Uniforms

Student Uniform Policy & Expectations

Parents are expected to help children comply with the school uniform dress code. At Holy Rosary Bilingual Academy, we wear uniforms to:

  • Represent our Catholic school image
  • Help instill discipline which contributes to academic success and endeavors in life
  • Discourage differences brought about by various income levels, thus eliminating unnecessary peer pressure and allowing the attention of the students to be directed to learning
  • Promote an image of pride both at and away from school and help create a positive climate of discipline and responsibility
  • Assure that the dress standards of the school emphasize neatness and promote an attitude of moderation and modesty.

To order school uniforms, please see the following sites:

French Toast has better quality and is our number-one choice for school-approved uniforms.

**Provide the mass-required school-approved v-neck sweater, cardigan, full zip, and sweater vests.

You may purchase the appropriate uniform items at stores such as Target, Walmart, Old Navy, and Costco if they meet the uniform policy.

Non-Uniform Days:

On any non-uniform day, students should be in apparel that is appropriate for a Catholic school. This includes no ripped jeans, short shorts/skirts/dresses, items with inappropriate messages/words, and no revealing apparel. If the student is not appropriately dressed, s/he will be asked to call a parent/guardian to go home and change or have a parent bring a new outfit for the student.

The following are the dress code guidelines for the school year. Uniforms must be maintained in good condition and items replaced as necessary. Polo shirts are to be tucked in. Faded colors, rips/ tears, holes, or stained clothing need to be replaced.

Girls’ Daily Uniform:

Pre-K to 8th grade will be required to wear the following uniform.

  • Plaid jumper, Plaid Skirt, Plaid Skort or Navy Blue Pants, or Navy Blue Shorts(seasonal)
  • Short or Long Sleeve Polo Shirt- White or Navy Blue or Peter Pan Collared button-down shirt- White Only
  • Permitted Socks
  • Permitted Shoe style

Students may wear an HRBA-approved v-neck sweater, cardigan, sweater vest, crewneck sweatshirt, or hoodie in addition to the daily uniform.

Boys’ Daily Uniform

Boys from Pre-K to 8th grade will be required to wear the following uniform. *For boys in 3rd- 8th Grade.

  • Navy Blue Pants or Navy Blue Shorts(seasonal)
  • Permitted belt*
  • Short or Long Sleeve Polo Shirt- White or Navy Blue, or Button-down Shirt- White Only
  • Permitted Socks
  • Permitted Shoe style

Students may wear an HRBA-approved v-neck sweater, cardigan, sweater vest, crewneck sweatshirt, or hoodie in addition to the daily uniform.

Mass Apparel: Follows daily uniform and a school sweater is required on this day!

Shoe requirement:

The only approved shoe style is tennis shoes. Any color will be permitted.
Heels or wedge shoes more than ¼ ”, flip-flops, slippers/house shoes, slides, or flats/ballet flats are not allowed at any time at HRBA.Rain Boots are the only style of boots permitted and will only be permitted from November through March based on the daily forecast. Furry boots such as UGGS/ Bearpaws are permitted during below-temperature cold days. Please keep in mind that they are not ideal as they get wet and can soak through to socks causing cold and wet feet 2 throughout the day and are not the best performance shoe for PE class/high-energy activity, but they can be worn to keep warm. Students should have a pair of tennis shoes available at school to change from their permitted boots.

Uniform Guidelines and Restrictions

Pants and Shorts- Navy Blue – Cotton, Twill, or Straight-legged with no adornments or stitching. Shorts are to be no shorter than 2” above the knee. Shorts are permitted from September–October and April to June. Knit, skinny, cargo, jogger, jegging, or jeans are not permitted.

Jumpers, Skirts, and Skorts – Only our school-approved plaid is allowed. The length is to be no shorter than 2” above the knee. Athletic/bike shorts must be worn under jumpers and skirts at all times for modesty and must not be longer than the jumper or skirt. Leggings can be worn in place of shorts. If wearing leggings, the leggings must be full-length and match the color of the socks (Navy or Black).

Shirts- Solid White or Navy Blue. Long or short-sleeved Polo or Button-down. Shirts need to be tucked in.

Sweaters and Sweatshirts – Only the school-approved sweaters and crewneck sweatshirts purchased from French Toast, Tommy Hilfiger, or the Spirit Gear sites with the Holy Rosary Bilingual Academy Rose logo may be worn during the school day, during instruction times, and inside of classrooms.

Socks- White, Navy Blue or Black. Solid colors only, no glitter/stripes or designs. Logos ie. Nike Swoosh, Adidas, and New Balance N are acceptable markings. Knee highs and tights are allowed in Navy Blue or Black only. Socks should be above the ankle. Crew style is the best! Not permitted: no-show or low-cut socks.

Leggings- Navy Blue or Black. Solid colors only, no glitter/stripes or designs. Leggings must be full length, no capris. May only be worn when paired with a jumper or skirt and with the appropriate matching sock color.

Belts- Black or Dark Brown. Required for boys in 3rd-8th grades daily uniform. No adornments or stitchings. Girls are permitted to wear belts while wearing pants or shorts. If they choose to wear a belt, they must follow the policy regarding belts.

Uniform Infractions- Students are expected to be in full uniform on all school days. Students who come to school with clothing or accessory pieces that do not meet the policy will receive a uniform infraction. After 3 uniform infractions, students will receive disciplinary action and a meeting with parents will be arranged.

NOT ALLOWED:

Hair – Hairstyles are to be neat and clean. There will be no mohawks or designs in hair, and hair color should be one’s natural color without dyes, bleaches, or streaks (temporary or permanent). Hairstyles that are distracting and interfere with the educational environment and learning will not be allowed. Hair accessories such as cat ears, bedazzled/ Glitter/ Gems or giant headbands, giant hair bows, hair bows with toys, and silly headbands, are not permitted. These hair items that are distracting will be asked to be removed.

Make-up – Make-up is NOT allowed at any time, including on non-uniform days. This includes any type of fingernail polish, stickers, embellishments, artificial nails ( acrylics/shellac/french tips), tinted lip-gloss, tinted chapstick or lipstick, rouge, mascara, eye shadow, eyeliner, foundation make-up, or powder.

Any type of Tattoos, facial piercings, and/or other body art is not allowed. This includes drawing on yourself. Ears: Only small post earrings may be worn. Bracelets: Only a medical alert bracelet or a watch may be worn. SMART watches are permitted, however, if the student is using their smartwatch for anything other than the time such as texting, playing games, taking pictures, etc,. they will be asked to remove the watch and are no longer allowed to wear it at school. Necklaces: A small cross or religious medal on a chain may be worn. Only one necklace may be worn. No other jewelry is to be worn at school.