Dress Code

Immaculate Heart of Mary School Dress Code

Updated 5/18/2021

	TOPS	BOTTOMS
K-5 GIRLS	Plain white or light blue, long sleeve or short sleeve polo shirt or blouse Regulation IHM logo gray sweatshirt or ¼ zip Solid navy or white cardigan Only a plain white undershirt or bra	Regulation IHM plaid uniform jumper purchased through Schoolbelles Navy pants with a belt (K and 1st do not need a belt) Summer uniform option: navy shorts with a belt or a navy skort no more than 4 inches above the knee Solid navy or white tights may be worn under the jumper No denim material, gym shorts, capris or leggings
K-5 BOYS	Plain white or light blue, long sleeve or short sleeve polo shirt Regulation IHM logo gray sweatshirt or ¼ zip Solid navy or white cardigan Only a plain white undershirt	Navy pants with a belt (K and 1st do not need a belt) Summer uniform option: navy shorts with a belt no more than 4 inches above the knee No denim material or gym shorts
6-8 GIRLS	Plain navy or red, long sleeve or short sleeve polo shirt Regulation IHM logo navy or red, long sleeve or short sleeve polo shirt Regulation IHM logo navy or red sweatshirt or ¼ zip 8th grade may wear the official IHM 8th grade sweatshirt Solid navy cardigan	Regulation IHM plaid uniform skirt with built-in shorts purchased through Schoolbelles Khaki or navy pants with a belt Summer uniform option: Khaki or navy shorts with a belt no more than 4 inches above the knee Solid navy tights may be worn under the skirt No denim material, gym shorts, capris or leggings
6-8 BOYS	Plain navy or red, long sleeve or short sleeve polo shirt Regulation IHM logo navy or red, long sleeve or short sleeve polo shirt Regulation IHM logo navy or red sweatshirt or ¼ zip 8th grade may wear the official IHM 8th grade sweatshirt Solid navy cardigan	Khaki or navy pants with a belt Summer uniform option: khaki or navy shorts with a belt no more than 4 inches above the knee No denim material or gym shorts

Shoes: Most students wear athletic shoes. Dress shoes and boots may be worn. No cowboy boots. Open-toed or open-back shoes are not permitted.

Socks: Black or white socks must be worn at all times. Socks may have a black or white emblem on the back or side. Socks must be at least ankle-length.

Physical education uniform: On PE day, the regulation IHM PE uniform should be worn in place of the regular uniform. The regulation IHM PE uniform is navy sweatpants with a regulation IHM PE t-shirt or a regulation IHM sweatshirt. Navy gym shorts no more than 4 inches from the knee may be worn for summer uniform. Students must wear athletic shoes.

TAG Days: On certain announced occasions, students may be out of uniform, but must adhere to the following guidelines:

Shirts and dresses must have sleeves and must cover shoulders, stomach, and chest area.
No open-toed or open-backed shoes, such as sandals, are permitted.
Sayings and logos on clothing must be appropriate. Students should not wear clothing with words on the backside of pants, shorts or skirts.
No rips/tears in clothing.
Shorts must be no more than four inches above the knee.
Tops must be long enough to cover the backside if leggings are worn.

IHM spirit days: On certain announced occasions, students may wear a regulation IHM spirit wear top with uniform bottoms.

Proper grooming: No make-up is to be worn at school. Girls may wear nail polish. The only acceptable body piercing is of the ears and only post earrings no larger than a dime may be worn. Girls may wear no more than two sets of earrings. Boys may not wear earrings. Jewelry may be worn in moderation. Writing on the body and clothing is prohibited at all times. Hair must be kept cut, neat, and clean. No distracting hair colors or styles. Clothes must be clean. Styles deemed improper for school by the administration will not be permitted. Hats and winter accessories are to be worn outside the building only.

Student ID lanyards are part of the uniform and must be worn at all times of the school day. Any ID that is lost, defaced in any way, or in poor condition must be replaced at the student's expense.

Summer uniform guidelines are in place from the start of school until mid-October and from the beginning of April until the end of school. Specific dates will be announced.

Preschool - No uniforms are required for preschool. Comfortable play clothes and gym shoes are recommended. IHM t-shirts and sweatshirts are available for purchase.

The IHM administration reserves the right to use discretion in determining the appropriate consequences in violations of our dress code.

UNIFORM CONTACT INFORMATION:

Schoolbelles - 5046 Old Taylor Mill Road, Taylor Mill, Ky. 859-581-3111

Idlebrook - The school will send an email when online sales are open to purchase items with the regulation IHM logo from Idlebrook.

Free used uniform exchange - A free uniform swap is available year round. It is currently run by three mothers of our students. They have shorts, pants, sweaters, shirts, blouses, jumpers, skorts, gym shirts, sweatshirts, and some spirit wear. It is all free! Contact the school office for details.

Immaculate Heart of Mary School Dress Code (PDF) Idlebrook Uniform Sale Schedule

Immaculate Heart of Mary
Catholic School

Burlington, Kentucky

Dress Code