UNIFORM CODE

The purpose of the uniform code is to provide an atmosphere of learning free of distraction, characterized by modesty, that enhances the student’s self-image and eliminates unnecessary competition among students.

GIRLS – Plaid jumpers (Kn-5 only), skirts or skorts worn with a uniform top. Girls may also wear navy slacks or navy shorts.

Order CLASSIC NAVY PLAID "TOP OF KNEE" IN LENGTH skort, box pleat skirt, or jumper.

Lagron-Miller 1-800-322-8116 or lagron-miller.com 

Lands End 1-800-469-2222 or landsend.com 

BOYS – Navy pants or shorts with a uniform top.

TOPS - White, navy, light blue, or gray short or long sleeved polo/collared shirts. Grades 6-8 need to purchase through JJM Printing and must have the school logo on it. Other grades may also have the school logo if they choose. Kn-5 tops should be plain and without designs if they are not purchased from JJM Printing.  Tops must be tucked in at all times.

PANTS/SLACKS/SHORTS – Navy only. No denim, cargo, or athletic pants. If pants have belt loops a belt must be worn. Belts should be plain navy, black or brown. Shorts can be worn in August, September, October, April, May & June.

Shorts must be to the top of the knee.

LEGGINGS – May be worn under a skirt/skort or jumper. Legging color should be navy, gray, black or white. Yoga and sweatpants are not allowed.

SWEATER/SWEATSHIRT – Plain navy, gray or white sweaters may be worn. No hoods or zippers on sweaters. Sweatshirts can be purchased from JJM Printing with our school logo on it. Students are required to wear a uniform shirt underneath sweaters and sweatshirts.

SOCKS – Must be worn at all times in either navy, white, gray or black. Girls may wear tights in navy, gray or white. Friday is “Crazy Sock Day” and students can wear any crazy socks with the school uniform!

SHOES – Low top shoes with white or light colored soles, not black. Tennis shoes are encouraged. Shoes should be as plain as possible, no lights, cartoon characters etc. No sandals, flip flops, moccasins, open backed or open toes shoes are allowed. Boots may be worn to school if weather conditions warrant, but must be changed into uniform shoes once inside the building.

ACCESSORIES – Due to safety concerns only small post earrings worn in the lobe of the ear only. No dangling earrings. Only necklaces with crosses or religious medals may be worn. Wrist watches are acceptable. Smartwatches are not permitted.  Any other jewelry is prohibited. Hats are not to be worn in the building.

MAKE-UP – Make-up, artificial nails or overly long nails, are not allowed. Body markings and tattoos, whether permanent or temporary, are not allowed. Girls may wear nail polish if well maintained.

HAIRSTYLES – Hair should be worn off the face and out of the eyes and should be well groomed. No unnatural hair color, hair extensions, wraps, mullets, or fad-style haircuts are allowed. Simple hair accessories may be worn. Hair for boys must be above the shirt collar.  All Rockford Diocesan Schools will not prohibit hairstyles historically associated with race, ethnicity, or hair texture, such as braids, locks, and twists.