I.       The Highlands School Uniform

 

The school uniform conforms to the following criteria:

 

1.  Lower School (Grades PK-3rd)

 

    1. Girls

 

 

Winter

and Dress Uniform

 

 

To Be Worn Second and Third Quarter

Uniform jumper

 

Princess blouse (blue piping optional)

 

Navy blue cardigan sweater with school crest

 

PK and Kinder only:  black or navy Mary Janes with a Velcro or buckle strap, flat, non-skid sole

 

1st – 3rd Grades:  navy and white saddle oxfords or saddle tennis shoes, flat

 

White bobby socks (no trim) or navy blue tights (no ridges or patterns or nylon hose)

 

Summer Uniform

 

To Be Worn

First and Fourth Quarter

Uniform jumper

 

Princess blouse (blue piping optional)

 

PK and Kinder only:  black or navy Mary Janes with a Velcro or buckle strap, flat, non-skid sole

 

1st-3rd grade: navy and white saddle oxfords or saddle tennis shoes, flat

 

White bobby socks (no trim)

Physical Education Uniform (required)

 

Highlands PE T-shirt

 

Highlands PE shorts

 

Highlands navy PE sweatshirt

 

Highlands wind suit

 

White sports socks and white tennis shoes

 

Students wear the PE uniform to school the days they have PE.

 

 

 

 

Hair Criteria

Hair must be neat.

 

Hair bows, barrettes and clips must be the uniform colors (blue, red or white).

 

Hairstyles should be moderate.  Cuts with spikes, lines, or tails, and braids with beads or cornrows are not permitted and hair color should be natural looking.

 

Jewelry

No jewelry, except for the following:  one watch; a religious medal; a single pair of dime size (or smaller) earrings; a discrete, modest ring; and school lapel pin.

                         

B.  Boys (Lower School - Grades PK-3rd)

 

Winter

and Dress Uniform

 

To Be Worn Second and Third Quarter

Grey flannel pants

 

White oxford shirt

 

Navy blue sweater vest or sweater with school crest

 

Black belt (optional for PK)

 

Black dress shoes (non-scuffing sole)

 

Black Velcro tennis shoes (PK and Kinder only)

 

Black socks

Summer Uniform

 

To Be Worn First and Fourth Quarter

Grey flannel shorts or pants

 

White polo shirt with school crest

 

Black belt (optional for PK)

 

Black dress shoes (non-scuffing sole)

 

Black Velcro tennis shoes (PK and Kinder only)

 

Black socks

Physical Education Uniform (required)

 

Highlands PE T-shirt

 

Highlands PE shorts

 

Highlands navy PE sweatshirt

 

Highlands wind suit

 

White sports socks and white tennis shoes

 

Students wear the PE uniform to school the days they have PE.

 

Hair Criteria

Hair must be neatly and evenly cut.  Hair length must be kept above the collar line at the back and above the ears on the sides.  The following examples of hair styles are not permitted:  buzzes, lines, spikes, tails, chili bowl, stepped or layered haircuts, frosting, highlighting, coloring or dying of hair.

Jewelry

No jewelry, except for the following:  a watch, religious medal, and school ring.

 

2.  Middle School (Grades 4th-8th)

 

    1. Girls

 

 

Winter

and Dress Uniform

 

To Be Worn Second and Third Quarter

Uniform box pleat skirt (Skirt length must be at or below the knee at all times.)

White blouse (NOT button-down collar)

Red pullover sweater with school crest

Black and white saddle oxfords (flat), clean and worn properly

White bobby socks (no trim), or navy blue tights (no ridges or patterns or nylon hose), or white knee socks

On cold days girls may wear a white turtleneck under their blouse. Students may not wear coats during the school day.

 

Summer Uniform

 

To Be Worn

First and Fourth Quarter

Uniform box pleat skirt (Skirt length must be at or below the knee at all times.)

White polo shirt with school crest

Black and white saddle oxfords (flat), clean and worn properly

White bobby socks (no trim) or white knee socks

 

 

Physical Education Uniform (required)

Highlands PE T-shirt

Highlands PE shorts

Highlands grey hooded PE sweatshirt

Highlands wind suit pants (Wind suit jacket is not required because of the sweatshirt)

White sports socks and white tennis shoes

Students wear the PE uniform to school the days they have PE.

 

 

 

Hair Criteria

Hair must be neat.

Hair bows, barrettes and clips must be the uniform colors (blue, red or white).

Hairstyles should be moderate.  Cuts with spikes, lines, or tails, and braids with beads or cornrows are not permitted and hair may not be dyed. 

 

Jewelry

No jewelry, except for the following:  one watch; a single necklace or chain; a single pair of dime size (or smaller) earrings; a discrete, modest ring; and school lapel pin.


 

 

Makeup,

Tattoos and Other Body Markings

Girls in Middle School are not permitted to wear makeup or colored nail polish.

Tattoos are not permissible on any visible area of the body.

Body piercing and other styles of markings are not permissible.

