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SRS Uniforms

Boys and girls attending St. Rita Catholic School wear the official school uniform. Uniforms are purchased through Parker Uniform Company, 1125 Oakland Blvd., Fort Worth, Texas 76103, (phone: 817-496-9969). Because Parker uniform shorts are the appropriate length, we request that shorts are purchased through Parker Uniform. At the beginning of the school year, St. Rita School has a supply of second-hand uniforms for sale.

Students are expected to be dressed in an appropriate manner for school. If a student is in doubt concerning the acceptability of his/her attire, it should not be worn. Fashions designed for leisure time activities are not appropriate for the classroom.

A variety of used acceptable dress code garments will be available in the office. If a student comes to school in an unacceptable outfit, he/she will be required to change into a borrowed uniform to attend classes that day. Borrowed uniforms are to be washed and returned to the office the following day. In addition, the administration reserves the right to send home any student who is dressed improperly.

White opaque tights may be worn by Kindergarten and up during cold weather months. If pants or shorts are worn, the child must wear a belt. Red uniform sweaters may be worn anytime. Wildcat sweatshirts may be worn only on non-dress uniform days. Neither coats nor jackets may be worn in the classroom or church. Students who suffer from specific fabric allergies may contact the principal for possible solutions.

EACH STUDENT'S NAME SHOULD BE ON ALL GARMENTS WITH PERMANENT INK OR SEWN-IN NAME TAGS.

NO SWEATSHIRTS MAY BE WORN ON DRESS UNIFORM DAYS - Shirts and blouses are to be tucked in at all times. Ties are to be knotted at the neck and the top button is to be buttoned. Bloomers or shorts must be worn under skirts and jumpers in all grades.

Shoes must be clean and in good repair, closed toe and closed heel. Black leather shoes are required for the dress uniform. Tennis shoes, mostly white, black, or shades of gray; with matching black, gray or white laces (no bright colors) may be worn on all other uniform days. Boots and insignias are not part of the dress code. Shoes that require laces must be laced and tied. Shoes that light up or have characters on them are not permitted.

Costume jewelry, including dangling earrings, and make-up are not allowed. One pair of small stud earrings is permitted for girls with pierced ears. A watch is acceptable (no rings or bracelets, including rubber band bracelets). Clear nail polish only is acceptable for girls, no white tip manicures or fake fingernails. Boys are not permitted to wear earrings, costume jewelry, make-up or nail polish. Body piercing and temporary or permanent tattoos are not permitted. Students may wear a small necklace with a religious medal or cross.

Hair styles for boys and girls should be neat and simple. Bangs must be above eyebrows for boys and girls. Hair length for boys should be no longer than the top of the shirt collar, and above the ears. Natural hair color is his/her God-given color. It is age appropriate that students do not color or highlight their hair. Fad haircuts, i.e. Mohawk, long tails or shaved stripes are not allowed. Spiked hair may be no longer than one inch (1”) high. No facial hair, boys must be clean shaven.

Early Childhood Program and Kindergarten
Girls' Uniform	Boys' Uniform
Plaid school jumper, knee length* Navy slacks or shorts, elastic waist, knee length* Plain white blouse rounded collar Green or white SRS logo 3 button golf shirt Red uniform sweater or green St. Rita sweatshirt Solid White socks (no insignias) White, black or gray Tennis shoes or Black or brown leather shoes Belt - brown, black or navy (Kindergarten only)	Navy pants or shorts, elastic waist, knee length* White shirt pullover or button down (no insignias) Green or white SRS logo 3 button golf shirt Solid White socks (no insignias) Red uniform sweater or green St. Rita sweatshirt White, black or gray Tennis shoes or Black or brown leather shoes Belt - brown or black (Kindergarten only)
Girls' Dress Uniform - Required Items	Boys' Dress Uniform - Required Items
Plaid school jumper, with emblem, knee length* Plain white blouse with rounded collar Red cross tie Red uniform sweater Solid White socks, no golf socks, (no insignias) Leather shoes - brown or black, 1"- 1½" heel To be worn from 7:50 a.m. - 3:05 p.m.	Navy pants White shirt button down (no insignias) White or solid dark blue crew socks, no golf socks (no insignias) Red St. Rita Tie Red uniform sweater Leather shoes - brown or black Belt - brown or black (Kindergarten only) To be worn from 7:50 a.m. - 3:05 p.m.
Preschool students (Pre-K3, Pre-K4 and Kindergarten) must wear pull on pants or shorts with elastic waistbands, without belts. Preschoolers may not wear tights or hose.

