Cardinal Newman 2010-2011 Uniform Policy

K & M Uniforms
4617 Forest Drive
Columbia, SC 29206
www.kandm-uniforms.com
803.782.4115

K&M Uniforms is the sole provider of approved uniform attire, with noted exception.*

Black fleece jacket (full or half-zipper with CN Monogram);
Crewneck black sweater (CN Monogram);
V-neck black sweater (CN Monogram);
Letter jacket;
Black Nylon fleece-lined, hooded jacket (CN Monogram);
*Approved outerwear items purchased through Cardinal Newman Spirit Store: Embroidered Appliqué Throw Back Sweatshirt (black, white or ash); Embroidered Appliqué Throw Back Hooded Sweatshirt (black, white or ash); Screen-printed Throw Back Hooded Sweatshirt (white or ash); and
Cardinal Newman Athletic Department-Approved Team outerwear

PLEASE NOTE: UNDERSHIRTS MUST BE PLAIN WHITE!!

UNIFORM CODE for BOYS

Must be worn for all special assemblies, including Masses, and for most field trips

Pants: khaki, pleated or flat front, no cuff
Shirt: white Oxford cloth, long or short sleeve; tucked in at all times—CN Monogram
Tie: black/red stripe
Socks: solid black or solid brown
Shoes: Leather dress shoes - black, brown, cordovan, or natural leather color
NO BOOTS OF ANY KIND (Boots are defined as any shoes that are NOT cut below the bottom of the ankle); laces should be a matching color; heel height may not exceed 1 inch. NO SANDALS, FLIP-FLOPS, OR BACKLESS/TOELESS SHOES OF ANY KIND
Belt: plain black or brown belt (no insignia)
No outerwear (jackets, sweatshirts, etc.) may be worn indoors with the formal uniform.

May be worn at any time except on Formal Uniform days

Pants: khaki, pleated or flat front, no cuff OR
Shorts: khaki, pleated or flat front, no cuff
Shirt:
Junior High: WHITE only short banded sleeve or long sleeve polo with CN Monogram
Grades 9, 10, 11: RED or GREY short banded sleeve polo with CN Monogram
SENIORS: BLACK POLO SHIRT—CN MONOGRAM
Socks: Solid - white, black, brown
Shoes:
Athletic: 1) all black or 2) white with minimal black, red, or gray logos or trim
Leather Dress Shoes: black, brown, cordovan, or natural leather color
NO BOOTS OF ANY KIND (Boots are defined as any shoes that are NOT cut below the bottom of the ankle); laces should be a matching color; heel height may not exceed 1 inch. NO SANDALS, FLIP-FLOPS, OR BACKLESS/TOELESS SHOES OF ANY KIND.
Belt: plain black or brown belt (no insignia)

Must be worn for all special assemblies, including Masses, and for most field trips.

Skirt: red/black plaid, box pleat (HEMMED NO MORE THAN TWO INCHES ABOVE KNEE CAP)
Shirt: white Oxford cloth, long or short sleeve—CN Monogram FOR GRADES 8-12.
Seventh graders are required to wear the new overblouse and the black sweater or sweater vest.
Socks/Stockings: Solid black knee socks or solid black tights
Shoes: Leather Dress Shoes – black or brown
NO BOOTS OF ANY KIND - Boots are defined as any shoes that are NOT cut below the bottom of the ankle; laces should be a matching color; heel height may not exceed 2 inches. NO SANDALS, FLIP-FLOPS, OR BACKLESS/TOELESS SHOES OF ANY KIND
Optional for grades 8-12: Crewneck black sweater –CN Monogram; V-neck black sweater—CN Monogram; red/black tie
No outerwear (jackets, sweatshirts, etc.) except the uniform sweater or vest may be worn indoors with the formal uniform.

Option I:

Skirt: red/black plaid, box pleat (Hemmed NO MORE THAN TWO INCHES ABOVE KNEE CAP)
Shirt:
Junior High: WHITE short banded sleeve or long sleeve polo with CN Monogram or regular WHITE dress uniform shirt.
Grades 9, 10, 11: GREY short banded sleeve polo with CN monogram or regular white dress uniform shirt SENIORS: BLACK POLO SHIRT with CN MONOGRAM or regular white dress uniform shirt
Socks/stockings: solid Black knee socks or solid black tights
Shoes: Leather Dress Shoes – black or brown
NO BOOTS OF ANY KIND - Boots are defined as any shoes that are NOT cut below the bottom of the ankle; laces should be a matching color; heel height may not exceed 2 inches. NO SANDALS, FLIP-FLOPS, OR BACKLESS/TOELESS SHOES OF ANY KIND

Option II:

Skort: Khaki from K&M Uniform (Hemmed NO MORE than 3 INCHES ABOVE the KNEE CAP)
NOTE: Seventh graders MUST purchase the new-style skort. Grades 8-12 may purchase the old-style skort from in stock. K & M will NOT place orders for the old-style skorts. OR
Pants: Khaki K & M Uniform, pleated or flat front, no cuff OR
Shorts: Khaki from K & M Uniform, pleated or flat front, no cuff
Shirt:
Junior High: WHITE short banded sleeve or long sleeve polo with CN Monogram
Grades 9, 10, 11: GREY or RED short banded sleeve polo with CN monogram
SENIORS: BLACK POLO SHIRT with CN MONOGRAM
Socks: Solid color socks in White, black, or brown OR brown tights
Shoes: Athletic – 1) all black or 2) white with minimal black, red, or gray logos or trim
Leather Dress Shoes: black, brown, cordovan, or natural leather color
NO SANDALS, FLIP-FLOPS, OR BACKLESS/TOELESS SHOES or RAINBOOTS OF ANY KIND. NO BOOTS - Boots are defined as any shoes that are NOT cut below the bottom of the ankle;laces should be a matching color; heel height may not exceed 2 inches. The exception to this rule is as follows: Solid color black or brown Uggs-style. Boots may be worn with solid-color white, black, or brown socks ONLY during the months of January and February.

Hair must be kept neat, clean and well-groomed.
Boy’s hair MUSTS: Not be longer than the top of a regular-cut shirt collar when the collar is buttoned; Be off the eyebrows; and Not cover the ears.
For both girls and boys, hairstyles, jewelry and colors should be simple and appropriate for school. (Multiple necklaces and hemp-style necklaces are not permitted).
For boys, no facial hair is permitted; thus, all must shave whenever needed. No sideburns below the top of the earlobe.
For both girls and boys, no hats or any other kind of hair covering is to be worn inside ANY building on campus during the school day.
Boys may not wear earrings at any time on school property or at any school-sponsored event.
Girls are permitted two post-style earrings per ear in the lobe only. (no cartilage piercing)
Girls may not wear dangling earrings with the formal uniform.
No visible piercing of any other body part is permitted.
No tattoos or excessive writing in ink or pencil on the skin are permitted.
No chains attached to belt loops or wallets are permitted.
Shirts must be tucked in at all times while students are on campus including before school, at lunch, and after school hours.
Students are to remain in uniform while on school property unless they are changed for a team practice. Students are not to change into non-uniform apparel before leaving school for the day.

Please Note: Except in the specified instances, any violation of the above will warrant disciplinary action.