             

B.  Boys (Middle School - Grades 4th-8th)

 

Winter

and Dress Uniform

 

To Be Worn Second and Third Quarter

Grey flannel pants

 

White oxford shirt

 

The school tie

 

Navy blue sweater vest or pullover sweater with school crest

 

Black belt

 

Black dress shoes (non-scuffing sole)

 

Black socks

Summer Uniform

 

To Be Worn First and Fourth Quarter

Grey flannel pants

 

White polo shirt with school crest

 

Black belt

 

Black dress shoes (non-scuffing sole)

 

Black socks

Physical Education Uniform (required)

 

Highlands PE T-shirt

 

Highlands PE shorts

 

Highlands grey hooded PE sweatshirt

 

Highlands wind suit pants (Wind suit jacket is not required because of the sweatshirt)

 

White sports socks and white tennis shoes

 

Students wear the PE uniform to school the days they have PE.

 

Hair Criteria

Hair must be neatly and evenly cut.

 

Haircuts may be requested at the discretion of the Dean of Students.

 

Facial hair is not permitted.

 

No artificial coloring of any kind.

Jewelry

No jewelry, except for the following:  a watch, religious medal, and school ring.

Tattoos and Other Body Markings

Tattoos are not permissible on any visible area of the body.

 

Body piercing and other styles of markings are not permissible.


3.  High School (Grades 9th-12th) 

    1. Girls

 

 

Winter

and Dress Uniform

 

To Be Worn Second and Third Quarter

Uniform box pleat skirt (Skirt length must be at or below the knee at all times.)

White blouse (NOT button-down collar)

Navy pullover sweater with school crest

Black and white saddle oxfords (flat), clean and worn properly

White bobby socks (no trim), or navy blue tights (no ridges or patterns or nylon hose), or white knee socks

Senior Girls may wear navy blue knee socks.

On cold days girls may wear a white turtleneck under their blouse. Students may not wear coats during the school day.

 

Summer Uniform

 

To Be Worn

First and Fourth Quarter

Uniform box pleat skirt (Skirt length must be at or below the knee at all times.)

White polo shirt with school crest

Black and white saddle oxfords (flat), clean and worn properly

White bobby socks (no trim) or white knee socks

 

Physical Education Uniform (required)

Highlands High School PE shirt

Highlands High School PE shorts

Highlands High School PE hooded sweatshirt

White sports socks and tennis shoes

 

 

 

Hair Criteria

Hair must be neat.

Hair bows, barrettes and clips must be the uniform colors (blue, red or white).

Hairstyles should be moderate.  Cuts with spikes, lines, or tails, and braids with beads or cornrows are not permitted and hair color should be natural looking.

 

Jewelry

No jewelry, except for the following:  one watch; a single necklace or chain; a single pair of dime size (or smaller) earrings; a discrete, modest ring; and school pin.

 

 

 

 

 

Makeup,

Tattoos and Other Body Markings

Makeup may be used in moderation by High School Girls.  All application of makeup should be minimal.  Light foundation, powder, mascara, blush, clear lip gloss and clear finger nail polish may be used.

Eye shadow and eyeliner are not permissible.  Glitter makeup is not permissible.

Tattoos are not permissible on any visible area of the body.  Body piercing and other styles of markings are not permissible.

 

B.  Boys (High School - Grades 9th-12th)

 

Winter

and Dress Uniform

 

To Be Worn Second and Third Quarter

Grey flannel pants

 

White oxford shirt

 

The school tie: color tie according to class

 

Navy blazer with school crest

 

Gray pullover sweater with school crest

 

Black belt

 

Black dress shoes (non-scuffing sole)

 

Black dress socks that go above the ankle

Summer Uniform

 

To Be Worn First and Fourth Quarter

Grey flannel pants

 

White polo shirt with school crest

 

Black belt

 

Black dress shoes (non-scuffing sole)

 

Black socks that go above the ankle

Physical Education Uniform (required)

Highlands High School PE shirt

 

Highlands High School PE shorts

 

Highlands High School PE hooded sweatshirt

 

White sports socks and tennis shoes

Hair Criteria

Hair must be neatly and evenly cut.

 

Haircuts may be requested at the discretion of the Dean of Students.

 

Facial hair is not permitted.

 

No artificial coloring of any kind.

Jewelry

No jewelry, except for the following:  a watch, religious medal, and school ring.

Tattoos and Other Body Markings

Tattoos are not permissible on any visible area of the body.

 

Body piercing and other styles of markings are not permissible.

 

 

4.        Dress Code at school sponsored events and activities

 

As mentioned in the guidelines of Student Conduct above, The Highlands School student behaves with personal integrity at all times, on campus and off. Students are therefore expected to dress tastefully and decently not only during the school day but at all school events, on campus and off.


5.        Spirit Wear for Spirit Days

 

The following dress code is authorized for Spirit Days:

 

·         Shirts must be approved Highlands spirit wear.

 

·         Jeans, khakis, slacks, and skirts may be worn only with approved spirit wear. Boys must wear belts. Skirt length must be at least at the knee.

 

·         Clothing must not be frayed, torn, cut or sloppy.

 

·         All apparel must fit properly. No clothing that is baggy, over-sized, or extremely tight fitting is allowed. No midriffs may be showing.

 

·         Acceptable footwear includes:

·         Footwear that is neat and clean

·         Dress shoes, loafers, or tennis shoes

·         No flip flops or sandals

 

·         The school uniform must be worn if a student does not choose to wear approved spirit wear.

 

          In the case of any questions, please contact the Deans of Students.