Dress Code

PRINCE OF PEACE CATHOLIC SCHOOL UNIFORM

All Students (both male and female) must wear khaki pants/shorts with red or white polo shirt with the Prince of Peace logo.

• No Cargo pants/shorts.
• Pants/shorts must be worn at the waist.  Belts must be worn if pants/shorts have belt loops.
• Shorts may be worn from August-October and April-June.
• Shorts must be worn at knee length.

Shirts: Red or White Prince of Peace polo with logo

• Only plain (no writing) white t-shirts or plain white turtlenecks may be worn under the uniform shirt.
• Prince of Peace T-shirt (red, black, or blue CISE t-shirt) may be worn on Friday with uniform pants

Sweat Shirts

• ONLY Prince of Peace crew neck sweatshirts may be worn in the school building or church.

Note: Uniform Shirts must be worn under sweatshirt.

Shoes and Socks

• Closed-Toe, Closed-Heel, Non-Skid gym shoes (no heelies) or dress shoes. Shoes must be laced and tied properly at all times. Gym shoes must be worn during physical education class.
• Shoe color must be plain, either black, brown or white; no multi-colored shoes
• Solid color black, white, or khaki socks

Note: Students may not wear slippers, clogs, sandals, platforms or heels.
If boots are worn to school during inclement weather, other shoes should be brought to school so that the student can change into school shoes. 

Hair, Make-Up and Jewelry

• Makeup of any kind is not permitted. This includes fingernail polish and perfume of any kind.
• No extreme hair styles permitted (this includes designs or carvings of hair)
• Facial hair is prohibited.
• Only religious jewelry may be worn and students may not wear more than one piece. (I.e.: one cross necklace).
• If ears are pierced, students may wear only one pair of small button type earrings (no larger than 1/2 inch in diameter). Dangle and loop earrings are not permitted. 
• Watches are permitted.

Note: No obvious body piercing permitted. Tattoos or writing on skin is not permitted.

Additional Information:

• Students are not permitted to wear jackets, non-uniform sweaters or sweatshirts in class unless given permission by the teacher.
• Prince of Peace sweatshirts with hoods may be worn to school and at recess, but may not be worn in the building at any time.   

Physical Education Dress Code

It is important that when your child has physical education, he/she is dressed appropriately to participate.  The dress code for physical education is as follows:

• Students must wear appropriate gym shoes.  Students will not be permitted to participate in class if they fail to wear gym shoes.
• Athletic gym shorts and appropriate t-shirts may be worn during gym class. 
• Athletic sweat pants are acceptable.
• Tee shirts or sweat shirts are permitted.  Tank top/muscle shirts, sleeveless shirts, shirts with inappropriate language and designs are not permitted to be worn.  T-shirts should be free of words, logos, slogans, or pictures.

SCHOOL SPIRIT DAYS
On the last Friday that school is scheduled each month, September through May, Students may participate in our spirit day. Students who choose to participate in the Spirit Day Dress Code will donate .50 or a written prayer. The proceeds are donated to a charity.

• Students may wear any Prince of Peace or Panther spirit wear shirt or school jersey including sports uniforms (unless directed otherwise by their coaches.) Sleeveless jerseys can only be worn over an appropriate shirt with sleeves. Sleeves must be at least short sleeve length.
  
• Students may wear blue jeans that are in good condition. In September, October, April and May, blue jean or uniform shorts may be worn, see above. Sweat and wind pants, as well as overalls, athletic shorts, etc. may not be worn.

OUT OF UNIFORM
Other special days will be announced at school.

DRESS CODE FOR SCHOOL PICTURES
Students may be out of uniform for school pictures. Modest dress is required. Jeans, appropriate length shorts, and Capri’s are permitted.

Approved by School Board 2/8/2010