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Uniform Policies

UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS and POLICIES (2011-12)

The Rayne Catholic Elementary School uniform is to be worn everyday except on special dress days which are predetermined and listed on the school’s calendar. Students will be refused admittance to class if they report out of uniform. Clean, neat and attractive uniforms are a discerning mark of a Rayne Catholic student. Students should be immediately recognizable as a member of our school community. The uniform not only includes the items that should be worn, but the manner in which they are worn. The uniform serves as a reminder to all that we are Christians and that we are models for others and should hold a sense of pride and unity for all students.

“Uniform”, by definition, means consistent, standardized, homogeneous, identical, unvarying, and equal. The RCE uniform is representative of the traditions of the Sisters of Mount Carmel who founded our school several years ago. It is one purpose of our uniform that no student “stand-out” over another, that all students are equal, and representative of the discipline, character, and modesty of a Catholic school student.

If at any time during the school year, any part of the school uniform is worn and/or unappealing, the administration will require the items(s) to be replaced.

Requirements for Girls:

Shirt: 1. Solid white uniform oxford blouse with the RCE crest on the left chest;

2. Solid white knit shirt with the RCE crest on the left chest;

-short or long sleeves; shirts must be tucked into skirt with waist band visible.

3. Solid white uniform “overblouse/overshirt” (ribbed/banded sleeves and bottom with the RCE crest on the left chest; this shirt need not be tucked into skirt

Undershirt: 1. Solid white short/long sleeve undershirt (no writings or designs)

2. Solid white turtleneck (no writings or designs)

Skirt: RCE brown plaid, box pleated skirt;

-no shorter than 3 inches above the floor when kneeling; skirts must be hemmed.

NOTE: Skirts must be worn on Mass days.

Jumper: RCE brown plaid, box pleated jumper

Walking Short: RCE brown plaid walking shorts;

-no shorter than 3 inches above the floor when kneeling (no longer than 1 inch below).

NOTE: Skirts must be worn on Mass days.

Long Pant: Solid dark brown cotton pants may be worn on extremely cold days

-no faded pants, jeans, corduroy, hip-huggers, or cargo pant; pants must be hemmed.

Belt: Solid dark brown or black belt with long pants when long pants are worn.

-1 inch to 1 ½ inches in width; with small brass or silver small buckle.

Tights: For school purposes tights are defined as a snug, thick cotton or cotton blend garment covering the body from the waist down, including feet.

Solid white, black or dark brown;

-Socks need not be worn with tights.

Stockings (sheer nylon) and leggings (without feet) are prohibited

Socks: 1. Solid white ‘crew’ socks with or without RCE Logo (crew socks are casual ribbed socks reaching mid-way between the ankle and the knee)

2. Official RCE white, brown or black athletic sock; available at local business locations.

Shoes: 1. The White Saddle Oxford with Black saddle lace-up shoe;

Velcro closures will be allowed for Pre-K through 1^st grade;

saddle oxford is a style that many shoe companies’ manufacture

2. The Solid White, Brown, Black Keds“type” leather/canvas lace-up shoe;

Velcro closures will be allowed for Pre-K through 1^st grade

Please write student’s name inside of shoes (since all students have same shoe)

Requirements for Boys:

Shirt: 1. Solid white uniform oxford with the RCE crest on the left chest;

2. Solid white knit shirt with the RCE crest on the left chest;

-short or long sleeves; shirt must be tucked into pants with belt visible.

Undershirt: 1. Solid white short/long sleeve undershirt (no writings or designs)

2. Solid white turtleneck (no writings or designs)

Long Pant: Solid dark brown cotton pants;

NOTE: Long pants must be worn on Mass days in October through March.

-no faded pants, jean, corduroy, hip-huggers, or cargo pants allowed; pants must be hemmed.

Walking Short: Solid dark brown shorts; shorts must be hemmed.

-no shorter than 3 inches above the floor when kneeling (no longer than 1 inch below).

NOTE: Long pants must be worn on Mass days in November through March.

Belt: Solid dark brown or black belt

-1 inch to 1 ½ inches in width; with small brass or silver small buckle.

Socks: 1. Solid white ‘crew’ socks with or without RCE logo (crew socks are casual ribbed socks reaching mid-way between the ankle and the knee)

2. Official RCE white, brown or black athletic sock; available at local business locations.

Shoes: 1. A Solid Dark Brown leather oxford lace-up shoe; Velcro closures will

be allowed for Pre-K through 1^st grade; oxford is a style that many

shoe companies’ manufacture

2. A Solid Dark Brown leather Sperry “type” top-sider lace-up shoe;

Velcro closures will be allowed for Pre-K through 1^st grade

Please write student’s name inside of shoes (since all students have same shoe)

Student not adhering to the previous may be asked to remove the inappropriate part of the uniform, call home for the correct uniform and/or adhere to the appropriate violation and consequence.

