridays for all grades (unless otherwise noted due to Mass or Special Events), and encouraged on class PE day for grades K-4. Formal dress or parts thereof may be worn on Informal dress days.

 

BOYS:

• MCS logo white or navy golf shirt-short or long sleeve
• Khaki uniform pants
• Black belt required for grades 2 through 8 only.
• Khaki uniform shorts (1st and 4th quarters only, same specifications as pants)
• Athletic (PE) shoes must be primarily black, gray or white with black or white laces and firm non-marking soles, and are required for PE for all grades. Any shoes deemed distracting by the principal would have to be replaced with something more suitable. Shoes that light up or roll are not allowed.
• Solid white or black athletic socks
• MCS Logo Sweatshirts (hooded or crew)

GIRLS:

• MCS white or navy logo golf shirt short or long sleeve
• Khaki uniform pants
• Khaki uniform shorts (1st and 4th quarters only, same specifications as pants)
• Khaki uniform skort (Permitted all year)
• Black Belt for grades 2 – 8 only. Belt required when wearing pants or shorts with belt loops.
• Athletic (PE) shoes must be primarily black, gray or white with black or white laces and firm non-marking soles, and are required for PE for all grades. Any shoes deemed distracting by the principal must be replaced with something more suitable. Shoes that light up or roll are not allowed.
• Solid white or black athletic socks (knee-hi socks not necessary)
• MCS Logo Sweatshirts (hooded or crew)

PE Uniform (Required for Grades Five through Eight)

• MCS PE uniform tee shirt
• MCS PE uniform athletic shorts
• Athletic (PE) shoes must be primarily black, gray or white with non-marking soles, and are required for PE for all grades. Any shoes deemed distracting by the principal must be replaced with something more suitable. Shoes that light up or roll are not allowed.
• Order forms MCS P.E. Uniforms for Grades 5 – 8 are available at www.utmcs.org
• If Spirit Dress or Free Dress falls on a scheduled PE day, students need to wear active clothes/shoes. Grades 5-8 may change into PE Uniform.

 

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SPIRIT DAYS DRESS

• Any MCS sponsored athletic team or club clothing, or clothing with a majority of school colors
• Appropriate jeans, pants, or athletic wear
• Shorts (2-3 inches above the knee) acceptable in Quarter 1 and 4
• No baggy pants and no low riding pants
• No hats
• No bare midriffs
• No flip-flops or open-toed shoes are allowed at school functions
• Imagery and wording on clothing should be school-appropriate
• Grades 5-8 leggings are to be covered with shorts

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FREE DRESS DAYS

• School appropriate jeans or pants
• Shorts (2-3 inches above the knee) acceptable in Quarter 1 and 4
• No baggy pants and no low riding pants
• No hats
• No bare midriffs
• No flip-flops or open-toed shoes are allowed at school functions
• Imagery and wording on clothing should be school-appropriate
• Grades 5-8 leggings are to be covered with shorts