Dress code: What to wear when.
SECTION 3000: SCHOOL UNIFORM POLICY AND DRESS CODE
Philosophy (3010)Research has proven that a student’s personal appearance has a direct affect on his/her attitude, behavior and general success in school. The faculty believes that students show respect for the school, others and themselves, when they dress appropriately for the day.
General Information (3020)Visitation School’s student dress code is based on modesty, neatness, good taste, practicality and safety. The school reserves the right to regulate against unbecoming fads or fashion trends. Any clothing, hair or accessories that are, in the opinion of the faculty, not in accordance with the above stated philosophy are not permitted while in school, or at any school functions.
All students must appear neat, clean and well-groomed at all times. Clothing should be in good condition and appropriate for the occasion. Uniforms are to be worn every day. In an emergency situation, if a student is unable to be in full uniform, a note of explanation is required.
Purchase of Uniform Items (3030)From the first day of school, to the last day of the school year, all student clothing should be purchased from the following approved uniform vendor:
Michael’s Uniforms
225 South Market Street
Inglewood, CA 90301
Tel: (310) 672-2170
Parents are responsible for ensuring that their children are dressed and groomed in accordance with the Visitation School dress code and policies.
Parents will be notified in advance of special days that are arranged for the uniform company to be at the school for the purchase of uniforms. Special orders with the uniform company may be taken over the telephone.
General Uniform Requirements for Boys and Girls (3040)
Students may wear masks on campus at any time. Masks can be any color or design, but cannot be distracting in nature. No light up masks, or inappropriate or distracting designs (animal mouths/sayings, etc) may be worn. This will be determined at the teacher and principal discretion.
Shoes/Socks:
Shoes: black, navy, grey or white or a combination of these color shoes. No patterns (checkered, decorated, light up, etc.) Toms, Vans, Converse, Nike, Reebok, and Adidas are all acceptable brands, and carry color combinations within our uniform code. Solid black, navy or white socks only may be worn. Socks must be worn and may contain only a small logo, but none that go the whole length of the sock.
Outerwear:
Only uniform sweater or sweatshirt may be worn in classrooms. Regular uniform sweatshirts only have the school logo on the top left pocket. Spirit sweatshirts (grey and blue colors that are purchased at Michaels or through the PTO) may not be worn on regular school days. During cold/rainy weather, other jackets may be worn outside only. No hats/beanies may be worn, except outside and on extremely cold days.
PE Uniforms:
On PE/Yoga days, students must dress in PE shorts or pants, and their PE T-Shirt. Tennis shoes with minimal colors may be worn on PE days only. P.E. uniforms may be worn to school and worn all day. No changing is required. Spirit shirts and jog-a-thon shirts are NOT PE uniform. PE shorts must be appropriately sized and long enough to be seen when wearing a shirt untucked. Spirit sweatshirts (grey & blue colors that are purchased at Michaels or through the PTO) may not be worn on PE/Yoga days.
Grooming:
- No strongly -scented cologne or any other strongly-scented hair products are permitted.
- Hairstyles that are unbecoming, bizarre, distracting, or otherwise inappropriate (including mohawks) are not permitted.
- Only the student’s natural hair color may be worn.
- Hair must be clean and neatly combed.
- Spiked hair may only be one inch in length from the scalp and no designs may be shaved into the hair.
Specific Uniform Requirements for Boys (3050)- Navy blue twill pants (no cargo pants)
- Navy blue walking shorts (no cargo shorts)
- Pants/shorts must be neatly hemmed and belted (Gr. 2-8 belted).
- Solid black or navy belts with modest buckles
- White, light blue, or navy polo with school logo, tucked in.
- Boys’ hair must be trimmed above the shirt collar, eyebrows and ears. No hats or any hair accessories of any kind are to be worn.
- No earrings may be worn.
- Long sleeve undershirts (must be same color as the polo) may be worn under polo shirts.
Specific Uniform Requirements for Girls (3060)
Grades JK - 4 plaid jumper
Grades JK - 8 plaid skort (appropriate length)
Grades JK - 8 navy blue walking shorts/pants
Grades 5 - 8 navy skirt (appropriate length)
- Navy or black cartwheel/bike shorts must be worn under navy skirt.
- Navy/white tights or leggings may be worn under jumper, skort or skirt.
- No tights or leggings are to be worn under shorts.
- Skorts/skirts/jumpers may not be shorter than 2” above the knee.
- One pair of stud earrings may be worn on lobe only.
- Thin bracelets or necklaces are permitted to be worn.
- Make-up is not allowed; only clear nail polish may be worn.
- Hair (bangs) must be kept out of the eyes.
- Headbands that have animal ears, horns, or other large adornments cannot be worn.
- If bra is visible under blouse, undershirt/camisole is required.
- Long sleeve undershirts (same color as the polo) may be worn under polo shirts.