Elementary Division: Grades 1st thru 5th
Girls' Uniform	Boys' Uniform
Plaid school jumper, knee length* Navy slacks or shorts, knee length* Plain white blouse rounded or oxford collar Green or white SRS logo 3 button golf shirt Parker Uniform 3/4 sleeve outer blouse Red uniform sweater or green St. Rita sweatshirt Solid White socks (no insignias) White, black or gray Tennis shoes or Black or brown leather shoes Belt - brown, black or navy	Navy pants or shorts, knee length* White shirt pullover or button down (no insignias) Green or white SRS logo 3 button golf shirt Solid White socks (no insignias) Red uniform sweater or green St. Rita sweatshirt White, black or gray Tennis shoes or Black or brown leather shoes Belt - brown or black
Girls' Dress Uniform - Required Items	Boys' Dress Uniform - Required Items
Plaid school jumper, with emblem, knee length* Plain white blouse with rounded or oxford collar Red cross tie Red uniform sweater Solid White socks or white tights no golf socks, no anklets, (no insignias) Leather shoes - brown or black, 1"- 1½" heel To be worn from 7:50 a.m. - 3:05 p.m. *5th grade girls will wear skirt instead of jumper	Navy pants White shirt button down (no insignias) White or solid dark blue crew socks, no golf socks, no anklets, (no insignias) Red St. Rita Tie Red uniform sweater Leather shoes - brown or black Belt - brown or black To be worn from 7:50 a.m. - 3:05 p.m.

Junior High Division: Grades 6th thru 8th
Girls' Uniform	Boys' Uniform
Plaid skirt, knee length* Navy slacks or shorts, knee length* Khaki slacks or shorts, knee length* Plain white blouse rounded or oxford collar Green or white SRS logo 3 button golf shirt Parker Uniform 3/4 sleeve outer blouse Red uniform sweater or green St. Rita sweatshirt Solid White socks or white tights, (no insignias) White, black or gray Tennis shoes or Black or brown leather shoes Belt - brown, black or navy	Navy pants or shorts, knee length* Khaki slacks or shorts, knee length* White shirt pullover or button down (no insignias) Green or white SRS logo 3 button golf shirt Solid White socks (no insignias) Red uniform sweater or green St. Rita sweatshirt White, black or gray Tennis shoes or Black or brown leather shoes Belt - brown or black
Girls' Dress Uniform - Required Items	Boys' Dress Uniform - Required Items
Plaid skirt, knee length* Plain white blouse with rounded or oxford collar or Parker Uniform 3/4 sleeve outer blouse Red cross tie Red uniform sweater Solid White socks or white tights (no insignias) Leather shoes - brown or black, 1"- 1½" heel To be worn from 7:50 a.m. - 3:05 p.m.	Navy pants White shirt button down (no insignias) Solid White socks (no insignias) Red St. Rita Tie Red uniform sweater Leather shoes - brown or black Belt - brown or black To be worn from 7:50 a.m. - 3:05 p.m.

Notes:

*Must touch top of knee
*All uniform slacks, shorts, skirts, etc. must be the correct fitting waist size, no extreme oversize garments are permitted.
* Boys slacks or shorts must have appropriate size inseam.
* All belts must fit the waist with no extra length hanging down in front of slacks or shorts.
* Students must remove coats during Mass and during class.

Free Dress
Periodically, we will have free dress day for the students. Free dress includes jeans, T-shirts, and other appropriate modest, neat clothing items. No torn or battered clothing is permitted, (un-covered midriffs, spaghetti straps and tank tops or short shorts are not permitted.) Dresses, skirts and shorts must meet the knee length requirement. No gang affiliation clothing is allowed or T-shirts with inappropriate slogans or words. Free dress days will be announced in advance. All clothing items should reflect the virtue of modesty. Closed toe shoes and socks must be worn at all times. (No sandals) If it is a PE day, tennis shoes must be worn for PE. Students that do not comply with uniform code will not be eligible for free dress days.

Spirit Dress
Occasionally during the year, spirit days will be organized with a special theme. This special theme dress will accessorize the spirit dress. On those days, all students will be allowed to wear any St. Rita T-shirt or sweatshirt (i.e. St. Rita sports team jersey, etc.) accompanied by the Parker Uniform shorts, slacks, or skirts. No slacks, shorts, or skirts other than uniform clothing are allowed on spirit dress days. Shirt tails are required to be tucked in at all times.

Buck-a-Jean Dress
We will have Buck-a-Jean days occasionally. The dress code for these will include jeans and a spirit shirt (see Spirit Dress above). Shirt tails are required to be tucked in at all times, and belts must be worn with the jeans.