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Bethany School Uniform Policy

Uniform Policy
The Bethany School uniform policy was developed by a committee consisting of parents, teachers, Administrators, and Sisters from the Community of the Transfiguration.  This committee resolved that the overall purpose of the uniform policy is to establish an appropriate and supportive learning environment at Bethany School by reducing peer pressure and disruptions.

Uniform Companies:
Jumpers:*  Kindergarten - Fifth Grade ~ Girls
  • Bethany plaid only
Skirts:*  Kindergarten - Eighth Grade ~ Girls and Boys
  • Bethany plaid or navy blue only   
  • Skirts may not be rolled at the waistband.
  • Skirt length should be no shorter than three inches above the knee.
*The above-mentioned items must be purchased from our uniform suppliers.

Slacks:  Kindergarten - Eighth ~ Grade Girls and Boys
  • Navy blue, uniform style pants are required.
  • Slacks should fit appropriately: baggy-style which hang down on the hip are not allowed. 
  • Corduroy pants which have been purchased from the uniform store are permissible.
  • Cargo pants and jeans are not acceptable.

Shorts:  Kindergarten - Eighth Grade ~ Girls and Boys 
  • Shorts may be worn at any time during the school year when the high temperature for the day is expected to be 65 degrees or above. 
  • Shorts must be navy blue, tailored or pleated, cuffed or uncuffed, with no ornamentation.
  • Shorts are to be worn no shorter than 3 inches above the knee.
  • Shorts should fit appropriately: baggy-style which hang down on the hip are not allowed.  
  • Cargo shorts are not permitted.
  • Uniform shorts are available through uniform companies.
Skorts:  Kindergarten - Eighth Grade
  • Girls are permitted to wear navy or uniform plaid skorts at any time.
  • Skort length should be no shorter than three inches above the knee.
Belt:  Fourth - Eighth Grade ~ Girls
  • Students in grades 4 - 8 must wear a belt if the pants or shorts have belt loops.
  • Belts are not required for students in grades K - 3.
  • Belts should  be plain navy blue, black or brown.
Shirts: 
  • Shirts for boys and girls must be collared and white, light blue or navy. 
  • Shirts must be long enough to remain tucked in with normal movement. 
  • Shirts may be cotton, broadcloth, oxford cloth or knit.
  • Long and short sleeved shirts are acceptable. 
  • No decorative buttons, trims, designs, monograms or emblems are allowed 
  • Only solid white shirts only may be worn under uniform shirts.
  • Long sleeved shirts may not be worn under short sleeved uniform shirts. 
  • Turtleneck shirts that are white, light blue or navy are also acceptable.
  • Collared polo shirts from school sponsored groups, like Power of the Pen, Calculating Minds, Mock Trial, Handbells, Bethany Singers, Orffestsra, etc., may be worn at any time.

Sweaters/Vests/Sweatshirts: 
  • Solid white, navy blue or gray sweaters or sweater vests  or sweatshirts may be worn.  
  • No ornamentation, which includes lettering, stripes or logos. 
  • Fleece and sweatshirts with hoods, hand-warmers, pockets or zippers are considered outside wear and may not be worn inside. 
  • Bethany sweatshirts, embroidered with the school logo and the student’s name, may be ordered through the school office and are also available at the uniform stores.       
  • Eighth grade students may wear sweatshirts and polo shirts from their chosen high school third and fourth quarters.  However, T-shirts from their chosen school may not be worn.
Socks:
  • Only solid colored white, navy, black, or gray socks are allowed
  • Tights or leggings, without ornamentation, which are navy blue, black or white in color, may be worn with jumpers or skirts.  However, sweatpants or any long pants are not permitted to be worn with skirts or jumpers.
Shoes:
  • Shoes should be predominately black, navy, brown, gray, or white in color. 
  • Sandals, clogs, Crocs and any other shoe without adequate toe and heel protection are not acceptable due to safety reasons. 
  • Shoes should have heels one inch or less in height.
  • Boots may be worn to school only on these occasions:  if it is snowing or there is snow on the ground; if the forecasted high temperature for the day is 32 degrees or lower.
Gym Uniform
  • For all grades, clean, dry gym shoes are to be left at school.  These need not be new or expensive.
  • Students in grades K - 3 do not change clothes for gym class. 
  • Girls must wear a pair of shorts under the jumper. 
  • Boys will wear their uniform pants or shorts.
  • Students in grades 4 - 8 must wear a solid color T-shirt and navy blue sport shorts. 
  • Plain navy blue sweatpants may be worn for cold weather use, at the discretion of the gym teacher.
  • Shoes, shirts & shorts must be labeled with the student's name.
Non Uniform Days
  • Non-uniform days are listed on the school calendar and occur about once a month. 
  • Clothes should be  comfortable, clean, neat, and in good taste. 
  • Jeans are acceptable on non-uniform days only if they are hemmed, neat, and do not have holes in them. 
  • Slacks should fit appropriately; baggy style which hangs down on the hip or drag on the ground are not allowed. 
  • Shorts must not be shorter than three inches above the knee.  
  • All shirts must have sleeves.
  • The following items are not suitable for school on non-uniform days: 
  • baggy style pants
  • clothing which shows skin at the midriff, waist, or hips
  • clothing which promotes the use of drugs, alcohol, or tobacco
  • undershirts worn as an outer garment
  • tank tops, spaghetti strap tops, sport style shorts, and lycra shorts
  • hats, bandanas, scarves, or sweatbands may not be worn in school buildings
  • any clothing with holes in it (from extended wear or by design)
  • any type of dress which brings about disruption of the learning environment for students
***Judgment, in any case in question, will be rendered by the administration.  Any student not adhering to non-uniform day dress code, will not  participate in the next non-uniform day, and parents will be called to bring appropriate attire to school.

Make-up and Jewelry:
  • Girls may not wear make-up, including colored lip gloss, mascara, eye shadow, blush, or body glitter.  These items should not be brought to school.
  • While girls may wear jewelry to school, that which draws undue attention or causes a disruption of the learning environment is not permitted. 
  • Earrings may only be worn in the ears; however, loop or dangling earrings should be avoided.
  • Any earring which is judged to be unsafe will be ruled unacceptable. 
  • We ask parents to exercise discretion in allowing earrings to be worn, and items in question should be avoided.
  • Earrings, rings, and necklaces should be no larger than a quarter. 
  • The wearing of jewelry by girls should be kept to a minimum. 
  • Boy’s jewelry must be preapproved by the administration, with the exception of a watch or a simple necklace.   Earrings are never allowed to be worn by boys.
Hair:
  • Hair should be clean, properly combed, and out of the eyes. 
  • Dyed hair is unacceptable for boys and girls.  
  • Hair may be only the student’s natural color. 
  • Any hair style or hair coloring which calls undue attention to the individual is not permitted.
  • The length of boys' hair should not exceed the bottom of the ears on the sides and the collar in the back. 
  • Disruption of the school learning environment brought about by one’s hair will not be acceptable.