Dress Code
The purpose of the dress code at Christ the King Regional School is to:
· Have students neat, clean, and ready to learn.
· Prevent distractions to the learning environment.
· Minimize faddishness and the comparison of one student to another.
· Assist parents in the time-consuming and expensive process of purchasing clothes for school.
Grooming
Boys’ Hair: Boys’ hair should be neatly groomed, cut above the collar, above the ears, and off the face. All hair around head should be neatly trimmed. Fad haircuts or color is not permitted. Highlighting is not permitted.
Girls’ Hair: Girls’ hair should be neatly groomed and not cover the eyes. Fad haircuts or color is not permitted. Highlighting is not permitted.
Jewelry: Boys are not permitted to wear earrings. Girls may wear small earrings (not dangling) in their ear lobes only. No hoop earrings and only one earring per ear. Cartilage earrings and facial piercings are not permitted for any student. Only one ring is permitted. Only one bracelet is permitted. One necklace may be worn beneath the shirt collar.
Makeup/Tattoos: Makeup is not allowed. This includes facial and lip color of any kind. Fake nails or nail polish is not permitted. Tattoos are not allowed.
New Uniforms 2007-2008
Uniforms are to be worn from the first day of school until school closes in June. This is the "transition year" from the previous school uniform to the new 2007-2008 school uniform. Students that wear the previous school uniform this year must follow the 2006-2007 Handbook guidelines. As of the 2008-2009 school year, all students must comply with the new school uniform guidelines.
School Logo
The school crest with crown and branches (found on the front cover of the handbook), with "Christ the King" written on the top in a half arc, not the CKS monogram from previous years.
Winter Uniforms
Girls: Grades K-5: Maroon and khaki plaid drop-waist jumper, white blouse with Peter Pan collar, maroon knee socks or maroon tights. Only a maroon sweater, either crew neck or V-neck with the school logo and white striped trim may be worn. Jumper must not exceed 2" above the knee.
Girls: Grades 6-8: Maroon and khaki plaid kilt or khaki skort, white oxford shirt, maroon knee socks or maroon tights. Only a maroon sweater, either crew neck, V-neck or sweater vest with the school logo and white striped trim may be worn. Kilt or skort must not exceed 2" above the knee.
Boys: Grades K-2: Khaki pants and short sleeved, maroon polo shirt with school logo, all of which can be obtained at the uniform supply store. Only a maroon sweater, either crewneck or V-neck with school logo may be worn. Pants must be fitted for the correct height and weight of child; belts must be worn.
Boys: Grades 3-5: Khaki pants and white oxford shirt, and plaid tie, all of which can be obtained at the uniform supply store. Only a maroon sweater, either crew neck, V-neck or sweater vest with the school logo may be worn. Pants must be fitted for the correct weight and height of the child; belts must be worn.
Boys: Grades 6-8: Khaki pants and white oxford shirt, and designated striped tie, all of which can be obtained at the uniform supply store. Only a maroon sweater, either crew neck, V-neck or sweater vest with the school logo may be worn. Pants must be fitted for the correct weight and height of the child; belts must be worn.
Shoes: Sturdy soft-soled shoes providing good support in "dirt" - buck, brown, or black (no sneakers) are required for all grades. Shoes must have a full back.
Summer Uniforms
Summer uniforms may be worn until and including October 31st and after the third Monday of April.
Boys K-8: Khaki pleated walking shorts and short-sleeved, maroon polo shirt with the school logo, all of which can be obtained from the uniform supply store. White ankle socks (ankle must be covered) and belts must be worn.
Girls K-8: Khaki skort and short sleeved, maroon polo shirt with the school logo, all of which can be obtained from the uniform supply store. White ankle socks (ankle must be covered).
Shoes: Low cut brown, white or black sneakers are permitted with the summer uniform.
Sweater: If weather necessitates, only a maroon sweater with the school logo (as outlined in the winter uniform section) may be worn.
Uniform Suppliers
Flynn & O’Hara Lands End (select items)
237 S. Black Horse Pike Preferred School #9000-6415-5
Mt. Ephraim, NJ 1-800-469-2222
(856)931-8838 www.landsend.com/school
www.flynnohara.com
You can visit one of the supplier’s web sites or visit Flynn and O’Hara’s store for details about the uniform.
Gym Uniforms
The official gym uniform must be purchased through the PTA. Gym uniforms follow the same schedule as the school uniforms. Winter uniform consists of gym top, sweat pants and sweat shirt. Summer uniform consists of gym top and gym shorts. Sweatshirts may also be worn. Gym tops should not be longer than the shorts. The girls’ gym shorts should be no higher than mid-thigh. Students must wear white socks (ankles must be covered).
