2022-2023 Uniform Guide

UNIFORM GUIDE | DRESS CODE 2022-2023

TABLE OF CONTENTS Uniform Vendor 02 Uniform Guide 03 - 04 Spirit Dress (Fridays) 05 Outerwear Options 06 Lakeside Formal Dress (Thursdays) 07 General Rules 08 - 09 Updated April 21, 2022

INFORMATION 02 FLYNN O’HARA UNIFORMS 1125 Oakland Boulevard Fort Worth, TX 76103 817.292.KIDS (5437) Toll Free: 800.441.4122 SHOP ONLINE: www.flynnohara.com EMBROIDERY SCS Logo Required on all polo shirts and outerwear approved to be worn during class hours.

UNIFORM GUIDE 03 ALL Approved khaki swatch PANTS & SHORTS Khaki - Flat Front or pleated (No cargo pants, denim material or extra zippers) POLO SHIRT - Logo Required White - Short Sleeve or Long Sleeve Dri-fit Navy Polo - Short Sleeve OXFORD SHIRT - No Logo White - Short Sleeve or Long Sleeve UNIFORM GUIDE GIRLS ONLY JUMPER, SKIRT & SKORT Plaid Jumper Plaid Skort Plaid Skirt* Navy polo dress (Pre-K and K only) Dark Modesty Shorts - required under jumper and skirt 3/4 SLEEVE BLOUSE - No Logo White Three-quarter Length Sleeve PETER PAN BLOUSE WITH OR WITHOUT PIPING - No Logo Chisholm Trail Campus only - Short Sleeve or Long Sleeve For a complete listing of approved items, please visit flynnohara.com. Modesty in regards to student dress is important. All shorts, skirts, and jumpers must come at least 1 inch below the student’s fingertips when shoulders are relaxed. When too short, the student will be issued a demerit. SCS expects families to support the school’s guidelines in regards to all dress code policies. *The box pleat plaid skirt will no longer be allowed starting in the 2023-2024 school year. New plaid skirt options are available online.

UNIFORM GUIDE 04 GENERAL ANKLE OR KNEE-HIGH SOCKS, TIGHTS & LEGGINGS Solid Navy, Solid Black, Solid Gray or Solid White (No patterns, embellishments or accent colors) SHOES • Athletic, sneaker-style shoes (preferred at Chisholm Trail for PE days) • Black or Brown Leather or Leather-like Shoes • Canvas shoes • Shoes cannot have wheels, lights, loose embellishment (i.e. charms) or make sounds • Shoes may be any color and have any color of laces GROOMING • Students’ hair should be clean, neat, of a natural color and well-groomed • Hairstyles and accessories should not (based on a decision and opinion of the campus administration) cause a disruption of the educational environment GIRL’S BOWS, HEADBANDS & HAIR ACCESSORIES School Plaid, Solid Navy, Solid Black or Solid White (No other colors or adornments allowed) UNIFORM GUIDE

SPIRIT DRESS - FRIDAYS (OPTIONAL) 05 If opting out of uniform dress on Fridays, the following guidelines must be followed. If opting out of spirit dress (remaining in uniform dress), all regular uniform requirements remain in place. PANTS & SHORTS Uniform bottoms or jeans SPIRIT SHIRTS SCS issued only PEP DRESSES (CHISHOLM TRAIL ONLY) SCS approved only ATHLETIC JERSEYS SCS issued only HOODIES SCS Athletic teams, Booster Club or PTO issued only (Fridays only) BOWS, HEADBANDS & HAIR ACCESSORIES If in spirit dress, girls may coordinate a matching, conservative accessory with their spirit attire. SPIRIT DRESS - FRIDAYS

