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Car Pool Procedures - 2007-2008
- We have assigned every family a “carpool” number. Please make sure your child knows his/her number. We will be calling these numbers to load the cars. If you carpool with another family, they need to know that number, also.
- Please place the carpool number on the driver’s side of the car so that it is clearly visible to the staff. If another relative or friend is picking your child up in the afternoon, please share that number with them so they are ready to tell us the carpool number.
- As a reminder, all cars must enter on Algonkian Parkway and then exit onto Cascades Parkway. The first twenty cars may enter the school parking lot and wait along the curb for carpool to begin. We will then queue cars up in the second lower lot in a single file next to the commuter cars. When we have cleared the commuter car area, we will begin queuing in a zipper line to form two lines.
- We will queue up six cars at a time to load. The numbered cones will be placed in the parking area directly outside the gym area.
- Please pull up to the safety cone that is the next one in line. The children will be waiting at the cones to get into the car. Even if you visibly see your child, please pull up as far as you can to the next available safety cone to expedite carpool.
- The middle parking spaces will still be for safety patrol carpools and anyone who has school business at the conclusion of carpool.
- To keep our children safe, anyone who is not picking up their child in a car will be asked to wait to take their children until after the last car has exited from carpool.
- As a reminder, all cars must enter on Algonkian Parkway and then exit onto Cascades Parkway. The first twenty cars may enter the school parking lot and wait along the curb for carpool to begin. We will then queue cars up in the second lower lot in a single file next to the commuter cars. When we have cleared the commuter car area, we will begin queuing in a zipper line to form two lines.
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Dress Code
The dress code provides a standard for our students that fosters an environment conducive to learning and respectful behavior.
Final decisions regarding the school uniform rest with the Principal/Administration.
Uniform Requirements & Other Pertinent Information
Student Dress Code
The dress code is an exterior sign of a student’s attitude toward regulations and, therefore, is a potential factor in reflecting maturity and cooperation. The dress code at Our Lady of Hope Catholic School is designed to encourage neatness, modesty and good order among the students, measure self-discipline, instill school pride, render a financial savings to the parents, and provide awareness to the local Potomac Falls community of the presence of our school. In this light, students must be properly dressed, observing school dress regulations when they arrive on school property in the morning and when they leave school property at the end of the day. The dress code is to be observed on field trips unless otherwise announced by the Administration. All parts of the uniform must be purchased from the uniform company that serves the school. Gym uniforms are necessary for physical education classes and must be purchased from the company that serves the school. Torn or tattered items of the school uniform are not acceptable.
Students who come to school wearing sneakers, sandals, or other type of non-uniform shoes and claiming medical reasons must have a doctor’s note explaining the problem.
Uniform Information 2008-2009
Dress Uniform - Sole Distributor:
Flynn & O’Hara Uniform Company
Fair City Mall
9650 Main Street
Fairfax, Va 22031
(703) 533-7340
http://www.flynnohara.com
Flynn and O’Hara is the only uniform company authorized to sell our school dress and gym uniforms. Uniforms purchased from any other vendors are unacceptable.
Fall/Spring Uniforms
From the first day of school until the end of October and during April, May, and June, the students wear only the following uniform.
Only solid white, short sleeved undershirts may be worn. Sneakers of any type are not allowed, except for PE. All shirts must be tucked in at all times.
Girls K-5
- Dress: Uniform plaid jumper (Length - not higher than the kneecap)
- Blouse: White blouse with Peter Pan collar
- Socks: Plain navy blue crew socks (ankles must be covered)
- Shoes: Black leather dress shoes of the saddle, loafer, or oxford type with non-marking rubber soles (Raised heels, platform styles, clogs, open toe, or open back are not permitted.)
Girls 6-8
- Skirt: Uniform plaid skirt (Length - not higher than the kneecap)
- Shirt: Blue button-down blouse
- Socks: Plain navy blue crew socks (Ankles must be covered)
- Shoes: Black leather dress shoes of the saddle, loafer, or oxford type with non-marking rubber soles (Raised heels, platform styles, clogs, open toe, or open back are not permitted.)
Boys K-8
- Slacks: Uniform gray trousers worn at the waist
- Shirt: Blue shirt, short or long sleeves, with button down collar
- Socks: Plain black socks
- Shoes: Black leather dress shoes of the saddle, loafer, or oxford type with non-marking rubber soles
- Belt: Black, required with slacks
- Tie: Uniform tie
Winter Uniforms
The winter uniform is required for all students and is to be worn from November 1 to March 31.
