Uniform Dress Code:
Holy Child Jesus Catholic Academy has a specific uniform which identifies a student as a member of our school community to the neighborhood. It must be worn respectfully, neatly and spotlessly. Students must be in complete school uniform attire every day during school hours unless otherwise specified. Compliance with our school uniform regulations is an indication of parental support, cooperation and commitment to our educational mission. Uniform Notices will be issued to students for a first time offense who come to school wearing attire not in observance with our dress code. A second offence will result in a referral. A third offense will result in Dress Down privileges being revoked for the trimester, and the student will not qualify for honors. Students who repeatedly come to school wearing attire not in observance with our Dress Code will be reflected on their report card for not complying with school regulations. Students will be detained in the office until a parent arrives to bring the proper uniform item or article of clothing. Regular and summer uniforms may NOT be mixed and matched.
Uniform Order Information Uniform Shoes
- Navy blue uniform slacks (No jeans)
- White buttoned dress shirt (long or short sleeves) K-6
- Blue button down dress shirt (long or short sleeves) 7 & 8
- Navy blue sweater vest with logo (Required for all Boys K-8)
- Plaid tie
- Navy blue socks
- Black Velcro Shoes K-4
- Black laced Oxford shoes ( NO Boots, NO Black Sneakers) 5-8
- Red & Blue plaid jumper (appropriate length-touching the knee)
- White blouse ( long or short sleeves)
- Blue criss-cross tie
- Navy knee socks or tights
- Navy blue button down cardigan sweater/ navy zippered fleece jacket with logo (Optional Purchase)
- Black Velcro Mary Jane closed back shoes (NO Boots, NO Sneakers) K-4
- Black oxford shoes (NO Boots, NO Sneakers) 5-6
- Navy pants, white shirt, and a navy V-neck vest may be worn throughout the year. All three pieces must be worn!
Girls Grades 7-8
- Blue plaid kilt skirt (appropriate length- touching the knee)
- White blouse (long or short sleeves)
- Navy blue Bolero Vest (Required for all 7th & 8th Grade Girls)
- Black Penny Loafers (NO Boots, NO Sneakers) 7-8
- (No flowers, rhinestones, buckles, or ornamentation)
- Navy socks or tights
- Navy pants, white shirt, and a navy V-neck sweater vest may be worn throughout the year. All three pieces must be worn!
GYM UNIFORM:
All students will wear the regulation gym uniform to school on the day they have gym. If a student is not dressed properly they will sit out which will reflect in their grade. Jewelry may NOT be worn in class.
Students may wear their gym uniforms:
- On scheduled Gym days once a week
- Any day the temperature is below 32 degrees (Click here to check weather)
- As directed by a teacher for Science lab/Field Trip
In warm weather the gym uniform consists of:
- HCJCA Navy blue shorts
- HCJCA Red T-shirt
- White crew socks above the ankle
- Sneakers with laces (Pulled tight and tied) No high-top sneakers
In cold weather:
- Navy blue sweatshirt with Red HCJCA T-shirt
- HCJCA Navy blue sweat pants
- White crew socks above the ankle
- Sneakers with laces (Pulled tight and tied) No high-top sneakers
SUMMER UNIFORM:
During the months of September, May and June students in Grades K – 8 may wear the summer uniform which consists of:
- Light blue polo shirt with the HCJCA logo (Girls and Boys)
- HCJCA navy blue walking shorts (Boys)
- HCJCA navy blue Skort (Girls)
- White crew socks above the ankle
- Sneakers with laces (Pulled tight and tied) No high top sneakers
ALL School Uniform attire must be purchased at:
Flynn and OHara Uniform
The Shops at Atlas Park
8000 Cooper Avenue
Lower Level (Accessible from the North Garage)
Glendale, NY 11385
(718) 326-2704
FlynnOHara.com
Non-Uniform Dress Code Dress Down Days/NUT Cards/Birthdays
A student is expected to observe standards of good taste in dress even on those occasions when he/she is not wearing a uniform, e.g. dress-down days. The following items are examples of clothing deemed inappropriate for non-uniform dress.
- short/tight skirts, dresses, or shorts
- sheer clothing
- spandex pants or tops
- low cut tops or tops without shoulders
- sports hats or any other head covering
- inappropriate novelty T-shirts
- torn pants or shorts or full of rips and holes
- open-toe shoes, high heels, or flip-flops
- low rider pants or shorts
- tight fitting pants or shorts
Students who do not adhere to this code will have a parent called to bring their uniform to change into. If a parent is unable to bring the uniform, the student will be provided with an oversized t-shirt to wear for the remainder of the school day. Future dress down privileges may be revoked at the discretion of the administration.
Other Uniform Requirements:
- Girls are permitted to wear one stud earring in each ear or small hoops. Large hoops or chandelier earrings are not acceptable. No other jewelry may be worn.
- Boys are not allowed to wear earrings in school.
- On Gym days, no jewelry is to be worn.
- Make-up is never allowed during school. If worn, the child will have to wash it off before returning to class. Exceptions may be made for 8th grade special occasions, but only with prior approval from school administration.
- Hair should be neat and clean for both girls and boys. Boys hair should not be longer than the top of the shirt collar and styled appropriate for school. Inappropriate hair styles include, but are not limited to Mohawks, faux-hawks, and shavened designs. Girls may wear headbands/bows that do not have excessive ornamentation that could become a distraction or obstacle. If there is a question concerning hairstyles, the decision will be up to the principal’s discretion.
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Hair color, ombres, or highlights are not permitted. If it is added to the hair, the hair will have to be returned to its natural color before returning to school.
- Nail polish, false nails, nail extensions or nail decorations are not acceptable. Nail polish remover is kept in the office. The child will be required to remove the polish before returning to class. If false nails or extensions are worn, they will have to be removed before returning to class. Exceptions may be made for 8th grade special occasions, but only with prior approval from school administration.
- Students who obtain 3 or more referrals within a trimester, will not qualify for honors.
*Parental support is requested in these matters by supervising the proper attire for school.*
Uniform Changes Effective for 2016-2017
Girls Spring/Fall (Optional Purchase)
- Navy Blue Panel Skort
- Navy Girl’s Twill Walking Shorts
- Light Blue Short Sleeve Polo Shirt w/Logo
Boys Spring/Fall (Optional Purchase)
- Navy Boy’s Twill Walking Shorts
- Light Blue Short Sleeve Polo Shirt w/Logo
Girls 7/8 Grade
- Navy Long Line Bolero Vest without Buttons (Required for all Girls 7&8)
- Navy Crew Neck Cardigan Sweater w/Logo (Optional Purchase ALL girls K-8)
- Navy Flat Front Girls Slacks (ALL girls K-8)
- White Turtleneck w/Logo (ALL girls K-8)
- Navy Polar Fleece Jacket w/Logo (Optional for ALL girls K-8) Not to be worn in class
Boys 7/8 Grade
- Light Blue Short Sleeve Dress Shirt
- Light Blue Long Sleeve Dress Shirt
- Navy V-Neck Sweater Vest w/Logo (Required for ALL boys K-8)
- Navy V-Neck Cardigan Sweater w/Logo (Optional for ALL boys K-8)
–Navy Polar Fleece Jacket w/Logo (Optional for ALL boys K-8) Not to be worn in class
Contact Flynn & OHara Uniforms at (718) 326-2704.