OUTERWEAR OPTIONS 06 V-NECK LONG SLEEVE SWEATER (Purchase from Flynn O’Hara Uniforms) Navy Logo required V-NECK SWEATER VEST (Purchase from Flynn O’Hara Uniforms) Navy Logo required CARDIGAN SWEATER (Purchase from Flynn O’Hara Uniforms) Navy Logo required MICRO FIBER FLEECE (Purchase from SCS PTO) Navy Logo required JACKET WITH HOOD (Purchase from Flynn O’Hara Uniforms) Navy Nylon shell, Logo required SWEATSHIRT (Purchase from SCS PTO) Logo required 1/4 ZIP FLEECE JACKET (Purchase from Flynn O’Hara Uniform) Navy Logo required J A C K E T/ C O AT OUTERWEAR OPTIONS Solid Black or Solid Navy (any brand may be worn during class) No logo ATHLETIC ISSUED JACKETS WITHOUT HOODS Logo required During cold weather, undergarments such as long-sleeve t-shirts, dry-fit shirts, turtle necks, and leggings may be worn underneath uniforms but must be white, black, gray, or navy with no pattern.

LAKESIDE CAMPUS FORMAL DRESS - THURSDAYS 07 BOYS PANTS Khaki - Flat Front or pleated (No cargo pants, denim material or extra zippers) OXFORD SHIRT White - Short Sleeve or Long Sleeve (Must be tucked in) ZIP STYLE, HAND TIE OR BOW TIE SCS Design (Must be purchased from Flynn O’Hara Uniforms) LAKESIDE CAMPUS FORMAL DRESS - THURSDAY LEATHER BELT Solid Brown or Black GIRLS PANTS Khaki - Flat Front or pleated (No cargo pants, denim material or extra zippers) JUMPER & SKIRT Plaid Skirt Plaid Jumper OXFORD SHIRT - No Logo White - Short Sleeve or Long Sleeve POPLIN BLOUSE - No Logo White - Three-quarter Length Sleeve (May be worn untucked) ZIP STYLE TIE - OPTIONAL SCS Design (Must be purchased from Flynn O’Hara Uniforms) White collars must be visible outside of approved outerwear. Outerwear without a hood and/or front pockets are allowed on formal days.

GENERAL RULES 08 APPEARANCE GENERAL RULES • No flip flops, athletic sandals, or house shoes • Western boots are acceptable only with pants • Dresses, skirts and shorts must be one inch below the fingertips when arms are extended with relaxed shoulders • No excessively tight clothing • No torn or frayed edges • No revealing necklines • Undergarments or non-uniform clothing layers must not be visible at any time • No bare midriffs • Shirts with tails must be tucked in at all times • Jewelry and makeup should not be distracting • No body piercing or visible tattoos • Boys are not allowed to wear make-up, nail polish, or earrings • Caps are not allowed, except during athletic events/practices at each coach’s discretion • Hoodie-style sweatshirts may only be worn on Fridays GROOMING • Students’ hair should be clean, neat, of a natural color and well-groomed • Hairstyles should not, based on a decision and opinion of the campus administration, cause a disruption of the educational environment • Boys may have facial hair that is clean and neat WHEN UNIFORMS ARE WORN • All SCS students are required to wear the designated uniform to school each day, unless it is a designated “Out of Uniform” or “Spirit Day” • Formal wear (Lakeside only) is to be worn on all school field trips and/or other school trips where SCS students travel away from the SCS campus • If a student does not have on the appropriate dress for a field trip, he or she will forfeit the right to go on the field trip

GENERAL RULES 09 PHYSICAL EDUCATION DRESS CODE - LAKESIDE • Instructors/coaches provide guidance on appropriate dress as determined by the Athletic Department • Students should maintain modest standards for dress at all times GAME DAY/PERFORMANCE DRESS CODE • Athletes/Performers may wear attire approved in advance by sponsors working in concert with the school principal UNIFORM OR DRESS CODE VIOLATIONS A uniform or dress code infraction is defined as any item(s), style, or type of apparel that does not appear in the section describing SCS required uniforms or dress code. Violation of the rules will be handled on an individual basis and in the following manner: • When a student is out of uniform, the parents will be notified and will be required to bring the appropriate clothing in order for the student to return to class • Subsequent violations can result in further disciplinary action • If a student does not have on the appropriate dress for a field trip, he or she will forfeit the right to go on the field trip • Dress code violations result in demerits (See demerit policy in SCS Student Handbook) GENERAL RULES

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