It is our conviction that the personal appearance of the students contributes to the general environment of study and good order; therefore, we ask the parents' cooperation and support with regard to the dress regulations. School personnel will monitor the appropriateness of a student's appearance. The Principal will make final decisions.
 
• Uniforms must be worn to and from school.
• No caps or hats of any kind may be worn inside the school building at any time. Hair should be neat, clean and well-groomed. Concerns with hair length or style will be addressed to the parents, rather than the students while respecting cultures.
• Students may wear navy blue and khaki walking shorts during the months of August, September, October, April, and May. They shall not be worn on days that the school has Mass. All walking shorts must be of knee length. Walking shorts with belt loops require a belt.
• Mondays are considered T-shirt/Sweatshirt days. Students have a choice of wearing their regular uniforms or they may wear uniform pants (or shorts) with a Visitation t-shirt. Exceptions to this “T-Shirt Day” may occur on some occasions.

BOYS: Grades K-8th.
1. Shirts must be navy blue, red or white (solid colors only) polo style shirts with collars, button down dress shirts or turtleneck shirts. Shirts are to be tucked inside pants. No logos, other than the approved VCS logo, are allowed.
2. Navy blue or Khaki trousers, uniform style only (not denim or w/cargo style pockets). Slacks with belt loops require a belt. Belts must be brown, black or navy. (Students may wear knee length shorts during August, September, October, April, & May with the exception of days we attend Mass).
3. The official Visitation sweatshirt can be worn over the uniform polo shirts on days that are cool. No other sweaters, sweater vests, cardigans, etc. will be allowed other than on designated days.
4. Shoes must be dress shoes, or clean athletic shoes. No flip flops, socks must be worn with
Croc style shoes.
5. Socks are to be worn at all times. Socks are to be neutral color (black, navy blue, white).
6. Boys may not wear any kind of earrings.
7. Shoes must be dress shoes, or clean athletic shoes. No slides, flip flops, socks must be worn with crocs.
8. Sweatshirts – A Visitation sweatshirt with a Visitation logo maybe worn on Mondays,
Otherwise, the dark blue Visitation issued sweatshirt is to be worn Tuesday – Friday.

GIRLS: Grades K-8
1. Girls’ tops may be tailored blouses, polo style shirts w/a collar, or turtleneck shirts. Blouses/Shirts may only be in solid colors of navy blue, red or white. No t-shirts. No logos other than the approved VCS logo. All tops are to be worn inside uniforms.
2. Uniform jumpers (K – 4)/skirts (5 – 8) must be at least knee length.
3. Navy blue or Khaki trousers, uniform style only (not denim or w/ cargo style pockets). Slacks with belt loops require a belt. Belts must be brown, black or navy. (Students may wear knee length shorts during August, September, October, April, & May with the exception of days we attend Mass).
4. An official Visitation sweatshirt can be worn over the uniform polo shirts on days that are cool. No other sweaters, sweater vests, cardigans, etc. will be allowed. 
5. Socks are to be worn at all times. They must be a neutral color of white, navy blue, or black and must cover the ankle bone completely with regular wear (not needing to be pulled out of the shoes to cover).
6. Shoes must be dress shoes, or clean athletic shoes. Sandals are allowed, but must be worn with socks and must have a back. No platforms or heels. Clogs must have a back. No flip flops, socks must be worn with
Croc style shoes.
7. Sweatpants and sweatshirts may be worn to and from school, but not in school.
8. Hair must be clean and well-groomed at all times.
9. Sweatshirts – A Visitation sweatshirt with a Visitation logo maybe worn on Mondays,
Otherwise, the dark blue Visitation issued sweatshirt is to be worn Tuesday – Friday.
10. For safety reasons, please limit earrings to small post style rather than large or dangling ones.

Violations to Dress Code
1st Offense – Warning – note to parent
2nd Offense – Dress Code Violation Slip – sent home to parent to sign
3rd Offense – Detention – Continual disregard of teacher request (Grades 4 – 8), Walking Recess (Grades K – 3)

P.E. Uniform Dress Code
P.E. uniforms may be a requirement for upper grades.

Dress Code Violations
Any student not in dress code will be sent to the office and a parent called and asked to bring the correct items to school as soon as possible. All students are expected to follow the dress code on a daily basis.

Dress Code During After School Activities
While representing Visitation Catholic School and its various teams, groups and organizations, students will model a modest and tidy appearance as a reflection of the character of our school. Students will not wear clothing depicting alcohol, tobacco or drugs. No hats, caps or bandanas or other kinds of headgear may be worn inside the school building at any time.

Non-Uniform Days
On days where special permission is given to dress out of uniform, students may wear jeans, shorts of at least knee length (during August, September, October, April, & May), or capris.
• No leggings, pajama pants or yoga pants are permissible.

We appreciate the opportunity to give the students a special day where they may relax a bit and wear the clothes they are accustomed to wearing outside of school; however, if the above guidelines are not adhered to, the opportunities will be far less frequent or not at all.

Care of Property
1. Mark all gym clothes, coats, sweatshirts, hats, mittens, boots, lunch boxes, and book bags with the name of the child, especially for primary children.
2. Unmarked items that become lost will be placed in the "lost and found". If items are not claimed by the end of the second quarter, or again by the end of the school year, they will be donated to charity.
3. All books are to be carried back and forth from school in a book bag. All books are to be covered. Parents will be billed for book damage or replacement.
4. When sending money or messages, please enclose them in a sealed envelope. On the outside, mark the child's name and grade. If money is enclosed, please note its specific purpose.

DRESS CODE In accordance with Illinois Public Act 102-0360 (SB817), no diocesan school shall prohibit hairstyles historically associated with race, ethnicity, or hair texture, including, but not limited to, protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists. Students who disrupt the educational process or compromise standards of health and safety will be asked to modify their appearance.
 
See the Parent/Student Handbook for more specific guidelines.