Uniform Guidelines

Dress Code: The Uniform Dress Code for Rivet Middle School/High School is based on our belief that students should present an image that reflects a sense of pride in themselves, their families, and their school.  In a society that places much emphasis on fashion, where consumerism attempts to define social position and self-worth by the price, label, or logo which appears on clothing, our dress code stands as a reminder that clothing can be simple and uniform. The real worth of the individual is in what he or she accomplishes with the gifts and talents God has given.  

Our students will enter careers and professions where what they wear or their general appearance will not be their choice.  We feel that we have an obligation to help them understand and accept those expectations as part of being an adult. We consider proper dress and grooming to be part of the learning process. Students are expected to observe the ordinary rules of neatness, cleanliness, modesty, and good taste. Since the Student Handbook cannot make provisions for the continually changing styles, the school administration reserves the right to decide what is acceptable and appropriate dress for school AND school functions. 

Rivet polos and sweatshirts MUST be ordered through the school. There are no approved public providers. 

Uniform dress pants may be purchased through any retail outlet that carries slacks/pants that meet all regulations of the school dress code. 

The student dress code is outlined in detail on the following pages.  Violations of dress code policy may warrant disciplinary action.  Disciplinary action includes, but is not limited to detention, changing clothes, sending kids home, and/or loss of special dress day privileges. 

On all Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays the school approved black, purple, or gray polo shirts must be worn. 

Polos may be worn with khaki or black slacks, shorts (cargo shorts are allowed - cargo pants and skirts are not allowed). 

Polos must be tucked and a brown or black belt must be worn on Mass Day. 

Mass Day is a day when Mass is scheduled, even if we do not end up attending Mass such as a school delay. The students are expected to follow the dress code for Mass Day. On Mass Days (or any other day the school has Mass) the purple polo must be worn with khaki dress pants, or shorts. 

Only crew-necked or quarter-zip school approved sweatshirts can be worn. 

Shirts worn under polo’s must be either plain white or plain black only. 

All polos, sweat shirts, and quarter zip-ups will be provided to parents and students for purchase through the school office.

Shoes must be black or brown dress shoes or black, brown, or tan boat shoes. 

Tennis shoes are allowed, but must not include any bright or neon colors on them. 

a. Appearance must be modest, neat, clean, and well-groomed. 

b. Clothing that is marked with alcohol, tobacco, slogans, vulgar or suggestive language, promotes violence, or contains derogatory comments toward any person or groups of people is inappropriate. 

c. Clothes must fit properly. Clothes must not be too tight, too short, too low, or too baggy. Holes or tatters are not allowed. 

d. Skirts are not permitted to be worn. 

e. Tank tops, muscle, or spaghetti-strapped shirts are not allowed. Sport jerseys must have a shirt underneath. 

f. Shorts must be 3” off the floor while kneeling. 

g. Shorts that are not allowed: 

i. no shorter than 3 inches above the students knee. 

ii. Cut-offs or any frayed bottom. 

iii. Trunks. 

iv. Athletic running shorts. 

v. Undershorts. 

vi. Silk, spandex, or nylon shorts. 

h. No sweatpants, yoga pants, leggings, athletic pants and/or outfits are allowed. 

i. Hi-lights in hair must be natural hair colors. No sweatbands on wrists and/or forehead. 

j. Hats of any kind are not allowed. 

k. Girls are permitted to wear earrings.  No body piercings are permitted. 

l. Boys are not permitted to wear earrings.  No body piercings are permitted. 

m. No shoes with any sort of wheels on them are allowed. 

n. Visible tattoos are not permitted 

o. No outside jackets in the classroom 

“Free” Dress Days On such days, students are allowed to dress freely so long as they do not violate the rules A-L from above. 

“Spirit” Dress Days On such days, students must dress in the theme of the Spirit Day or wear regular school clothing. Additionally, Spirit Days do not make “illegal” zip-ups and sweatshirts allowable for wear.