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Bishop Fenwick School Uniform Policy

Uniforms may only be purchased in the UNIFORM section at the following retailers: Educational Apparel, J.C. Penney’s, Wal-Mart, Kohl’s, Land’s End, Children’s Place and Old Navy

Required Uniform

 Grades K-5Grades 6-8
PantsBlack OR KhakiBlack OR Khaki
ShirtsBlack, Red or White Polo Shirt or Turtleneck
No Emblems
Black, Red or White Polo Shirt or Turtleneck
No Emblems
BeltNo belt necessary for K-3
4-5: Plain Brown or Black
Plain Brown or Black
Socks/TightsPlain White or Black
Opaque tights with feet only
No leggings
Plain White or Black
Opaque tights with feet only
No leggings
JumperPlaid (Optional), Khaki or BlackPlaid (Optional), Khaki or Black
SkirtPlaid (Optional), Khaki or BlackPlaid (Optional), Khaki or Black
SkortK-3 (Only): Khaki or BlackNot an option
ShoesTennis Shoes, Black or Brown dress shoes (non-marking soles)
NO boots worn during the school day
Tennis Shoes, Black or Brown dress shoes (non-marking soles)
NO boots worn during the school day
* Shoes may not be lighted, have roller skates or glittery stones attached. Shoes need to be as plain as possible!
Sweater / SweatshirtsBlack, Red or White Bishop Fenwick Uniform Store Sweatshirt
No Logos or No hoods!
Black, Red or White Bishop Fenwick Uniform Store Sweatshirt
No Logos or No hoods!

Mass Uniform

 Grades: K-5Grades: 6-8
PantsBlack or KhakiBlack or Khaki
SkirtsPlaid (Optional), Khaki or BlackPlaid (Optional), Khaki or Black
SkortsK-3 (Only): Khaki or BlackNot an option
ShirtsGirls: White Buttoned Blouse
Boys: White Buttoned Oxford
Girls: White Buttoned Blouse
Boys: White Buttoned Oxford

Gym Uniform

 Grades: K-5Grades: 6-8
PantsBlack Nylon Pants: Plain or with the Bishop Fenwick Logo.
Pants may have black, white or red side stripe.
Black Nylon Pants: Plain or with the Bishop Fenwick Logo.
Pants may have black, white or red side stripe.
ShortsBlack mesh shorts: Plain or with Bishop Fenwick logo
Shorts may have black, white or red side stripe.
Black mesh shorts: Plain or with Bishop Fenwick logo
Shorts may have black, white or red side stripe.
T-ShirtRed Bishop Fenwick T-shirtRed Bishop Fenwick T-shirt
SweatshirtBlack, Red or White Bishop Fenwick Uniform Store Sweatshirt
No Logos or No hoods!
Black, Red or White Bishop Fenwick Uniform Store Sweatshirt
No Logos or No hoods!
ShoesTennis ShoesTennis Shoes

APPROPRIATE DRESS

Clarifications

  • All shirts must be worn tucked in at the waist.
  • Pants/shorts and skirts/skorts are worn AT waist – NO “hipsters” or sagging pants.
  • Socks: “No show” socks are discouraged. The top of the sock must be visible to school officials.
  • Students may wear shorts through the first day of school to October 15th and from April 15th to the end of the school year.
  • No long sleeved shirts may be worn under short-sleeved shirts.
  • HOODED SWEATSHIRTS may not be worn with the regular school uniform.
  • Students wearing boots for cold or inclement weather MUST CHANGE to shoes upon arriving at school.
  • Hair should be neatly groomed and out of the eyes. UN-NATURAL HAIR COLORING and/or DESIGNS are NOT permitted.
  • Student backpacks and lunchboxes may not have violent, immodest or inappropriate sayings and/or pictures/characters on them. Solid colors are the preferred choice.
  • Elementary students may not bring purses and/or toys to school.

Non-Uniform Days

  • Students should be dressed in modest, appropriate attire
  • Leggings, yoga pants, sweatpants. and/or form fitting pants, are not permitted
  • Torn or ripped clothing is not permitted
  • T-Shirts with inappropriate sayings and/or graphics are not permitted.
  • If it is a gym day, student must bring or wear tennis shoes
  • Tank tops, tank tops with “spaghetti straps” or low-cut shirts are not permitted
  • Socks and shoes must be worn
  • Capri pants are only permitted during the short season
  • HEM of skirts/shorts/skorts may not be more than 1 inch above the knee. SKIRTS may NOT be rolled at the waist

Girls

  • HEM of skirts/shorts/skorts may not be more than 1 inch above the knee. SKIRTS may NOT be rolled at the waist.
  • “Capri’s” are NOT acceptable as uniform pants/shorts
  • Modesty shorts should be worn underneath skirts and jumpers
  • No lace may be visible at the neckline under the school shirt.
  • Dress shoes may not be more than a 1-inch heel, and must have closed toe and heel. No sandals, boots or clogs are permitted.
  • No more than two small post earrings may be worn per ear – long or large dangling earrings are not permitted. No other visible body piercings or tattoos are permitted.
  • Plain white T-Shirts (undershirts) or cami’s with NO writing may be worn under the school shirts.
  • Middle school girls (6th-8th grade) may wear modest makeup such as mascara, blush and colorless lip-gloss without glitter. Heavy eye makeup/eyeliner is not permitted.
  • Elementary students MAY NOT wear make-up.

Boys

  • Hair length for boys should be off the collar and out of the eyes.
  • Boys are not permitted to wear earrings, have tattoos or other visible body piercings.
  • Plain white T-Shirts (undershirts) with NO writing may be worn under the school shirt.
  • Boxers may NOT be visible above or below the pants/shorts.

Jewelry

  • For safety reasons no large jewelry may be worn during school. This includes earrings, necklaces, bracelets, pins, rope-type neck and wrist wear, chains hooked to belt loops, etc. NO JEWELRY SHOULD BE WORN DURING GYM CLASS. The staff reserves the right to ask a student to remove any jewelry considered distracting or possible safety hazard.
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