upper school dress code 2016-2017
UPPER SCHOOL DRESS CODE 2016-2017 The uniform dress code in the Upper School is just one example of the high standards we expect from our students. We see adherence to the dress code as an outward expression of respect. Students must be in uniform from arrival at school until the end of the school day. GENERAL APPEARANCE All clothing should fit properly, be in good repair, and be worn appropriately. The responsibility of adhering to the guidelines rests with students and their parents; however, members of the faculty and the Dean of Students will respond to students who violate the guidelines. Responses include but are not limited to the following: detention(s), confiscation of item of clothing, requirement to check with a member of the faculty each morning, phone call to parents, or student sent home to change. DRESS UNIFORM In addition to field trips and announced special occasions, students must wear the dress uniform for formal assemblies. Varsity captains may request the right to wear team uniforms to school once per season. Requests are made at least two days in advance to the Dean of Students. FREE DRESS DAYS Students must wear clothing that is reasonable and appropriate for an academic day. SEVERN SCHOOL RESERVES THE RIGHT TO AMEND THE UNIFORM DRESS CODE DURING THE ACADEMIC YEAR
GIRLS DAILY UNIFORM TOPS
Girls have two options: 1. Polo shirt—white or maroon, solid colored, with long or short sleeves 2. Oxford shirt—white button-down Undershirts , if worn, must be white or maroon—no logo or design may show through to the oxford shirt.
BOTTOMS
Girls have three options (one is seasonal). 1. Khaki Pants with an appropriate belt in the belt loop of the pants. 2. Kilt (plaid or gray) with solid black or navy blue tights or black or blue full-length leggings. Length must be mid-thigh or longer. MUST be purchased from Flynn & O’Hara (flynnandohara.com). 3. Khaki Skort, tights not required. Length must be mid-thigh or longer. In the fall, the last day to wear skorts is October 31st. In the spring, the first day to wear skorts is April 1 st.
SHOES & SOCKS
All students must wear “dirty bucks” style shoes (light brown suede lace-tops with pink soles). While there are NO EXCEPTIONS to the dirty bucks uniform requirement, students with ankle or leg fractures or sprains may petition the dean of students.
OUTER WEAR During the school day (8 a.m.—2:35 p.m.) students may ONLY wear: 1. A navy blazer 2. Solid navy blue or maroon v-neck pullover, crew neck, button down cardigan, or sweater vest. Seniors may also wear grey. 3. Black, navy or maroon Severn athletic jackets, black, navy or maroon solid colored jackets or fleece. NO SWEATSHIRTS, RUGBY SHIRTS, OR HOODIES OF ANY KIND OR COLOR are allowed GENERAL APPEARANCE
No visible piercings (other than the ear) and no visible body art or tattoos. Hairstyles and hair color must be neat and must not be extreme. No hats inside buildings.
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GIRLS ASSEMBLY/DRESS UNIFORM A navy blazer. A white button-down Oxford shirt (short or long sleeve). A plaid kilt must be mid-thigh or longer, with navy tights (as described in the daily dress), or pants with an appropriate belt in the belt loop of the pants. Kilts MUST be purchased through Flynn & O'Hara (flynnandohara.com). ‘Dirty bucks’ as described in the daily dress.
BOYS DAILY UNIFORM
TOPS
A white or blue button-down Oxford shirt (short or long sleeve). Shirttails must be tucked into pants. An appropriate tie (neckties or bowties; no bolo-style) pulled up. Undershirts, if worn, must be white—no logo or design may show through to the Oxford shirt.
BOTTOMS
Boys have two options (one is seasonal). 1. Khaki Pants with an appropriate belt in the belt loop of the pants. 2. Khaki Shorts with an appropriate belt. In the fall, the last day to wear shorts is October 31 st. In the spring, the first day to wear shorts is April 1st.
SHOES
All students must wear “dirty bucks” style shoes (light brown suede lace-tops with pink soles). While there are NO EXCEPTIONS to the dirty bucks uniform requirement, students with ankle or leg fractures or sprains may petition the dean of students.
OUTERWEAR During the school day (8 a.m.—2:35 p.m.) students may ONLY wear: 1. A navy blazer 2. Solid navy blue or maroon v-neck pullover, crew neck, button down cardigan, or sweater vest. Seniors may also wear grey. 3. Black, navy, or maroon Severn athletic jackets, black, navy, or maroon solid colored jackets or fleece. NO SWEATSHIRTS, RUGBY SHIRTS, OR HOODIES OF ANY KIND OR COLOR are allowed GENERAL APPEARANCE
No visible piercings (other than the ear) and no visible body art or tattoos. Hairstyles and hair color must be neat and not be extreme. No facial hair, except for religious or medical reasons. Sideburns must not extend below the earlobe. No hats inside buildings.
BOYS ASSEMBLY/DRESS UNIFORM
A navy blazer. A white button-down Oxford shirt (short or long sleeve). The school tie or the Centennial Vineyard Vines tie. Pants with an appropriate belt in the belt loop of the pants. ‘Dirty bucks’ as described in the daily dress.
