Uniform Code
The dress code provides a standard for our students, which fosters an environment conducive to learning and respectful behavior.
Final decisions regarding the school uniform rest with the principal/administration.
Uniform Requirements & Other Pertinent Information
All uniforms must be purchased at Flynn and O’Hara in Fair City Mall, Fairfax, Virginia. Also, used uniforms are available for purchase in the front office.
Flynn and O’Hara measure the girls’ jumper below the knee and the girls’ skirt at the knee or 2" below. It is expected that the girls wear their uniform accordingly.
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Commercial sweatshirts or Nativity PE sweatshirts are not part of the formal school uniform and, therefore, cannot be worn in the building throughout the day.
As an 8th grade privilege, 8th graders will be allowed to wear the Nativity PE sweatshirt instead of the maroon vest. Eighth grade girls may wear clear nail polish.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION DAYS: Students are to wear their PE uniform on their designated day.
All students K-8:
- Maroon nylon mesh shorts – Nativity Logo (April-October)
- Maroon sweatpants
- Maroon sweatshirt – Nativity Logo
- Gray T-shirt - Nativity logo
- Kindergarten – Grade 2 (optional velcro sneaker)
- PE shoes (tennis/athletic shoes) must be worn on PE day.
SOCKS AND TIGHTS:
Socks (boys and girls) and tights must be maroon; there should be no logo. Socks must be crew length for boys and girls. Girls may wear knee-highs or tights as well. Socks must be worn above the ankle and are mandatory for boys and girls.
As an option with the Summer Uniform (April-October) ONLY, white socks with school logo (purchased through the school ONLY) may be worn.
SHOES: Available at the Flynn and O’Hara Store as an option
Girls K-8
- Black STURDY DRESS with laces, no buckles. No Heels higher than 1".
- Saddle shoes (black and white) are acceptable. NO SLIP-ON SHOES
Boys K-8
- Black STURDY DRESS with laces, no buckles. NO SLIP-ON SHOES
Kindergarten – Grade 2 girls and boys may wear velcro shoes that follow the above policy.
Shoes with zippers, heels or thick soles, buckles, flashing lights, etc. are not allowed at any time. Boots or hiking boots are not allowed.
Please label all clothes and school items.
MAKE-UP, NAIL POLISH, AND JEWELRY: Make-up, nail polish and jewelry are not included in the school uniform and should not be worn in school. The only earrings girls are permitted to wear are small earrings similar to “starter” posts, one earring per ear. It is understood that earrings are never permitted for boys. Only small religious necklaces may be worn except on PE days. Ankle bracelets are not to be worn. Only one bracelet may be worn. This includes “Dream Bracelets”.
HAIR: Hair is to be kept neat and clean. Hair color should be natural and not colored, bleached or highlighted. In the event that a student alters the natural color of their hair, it will be required that the hair be returned to its natural color before returning to school. Girls are permitted to wear items in their hair, such as barrettes, pony tails and scrunchies as long as the items are not a distraction to others. Boys’ hair should be no longer than the eyebrows and top of the shirt collar.
Out of Uniform Attire: On occasion, the students will be given an out of uniform day. This is a day that the students may choose what to wear for the day. The attire must meet the following criteria:
The clothing is to be clean, free from holes, chains or
any inappropriate slogans. The clothing must fit properly; pants
are to sit at the waist (no undergarments are to be visible), no midriff
shirts (shirts are to cover the waist of the pants/skirt), shorts
may be worn if the forecasted temperature is 75°F or higher. If shorts
are worn, the length is to be equal or better than the length of
their fingertips placed at their side.
In the event that it does not meet the above criteria, the student
will be sent to the office to call their parent/guardian and a proper
change of clothing must be brought to the school for the student
to change into prior to being admitted to class.
Noncompliance of Uniform
Policy: Students will receive an out of uniform warning for the first
noncompliance with the uniform policy. Any student not in compliance
with the school uniform policy after the first warning will be sent
to the office. Parents/guardians will be notified to bring the proper
uniform to the school before a student may return to class. In the
event that a student is in violation of the uniform on two occasions,
after the initial warning, a Behavior Report will be issued with
the uniform violation form.
Please label all clothes and school items.
School of the Nativity
6398 Nativity Lane
Burke, VA 22015
703-455-2300
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