Dress Code

Members of the Red Bank Catholic student community wear the RBC uniform proudly.  We ask parents for your help in making sure your child is dressed properly for school and in compliance with the Uniform Code as outlined in the RBC Handbook.  This includes the wearing of the student ID card which needs to be visible at all times.  Students must be in full uniform going and coming anywhere on the campus, including the cultural center.

Uniforms are available at: Flynn & O’Hara, Kohl’s Plaza 2145 Rte 35 North, Holmdel, NJ 07733. Telephone: 732-888- 3885.

As a member of this community students are expected to behave, in word and in act, in a manner befitting a student who attends this school, a privilege that is sought by many and granted to only a percentage of those who seek it. Because attending RBC is a privilege, any student who marks, damages, or destroys the school uniform in any way is subject to disciplinary action.

Young Men

• Navy Blue Sports jacket that is neat, clean and properly tailored.

• White Collared Dress Shirt collared, buttoned, and tucked in. A white tee shirt only may be worn under the dress shirt.

• Khaki uniform slacks ordered through Flynn & O’Hara. No other style or color is permitted. No sagging pants, lowriders, or pants exaggerated in length are permitted. A brown or black belt is to be worn.

• A tie that complements the jacket, shirt and pants.

• White or solid dark colored socks.

• Shoes: dress solid color black or brown leather shoes, Docksiders shoes black or white, or solid color white or black sneakers in good condition. High Tops, work boots, work shoes, may not be worn.

• Hair must be neat and clean; it must be above the eyes, ears, and shirt collar. Tails are not permitted. Exaggerated, unusual hairstyles or hair colors are not acceptable.

• Mustaches, beards, or long sideburns are not allowed. Young men are to be clean shaven.

• Earrings and make-up may not be worn anywhere on the body.

• Young men may not use Band-Aids to conceal piercings.

• Tattoos may not be visible.

• Hats are not permitted.

Young Ladies

• Uniform plaid skirt neat and clean ordered through Flynn & O’Hara. Skirts are to be worn modestly at no more than three inches above the knee. The Administration reserves the right to make all decisions regarding proper skirt length. A rolled skirt constitutes an infraction. or Khaki uniform slacks ordered through Flynn & O’Hara.

• White collared long or short sleeve blouse. Blouses are to be buttoned completely except for the top button. Collars must be visible and no colors other than white may be visible. Blouses must remain tucked in at all times.

• Green school sweaters with logo available from Flynn & O’Hara must be worn with blouse in customary fashion. Outerwear, including sweatshirts, may not be worn in the building.

• Shoes: dress black or brown dress shoes, or solid white or black sneakers in good condition. No boots, clogs, sandals, open toed or open-heeled shoes are not permitted. Heels may not be more than 1 ½ inches in height and platform shoes are not permitted.

• Socks/Tights: Black tights or solid matt black leggings are required to be worn. Tights/leggings must be in good condition. Patterned tights are not permitted. In winter black socks may be worn with tights/leggings. In the fall and spring, solid black, navy or white visible socks may be worn.

• Hairstyles and makeup are to be neat and clean. Extreme, unusual or exaggerated hairstyles, hair color, hair extensions or makeup are not acceptable.

• Jewelry must be simple, practical, and in good taste. Excessive jewelry will not be permitted. Earrings may be worn in ears only. Nose piercings/jewelry and any other visible body piercings/jewelry are not permitted. Band-aids may not be used to conceal piercings. The school assumes no responsibility for lost or stolen jewelry. 29

• Tattoos may not be visible.

• Hats are not permitted.

Optional Uniform for All Students (Fall and Spring)

• RBC Green or White golf shirts (long or short sleeve). Golf shirts must be worn tucked in at all times. If a tee shirt is worn under any shirt it must be plain white and tucked in. Long sleeved tee may not be worn with a short sleeve uniform shirt.

• Uniform shorts from Flynn and O’Hara

• Solid white or black socks

• Solid white or solid black low top sneakers

• On cooler days when accommodations are announced, a green or white RBC sweatshirt may be worn over the golf shirt. The change to and from the optional Uniform will be determined and announced to the student body by the Administration. Optional Uniform for Seniors Seniors have the privilege of wearing a senior fleece over their RBC golf or uniform shirt/blouse. The name on the fleece must be that of the student. Students who do not order a fleece will follow dress code as defined above.

Golf shirts, sweat shirts and gym clothes can be purchased at all times in the school bookstore. 

Dress down days occur periodically, and are usually fundraisers for various classes or clubs.  To participate, the homeroom moderator will collect a fee for the privilege of dressing down for the day and that money will be forwarded to the appropriate group or organization.  “Dress Down” means you can wear your golf shirt with jeans and sneakers.

Changeover from fall to winter uniform, and from winter to spring uniform, is usually made mid October and Easter, based on weather conditions.  Announcements of the specific date for changing the uniform will be made on the RBC website, in Homeroom and in the classrooms. 

We ask your partnership in helping our students understand the importance of and compliance with the dress code.  Your intervention will help your student avoid accumulating demerits for dress code violations.

 

See the Student Handbook for specific Dress Code Requirements.