Uniform Policy
We uphold standards in dress and grooming because we seek to cultivate an atmosphere of order and unity that is conducive to learning. We believe that genuine diversity comes not from dress and grooming, but from the cultivation of each student's unique mind and character. Our uniform policy encourages standards of dress and appearance that reflect the appropriate tone of school life.
Uniforms are beneficial for many reasons, including:
- Uniforms encourage modesty and neatness.
- Uniforms are cost-effective. (A uniform resale is held at the end of each school year.)
- Uniforms help parents by eliminating any disagreements over what to wear to school, and promoting time efficiency and organization through simplicity.
- Students in uniform focus more on their studies than their clothes.
- When uniforms are worn, the atmosphere in the classroom is calmer, more polite, and more attentive.
- When uniforms are worn, students find ways to express themselves creatively through the arts, music, personality and academic achievement, rather than through their clothes.
- Uniforms minimize economic differences.
- Uniforms help to make students easily identifiable.
To achieve the benefits of a uniform policy, the policy needs to be enforced by the school administration. Therefore, if a student is wearing an item that is not one of the uniform options, a note will be sent home to the parents. The standards of dress and grooming provided within the policy are not exhaustive; all dress and grooming is subject to the judgment of the administration.
COVENANT DAILY DRESS UNIFORMS
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Daily Dress Uniform Options for Girls |
Daily Dress Uniform Options for Boys |
| Grammar School (K-5th): Bottoms: - Covenant Plaid jumper/skirt/skort - Khaki skirt/skort/pants (no khaki jumpers or shorts) Tops: - White oxford blouse or polo shirt (with peter pan, button down, or classic straight collar) - White turtleneck Sweaters: - Red zip up fleece from Lands End with school logo - Red cardigan sweater from Lands End Shoes: - Closed toe black shoes, with heel of 1.5 in. or less (this option preferred on non-PE days) - Predominantly black or white gym shoes - Black or white tights - Black or white knee-highs - White short socks - Black leggings only (no white leggings) (leggings must reach below top of short socks) |
Grammar, Logic, and Rhetoric Schools: Bottoms: - Khaki pants - Khaki shorts (Aug-Oct, April-June) - Black belt Tops: - Black polo shirt or turtleneck - White polo shirt or turtleneck - White button down shirt Sweaters: - Black zip up fleece from Lands Ends with school logo - Black half-zip fleece from Lands Ends with school logo - Black v-neck/crew-neck sweater (with optional logo if purchased from Lands End) - Black half-zip sweater (from any store) - Black sweater vest (available at Educational Outfitters or may be purchased from any store) Shoes: - Grammar School: Predominantly black or white gym shoes (with black or white socks) (or black dress shoes on non-PE days) - Logic and Rhetoric Schools: Black casual or dress shoes with black socks |
| Logic School (6th-8th): Bottoms: - Covenant Plaid skirt/skort - Black skirt/skort/pants Tops: - White oxford blouse or polo shirt (with peter pan, button down, or classic straight collar) - White turtleneck Sweaters: - Red zip up fleece from Lands End with school logo - Red cardigan sweater from Lands End - Black cardigan sweater - Black v-neck/crew-neck/scoop-neck sweater/vest (with white oxford only) Shoes: - Closed toe black shoes, with heel of 1.5 in. or less - Black or white knee-high socks - With plaid bottoms only, black tights or leggings allowed (leggings must reach below top of black short socks) |
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| Rhetoric School (9th-12th): Bottoms: - Covenant Plaid skirt/skort - Black skirt/skort/pants Tops: - White oxford blouse, white polo shirt, white blouse from any retailers Uniform Collection Sweaters: - Black cardigan sweater, any style (with optional logo if purchased from Lands End) - Black v-neck/crew-neck/scoop-neck sweater/vest (with white oxford only) Shoes: - Closed toe black shoes, with heel of 1.5 in. or less - Black knee-high socks - With plaid bottoms, black tights or black leggings allowed (leggings must reach below top of black short socks) |
