Uniforms

The philosophy of the required uniform at the Lafayette Catholic Elementary Schools is to reduce the distraction of materialistic items and place the focus on our students’ education. The Carpenter's Son, a local Lafayette retailer, is the official carrier of all LCSS uniform clothing.                   The Carpenter's Son                   1165 S. Creasy Lane                        Lafayette, IN                         765-448-6434
Price List	Elementary    Every Day Uniform
Elementary Schools Uniform Code The required dress uniform is required to be worn at All School Masses. The every day uniform may be worn on days other than All School Mass days. Principals may require the dress uniform to be worn at other occasions, and may excuse or require the required dress uniform wear at their discretion. Uniforms are to be neat, clean, ironed and fit properly. Shirts and blouses are to be tucked in at all times during the school day. Parents are asked to use some form of permanent identification on all clothing and supplies your child brings to school.
	All School Mass   Dress Uniform
Girls – (K-6)      Required Dress Uniform (required on All School Mass Days) Elderwear poly-cotton keyhole jumper, blue plaid* Becky Thatcher woven white blouse with Peter Pan collar with crest. Every Day Uniform (non-All School Mass Days) Elderware (Mark Twain or K-12) white or navy knit short or long-sleeved polo shirts OR white or navy long-sleeved knit turtleneck.** Elderware (Becky Thatcher or K-12) navy blue dress pants or shorts.*** Options to Required Dress and Every Day Uniform: Sweater (if desired) must be School Apparel navy blue crew neck cardigan with four color LCSS crest. Navy blue sweatshirt with four color crest or LCSS embroidered crest (no gray for elementary). * Jumper length must be no shorter than three inches above the floor when kneeling. **Shirt tails must be tucked in at all times during the school day. ***Shorts may be worn only during the months of August/September and May/June and may be no shorter than ones fingertips while standing.
Boys – (K-6)     Required Dress Uniform (required on All School Mass Days) Elderware (Tom  Sawyer) navy pleated dress pants. Elderware (Mark Twain or K-12) white knit short or long sleeved polo shirt with crest OR white oxford button-down short or long sleeve shirt with crest. Every Day Uniform (non-All School Mass Days) Elderware (Mark Twain) white or navy knit short or long-sleeved polo shirt OR white or navy long sleeve knit turtleneck OR white oxford button-down short or long sleeve shirt.* Elderware (Tom Sawyer) navy pleated dress pants or shorts.** Options to Required Dress and Every Day Uniform: Sweater (if desired) must be School Apparel navy blue crew neck pullover or cardigan with four color LCSS crest. Navy blue sweatshirt with four color LCSS crest (no gray for elementary). *Shirt tails must be tucked in at all times during the school day. **Shorts may be worn only during the months of August/September and May/June and may be no shorter than ones fingertips while standing.
Socks – Must be worn at all times. Girls: (K-6) Navy or white socks, or tights exclusive of decoration (no leggings). Boys: (K-6) Navy, white, or black crew socks Shoes – Must be worn at all times. Sandals and dress boots are not permitted. Shoes must have a complete toe and heel. Girls: (K-6) Solid white leather, low-cut sport shoe with no decorations; OR a dark brown or black leather dress shoe. Boys: (K-6) Solid black leather, low-cut sport shoe with no decorations; OR a dark brown or black leather dress shoe.
Accessories Girls: (K-6)  Jewelry and hair accessories must be simple; no dangling earrings or bracelets and no head scarves.   Boys: (K-6)  Jewelry must be kept simple; no earrings may be worn. Boys/Girls:  Plain black or navy belt must be worn with all clothing having belt loops. Belts are not required for kindergarten students. Make-up -  No make-up may be worn Hair Styles  - Outlandish, extreme hairstyles and colors are not permitted.  Hair should be kept clean and well groomed. Boys:  Hair bangs should be no longer than touching the eyebrows.  Hair length is not to exceed any longer than the top of the collar and mid-ear.
Clothing for Gym Grades K-3 These students will wear their regular school uniform and gym shoes. Girls must wear a pair of shorts under their jumper if their jumper is worn. Grades 4-6 Non-uniform shorts, t-shirts, or sweats are permitted and gym shoes. T-shirts that advertise liquor or tobacco, or have words, phrases, pictures, or drawings that are vulgar or offensive are not permitted.
Scout Uniforms Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts may wear their scout uniform to school if they meet on a school day. Scouts may not wear jeans with their uniforms. Only regulation scout pants or school uniform pants are permitted.