Dress Code Guide

The ICS uniform is to be worn to school and to all school functions.

School sweater; choice of vest or cardigan in current issue burgundy.

• Purchased from school uniform cupboard
• Must be worn to all school Masses, assemblies, performances and school functions.

Dress pants for boys and girls – dark navy blue

• No “cargo” baggy, multipocket pants.
• No “Capri” mid-calf length pants
• No sweats, tearaways, lycra tights, or fleece
• Not black, light blue, or faded: true dark navy only without other colours, designer labels, designs or accessories.

Dark navy blue tunic, skort or skirt for girls

• About knee length

Dark navy blue walking-length dress shorts

• May be worn from April 1st to October 31st

White shirt with simple collar, long or short sleeved, tucked in

• Turtlenecks are fine (Not T-shirts)
• Must be all-white, no designer labels or lettering

Socks/leotards:

• Solid-coloured plain dark navy blue or solid plain white only

Black or navy shoes

• Comfortable dress shoes, walking shoes, loafers or runner-styled shoes, with velcro enclosures or laces – black or navy solid colours only.
• Low heel
• No skateboard shoes or sandals
• No boots indoors

For Physical Education Classes (grades 2 to 7) and Sports Teams:

• Navy blue ICS shorts (purchased from school Uniform Cupboard)
• Red ICS T-shirt (purchased from school Uniform Cupboard)
• Proper running shoes with non-marking soles: reserved at school for gym use only.
• All students from Grades 2 to 7, reserved at school for gym use only.
• All students from Grades 2 to 7, without exception, must have the proper gym strip and runners for every gym class and every athletic event.

Additional Requirements

• School sweater must be worn to all school functions and performances.
• When in school, all sweatshirts, jackets and any other non dress code clothing must be removed.
• Students must not wear make-up. Clear nail polish is fine. Natural looking hair colours only.
• Small earrings that do not dangle below the ear may be worn.
• As several staff members and students have reactions to perfumes, please consider the school a perfume-free area.
• No hats worn in the building.
• Appropriate outer wear is required on cold and rainy days (boots, mittens, raincoat etc.) The children need fresh air and will be sent out to play whenever possible.

Thank you for ensuring that your child is wearing the correct dress code in good repair. If your child is not dressed in accordance with the dress code, you will be notified by the school. Remember that all clothing and supplies should be labeled with your child’s name.

A school Uniform Cupboard is operated through our Parent Participation Program to sell required ICS items plus a selection of other code items. Families may otherwise purchase dress code items (i.e. other than school sweater and PE strip) at stores of their choice, assuring that all dress code criteria are met. The Uniform Cupboard is open for business during the first week of school in September. Check your August newsletter or the Parent Board for the schedule of times. During the year if you need to purchase dress code items, new or recycled, please phone the Coordinators to set up an appointment.