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| Notes (applicable for all grades): - When khaki is specified, it is khaki, not stone. - No cargo pants or 5 pocket jean style pants. - No corduroys. - Jumpers/skirts/skorts must be no shorter than 4 inches above back of knee. - All Lands End oxford blouse and polo shirt styles are acceptable. If you are purchasing from stores other than Lands End, please select only plain oxford blouses and polo shirts. - Only the sweater/fleece colors and styles shown above may be worn at school. - No hooded sweaters. - Shirts with a finished edge do not need to be tucked in. - Items shown as Lands End must be ordered from Lands End. Items shown with school logo must be ordered from Lands Ends with school logo. - No lights/platforms/wheels/characters on shoes. |
Notes (applicable for all grades): - Khaki, not stone color. - No cargo pants or cargo shorts. - No corduroys. - Only the sweater/fleece color and styles shown above may be worn at school. - No hooded sweaters. - Shirts must be tucked in. - Fleece items shown above must be ordered from Lands End with school logo. - No lights/platforms/wheels/characters on shoes |
| Accessories: - Watches - Single strand necklaces - Small stud earrings or small hoops 1/2" or less - No makeup in Grammar School - Light makeup allowed in Logic and Rhetoric Schools Note: - No facial jewelry |
Accessories: - Watches Note: - No earrings - No facial jewelry |
| Hair: - Natural hair colors only - Hair styles should be neat and clean - Headbands/ponytail-holders/bows/clips should be only black, white, red, or Covenant Plaid |
Hair: - Natural hair colors only - Hair styles should be neat and clean - Hair should be off the collar, above the eyebrows, and sideburns above the ear lobe - No facial hair |
*Please note that the school logo is required ONLY on the fleece jackets. If you want to order an item with the school logo, it must be ordered from Land's End.
**Please also note that items NOT specifically designated as Lands End items may be purchased from other stores (e.g. Walmart, Target, Kohls, JC Penney, Old Navy, Gap, Macy's, J. Crew or any retailer that carries a Uniform Collection). When purchasing items from other stores, please select items that are consistent with the uniform styles shown on the Lands End web site.
SPECIAL DRESS UNIFORM
For special events with community members outside of the school, such as performances, open houses, and field trips, it is beneficial for the students to have a uniform dress as shown in the Special Dress uniform below. All students are required to have at least one Special Dress uniform so that it can be worn for special events designated by the school administration. The Special Dress uniform consists of specified items from the Daily Dress uniform options, so students may of course wear the Special Dress uniform on any regular school day as well.
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Special Dress Uniform for Girls
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Special Dress Uniform for Boys (K-5th) |
| - Plaid skirt/skort (or jumper for Grammar School) - White oxford blouse with optional sweater from the Daily Dress Uniform options for the respective grade - Black knee high socks or black tights (or white short socks/knee-highs/tights for Grammar School only) - Closed toe black shoes - For Rhetoric School girls only, Covenant Cross Tie (order through school office) |
- Khaki pants - Black belt - Black polo shirt - Black casual or dress shoes with black socks |
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Special Dress Uniform for Boys (6-8th & 9th-12th)
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- Khaki pants - Black belt - White button down shirt with Covenant Tie (order through school office) with optional black sweater vest - Black casual or dress shoes with black socks |
COVENANT UNIFORM PLAID
Girls' Covenant Plaid uniform items, which are a required part of the Special Dress Uniform as shown above, need to be ordered from the following company:
Educational Outfitters
16310 S. Lincoln Hwy (Rt. 30), #110
Plainfield, IL 60586
Phone: 815-436-7777
www.EducationalOutfitters.com
School Code: IL01482
(10% discounts offered in June and December)
COVENANT P.E. UNIFORMS
For P. E. classes for grammar school students (K-5th), the daily dress uniform may be worn. Grammar school girls should wear pants or skorts on gym days.
The P. E. uniform shown below is required for P.E. classes for Upper School students (6th-12th).
| P.E. Uniform for Logic School (6th-8th) and Rhetoric School (9th-12th) |
| - Any Land's End PE t-shirt with the Covenant logo. - Black athletic shorts, capri, or long pants. - Shorts should be at least fingertip length and fit modestly. - Small white piping on shorts allowed. - Gym shoes. |
