Dress Code

**Students, in a rare emergency situation, may be permitted to school for one day in non-uniform attire with a signed written note from a parent or guardian.  Students coming to school out of uniform and without a note will have to call home.  The parent or guardian will have to immediately bring the uniform clothing to school in order for the student to be admitted to class.**

Uniforms are required for all students, grades K through 8.  Uniforms are available from:

Children's Palazzo
1740 Madison Road (across the street from the school)
Cincinnati, OH 45206
513-221-5431

and

School Belles
9695 Kenwood Road
Cincinnati, OH 45242 (Blue Ash)
513-621-1710

School Uniform

Girls:

• Red plaid uniform jumper (grades K-4) or Red plaid skirt (grades 5-8) with WHITE uniform blouse

• NO navy blue dresses, jumpers, skirts or skorts are allowed
   

• Skirts must be a decent length as determined by the school authorities. 

• Navy blue slacks and WHITE Blouse

• Socks or tights may be navy blue, red or white

• Solid color navy blue, red or white cardigan or pullover with NO insignia, monograms or trims

• NO printed hoodies, track suit jackets or denim jackets

Boys:

• Navy blue slacks, corduroy, cotton or polyester are acceptable (Denim pants are not acceptable)

• Light blue or white cotton shirt with collar (Navy blue shirts are not part of the uniform)

• Solid color navy blue, red or white cardigan or pullover with NO insignia, monograms or trims

• NO printed hoodies, track suit jackets or denim jackets

Dress Requirements for All students grades K through 8

Belts: a belt MUST be worn by ALL students at ALL times with uniform slacks and/or dress shorts

Sweatshirt: A plain red, white, navy blue or DeSales sweatshirt may be worn in school.  The sweatshirt MUST be worn WITH the uniform blouse, shirt or white turtleneck
 

Turtlenecks: a solid navy blue, red or white turtleneck is acceptable if worn under a uniform sweatshirt or sweater

Dress Shorts: Dark navy blue shorts with belt loops and pockets.  Gym shorts are not acceptable unless it is a gym day.  Uniform shorts MUST be worn WITH uniform blouse or shirt.  Skorts are NOT permitted.  Uniform shorts may be worn at parent discretion anytime during the school year

Knit Polo Shirt: White or light blue polo shirt may be worn with the dress shorts or navy blue dress slacks, but NOT with the girl's red plaid uniform
 

Shoes: Gym shoes may be worn.  Shoes MUST cover toes and heels completely. 
Flip-flops, open-toed shoes, back-out shoes and Heelies are not permitted for safety reasons.

Gym Uniform

The dress code for gym classes is as follows:

Warm Weather (No Options):
DeSales Gym T-Shirt
DeSales Gym Shorts

Cold Weather (No Options):
DeSales Gym Sweatpants
DeSales Gym Sweatshirt

On Gym days, ALL STUDENTS MUST report to school in gym uniform and wear gym uniform all day.  Gym uniforms can be purchased at the school office Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m.  - 4:00 p.m.

Hair

Hair coloring, glitter, afros, etc. are not acceptable.  Small rings or studs permitted in ear lobes ONLY.
No makeup (lip gloss included) may be worn at school.
No artificial or sculptured nails or nails designs are permitted.
No inappropriate designs in male haircuts and long hair for males must be in braids.

Clothing worn to school is to be CLEAN and NEAT, must follow the following guidelines:

1. Hats, head coverings, bandanas, sweatbands and sunglasses cannot be worn inside building

2. Coats are not to be worn in the classroom unless the teacher gives permission

3. Shirts and blouses should be buttoned to cover cleavage

4. Lower garments are to be worn at the appropriate level on the waist.  Lower garments should not drag on the floor and should not allow any portion of the buttocks or undergarments to be exposed when the student sits, stands, raises a hand or bends over.
    

5. No skin should be visible between a student's top and bottom garment when the child sits, stands, raises a hand or bends over

6. Torn or tattered clothing is not to be worn

7. No jewelry, clothing or other items may have obscene, violent, gang, tobacco, drug, alcohol related or belittling messages or images

8. No gold or metal teeth may be worn to school

9. Shirts MUST be tucked into trousers/pants/skirts/shorts even when allowed to be out of uniform