Special Occasion Dress Code (3070)Special dress arrangements may be announced during the school year in order to celebrate certain holidays and events. At all times, students are required to dress in a manner that is comfortable and appropriate for an entire day of school activities. Closed toe shoes must be worn at all times. Slippers and sandals are not allowed.
Spirit Dress Guidelines:
On certain days, students will be allowed to wear “Spirit Wear”. On these days, students may wear any Visitation Spirit T-shirts and sweatshirts and jeans (no rips or holes) or regular school bottoms. Spirit sweatshirts (grey and blue colors that are purchased at Michaels or through the PTO) may only be worn on spirit days. For example, the navy/grey blue spirit sweatshirts that say Visitation across the chest are only for spirit days. Also, the VS puffy letter sweatshirts from Michaels are only for spirit days. Regular uniform sweatshirts only have the school logo on the top left pocket.
Free/Theme Dress Guidelines:
On certain days (holidays such as St. Patrick’s, Valentine’s, etc.), free dress or themed dress will be permitted. Please follow any guidelines that are sent out regarding this from the school office. General guidelines include always wearing closed toe shoes. Additionally, jeans (no rips or holes), shorts of an appropriate length, and appropriate tops are permitted. Second, looser fitting cotton leggings and tights are permitted as long as they are worn with appropriate length tops covering the waist. However, tight athletic leggings (lululemon, athleta, etc.) are not allowed. Sweatpants, joggers and pajama pants are also not permitted. Tank tops and crop tops are not allowed. Other days (spring pictures) shorts may not be permitted, so please pay attention to the announcements from the office for detailed information.
School Mass Dress Code
Boys
Grades JK-8 Navy blue twill pants, White or blue shirt with school logo tucked in.
Grades 2-8 Belt
Girls
Grades JK-4 plaid jumper with blouse
Grades JK-8 plaid skort with blouse
Grades 5-8 navy skirt with blouse
Grades JK-8 Solid navy/white tights or leggings may be worn
Dress Code Violations and Consequences (3080)The administration and faculty reserve the right to require a student to return home to obtain alternative dress in the event that he/she arrives at school in more serious violation of the dress code. Students in grades JK-4 will receive a uniform notice upon violation of the dress code. Three (3) Uniform Notices will result in a detention and may result in the loss of future special dress privileges. In grades 5-8, students will receive an immediate restriction for their violation. Restrictions will take place the same time as detention, Thursday mornings. Restrictions negatively affect behavior grades.
Philosophy (3010)Research has proven that a student’s personal appearance has a direct affect on his/her attitude, behavior and general success in school. The faculty believes that students show respect for the school, others and themselves, when they dress appropriately for the day.
General Information (3020)Visitation School’s student dress code is based on modesty, neatness, good taste, practicality and safety. The school reserves the right to regulate against unbecoming fads or fashion trends. Any clothing, hair or accessories that are, in the opinion of the faculty, not in accordance with the above stated philosophy are not permitted while in school, or at any school functions.
All students must appear neat, clean and well-groomed at all times. Clothing should be in good condition and appropriate for the occasion. Uniforms are to be worn every day. In an emergency situation, if a student is unable to be in full uniform, a note of explanation is required.
Purchase of Uniform Items (3030)From the first day of school, to the last day of the school year, all student clothing should be purchased from the following approved uniform vendor:
Michael’s Uniforms
225 South Market Street
Inglewood, CA 90301
Tel: (310) 672-2170
Parents are responsible for ensuring that their children are dressed and groomed in accordance with the Visitation School dress code and policies.
Parents will be notified in advance of special days that are arranged for the uniform company to be at the school for the purchase of uniforms. Special orders with the uniform company may be taken over the telephone.
General Uniform Requirements for Boys and Girls (3040)
Students may wear masks on campus at any time. Masks can be any color or design, but cannot be distracting in nature. No light up masks, or inappropriate or distracting designs (animal mouths/sayings, etc) may be worn. This will be determined at the teacher and principal discretion.
Shoes/Socks:
Shoes: black, navy, grey or white or a combination of these color shoes. No patterns (checkered, decorated, light up, etc.) Toms, Vans, Converse, Nike, Reebok, and Adidas are all acceptable brands, and carry color combinations within our uniform code. Solid black, navy or white socks only may be worn. Socks must be worn and may contain only a small logo, but none that go the whole length of the sock.
Outerwear:
Only uniform sweater or sweatshirt may be worn in classrooms. Regular uniform sweatshirts only have the school logo on the top left pocket. Spirit sweatshirts (grey and blue colors that are purchased at Michaels or through the PTO) may not be worn on regular school days. During cold/rainy weather, other jackets may be worn outside only. No hats/beanies may be worn, except outside and on extremely cold days.
