Students of BLS are required to wear the appropriate uniform and follow the dress code. The purpose of the dress code is to promote our Catholic identity and to foster a uniform, respectful environment at school that discourages distractions from current fashion trends. The school administration reserves the right to make the final decision on the appropriateness of clothing and dress. The dress code is to be adhered to at all times by all students, unless an out of uniform day is declared or a field trip is designated as an out of uniform day.

 

 

Failure to follow the Dress Code and Guidelines for dress and appearance can result in the following:

1.       Verbal warning to correct the problem (the problem may be corrected immediately or the student

2.       Phone call home to bring a change of clothing, if improperly dressed.

3.       Directed to the school administration to correct the problem.

 

           

1.       May not wear any jewelry, clothing or accessories that promote alcohol, tobacco, illicit drugs,

violence, illicit organization, or anything inappropriate to a Catholic school environment, or has

language, pictures, or symbols that are sexually explicit or which pertain to or can be interpreted as pertaining to any of the above.

2.       Students are to be well groomed at all times. The wearing of makeup, including nail polish,

artificial fingernails, fingernail decals, hair extensions, and unnatural hair colors is not permitted.

3.       Jewelry is limited to a chain and/or religious medal or cross. For those with pierced ears, only one

earring is permitted in each lobe. Earrings are to be a button style; hoop or dangling earrings are not allowed. Boys are not permitted to wear earrings. Tattoos, permanent or temporary, are not permitted. Writing on oneself is not acceptable.

4.       “Sagging” of uniform pants, uniform pants that are of a “low rider style” or clothing worn in a

provocative manner is subject to being in violation of our uniform policy. Uniform pants should be worn at the hip bone level.

5.       Belts are to be worn by boys and should be brown, black or blue.

6.       Shirts are expected to be tucked in at all times, not rolled or folded.

7.       Uniform pants are not to be made from blue denim. NO Cargo pants or shorts may be worn. Also no shorts or pants with excessive pockets or rivets and loose cuffs. No suspenders.

8.       Shoes may be dress or gym shoes. Open back shoes, “jelly” type shoes, “flip-flops”, clogs or

sandals shall not be worn.

9.       Socks must be worn under slacks and trousers.

10.   Students are permitted to wear navy blue walking shorts, excluding cargo shorts during the first and fourth quarters. Shorts may not be any shorter than two inches above the knee. Girls (in all grades) may wear Capri style pants rather than shorts during the first and fourth quarters. Skorts are not permissible.

11.   Hooded sweatshirts are not to be worn during the school day and are not part of the school uniform. Hats and bandanas are to be removed when entering school.

 

1.       Uniform skirts – grades 4 to 8; uniform jumper – grades 1 to 3. Skirts should be of reasonable length, which is below the fingertips when arms are at your side.

2.       Slacks – solid navy blue (8^th grade students may wear khaki pants) twill – no knit or stretchy fabrics, no cargo pants.

3.       Blouse – white with round or pointed collars, short or long sleeves or golf style shirt, short or long sleeves. Shirts are to be all white with no colored buttons. T-shirts or turtlenecks worn under the blouse are to be white. Shirts sold by the spirit shop that qualify for the school uniform must be white and have the school logo.

4.       Socks allowed include knee socks, tights and anklets or golf socks. Allowable colors are solid white, solid navy blue, solid gray, red or black. (NO LOGOS). Socks must be worn at all times.

5.       Sweaters allowed include cardigan, pullover, or vest (waist length), crew or v-neck. Allowable colors are navy blue, red or solid gray. No long sweaters, no hooded sweaters with zippers, and no fleece sweaters.

6.       Uniform sweatshirts with the Leibold “L” may be worn in place of the sweater.   Spirit wear sweatshirts are NOT part of the school uniform.

 

 

The boys’ uniform policy follows the same requirements as the girls’ policy with the exception of #1 and #3. Boys are to wear either a dress shirt or golf style shirt that is a solid white, either short or long sleeved. Other requirements of point #3 are the same.

 

 

Students of BLS will wear a standard physical education uniform. This uniform will consist of sweat pants, sweat shirt, t-shirt, gym shorts, and tennis shoes. The gym uniform will be worn in place of the school uniform on days the student has physical education to eliminate the need to change clothes. Not being properly dressed for PE will affect gym grades.

 

Shirt: Students are to wear the designated gray gym shirt that has the Bishop Leibold or BLS logo or

 

Shorts: All “Bishop Leibold” printed or BLS logo shorts or plain navy blue sweat short. Navy mesh shorts 

 

Sweatshirt: Must be either the crew “L” sweatshirt or gym sweatshirt.

 

Sweat pants: All “Bishop Leibold” printed or BLS logo sweat pants, or plain (no stripes) navy blue sweat pants.

 

 

1.       No jean skirts, no jean overalls, no jean jumpers.

2.       School rules for jewelry, makeup and nail polish still apply.

3.       Spirit wear includes team uniform tops or t-shirts, class t-shirts/sweatshirts or any t-shirt/sweatshirt that includes the name of Bishop Leibold School. Tank tops are not allowed.

4.       Recommended Spirit Wear includes the royal blue with gold eagle and cross t-shirt and the royal blue embroidered BLS logo sweatshirt. No flannel/pajama like pants with the BLS logo should be worn.

5.       The CommUnity grey crew or hooded sweatshirt (this is the only allowable hooded sweatshirt)