Upper School Dress Code 2012-2013

Saint Andrew’s students are expected to dress and groom themselves in a way that reflects neatness, moderation, and appropriateness for school. Students should arrive at the start of the school day properly dressed and groomed. The Dress Code is in effect from the time students arrive in the morning until the end of the academic day. If you are in doubt as to whether a particular garment is acceptable or not, ask before you wear it. Ignorance of the Dress Code is not an excuse for being out of dress code. We request your cooperation concerning this important matter.

REQUIRED FOR FEMALE STUDENTS

SHIRTS: Long-sleeved, short-sleeved, or sleeveless Oxford-style buttoned collared shirt. Senior girls may wear Polo shirts on Fridays.

SHORTS: Shorts must be at least fingertip length (a 5” inseam).

SKIRTS: Skirts must be at least fingertip length and cannot be tight or form-fitting.

PANTS: Pants of a Chino fit worn at the waist, not at the hips. No blue jeans, leggings, Jeggings, or fitness/yoga pants.

SHOES: Dress sandals and dress boots, loafers, flats, or pumps; tennis shoes or sneakers.

DRESSES (A SENIOR PRIVILEGE): Senior girls may wear dresses of a conservative fit that must be at least fingertip length and cannot be tight or form-fitting. Dresses must have sleeves, regardless of whether a sweater is worn or not, and a neckline not below the collarbone.

SWEATERS, SWEATSHIRTS, or TEAM UNIFORMS must be worn over a Dress Code shirt.

REQUIRED FOR MALE STUDENTS

SHIRTS: Long-sleeved or short-sleeved Oxford-style shirt with buttons the length of the shirtfront. Shirts are to be tucked in at the waist. Senior boys may wear Polo shirts on Fridays.

PANTS: Pants of conservative fit worn at the waist, not at the hips. Must have belt loops and must be worn with a belt. No frayed hems or camouflage patterns. No blue jeans.

SHORTS: Tailored, Bermuda-style shorts of conservative length. Must have belt loops and must be worn with a belt. No frayed hems or camouflage patterns.

TIES: Ties should be tied properly to the neck around a buttoned shirt and worn throughout the day.

SHOES: Tennis shoes or sneakers, closed-toe dress shoes or loafers, or closed-toed Birkenstocks.

SWEATERS, SWEATSHIRTS, or TEAM UNIFORMS must be worn over a Dress Code shirt and tie.

The following are PROHIBITED:

1. Hair and skin: Visible piercing other than ears; visible tattoos; shaving of letters or marks in hair or eyebrows. Males must be neatly groomed, with hair away from the face and longer hair in a ponytail, and must be clean-shaven. Females should also be neatly groomed with hair away from the face. Extremes in hair color, style, and fashion are prohibited.

2. Tops and bottoms: Lycra, Spandex, or blue jeans; visible midriff; tight or sheer clothing; leggings, Jeggings, sweat pants, or fitness/yoga pants; tank tops or T-shirts; hats or caps; sunglasses in the classroom.

3. Shoes: flip-flops or beach-type sandals, including Reefs, Tevas, Rainbows, Crocs; work boots.