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Dress Code

PA Day Activities

Students are to dress according to the Appropriate Dress Code of the Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB), which consists of the following:

• A navy blue pant, kilt or short - pants must be worn around the waist and kilts and shorts must be knee‐length.

• A white collared polo shirt, oxford dress shirt, or blouse, tucked in - with or without the school crest.

• A blue cardigan, pullover or sweater free of graphics.

Inappropriate attire includes:

• Short shorts, skirts, bare midriffs, halter tops, cut‐off tops, low-cut tops or tops that are buttoned too low.

• Tank tops, spaghetti straps and sleeveless shirts that are baggy/revealing.

• Hoodies, hats, caps, bandanas, gloves, and sunglasses worn inside the school.

• Language or representations on attire that indicate gang affiliation (e.g., gang colours/bandanas), that depicts violence, profanity, racial or gender discrimination or discrimination of any kind whatsoever, or that otherwise demeans an identifiable individual or group.

• Clothing with objectionable slogans that promote attitudes and behaviours that contravene the “Guiding Principles” of the St. Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic School, the TCDSB or the Provincial Codes of Conduct.

• Oversized jewellery such as earrings or necklaces.

• Makeup, body art/markings, fragrances, scented lotions, hair products, etc.

Students are required to bring a second change of clothing for physical education classes that are appropriate for physical activity (i.e., t‐shirts, shorts, running shoes).

In addition, during the winter months, students will be required to keep a set of indoor shoes at school. Also, it is prudent for children in Kindergarten and the younger primary classes to have an extra change of clothes in their backpacks, in the case of a bathroom accident or other such needs.

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

All Secondary schools within the jurisdiction of the Board shall adopt a 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.