Students are expected to wear the RCSA uniform at all times and to dress and groom themselves in such a way as to reflect neatness, cleanliness and safety. All students should dress appropriately so as not to disrupt or interfere with the educational program or the orderly operation of the school. The principal or other duly authorized school official shall determine whether any particular mode of dress, grooming and accessories is in violation of the spirit and/or the intent of the school’s dress code policy. Students and parents are expected to honor the uniform code in order that valuable school time is not spent examining student attire to determine appropriateness.  Students are not permitted to change out of their uniforms during or after school unless participating in P.E. or an after-school activity that requires non-uniform clothing.  

Students who violate the uniform code will be allowed to call home for an appropriate change of clothing after obtaining administrator approval.  Otherwise, the student may be isolated in the Intervention Room or sent home for the remainder of the school day.  The student’s parent will be notified of this violation.  Inappropriate attire jeopardizes the instructional climate and therefore, will not be tolerated.

• Navy blue or khaki skirt - length must be no more than 3 inches above the knee.
• Navy or khaki pants or knee length shorts - no capri, denim, cargo, sweatpants, leggings or jean style pants.  The waistband of shorts, pants, skirts, etc., shall not be worn below the hips.
• Navy blue or red polo shirt with logo – polo shirts must be purchased from the school.
• Only RCSA jackets/sweaters/sweatshirts are allowed inside the building.

• Navy blue or khaki pants or knee length shorts - no denim, cargo or jean style pants. The waistband of shorts, slacks, skirts, and similar garments shall not be worn below the hips.
• Navy blue or red polo shirt with logo – polo shirts must be purchased from the school.
• Brown or black belt - 2nd – 8th grade boys must wear a brown or black belt with all pants and  shorts with belt loops. (Kindergarten and 1st grade boys are not required to wear belts.)
• Only RCSA jackets/sweaters/sweatshirts are allowed inside the building.

• Students must be in complete uniform when they arrive at RCSA. IDs/Lanyards are considered to be a part of the uniform requirement.
• Uniforms must fit and be worn appropriately. Uniforms should not be tight fitting and should remain intact throughout the entire day at school.
• Students must remain in full uniform until after they leave RCSA.
• Shoes:

 * Shoes must be closed-toed dress shoes, or athletic shoes. No special designs or patterns (checkered plaid, camouflage, etc.) or wild colors are permitted. Shoes must be worn at all times.

* Slippers, Crocs, clogs, thin-soled shoes, flip-flops, open-toed shoes, or open back shoes are not permitted. Open back shoes include those with single straps around the back. Shoes must fully cover the back of the foot and front of foot.

* Boots, Uggs, and high-heeled shoes are not permitted - Heels on shoes may not be higher than one (1) inch. Roller shoes, “wheelies” or shoes with wheels are not permitted.

For safety reasons all shoelaces must be tied properly, all buckles fastened, all straps must be secured or velcroed – nothing may dangle or drag from the shoe. Shoes may not have holes in them.

• Spirit Days

* Friday’s are spirit days. All students may wear a spirit shirt (their grade color) with uniform bottoms.

• Club/IASP/School Sport Team Shirt Days

* Thursdays are club, IASP, and school sport shirt days. Students may wear their club or IASP shirts with uniform bottoms.

• Clothing should be neat and clean.
• Clothing may not be worn inside out or backwards.
• Undergarments must not be exposed.
• Hair, face, body paint, and are inappropriate for school and not permitted.
• Tattoos must remain covered at all times.
• Athletic teams may wear their jerseys if permission from the administration is given.
• Cosmetics and/or make-up should be age appropriate, appropriate for school, and not attract undue attention.
• Clothing with rips, tears, holes or frayed edges is considered inappropriate for school.
• Sweatpants, leggings, and pajama pants are not permitted.
• Jewelry and accessories should be appropriate for school and not attract undue attention or pose a safety risk. Piercing other than earrings are prohibited. Earrings, for safety reasons, are not to exceed the size of a quarter. Gold/silver mouth pieces or “Grillz” are not permitted.
• Extreme hairstyles are not permitted (examples: Mohawk cuts, designs, words, or names cut into hair, hair coloring other than standard frosting or natural highlighting) and should not attract undue attention.
• Hats, caps, curlers, headscarves, bandanas, doo-rags, pics, combs, sweatbands, chains, sunglasses, tennis skirts, gloves, arm warmers and coats are not to be worn during school hours.
• Exemptions may be granted for religious purposes if approved in advance.
• Clothing that is revealing, such as short miniskirts, short-shorts, tank tops, loosely fitting, low-cut blouses or halter tops, mesh shirts, or shirts exposing the midriff are not to be worn to school. Sleeveless shirts are not allowed. (Mainly applies to non-uniform days at school). Shirts must be worn buttoned up to second from top.
• All t-shirts must be in good taste (no suggestive wording or illustrations or advertisements for items which are illegal for middle school students - i.e., alcohol and tobacco products, etc.). (Mainly applies to non-uniform days at school). Administration approved school spirit t-shirts may be worn in lieu of school uniform t-shirt. Students should wear crew neck t-shirts or similar during P.E. classes.
• All outside coats apparel may not be worn inside the school building. All outside coats must be put in the student’s locker immediately upon entering the school building.
• Form-fitting or overly tight clothing shall not be worn
• Oversized chains or necklaces.
• Mini backpacks/purses are only allowed when necessary for feminine hygiene products or other personal items approved by administration.

Should a student’s uniform not comply with the uniform dress code, they will be considered in violation. Students who violate the uniform code will be allowed to call home for an appropriate change of clothing after obtaining administrator approval. Otherwise, the student may be isolated in the Intervention Room or sent home for the remainder of the school day.

All students must adhere to these minimal guidelines for acceptable apparel and appearance. In order to maximize instructional time, students will be given an opportunity to immediately correct dress code violations.

This dress code shall also apply to all school-sponsored activities and events, unless otherwise authorized by the school administration.