Uniform Information

Our attractive uniforms help create an orderly environment in the school, while breaking down artificial barriers among students.  Many families find that uniforms keep their clothing budget in check.

Dress Code:  The dress code for students in Catholic Schools is based on many meaningful traditions.  Namely, we are all members of the same team with similar values and goals as Christian soldiers.  The light of God shines from within us and is not reflected in the current dress trends.  We are different, unique and loved by God from the fibers of who and what we are, and not by the fibers of different garments that artificially attempt to make us different.  The dress uniform code at MCSS is both student and parent friendly and still represents integrity and purposes of uniformity and character of our school colors.

A Closer Look at Uniforms:  Classroom/Homeroom teachers and special subject teachers use the first week of school as a reinforcement of the student dress code.  During the first week of school, students receive a friendly reminder if they were not in compliance.  The first week of school is considered an adjustment period for the students without any penalties being imposed.

There are two important fundamental considerations.  The first, the light of God shines from within us and is not in current dress trends, the latest fads in jewelry, or in the perfect blush, gloss, or color that is painted or brushed on our faces or hands.  the second consideration is the fact that MCSS over the years has been the most parent friendly in outfitting student s for school and still maintains a uniform dress code.

The uniform dress code policies and enforcement has 100% endorsement by the entire faculty.  In all reality, little has changed regarding uniform clothing.  the same specifics for uniform dress code clothing are over 30 years old.  What has changed, however, are parent attitudes created by pressure from their children, especially middle school children, of what is acceptable.  For example, 10 years ago a parent would not consider a fifth grade girl wearing  lipstick to school; or a second grade boy wearing an earring in his ear; or a seventh grade girl wearing 10 rings, one on every finger of her hand; or a parent helping her sixth grade child spread glitter on her child's hair and eye lids.  All of these cases were referred to the Principal as uniform code violations and processed.  The faculty actively seeks in maintaining the standard of excellence in school uniform dress code policies.

The following Items are not acceptable (exceptions noted):  Eye shadow, lipstick, lip-gloss, including colored chapstick.  Finger nail polish, except clear.  Necklaces, except of a religious nature.  Wrist bracelets, except of a religious nature.  Ankle bracelets.  No colored undergarments beneath blouse.  Small rings may be worn, but are limited to one per hand.  Earrings may be worn, but are limited to only one per earlobe (post preferred), loops may not exceed 1/2 inch.  Body glitter of any kind including on nails.  Earrings for boys are not permitted.  Logos on socks, pants, or shirts are not permitted.  A printed T-shirt under a white blouse or white golf shirt is not permitted.  Sandals, jelly shoes, including open toe shoes.  Boys pants or shorts worn below the waist.  Acrylic and designer artificial fingernails.  The Principal has the right to revise the dress code to accommodate new fads and styles.

Some additional notes regarding dress uniform code:

Items judged as NOT APPROPRIATE are not to be worn.

1. All items listed for MCS on the Carousel order form are approved.

2. Only those items listed regarding the dress code are approved and judged as appropriate.

3. It is appropriate for our young ladies to wear shorts under their jumper or skirts.

4. It is appropriate for our young ladies to wear navy blue tights under their jumpers or skirts.

5. It is NOT APPROPRIATE for our young ladies to ware panty hose with the dress uniform jumpers of skirts.

6. It is appropriate for our young ladies to wear navy blue sweat pants in cold weather under their jumpers or skirts, but sweatpants must be removed at the same time their winter jackets are removed.

7. It is NOT APPROPRIATE to wear biker shorts, turtleneck shirts, or spandex aerobic tights.

8. It is NOT APPROPRIATE for our young men to ear any jewelry affixed to their skin or have their slacks tucked into their shoes.

9. Visible tattoos of any kind are NOT APPROPRIATE.

10. It is NOT APPROPRIATE to wear speatpants as part of the school uniform on non-physical education days.

The following information is provided for convenience for purchasing Mother Catherine Spalding Uniforms:

• Carousel
  2939 Festival Way
  Waldorf, MD
  301-843-8884
  301-645-4660

• French Toast Uniforms - website: http://www.frenchtoast.com/

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