The front of the school building.

Dress Code

St. Fidelis Catholic School is committed to fostering a positive and safe Catholic learning environment consistent with the mission and governing values of the Toronto Catholic District School Board.

In consultation with the St. Fidelis Catholic School Parent Council (CSPC), the current dress code for students has been adopted.

Approved Clothing

Students are expected to follow the school’s appropriate dress code, which includes:

  • Bottoms: Plain, solid navy-blue pants or jogging pants (permitted for all students); leggings or tights (permitted for girls).

  • Tops: Plain, solid white or navy-blue tops, with or without the school crest.

  • Outerwear: Plain, solid navy-blue cardigans, sweaters, hoodies, or pullovers, with or without the school crest.

  • Footwear: Closed-toe shoes for both indoor and outdoor wear.

St. Fidelis Spirit Wear, available through a school-approved supplier, is optional but encouraged to promote school spirit.

Students are expected to wear clean, neat, and practical clothing each day. On “dress-down” days, good judgment should guide clothing choices. The Appropriate Dress Code is mandatory and will be strictly and consistently enforced.

Prohibited Clothing

The following items are not permitted:

  • Logos that are inappropriate or distracting.

  • Short shorts/skirts, pants worn below the waist.

  • Revealing tops, including halter tops, cut-off tops, low-cut tops, bare midriffs, tank tops, spaghetti straps, or baggy sleeveless shirts.

  • Jeans.

  • Headwear or accessories worn indoors, such as hoods, hats, caps, bandanas, gloves, sunglasses, or jackets.

  • Clothing with language or images that:

    • Indicate gang affiliation (e.g., gang colors or bandanas).

    • Depict violence, profanity, or discrimination of any kind.

    • Demean any individual or group.

  • Oversized jewelry, excessive makeup, or visible body art/markings.

Dress Code in TCDSB Schools

All Elementary schools within the jurisdiction of the Board shall adopt an Appropriate Dress Code or Uniform Dress Code.

Parents are encouraged to review the local dress code at their child’s school and to direct their questions to the principal of the school.