A Message From the Assistant Principal, Student Affairs

Dear Parents and FSHA Students,

Thank you in advance to those of you who continue to recognize the importance of dressing in your uniforms. It is recognized and much appreciated! There are, however, a number of students who seem to have forgotten the purpose of the uniforms on campus.

“At all times the students are expected to be aware of their own personal dignity and to reflect the respect they have for themselves, the faculty staff and each other as a total Flintridge Sacred Heart Community. The uniform and dress code of FSHA are designed to allow each young woman the freedom to concentrate on her work as a student without distraction. Enough variety is provided within the uniform and dress code to allow every student the opportunity for individual expression and comfort. Modeling the experience of life outside school, there is a clear distinction made between the daily uniform, formal dress uniform, on-campus casual and/or event-based non-uniform, retreat and off-campus event attire. Each girl is expected to be well-groomed and in complete compliance with uniform code daily, unless granted permission through the Assistant Principal for Student Affairs. Choosing not to be in compliance is perceived as a statement of disrespect for the student herself and the FSHA community.” (page 46 & 47, Parent Student Handbook)

Announcements, requests, reminders from teachers, administrators and student leaders have been ineffective. These tudents are continuing to choose non-uniform shirts, sweaters, sweatshirts, sweat pants (not part of the uniform), shoes, leggings, etc. Formal dress days are as bad or worse.

Because reminders and discussions aren’t working, the decision has been made that, starting Tuesday, March 21, any student out of uniform will not be given a warning. She will simply receive an automatic detention. This allows 4 full days (March 17, 18, 19 and 20) for corrections, hems adjusted for appropriate length, laundry and lining up any missing attire. The uniform is detailed in the Parent/Student Handbook and included in this email as well. The senior class has the privilege of wearing college sweatshirts and tee shirts and having “free dress Fridays” in addition to the regular attire. Athletes are allowed to change into their uniforms (on game days) at the break or lunch before their dismissal time. There are no other exceptions to the uniform dress code. Special accommodations for injuries (e.g., footwear) need to be approved by Mrs. Johnston and confirmed by a communication from a parent or guardian.

Please be aware that detention is held on Wednesdays from 3:05 p.m. - 4:05 p.m. It is my hope that no one needs to attend. We will be going from classroom to classroom to augment faculty supervision of uniform compliance including skirt length. This will continue randomly until the end of the school year.

Thank you,

Mrs. Rosemary Johnston

Uniform Guidelines

"All parts of the uniform, with the exception of the sweatshirts, are to be purchased at C.K.W. Uniform Company:

CKW Uniforms

(626) 287-1994

9668 Las Tunas Drive

Temple City, CA 91780

The summer uniform is worn from August until Thanksgiving and then again after Easter break. It consists of the blue or pink pin-stripe skirt; navy blue, green, or white FSHA logo polo shirt; school sweater; school or club sweatshirt; uniform khaki shorts or pants; appropriate shoes, hosiery.

The winter uniform is worn from December to Easter. It consists of the plaid skirt, navy blue, green or white FSHA logo polo shirt; school sweater; school or club sweatshirt; uniform khaki shorts or pants; appropriate shoes, hosiery.

The formal dress uniform is used year-round. It consists of the plaid skirt; white uniform blouse (short sleeve, worn out – not tucked in); red FSHA blazer and black dress shoes (flat or low heel). Students have the option of wearing a uniform vest or pullover sweater under the blazer. Nude stockings, tights and leggings are permitted as hosiery. School or club sweatshirts are NOT permitted.

The length of the summer and winter uniform skirt is to be NO SHORTER than the middle finger tip length of the student with her hands fully extended at her sides. The waistline of the skirts are to be smooth, fully zipped, buttoned and unrolled. The school polo shirt must be of sufficient length to cover the waist. Length and waist regulations will be fully enforced with the choice not to be in compliance being perceived as a statement of disrespect for the student herself and the FSHA community. Consequences for such a choice are detailed below. *Parents: we ask your cooperation with the length and waist regulations of the skirt and the polo. Your daughter will grow and these items will need to be replaced.

Year-round items:

Shoes:

Daily uniform shoes are close-toed shoes in red, white, navy (dark navy only) and black including athletic-type shoes, “toms” and deck shoes; hi-tops, colored or patterned athletic shoes, moccasins, slipper-type shoes, flip-flops are NOT acceptable

Formal dress uniform shoes are solid black shoes in flat or low-heeled style; patterns, metallic decoration, two tones, etc. are NOT acceptable

Rainy days: rain boots may be worn on RAINY days; Uggs of ANY KIND are NEVER acceptable on uniform days

Hosiery:

Daily uniform hosiery is an optional item. Some of the “tom” style shoes are designed to be worn sock-free. If wearing hosiery, low, ankle, mid-calf and knee socks may be red, white, navy (dark navy only) and black. Solid (no patterns of any kind) tights are allowed in red, white, navy (dark navy only) and black. Leggings of capri and ankle length are allowed in black only. Athletic pants (either tight or loose sweats) and pajamas (pants) are NOT permitted.

Formal dress uniform hosiery is an optional item. Nude panty hose or leggings of capri and ankle length are permitted.

Sweaters, Sweatshirts, Jackets:

Approved uniform sweaters are available through CKW. Because of the tradition of recycling uniforms, there are number of sweaters from past years that are available and in circulation. Please check with the assistant principal for student affairs if there is uncertainty about a particular sweater. School sweatshirts (FSHA) are available through the Booster Club. Each club may annually choose to design and order sweatshirts for their membership. Again, because of the tradition of recycling uniforms, there are a number of sweatshirts from prior years in circulation. Please check with the assistant principal for student affairs if there is uncertainty about a particular sweatshirt. UNIFORM SHIRTS MUST BE WORN UNDER SWEATERS AND SWEATSHIRTS. Jackets and coats are advisable as an outer layer during inclement weather. They should be removed while in the classroom.

Not permissible with daily or formal dress uniform: hats, Uggs or Ugg style boots, slippers, flip-flops, nose/facial/tongue/body piercings, extreme or inappropriate jewelry, extreme hair color (as determined by the school), pajama pants, tights/leggings in patterned or non-uniform colors, athletic pants (either tight or loose sweats), blankets wrapped around the body.” (pages 47 – 48 Parent/Student Handbook)

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A Message From the Assistant Principal, Student Affairs

Uniform Guidelines

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