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General Requirements for Student Appearance:

Students must:
- Practice good hygiene.
- Keep hair clean, styled in a way that is not disruptive, and tied back neatly as necessary to keep their face visible at all times.
- Take off all hats, hoods, gloves, and sunglasses when indoors.
- Keep any makeup minimal.
All clothing must:
- Be clean and in good condition.
- Fit the student appropriately.
  - This includes:
    - Clothing not being excessively oversized or snug.
    - Undergarments not being visible at any time.
    - Bottoms being worn at the waist.
    - Midriffs, chests, shoulders, and upper thighs being adequately covered (meaning shorts and skirts approximately no higher than four inches above the knee) at all times, including while doing physical activities.
    - Clothing not being modified in unapproved ways (e.g., embellished, rolled, knotted, or tied with bands).
    - Clothing not having an excessive number of large pockets (i.e., cargo-style clothing).
- Be free of any kind of design, logo, or message other than Trinity’s approved logo.
- Be safe for all school activities.
  - This includes:
    - Jewelry not being excessively sharp or dangly.
    - Shoes having flat soles and closed toes/heels.
- Be in approved colors and fabrics, as noted below.

Approved Colors for Clothing:

Solid navy, light blue, gray, khaki, or the official school plaid (available at Lands’ End).
- Polos, dress shirts, and layered leggings may also be worn in solid white.
- Layered leggings may also be worn in black.

Approved Fabrics for Clothing:

Cotton, cotton-blend, or polyester.
Denim is only allowed on specified days and should not be embellished or distressed in any way.

Clothing Options:

Tops:
- Polo shirts
- Button-down dress shirts
Bottoms:
- Pants
- Capris
- Shorts (permitted from April 1st* to October 31st each year)
- Skorts
- Skirts
- Jumpers
- Dresses
Under layering pieces (can be worn under approved tops and bottoms):
- Undershirts
- Camisoles
- Long-sleeved fitted shirts
- Leggings/tights (must be worn under skorts/skirts/jumpers/dresses from November 1st to March 31st each year)
Outer layering pieces (can be worn over approved tops):
- Cardigans
- Sweaters
- Sweatshirts
- Fleece jackets

Footwear:

Sneakers/tennis shoes are the only permitted footwear for students in Kindergarten through 5th grade.
Any shoes with a flat sole (i.e., a heel no higher than ½ inch) and closed heel/toes are permitted for students in 5th through 8th grade.
Students should always wear or bring sneakers appropriate for recess and/or P.E.

Outerwear:

Coats and jackets worn exclusively outside do not need to be in approved colors or fabrics.

Where to Purchase Approved Clothing:

Approved items are available from many stores, including Lands’ End (which carries the official school plaid and tops with Trinity’s approved logo), Walmart, Target, Kohls, Old Navy, Gap, Children’s Place, and JCPenney.
Trinity’s approved logo may be added to clothing at Embroidery Connection in Fremont.

Spirit Days:

On designated Spirit Days, which will be planned in advance, students can wear any Trinity-themed shirt, denim jeans, and shorts (all in accordance with the policies outlined herein). Students may of course wear any other approved standard clothing on Spirit Days.

Enforcement:

Please see the Code of Conduct for details.
Interpretation and enforcement of the Standardized Dress Policy is at the administration’s discretion.