PE Uniforms:
On PE/Yoga days, students must dress in PE shorts or pants, and their PE T-Shirt. Tennis shoes with minimal colors may be worn on PE days only. P.E. uniforms may be worn to school and worn all day. No changing is required. Spirit shirts and jog-a-thon shirts are NOT PE uniform. PE shorts must be appropriately sized and long enough to be seen when wearing a shirt untucked. Spirit sweatshirts (grey & blue colors that are purchased at Michaels or through the PTO) may not be worn on PE/Yoga days.
Grooming:
- No strongly -scented cologne or any other strongly-scented hair products are permitted.
- Hairstyles that are unbecoming, bizarre, distracting, or otherwise inappropriate (including mohawks) are not permitted.
- Only the student’s natural hair color may be worn.
- Hair must be clean and neatly combed.
- Spiked hair may only be one inch in length from the scalp and no designs may be shaved into the hair.
Specific Uniform Requirements for Boys (3050)- Navy blue twill pants (no cargo pants)
- Navy blue walking shorts (no cargo shorts)
- Pants/shorts must be neatly hemmed and belted (Gr. 2-8 belted).
- Solid black or navy belts with modest buckles
- White, light blue, or navy polo with school logo, tucked in.
- Boys’ hair must be trimmed above the shirt collar, eyebrows and ears. No hats or any hair accessories of any kind are to be worn.
- No earrings may be worn.
- Long sleeve undershirts (must be same color as the polo) may be worn under polo shirts.
Specific Uniform Requirements for Girls (3060)
Grades JK - 4 plaid jumper
Grades JK - 8 plaid skort (appropriate length)
Grades JK - 8 navy blue walking shorts/pants
Grades 5 - 8 navy skirt (appropriate length)
- Navy or black cartwheel/bike shorts must be worn under navy skirt.
- Navy/white tights or leggings may be worn under jumper, skort or skirt.
- No tights or leggings are to be worn under shorts.
- Skorts/skirts/jumpers may not be shorter than 2” above the knee.
- One pair of stud earrings may be worn on lobe only.
- Thin bracelets or necklaces are permitted to be worn.
- Make-up is not allowed; only clear nail polish may be worn.
- Hair (bangs) must be kept out of the eyes.
- Headbands that have animal ears, horns, or other large adornments cannot be worn.
- If bra is visible under blouse, undershirt/camisole is required.
- Long sleeve undershirts (same color as the polo) may be worn under polo shirts.
Special Occasion Dress Code (3070)Special dress arrangements may be announced during the school year in order to celebrate certain holidays and events. At all times, students are required to dress in a manner that is comfortable and appropriate for an entire day of school activities. Closed toe shoes must be worn at all times. Slippers and sandals are not allowed.
Spirit Dress Guidelines:
On certain days, students will be allowed to wear “Spirit Wear”. On these days, students may wear any Visitation Spirit T-shirts and sweatshirts and jeans (no rips or holes) or regular school bottoms. Spirit sweatshirts (grey and blue colors that are purchased at Michaels or through the PTO) may only be worn on spirit days. For example, the navy/grey blue spirit sweatshirts that say Visitation across the chest are only for spirit days. Also, the VS puffy letter sweatshirts from Michaels are only for spirit days. Regular uniform sweatshirts only have the school logo on the top left pocket.
Free/Theme Dress Guidelines:
On certain days (holidays such as St. Patrick’s, Valentine’s, etc.), free dress or themed dress will be permitted. Please follow any guidelines that are sent out regarding this from the school office. General guidelines include always wearing closed toe shoes. Additionally, jeans (no rips or holes), shorts of an appropriate length, and appropriate tops are permitted. Second, looser fitting cotton leggings and tights are permitted as long as they are worn with appropriate length tops covering the waist. However, tight athletic leggings (lululemon, athleta, etc.) are not allowed. Sweatpants, joggers and pajama pants are also not permitted. Tank tops and crop tops are not allowed. Other days (spring pictures) shorts may not be permitted, so please pay attention to the announcements from the office for detailed information.
School Mass Dress Code
Boys
Grades JK-8 Navy blue twill pants, White or blue shirt with school logo tucked in.
Grades 2-8 Belt
Girls
Grades JK-4 plaid jumper with blouse
Grades JK-8 plaid skort with blouse
Grades 5-8 navy skirt with blouse
Grades JK-8 Solid navy/white tights or leggings may be worn
Dress Code Violations and Consequences (3080)The administration and faculty reserve the right to require a student to return home to obtain alternative dress in the event that he/she arrives at school in more serious violation of the dress code. Students in grades JK-4 will receive a uniform notice upon violation of the dress code. Three (3) Uniform Notices will result in a detention and may result in the loss of future special dress privileges. In grades 5-8, students will receive an immediate restriction for their violation. Restrictions will take place the same time as detention, Thursday mornings. Restrictions negatively affect behavior grades.
