School Uniform Dress Code 2022

At St. Bede, the uniform dress code promotes a positive atmosphere that reduces competition
and directs attention to learning and growing in an environment that supports school values. The staff of St. Bede relies on parents to be the first monitors of the student dress code.
School uniforms are to be worn from the first day of school until the end of the last day of school unless otherwise directed.

Girls Kindergarten - 4th Grade:
● Uniform jumper (Dennis Uniform) with a red or white polo shirt
● Navy blue classic chino style dress pants with a red or white polo shirt
● Navy blue classic chino style shorts with a red or white polo shirt (April 15th through
October 15th)
● They may add a red or blue crew neck sweatshirt with the school logo or a navy blue 
cardigan sweater over their school uniform for warmth. No hoodies should be worn
even with the school logo.
● Girls in the fourth grade can wear either the uniform jumper OR a uniform skirt from
Dennis Uniform with a red or white polo shirt. This option will allow for a transition
from the jumper to the skirt.

Girls 5th-8th Grade:
● Uniform skirt (Dennis Uniform) with a red polo shirt
● Navy blue classic chino style dress pants with a red polo shirt
● Navy blue classic chino style shorts with a red polo shirt (April 15th through October
15th)
● They may add a red or blue crew neck sweatshirt with the school logo or a navy blue
cardigan sweater over their school uniform for warmth. No hoodies should be worn
even with the school logo.

Boys Kindergarten – 8th Grade:
● Navy blue classic chino style dress pants with a red polo shirt
● Navy blue classic chino style shorts with a red polo shirt (April 15th through October
15th)
● They may add a red or blue crew neck sweatshirt with the school logo over their school
uniform for warmth. No hoodies should be worn even with the school logo.

Shoes - Boys and Girls K-8th:
● Predominantly single-color (in black, white, or navy) laced athletic shoes
● Primarily single color (in brown, black, white, or navy) dress shoes
● No high tops shoes may be worn in class
● No light-up shoes
● Girls K-8th: No boots (fashion or winter) may be worn in class.

Socks - Girls K-8th:
● White socks (ankle length or longer) without logos or design
● Blue or white tights without logos or design
● Blue or white knee socks without logos or designs.
● Official Falcon Spirit wear socks

Socks - Boys K-8th:
● White socks (ankle length or longer) without logos or design
● Navy blue dress socks without logos or designs
● Official Falcon Spirit wear socks

Undershirts:
● If students wear a t-shirt or undershirt under their uniform, it must be solid white
without any imprinting or logo. 

Leggings/Tights - Girls Grades K-8th:
● Fitted, solid-colored (navy blue, black, or white) leggings worn together with socks
without logos, designs or cut-outs may be worn to school and kept under the
jumper/skirt during the day.
● Tights(white, black, or navy blue) may be worn to school and kept under the jumper/skirt
during the day.
● Pajama bottoms, sweatpants, and track pants are not an acceptable substitute for
leggings and should not be worn to school.

Jewelry and Accessories - Boys and Girls K-8th:
● One watch or one bracelet.
● Students may wear either one necklace (religious medal or cross) or one ring.
● Girls may wear a single pair of button earrings or small ring earrings on the ear lobe.
No dangling earrings allowed! Boys may not wear earrings.

Makeup and Nail Polish - Girls K-8th:
● No wearing makeup on a regular uniform day.
● Light makeup may be worn on an out-of-uniform day (at the teacher’s discretion).
● Clear nail polish only
● No artificial nails are to be worn.

Maintenance and Fit - Boys and Girls Pre-K-8:
● Uniforms must fit properly.
● Pants must be worn at waist level.
● Jumpers and skirts should not be any higher than 2 inches above the knee and may not
be rolled up at the waist.
● All shirts must remain tucked in.
● Oversized or tight-fitting clothing is not permitted.
● A brown or black belt may be worn with uniform pants.
● All clothing should be labeled with the student’s name.
● Uniform clothing must be kept neat and laundered. Torn, stained, or faded uniforms
must be replaced or repaired.