Outerwear Policies for ALL students: (the official school shirt must be worn under all outerwear)

Scarf/gloves: Students may wear one scarf/pair of winter gloves in cold weather as long as it is appropriate for a catholic school environment and not distracting in color or shape.

Sweater: Solid white, black or dark brown, pullover or button down front; v-neck or round (plain with no designs); may have the RCE crest/logo.

Sweatshirt: For school purposes a sweatshirt is defined as a long sleeved collarless pullover with banding around waist and wrist made of cotton/cotton blend; sweatshirts are not to have, collars, zippers, buttons, or any other ornamentation.

Boys: Solid white, black or dark brown for boys with or without RCE crest/logo

Girls: Solid white, black or dark brown for girls with or without RCE crest/logo

Note: the old “ash” athletic sweatshirts are ‘grandfathered’

Jacket: For school purposes a jacket is defined as any article of outerwear, lined or unlined, with a zip or button front which extends to the waist or hip.

1. Solid white, black or dark brown (cotton/cotton blend) full zip or button front with no writing, design or logo; may have the RCE crest/logo.

2. Solid white, black or dark brown fleece full or quarter zip front jacket with no writing, design or logo; may have the RCE crest/logo.

Coat: Solid white, black or dark brown coat with no writing, design or logo; may have the RCE crest/logo. Inside lining should be a comparable soft color.

Camouflage sweaters, jackets, coats are NOT allowed.

Student not adhering to the previous must immediately remove the outerwear and adhere to the appropriate violation and consequence.

Grooming Requirements/Policies:

Hair for girls: Hair should be well groomed and off the face. Layered hair, shaving or carving into the natural hairline, excessively dyed or bleached hair, and the like are not acceptable.

Hair for boys: A student’s hair must be of moderate length in the front, back, top, and sides.

Hair must not extend below the eyebrows when straightened.
Hair must not extend below the top of the ears.
Hair may not touch the shirt collar in the back.
Hair should never be held in place with the aid of the ears.
Adding gel type substances to hair to disguise the length will not be allowed.

Hair must be clean and neat at all times. Layered hair, shaving or carving in the natural hairline, excessively dyed, bleached, or tinted hair, and the like are not acceptable.

Boys must be clean shaven.

Excessive styles of sideburns are prohibited and sideburns will not exceed the earlobe.

Student not adhering to the previous may be sent home until the policy is met and adhere to the appropriate violation and consequence.

Jewelry Policies for all students:

Hair bows: Solid white, brown, orange, black (or any combination), RCE plaid, or colors of the current RCE Spirit shirt – Articles in hair, such as feathers, are not allowed.

Necklaces: Multiple necklaces/bracelets are not allowed. A student may wear one gold or silver necklace with a religious medal or symbol that is representative of a Catholic-Christian retreat or camp experience. Students may also wear a scapular.

Bracelets: Students may wear one bracelet with a religious medal or symbol that is representative of a Catholic-Christian retreat or camp experience.

Watches: Students may wear one watch as long as it is appropriate for a catholic school environment and not distracting in color or shape.

Earrings: Girls may wear one set of earrings, multiple sets are not allowed.

Boys may not wear earrings at any time at school or at school functions.

Rings: Student may wear one ring with a religious symbol that is representative of a Catholic-Christian retreat or camp experience.

Body piercing: With the exception of earrings, body piercing is totally unacceptable.

Other: Chain wallets, large belt buckles, hats, or sweatbands are not permitted.

Makeup: Makeup and Nail Polish is not allowed.

Student not adhering to the previous must immediately remove the items and adhere to the appropriate violation and consequence.

Health and Physical Education Uniform Requirements:

PreK – 4th graders: are not required to “dress-out”; students may wear school uniform and/or bring tennis shoes; girls may take off skirts and wear regulation length shorts.

5th – 8th graders: solid black shorts with a 6” inseam and PE logo and athletic gray tee shirt with PE logo. Sold only at Bayou Silk Screens. Students must have walking or running shoes. Socks must be regulation length (at least 1 inch above the top of the ankle bone). Sweats are permitted in cold weather.

Student not adhering to the previous will be subject to a deduction in grade for that class.

Spirit Day Policies for all students:

2011-2012 Spirit Shirts may be worn most Fridays (no charge) with regulation skirts, shorts, or pants.

-The Rayne Catholic Official Spirit shirt purchased from Rayne Catholic or Bayou Silk Screening

Shirts must be neatly tucked into pants or skirts.

