All students are required to observe the school dress code. Kindergarten through to Elementary, Grade 8 - students are required to be in the designated school uniforms Monday - Friday. We believe that school uniforms promote a sense of pride in our school and solidarity between students. Rosedale Christian School requires students to wear uniforms Monday to Friday. The school is a member of the Cookies Uniform Club and students uniforms can be purchased from Cookies to ensure that the uniform colors and pattern are adhere to. We do not recommend that parents purchase the school uniform other than through Cookies Uniform Club (store). Parents are requested to pick up from the school the uniform chart and discount card prior to purchasing students' uniforms.

School Decorum
Students are requested to demonstrate proper conduct on school premises and also off school site while wearing the school uniforms. The school uniforms represent the school and therefore, we ask that students respect and honor the decorum which upholds the strong Christian values while wearing the school uniforms. Do not forget that you represent Rosedale Christian School and the school uniform represent s RCS also.

Students are not allowed on the school compound unless they are properly attired in the full school uniform. Infraction will be given to students out of the correct uniforms. Students who wish to be excused for a day should first bring in a letter from his or her parents, requesting permission for the day. Parents may also call the school to be granted excuse for students not in their correct uniform.

Rosedale Christian School is proud of its dress code policy, which provides students and families with clear expectations on what every student uniform should be as outlined below. We have also provided resources listed below on where these uniforms can be purchased.

GENERAL POLICIES
We believe that a clean-cut and professional image reduces distractions and promotes learning. Therefore, school uniforms are expected to fit the student appropriately, be cleaned on a regular basis, and cannot deviate from the style and color choices. Students are expected to present themselves in a neat, clean, and professional manner at all times whenever the school uniforms are worn.

CONSEQUENCES
All students at Rosedale Christian (Elementary and Middle) are expected to comply with the Dress Code. Noncompliance may result in, but not be limited to, the following:

1st Offense:
•Student will receive a verbal reminder. Additionally written notification and a copy of our Dress Code will be sent home to parents/guardians.
•If available, students will be required to wear a clean uniform from the reserve closet at the school, unless a parent/guardian brings a uniform from home. The student is expected to return the uniform to the school office at the end of the school day. The cost for using the borrowed uniform for the day will be $10. Parents will be billed for the use of borrowed uniforms. Expenses will be shown on parents' monthly statements and expenses will be required to be paid by parents immediately.

2nd Consecutive Offense:
•Parents/ Guardians will be called to discuss the Dress Code and problem-solve strategies to aid the family in complying.
•Parents/ guardians will be asked to bring an appropriate change of clothes - that is, the correct school uniform. If they are unable to do so, students will be required to wear a clean uniform from the reserve closet at the school, if such a uniform is available. The cost for using
the borrowed uniform for the day will be $20.00 for the second offense.
•Student will meet with a peer review group to develop strategies to help the student comply with the policy.

3rd Consecutive Offense:
At the discretion of the Principal. Students maybe sent home or parents called to collect students from school. Students may be picked up from the Admin office. Infractions will be added to students record and points will be deducted off students Finals Test Scores at the end of the school year. This may also affect graduation.

Students Out Of Correct Uniforms
Students out of the correct uniforms will be sent home or parents will be called and students held in the office until they are picked up by parents. Incorrect uniform without a letter or a phone call from parents is an infraction and points will be deducted off student's Final exams scores.

Uniform Discount Card:      A Uniform Discount Card can be picked up from the Admission office.

Gym Uniform and School Patch
Day school uniform can be purchased from Cookies, however, gym uniforms, summer physical education T-shirt and school patches must be purchased from the school. Students gym uniform and school patches should bear the school logo which are reserved only for students of RCS.

Boys - Boys Uniform Requirements are:

• Solid Gray Pants - No more than one size larger than the waist. Boys pants should not be worn below the waist.
    (Long Pants worn at the waist), black belt,
    No low-rise, bagging, sagging, or dragging pants allowed
    No cuffs in the pant legs
    No jeans, leggings, or sweatpants of any kind. The school Sweatpants are only worn for Physical Education classes only
    Boys are not allowed to wear Walking Shorts/Skorts

• Solid Cotton White Shirt
    No T-shirt, sports shirt or golf styles Polo-style shirts allowed 
    No logos, designs, or pictures on shirts unless school logo
    Cap sleeve and sleeveless polo shirts of any kind are not approved 
    Shirt should fit appropriately and not be more than one size larger than the student’s body size
    No bare waists, midriffs, bare backs, and/or low necklines permitted
    Undershirts, if worn, must be solid white
    Shirts are required to be tucked in and belts should be worn by all boys
    No other over garments are allowed over the school uniform - Monday through Friday. The school logo should be displayed on students'     uniforms at all times.

• Blazers, School Patch and Tie (Boys)
    Burgundy Blazers with long sleeves and pocket are required
    The School patch must be affixed to the pocket of all blazers for both girls and boys - no exceptions
    All Elementary and Middle School students are required to wear blazers with patches - no exceptions please
    Plaid No. 26 plaid long tie is required - no exceptions

• Shoes and Socks (Boys)
    Dress black leather shoes, must be solid black.
    Boots or UGG Boots are not acceptable
    Boots are UGG can be worn to school BUT school shoes must be brought along and the correct school shoes change into as soon as     possible.
    Sandals and sneakers are not permitted. Sneakers are only allowed on Friday for gym and Physical Education classes
    flip flops of any kind are not permitted.
    Dark Socks of solid-colored - either black, blue or dark gray are accepted and allowed

• Gym Uniform
Gym uniforms must be purchased from the school. Gym uniform consists of top and bottom sweatsuit with the school logo printed on the top and bottom. Students are not permitted to wear other sweatsuits other than the school designated sweatsuit. For the warm seasons, students are allowed to wear their burgundy school T-shirt along with their gym sweatsuit bottom. Plans are afoot to adjust the gym uniform for the warm season to include shorts under skirts for girls and shorts for boys.

At the interim, girls may wear their day school uniform skirt over their sweatsuit. They may remove this once their are on school compound. Parents discretions are recommended please. Please bear in mind that RCS is a Christian school with Christian values.

Gym Shoes and Socks - For Both Girls and Boys
White sneakers ONLY must be worn for physical education classes. Students in other colors will be sent home or held in the office until they are picked up by parents.
    Solid White Sneakers
    Solid white socks

Girls Uniform Attire Requirements
Blouse, Skirt and Tie
    Plaid No. 26 Skirt
    White Peterpan Collar Solid White Cotton Blouse - long sleeves
    Plaid No. 26 Tie
    Burgundy Blazer with School Patch - No Exceptions please
    Burgundy Stockings of Socks. Socks should be knee high
    Black Shoes - multicolor shoes are not allowed
Dress black leather shoes, must be solid black are recommend
    Boots or UGG Boots are not acceptable
    Boots are UGG can be worn to school BUT school shoes must be brought along and the correct school shoes change into as soon as     possible. Students are not allowed on the school compound in boots or any other clothing other than the correct school uniform.
    Sandals or sneakers are not permitted - except white sneakers on Fridays for gym and Physical Education.
    flip flops of any kind are not permitted.

We do understand that students are not responsible for school dress attire, therefore, we are asking parents to abide by the school laws to make it easier on the students. We do not deem it fair for students to bear the consequence of the parents decisions made on their behalf.

A. Accessories & Grooming
Colors for hair accessories should be limited to burgundy , black, green and white. (Any colors of  the school uniform

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