Grooming - Boys and Girls Pre-K-8:
● If a girl has highlights, they must be a natural color; however, St. Bede discourages any
highlights in the hair.
● Hair must be kept neat, clean, and well-groomed.
● Boy’s hair should be above the ear on the sides, not touching the collar in the back, and
must be above and not touching the eyebrows in front.
● Fad hairstyles (i.e., no fauxhawks, etc.) or extremes in color are not allowed.
● No distracting hair accessories (i.e., oversized bows) 

GYM UNIFORMS

Grades K-4th:
● Students must wear their gym uniforms to school on gym days.
● Gym uniform: Gym T-shirt, shorts, or sweatpants, purchased through Dennis Uniforms
or Brooks Allen
● Clean, non-marking athletic shoes must be worn for gym class. They must tie (slip-on
shoes are not safe for gym class) (Velcro closure sneakers are acceptable for K-2.). The
shoes are to be kept at school all year to ensure that they remain clean.

Grades 5th-8th:
● Students must change into their gym uniforms before gym class.
● Gym uniform: Gym T-shirt, shorts, or sweatpants, purchased through Dennis Uniforms
or Brooks Allen.
● Clean, non-marking athletic shoes must be worn for gym class. They must tie (slip-on
shoes are not safe for gym class). The shoes are to be kept at school all year to ensure
that they remain clean.
● Gym clothes may not be stored in the locker over the weekend and should be taken home
and laundered.
The gym uniform consists of the following:
● Navy Blue gym shorts or sweatpants – St. Bede logo
● Gray T-shirt – St. Bede logo
● Navy or red sweatshirt with St. Bede logo
● White standard socks
● Clean gym shoes (single color), which are to be kept at school

Scout Uniforms:
● Scout uniforms may be worn to school on scout days.

Non-Uniform Days:
On occasion, all students or a particular grade or unit may be out of uniform. Non-uniform
days are listed on the school calendar or defined in an email to the parents from a
homeroom teacher or the office staff.
When not in uniform, students are still expected to dress modestly and respectfully. Casual
clothes should be worn. No T-shirts or shirts with suggestive, crude, or rude statements or
messages should be worn in school – or to school. No sleeveless tops allowed or shirts with
areas cut out of them. Longer shirts must be worn with yoga pants. These shirts must be longer
than the fingertips when the arms are fully extended downward at the sides. Shorts should
not be any higher than 2 inches above the knee. Pants should not have holes or cut-out
designs.
On these days, girls may wear light makeup tastefully and moderately done. Students may not wear halter, midriff, sleeveless tops, peek-a-boo tops, noticeable under or oversized clothing.
For safety reasons, clogs, Crocs, open-back shoes, flip flops, or sandals without an ankle strap,
fashion boots, platform shoes, heels (over 1 inch high), or “Heelies” are prohibited.
Parents are asked to assist in following these guidelines by supervising uniform and other
clothing selections made by their children. Please help your child make the appropriate
choices.
If a student is out of uniform according to the above-stated policies, they will receive a Uniform
Notice. The appropriate form must be signed by the parent/guardian and returned to school.
Direct any questions to the office, preferably before school begins in August.
Even though our policy is well defined in content, sometimes “judgment calls” must be made. If
your child is not in compliance with the uniform policy, you will be notified by a uniform notice
or phone call. In some situations, parents may be asked to bring the needed article of clothing to school. If there is a question, you may contact the office. Decisions or “judgment calls” rest with the administration.

Students not complying with the dress code policy will receive a Uniform Notice to be signed by
the parent/guardian and returned to school.
● The first offense will result in a Uniform Notice
● The second offense will also result in a Uniform Notice
● A third offense will result in the student not being allowed to participate in the next outof-uniform day, regardless of whether they have a birthday out-of-uniform pass. 
 

School Uniform Provider is 

1400 E Business Center Dr #102, Mt Prospect, IL 60056
Phone (847) 299-1442    https://www.dennisuniform.com/schools/GBDGV

95 W Grand Ave, Lake Villa, IL 60046 
(847) 537-7500
https://brooks-allan.com
Click here for Gym Uniform Spec Sheet
Click here for Gym Uniform Order Form