Girls K-5
- Dress: Uniform plaid jumper (Length - not higher than the kneecap)
- Blouse: White blouse with Peter Pan collar
- Socks: Navy blue tights or Navy blue knee highs
- Shoes: Black leather dress shoes of the saddle, loafer, or oxford type with non-marking rubber soles (Raised heels, platform styles, clogs, open toe, or open back are not permitted.)
- Sweater: Required - Navy blue cardigan sweater with Our Lady of Hope logo
Girls 6-8
- Skirt: Uniform plaid skirt (Length - not higher than the kneecap)
- Shirt: Blue button-down blouse
- Socks: Navy blue tights or Navy blue knee highs
- Shoes: Black leather dress shoes of the saddle, loafer, or oxford type with non-marking rubber soles (Raised heels, platform styles, clogs, open toe, or open back are not permitted.)
- Sweater: Required - Navy blue cardigan sweater with Our Lady of Hope logo
Boys K-8
- Slacks: Uniform gray trousers worn at the waist
- Shirt: Blue shirt, short or long sleeves, with button-down collar
- Socks: Plain black socks
- Shoes: Black leather dress shoes of the saddle, loafer, or oxford type with non-marking rubber soles
- Belt: Black, required with slacks
- Tie: Uniform tie
Boys K-5
- Sweater: Required - Navy blue cardigan sweater with Our Lady of Hope logo
Boys 6-8
- Blazer: Required - Navy blue uniform blazer with Our Lady of Hope logo
Gym Uniform
Students wear this on their scheduled PE days. Flynn & O’Hara are authorized to sell the gym uniform.
Girls and Boys - For all PE classes throughout the year:
- Shorts: Uniform gym shorts (no short shorts or rolled shorts)
- Shirt: Blue school Tee-shirt, tucked into shorts
- Socks: Plain white crew socks (Ankles must be covered.)
- Sneakers: Low cut white sneakers (with minimal decorations/no Velcro) with non-marking soles (no light-ups) - laces tied
November 1 - March 31 (may be extended depending on temperature):
- Sweats Navy blue sweat pants and navy blue sweatshirt with Our Lady of Hope logo are worn over the shorts and tee-shirt.
Points of Clarification
- The sleeves of student sweaters are not to be rolled-up.
- Slacks and shorts are to be worn at the waist and fit properly. Boys’ trousers must reach the top of the shoe with a slight break. The length of boy’s slacks must not extend below the heel of the shoe.
- PE Sweatpants may not be stretched to cover the heel nor may they be tattered at the bottom.
Grooming
- Hair: Clean and neatly styled; natural hair color only. Fad haircuts are not acceptable. Hair is not to cover the eyes. Length of boys’ hair must be above the collar in the back and not cover the ears on the sides. Girls may wear clips and hair bands that keep hair in place but not hairpieces. Caps, hats, and bandannas are not to be worn in the school building at any time, which includes lunch periods.
- Make-up and Nail Polish: Not permitted for any student.
- Jewelry: Students may wear a watch and one religious medal (e.g. cross, Miraculous medal, medal of a saint, Holy Spirit, etc.) Girls may wear one pair of small, post earrings with one earring per ear located in the earlobe. Necklaces, chokers, rings (of any form and on any body part), tattoos, bracelets, or ankle bracelets are not permitted.
The Administration is ultimately responsible for the environment of the school; therefore, parents and students must understand that the Administration reserves the right to make judgments about inappropriate dress, behavior, etc., in order to maintain this environment.
Out Of Uniform Days
When students are permitted to come to school out of uniform, parents are asked to guide the students to make appropriate choices using the following as a guide.
Dress Up Days - indicates that students should come to school in Sunday church clothes.
Examples
- Girls: Dress, Skirt and blouse, Dress slacks and blouse or shirt
- Boys: Dress slacks, shirt, and tie, or good polo, or golf-type shirt
- Girls and boys: Socks and shoes are required due to the school setting.
Dress Down Days - indicates that students may wear more casual clothing.
Examples
- Girls and boys: Jeans, Khakis, Bermuda shorts (in warmer weather), knit shirts or Tee-shirts with sleeves. Socks and sneakers or shoes are required due to the school setting. Midriff must be covered.
- Not permitted: Cut-offs; ripped, or tattered jeans; camouflage pants; shirts with negative comments or advertising; backless garments; low-cut fronts, halter, tank or tube tops; spandex type leggings and bike shorts; and sandals, flip-flops, or beach type shoes.
- Penalties: Any student not conforming to the above dress code will be required to call the parents to bring the appropriate uniform or article of clothing. The student will be responsible for all missed class assignments while out of class. In addition, not conforming to the dress code will be indicated on the student’s report card.
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