Outerwear and Jewelry Policies are still in affect during Spirit Day unless otherwise stated in Tiger Pause.

Student not adhering to the previous may be detained until they are in the official school uniform and/or adhere to the appropriate violation and consequence.

“Buddy T-Shirt” Policies for Kindergarten and 8^th grade students:

2011-2012 “Buddy T-Shirts may be worn on specific days when the buddies have activities together or attend Mass together (there is no charge) with regulation skirts, shorts, or pants.

-Each Kindergarten and 8^th grade student will be asked to bring in $20 in August. This includes a “Buddy t-shirt as well as the cost for all buddy activities throughout the year.

Shirts must be neatly tucked into pants or skirts.

Outerwear and Jewelry Policies are still in affect unless otherwise stated in Tiger Pause.

Club Day Policies for all students:

Club day attire may be worn on DESIGNATED CLUB DAYS ONLY;

Club Day attire is defined as: -A Rayne Catholic Official Organization shirt or sweatshirt;

All Club attire must: -be pre-approved by the administration;

-be purchased from the school or an organization affiliated with the school.

Shirts must be neatly tucked into pants or skirts.

Outerwear and Jewelry Policies are still in affect during Club Day unless otherwise stated in Tiger Pause.

Student not adhering to the previous may be detained until they are in the official school uniform and/or adhere to the appropriate violation and consequence.

Jeans Day Policies for all students:

Jeans: Jeans days will be designated during the school year; Usually the first Friday of the month:

-on these days students have the option of paying money to wear jeans;

-jeans must be blue; jeans must be hemmed; jeans may not have holes

-no shorts or caprices

-students must wear the uniform shirt, or blouse, or approved spirit shirt.

Shoes: Students may wear closed toe shoes with socks; (no sandals or flip-flops)

Belt: Students are not required to wear a belt with jeans.

Shirts must be neatly tucked into jeans.

Outerwear and Jewelry Policies are still in affect during Jean Day unless otherwise stated in Tiger Pause.

Students not adhering to the previous or who do not pay the fee may be detained until they are able to pay or change into the school uniform and/or adhere to the appropriate violation and consequence.

Theme Day Policies for all students:

Theme days are those days designated as special dress-up days which correspond to a pre-approved theme. Students are expected to: dress according to the theme; dress modestly and in ‘good taste’; follow all guidelines which will be announced prior to the day.

Student not adhering to the previous may be detained until they are in the official school uniform and/or adhere to the appropriate violation and consequence.

Retreats/Field Study Policies for all students:

For the safety of all, Students will be required to dress alike and distinctively as a RCE student. Students will usually dress in the current year’s Spirit Shirt and blue jeans unless otherwise stated.

Shirts must be neatly tucked into jeans.

Outerwear and Jewelry Policies are still in affect during Retreats/Field Study days.

Student not adhering to the previous may be detained until they are in the official school uniform and/or adhere to the appropriate violation and consequence.

NOTE: The administration reserves the right to determine if the student meets the standards of the school regarding dress and grooming during the school day and at school events. In general, clothing and personal grooming should be such as to suggest the serious minded Christian student. Students should wear the school uniform properly and proudly at all times.

Dress Code for Eighth Grade Promotion Mass:

Requirements for Girls

1. White Sunday best dress: 2 1/2 inches above the knee or longer.

2. Dress must not be sleeveless, low cut in front or back, have revealing shoulders.

3. White Dress Shoes

Requirements for Boys

1. White dress shirt

2. Khaki Slacks (no jeans)

3. Dress Shoes

4. Dress belt and must be secured in belt loops

5. Ties are required.

6. Sport jackets are optional.

General Appearance for all students:

1. Students should be clean and neatly dressed, and dressed properly; no fads, including shoes; no rolled shirts; no rolled pants; long pants must cover ankles; shoes laced properly.

2. Clothes should fit.

3. Hair should be neatly arranged; conventional hair styles and cuts only; fad hairstyles, distracting hairstyles, and hair coloring are not permitted.

4. Hair ribbons/decor must be appropriate for church setting.

5. No make-up, nail polish, or jewelry permitted, with this one exception: those female students with pierced ears may wear one pair of earrings that fit flat against the ear, no loops.

6. Students may wear a wristwatch and may wear a religious medal.

The following uniform vendors handle all or some of Rayne Catholic uniform products.

Bayou Silk Screen in Rayne 334-3585 Brothers in Lafayette 984-7749

Crowley Sewing Center 788-2248 Greenwood Shoes in Lafayette 235-3746 / 984-7001

School Time in Lafayette 232-4922 Young Fashions in Lafayette 988-3600

Please bring the handbook which has a description and picture of the uniform shoe.

Do not rely on sales personnel to provide the correct shoe.