Dress and Uniform Code

The Sisters of Union-Chrétienne de Saint Chaumond strongly believe in discipline.  The appearance of our students is very important to us as a community.  We will strictly enforce our dress code. 

Parents and students should understand that our dress code is not an option and we ask that you respect our Order by following the dress code at all times.

Your children must wear proper school uniform at all times.  Uniforms must be neat, clean, and sized appropriately (not too large or too tight). 

No substitutions or changes are allowed.  All indicated items must be purchased through the designated uniform company.  Students not following the uniform policy will be issued a uniform violation slip.  When your child cannot be in uniform, a note of explanation must be sent to the teacher.

ALL CLOTHING MUST BE PURCHASED FROM THE MILLS UNIFORM COMPANY AND MUST HAVE THE NDA LOGO OR CREST AS NOTED

Mills-San Diego
3949 Ruffin Rd., Suite D
San Diego, CA  92123

Tues-Fri 10:00-6:00
Sat 10:00-4:00
www.millswear.com 
(858) 836-2181

Please reference the following for appropriate attire:
View Notre Dame Academy Uniform View Sizing Chart

General Rules:

Students are expected to be in proper uniform at all times (exceptions will be noted).  Clothes are to be fitted, modest, clean and presentable – not baggy, low-rider or rolled-up.  Jumpers and skirts are to be no shorter than two inches above the knee.  Shirts must be tucked in at all times, unless it is the poplin stretch blouse style for the girls.
All articles of clothing must be labeled by using a label, permanent marker, or embroidering.

Backpacks:

• Rolling backpacks are permitted for grades K-8
• No rolling backpacks for PS or Pre-K
• No character backpacks for PS-8
• No character lunchboxes for PS-8
• A P.E. mesh or nylon bag is required for carrying clothes and shoes to P.E. and will be available for purchase for each student through NDA.

Hair:     Hair should be neat, in good taste, and not interfere with vision. Hair should not be dyed, bleached, streaked or spiked. Boys:   Hair shall be no longer that 3 inches on top and may not be below the bottom of the earlobes (no tails). Girls:   Hair bows, ribbons, barrettes, and headbands must be made of uniform material and must be white, navy, or sky blue.

Jewelry:   Girls are permitted to wear one pair of earrings, post style only, (no hoops or dangle earrings), one bracelet, one necklace, one ring per hand and one watch. 

Makeup:   Makeup, such as eye-shadow, blush, lipstick, etc., is not to be worn on campus. Artificial nails or tips are not permitted and only clear nail polish is acceptable.

Free Dress:    The school regards ‘Free Dress’ as a privilege and therefore expects that students will dress appropriately.  All shirts and dresses should have sleeves.  
                       
Appropriate dress does NOT include cut-offs, bare midriffs, sleeveless tops, halter tops, plunging necklines, (even when worn with jackets), short shorts, short skirts with slits, excessively short hem lines, spandex, biker shorts, over-sized shorts and pants, and clothing with any kind of emblem, pictures, or writing incompatible with Christianity.  Belts must be plain.  No metal spikes or studs are allowed. With student safety in mind, uniform shoes or athletic shoes must be worn.  No open toe shoes, sandals, or flip-flops are allowed.  With school maintenance in mind, please choose only non-marking soles on shoes for your child. 

Teaching our children modesty in dress should be considered by parents when supervising Free Dress attire.  Those in violation of the intent of this policy may lose the Free Dress privilege for the next Free Dress day.  A student may be required to phone home for a change of clothes in extreme cases.  It is the responsibility of the parents to see that their children are neat, clean, well groomed, and in appropriate dress.