Dress Code

 

Students at Good Shepherd School follow a dress code. 

  • School-Wide Dress Code:

    • Shirts: solid navy or hunter green polo/collared shirt, logo not required, but encouraged for mass days, picture days, etc.

    • Sweaters: solid navy or hunter green, waist or hip length (button down cardigan, zip up, pull-over or fleece options from Lands End) (The Lands End fleece is the only approved indoor fleece option, logo not required.)

    • Pants/shorts: khaki (slacks, not cargo pants; no jean material, no corduroy material, no jegging or stretch material)

    • Jumpers: GSS-specific (white/evergreen) plaid only, available at Lands End, for grades primary through fourth grade (GSS specific plaid can be purchased through Lands End.)

    • Skirts: khaki (no jean material, no corduroy material) or GSS-specific (white/evergreen) plaid, available at Lands End (GSS specific plaid can be purchased through Lands End. Refer to Lands End for examples of khaki options; it should be similar in style and material.)

    • Leggings/bike shorts (for under skirts): black

    • Socks/tights: solid black or solid dark navy (Note: Primary students may wear any color.)

    Classroom shoes: solid black, brown, or navy leather (or leather-look) school shoes with closed toe/heel. No heels permitted.  No canvas material permitted.  Preferred styles: Mary Janes, Oxfords, Loafers. (Note: child should be able to put on/remove own shoes.)

    Outdoor shoes: weather-appropriate athletic shoes with closed toe/heel. (Note: child should be able to put on/remove own shoes.)

    Outerwear: Students are expected to wear weather-appropriate outerwear. There are no color or style restrictions for outerwear, provided the items are sufficient for the current conditions. Items may include raincoats, hats, gloves, scarves, insulated winter coats, snow boots, or whatever else might be required to protect health and safety. Please ensure that each item of clothing is marked with the child’s name. NOTE: students will NOT be permitted to wear coats, hats, or other outerwear items in the classroom at any time.  Please ensure that your child is equipped with sufficiently warm dress-code approved sweaters/fleece for classroom use during the cold months.

    Classical Kindergarten and Elementary Only: muck boots should be worn on Atrium days to use during nature study. Please also bring a separate pair of athletic shoes appropriate for hiking. Socks will be worn indoors.

    Important Notes:

    • No inscriptions or logos permitted.

    • All skirts and shorts should be no more than 2 inches above the top of the knee, unless worn with opaque tights or leggings. Skirts may not be rolled to make them shorter.

    • All items should be solid colored and free of any embellishment, such as embroidery, sequins, or decorative buttons.

    • All sweaters, footwear, outerwear, and other removable items should be labelled with the child’s name.

    • Shoes should have no more than a 1 inch heel.

    • Hair must be kept in natural colors.

    • Jewelry is permitted if simple and minimal. Stud earrings and saint medals are allowed.

    • Makeup is discouraged and should look natural if worn.

    • All dress code items are expected to be in good repair. Stained, faded, or torn clothing may not be worn to school. No patches or other visible repairs are permitted.

    • Dress code infractions will have consequences.

    General Appearance: A neat and clean appearance is an essential aspect of the Good Shepherd School dress code. At GSS, we emphasize the importance of neatness and cleanliness as important aspects of personal character development and respect for others. Students are expected to arrive at school properly bathed and groomed, with teeth brushed and hair arranged neatly, wearing clean dress-code approved clothing in good repair.

    We have updated our dress code with Lands End, this link will take you directly to our school store.  Please note, polos are not required to be embroidered, but are encouraged for mass days, picture days and other various special events.
    Dress Code Resources (suggestions only):

    While we have established a GSS Lands End school store, it is not a requirement you purchase all items from Lands End.  The only items required items to be purchased here, should you choose to wear them, are the logo polos, indoor fleece and GSS specific plaid.  All other options should be used as reference to style and color.  Any items that deviate too far from this style and color may not meet approval.