Occasion for the Dress Uniform In addition to field trips and announced special occasions, students must wear the dress uniform on the following occasions:
The Honor Code Assembly NHS/Cum Laude Society Induction Assembly Fall Athletic Awards Assembly Winter Athletic Awards Assembly Founder’s Day Assembly Veterans Day Assembly
Fine Arts Awards Assembly Activities/Service Awards Assembly Spring Athletic Awards Assembly Academic Awards Assembly Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Assembly
GIRLS DAILY UNIFORM TOPS
Girls have two options: 1. Polo shirt—white or maroon, solid colored, with long or short sleeves 2. Oxford shirt—white button-down Undershirts , if worn, must be white or maroon—no logo or design may show through to the oxford shirt.
BOTTOMS
Girls have three options (one is seasonal). 1. Khaki Pants with an appropriate belt in the belt loop of the pants. 2. Kilt (plaid or gray) with solid black or navy blue tights or black or blue full-length leggings. Length must be mid-thigh or longer. MUST be purchased from Flynn & O’Hara (flynnandohara.com). 3. Khaki Skort, tights not required. Length must be mid-thigh or longer. In the fall, the last day to wear skorts is October 31st. In the spring, the first day to wear skorts is April 1 st.
SHOES & SOCKS
All students must wear “dirty bucks” style shoes (light brown suede lace-tops with pink soles). While there are NO EXCEPTIONS to the dirty bucks uniform requirement, students with ankle or leg fractures or sprains may petition the dean of students.
OUTER WEAR During the school day (8 a.m.—2:35 p.m.) students may ONLY wear: 1. A navy blazer 2. Solid navy blue or maroon v-neck pullover, crew neck, button down cardigan, or sweater vest. Seniors may also wear grey. 3. Black, navy or maroon Severn athletic jackets, black, navy or maroon solid colored jackets or fleece. NO SWEATSHIRTS, RUGBY SHIRTS, OR HOODIES OF ANY KIND OR COLOR are allowed GENERAL APPEARANCE
No visible piercings (other than the ear) and no visible body art or tattoos. Hairstyles and hair color must be neat and must not be extreme. No hats inside buildings.
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GIRLS ASSEMBLY/DRESS UNIFORM A navy blazer. A white button-down Oxford shirt (short or long sleeve). A plaid kilt must be mid-thigh or longer, with navy tights (as described in the daily dress), or pants with an appropriate belt in the belt loop of the pants. Kilts MUST be purchased through Flynn & O'Hara (flynnandohara.com). ‘Dirty bucks’ as described in the daily dress.
BOYS DAILY UNIFORM
TOPS
A white or blue button-down Oxford shirt (short or long sleeve). Shirttails must be tucked into pants. An appropriate tie (neckties or bowties; no bolo-style) pulled up. Undershirts, if worn, must be white—no logo or design may show through to the Oxford shirt.
BOTTOMS
Boys have two options (one is seasonal). 1. Khaki Pants with an appropriate belt in the belt loop of the pants. 2. Khaki Shorts with an appropriate belt. In the fall, the last day to wear shorts is October 31 st. In the spring, the first day to wear shorts is April 1st.
SHOES
All students must wear “dirty bucks” style shoes (light brown suede lace-tops with pink soles). While there are NO EXCEPTIONS to the dirty bucks uniform requirement, students with ankle or leg fractures or sprains may petition the dean of students.
OUTERWEAR During the school day (8 a.m.—2:35 p.m.) students may ONLY wear: 1. A navy blazer 2. Solid navy blue or maroon v-neck pullover, crew neck, button down cardigan, or sweater vest. Seniors may also wear grey. 3. Black, navy, or maroon Severn athletic jackets, black, navy, or maroon solid colored jackets or fleece. NO SWEATSHIRTS, RUGBY SHIRTS, OR HOODIES OF ANY KIND OR COLOR are allowed GENERAL APPEARANCE
No visible piercings (other than the ear) and no visible body art or tattoos. Hairstyles and hair color must be neat and not be extreme. No facial hair, except for religious or medical reasons. Sideburns must not extend below the earlobe. No hats inside buildings.
BOYS ASSEMBLY/DRESS UNIFORM
A navy blazer. A white button-down Oxford shirt (short or long sleeve). The school tie or the Centennial Vineyard Vines tie. Pants with an appropriate belt in the belt loop of the pants. ‘Dirty bucks’ as described in the daily dress.
Occasion for the Dress Uniform In addition to field trips and announced special occasions, students must wear the dress uniform on the following occasions:
The Honor Code Assembly NHS/Cum Laude Society Induction Assembly Fall Athletic Awards Assembly Winter Athletic Awards Assembly Founder’s Day Assembly Veterans Day Assembly
Fine Arts Awards Assembly Activities/Service Awards Assembly Spring Athletic Awards Assembly Academic Awards Assembly Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Assembly
