Students

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.

Jumpers:
Bethany plaid only
Kindergarten - Fifth Grade Girls

Skirts:
Bethany plaid only
Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth Grade Girls
Skirts may not be rolled at the waistband.
Skirt length should be no shorter than two inches above the knee.
Tights or leggings which are navy blue or black in color, may be worn with jumpers or skirts. However, sweat pants or any long pants, including pajama bottoms, are not permitted to be worn with skirts or jumpers.
*The above-mentioned items must be purchased from our uniform suppliers.*

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

Shorts:
Kindergarten - Eighth Grade Boys and Girls
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.

Belt:

Belts are not required for students in grades K - 3.  Students in grades 4-8 must wear a belt if the pants or shorts have belt loops. 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, i.e. NIKE, etc.
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, Chapel Choir, 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.
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 .

Shoes:
Shoes should be predominately black, navy, brown, or white in color.
Crocs, sandals, clogs and any other shoe without adequate 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 if there is snow on the ground or
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 colored T-shirt and navy blue sport shorts. Plain navy blue sweat pants may be worn for cold weather use, at the discretion of the gym teacher. Shoes, shirts, and 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:

- Crocs, clogs, sandals
- earrings which are larger than a quarter
--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, Umbro style shorts and lycra shorts
--hats, bandanas, scarves, or sweatbands may not be worn in school buildings
--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.

Make-up & 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. Earrings should be NO LARGER than a quarter. 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. 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 and 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 are 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.

Uniform Companies
Campus Outfitters -- 772-4250:   campusoutfitters.com (code BE1254)
Educational Outfitters -- 771-1234:   mike@educationaloutfitters.com
Land’s End -- 800-469-2222 :   landsend.com/school (code 9001-0075-1)