BRCS Dress Code

As part of a tradition of pride in being part of a Catholic school community,
Bishop Ryan Catholic School students in grades K-12 follow a dress code for school day apparel.
The dress code is meant to be respectful and modest while encouraging the best of students’ attitudes
and behavior. Students are expected to be in dress code during regular school day hours.
 

TOPS

Dress code tops must be purchased through French Toast (www.frenchtoast.com), Lands’ End
(www.landsend.com) or from the Dress Code Section of the Bishop Ryan School Store:

Polo Shirts
    -Short-sleeved or long-sleeved
    -Purple or white
         Students in grades 6-12 must wear polo shirts with the embroidered school logo.
         Polo shirt embroidery is optional for students in grades K-5.
    -Shirts must be tucked in.
    -Layering: Plain black, white or purple long-sleeved shirts with no patterns or logos
        may be worn under short-sleeved polo shirts.

Dress Shirts (Oxfords and Blouses)
    -White; short-sleeved or long-sleeved
    -Shirts must be tucked in.

Outerwear
    -Includes approved logoed jackets, sweatshirts, sweaters and vests sold through French Toast,
        Lands’ End, or the Dress Code section of the Bishop Ryan School Store
    -Hooded sweatshirts are no longer sold in the school store, but students who have them
        can continue to wear them as long as they are in good condition and meet the following:
          a) the silkscreen on the front cannot look worn or cracked
          b) the neckline must not be cut

BOTTOMS

Dress code pants can be purchased at any store, provided they follow rules regarding style and color:
    -Approved colors are black or tan khaki. (Olive- and mustard-hued khakis are not allowed.)
    -The approved style is “Dockers” style, and both plain front and pleated front styles are allowed.
    -The backside pockets must be slit-style pockets; “outer” pockets are not allowed.
    -Pants must be hemmed to an appropriate length.
    -The following styles and accessories are not permitted: “jean” style (denim), “cargo” style, corduroy,
        knit, rivets, fringe
    -Pants must be a modest fit (not form-fitting) and skin and undergarments are not allowed to show,
        front or back.
    -Pants, along with all articles of dress code clothing, must be in good condition and free of holes.
    -Boys must wear a belt.

Dress code skirts, skorts, scooters, jumpers and shorts must be purchased through French Toast
(www.frenchtoast.com) or Lands’ End (www.landsend.com):

Skirts, Skorts, Scooters and Jumpers
    -Black or khaki
    -Even coming from our dress code suppliers, skirts, skorts, scooters and jumpers will fit differently
        on different bodies. When wearing a skirt or the like, the hem must fall within two inches
        of the top of the knee. If, through reasonable judgement, a skirt appears and measures shorter
        than the two-inch guideline, the student will be deemed out of dress code.
     -A dress code polo shirt or dress shirt must be worn under jumpers.

Shorts
    -Black or khaki
    -Even coming from our dress code suppliers, shorts will fit differently on different bodies.
        When wearing shorts, the bottom hem of the shorts should extend past the lowest fingertip
        when a student stands tall with their hands at the sides. Shorts that are shorter
        than the lowest fingertip are not within dress code.
    -Boys must wear a belt.
    -Shorts will be allowed at the discretion of administration, and that timeline will be communicated
        to families.

FOOTWEAR

    -Shoes must be in good condition.
    -Closed-toe shoes only. Flip-flops, Crocs and sandals of any type are not allowed.
    -Athletic/tennis shoes are allowed.
    -Footwear must be worn at all times inside the school building.
    -Tights, nylons and leggings should be solid-colored (no patterns) black, white or skin-tone.
    -Students are required to have a separate pair of athletic/tennis shoes that are worn only
        for physical education classes. Black-soled shoes and “street shoes” are not allowed
        on gymnasium playing surfaces.

GLORY DAY ATTIRE

    -Girls: dress code pants or skirt and white dress shirt; if desired, a sweater or vest may also be worn
    -Boys: dress code pants and white dress shirt with tie; if desired, a sweater or vest may also be worn

*Other forms of outerwear including approved logoed jackets and sweatshirts
are not allowed on Glory Day.*

PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLASS (GR. 6-12)

    -If students in grades 6-12 choose to wear shorts for physical education classes, the bottom hem of the
        shorts must extend past the lowest fingertip when a student stands tall with their hands at their sides.
    -Students are allowed to wear sweatpants for physical education classes, provided they are modest and
        in good condition. Spandex and other form-fitting leggings are not allowed as the outer layer of apparel.
    -All sweatshirts and t-shirts worn in physical education class must be in good condition and appropriate
        for school.

    -Caps and hats are not allowed in the school building.
    -Accessories must be appropriate and in good taste.
        Accessories (i.e. chains, etc.) that can be construed as weapons are not allowed.
    -In the case of a special day or event where dress code rules are relaxed, students’ clothing
        must be modest and in good condition. On non-dress code days, leggings are not allowed.

Grooming: Students are required to wear hair in natural colors and styles that do not draw
        undue attention.
    -Boys must be clean-shaven. Hair should be cut no longer than collar-length
        and sideburns should be no lower than the ear lobe. Earrings, other body piercings and tattoos
        are not allowed.
    -Girls will be allowed to wear makeup that complements a natural look and does not draw
        undue attention. Girls are allowed to wear earrings in the lower earlobe only; other body piercings
        and tattoos are not allowed.

CONSEQUENCES

1. Students who are identified as being out of dress code will be immediately sent to the office and required
     to make immediate changes to be in compliance. This will include having parents bring appropriate
     clothing to school. 
2. Students will have a one-hour after-school detention for each offense, with no exceptions made for 
     extracurricular practices or events, activities, or work. 
3. After the third dress code violation in an academic year, the student will have a one-day suspension from
     school.
 

WHERE TO PURCHASE DRESS CODE APPAREL

1. French Toast: www.frenchtoast.com
     To view and shop from the Bishop Ryan catalog, enter the school’s school source code: QS45EQ8.

2. Lands’ End: www.landsend.com
    To view and shop from the Bishop Ryan catalog, enter the school’s preferred school code: 900168055,
    or, when you get to the Lands’ End site, hover over “Uniforms” and select “Find Your School” 
    from the drop-down menu, then complete the information to shop from the BRCS online catalog. 
    Lands’ End scrip is sold in the BRCS administration office, and they offer a 16% donation rate! 
    Don’t forget your scrip when making Lands’ End purchases!

3. BRCS School Store:
    Various dress code items are available through the BRCS school store.

Please click here for a printable version of the BRCS Dress Code.