Uniforms

FAILURE TO ADHERE TO THE UNIFORM POLICY WILL RESULT IN DISCIPLINARY ACTION AND WILL REQUIRE THE DELIVERY OF THE CORRECT PART OF THE UNIFORM. STUDENTS WILL WAIT IN A DESIGNATED AREA UNTIL THE UNIFORM IS CORRECTED.

 

GIRLS UNIFORM	BOYS UNIFORM
SHIRT:   SHORT/LONG SLEEVE WHITE OXFORD BUTTON DOWN SHIRT WITH RIVERDALE LOGO (Logo must be in block lettering). ONLY WHITE, RED, OR GRAY, SOLID LONG SLEEVE T-SHIRT MAY BE WORN UNDER THE UNIFORM SHIRT. SHIRT MUST BE TUCKED IN AT ALL TIMES.	SHIRT:   SHORT/LONG SLEEVE WHITE OXFORD BUTTON DOWN SHIRT WITH RIVERDALE LOGO (Logo must be in block lettering). ONLY WHITE, RED, OR GRAY, SOLID LONG SLEEVE T-SHIRT MAY BE WORN UNDER THE UNIFORM SHIRT.  SHIRT MUST BE TUCKED IN AT ALL TIMES.
BOTTOMS:   RIVERDALE BLACK, WHITE, RED PLAID KILT SKIRT (NO MORE THAN 2”ABOVE THE FRONT & BACK of the KNEE) GIRLS WILL BE ASKED TO TAKE HEM OUT OR WEAR PANTS IF SKIRT IS FOUND TO BE TOO SHORT.   PANTS MUST FIT LIKE WHAT IS TRADITIONALLY KNOWN AS SLACKS - THEY SHOULD NOT FIT THE FORM OF THE CALF OR ANKLE. THE DICKIE STYLETM IS THE ONLY ACCEPTABLE PANT. THE BOTTOM OPENING OF THE PANT LEG MUST BE AT LEAST 17.5 INCHES. NO LOW RIDER OR FORM FITTING PANTS ALLOWED. NO DENIM-LIKE KHAKI COLORED/MATERIAL PANT. PANTS MUST BE APPROPRIATE FIT FOR SCHOOL. SKINNY PANTS, JOGGER STYLE KHAKIS ARE NOT ALLOWED.    KHAKIS UNIFORM SHORTS ARE ALLOWED. SHORTS MUST BE HEMMED. SHORTS MAY NOT BE MORE THAN 2”ABOVE THE FRONT & BACK of the KNEE. SHORTS MAY NOT BE ROLLED AND THEY CANNOT BE FORM FITTING.	BOTTOMS:   PANTS MUST FIT LIKE WHAT IS TRADITIONALLY KNOWN AS SLACKS - THEY SHOULD NOT FIT THE FORM OF THE CALF OR ANKLE. THE DICKIE STYLETM IS THE ONLY ACCEPTABLE PANT. THE BOTTOM OPENING OF THE PANT LEG MUST BE AT LEAST 17.5 INCHES.  NO LOW RIDER OR FORM FITTING PANTS ALLOWED. NO DENIM-LIKE KHAKI COLORED/MATERIAL PANTS. PANTS MUST FIT PROPERLY.. SKINNY PANTS, JOGGER STYLE KHAKIS  ARE NOT ALLOWED.   KHAKIS UNIFORM SHORTS ARE ALLOWED. SHORTS MUST BE HEMMED. SHORTS MAY NOT BE MORE THAN 2”ABOVE THE FRONT & BACK of the KNEE.  SHORTS MAY NOT BE ROLLED AND THEY CANNOT BE FORM FITTING.
BELT:   KHAKI MILITARY STYLE BELT WITH SOLID BRASS BUCKLE. THIS IS THE ONLY ACCEPTABLE BELT.	BELT:   KHAKI MILITARY STYLE BELT WITH SOLID BRASS BUCKLE. THIS IS THE ONLY ACCEPTABLE BELT.
SWEATSHIRTS/SWEATERS/JACKETS:   HOODLESS RIVERDALE SWEATSHIRTS PURCHASED AT RIVERDALE MAY BE WORN. HOODED OR TORN SWEATSHIRTS ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITED. We strongly recommend that students purchase a sweatshirt as a required part of the uniform. Classrooms can be cold.   ONLY RED OR BLACK RIVERDALE HIGH MONOGRAMMED (white block lettering not more than one inch in height) V-NECK OR BUTTON DOWN CARDIGAN SWEATERS MAY BE WORN   * ONLY RIVERDALE HIGH JACKETS ARE ALLOWED ON CAMPUS	SWEATSHIRTS/SWEATERS/JACKETS:   HOODLESS RIVERDALE SWEATSHIRTS PURCHASED AT RIVERDALE MAY BE WORN. HOODED OR TORN SWEATSHIRTS ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITED. We strongly recommend that students purchase a sweatshirt as a required part of the uniform. Classrooms can be cold.   ONLY RED OR BLACK RIVERDALE HIGH MONOGRAMMED (white block lettering not more than one inch in height) V-NECK OR BUTTON DOWN CARDIGAN SWEATERS MAY BE WORN   * ONLY RIVERDALE HIGH JACKETS ARE ALLOWED ON CAMPUS
SHOES:   THE SHOE MUST BE WORN AROUND THE ENTIRE FOOT. SHOES MUST HAVE LACES. NO HIGH TOPS, BOOTS, OR SHOES WITH HOLES (CROCS OR SIMILAR STYLE), OR SLIDE IN SHOES WITH THE BACK OF THE FOOT OUT OF THE SHOE.	SHOES:   THE SHOE MUST BE WORN AROUND THE ENTIRE FOOT. SHOES MUST HAVE LACES. NO HIGH TOPS, BOOTS, OR SHOES WITH HOLES (CROCS OR SIMILAR STYLE), OR SLIDE IN SHOES WITH THE BACK OF THE FOOT OUT OF THE SHOE.
SOCKS/TIGHTS: SOCKS MUST BE WORN AND BE SCHOOL APPROPRIATE. NO KNEE SOCKS.   TIGHTS/LEGGINGS  MUST BE SOLID BLACK OR GRAY OPAQUE TIGHTS THAT COVER THE FEET (THEY MUST SLIP ON LIKE HOSIERY).	SOCKS: SOCKS MUST BE WORN AND BE SCHOOL APPROPRIATE. NO KNEE SOCKS.

ADDITIONAL DRESS CODE ITEMS (ALL STUDENTS)

• SHOES:  The shoe must be worn around the entire foot. Shoes must have laces.Loafers or Topsiders may be worn.

  • Shoelaces must be functional and not decorative. 

  • Boots, and high top shoes are NOT permissible.

  • The following shoes are NOT permissible 

    • High tops, boots, backless shoes, high heels, platforms, crocs, croc-like shoes, shoes made of foam, moccasins, slippers, baby-doll, lightweight slip-ons, or slipper lace shoes.

• Shirts must be tucked into the pants or skirt such that the belt and/or waistband are fully visible.

• ONLY POST EARRINGS ARE ALLOWED.  No hoops of any size, hanging, or dangling earrings may be worn. Gauges and taper/plug earrings ARE NOT permitted. Earrings must be contained within the earlobe. 

• NO OTHER JEWELRY ALLOWED EXCEPT POST EARRINGS. NO JEWELRY OF ANY TYPE MAY BE WORN ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE UNIFORM SHIRT OR UNIFORM SWEATER.

• No alterations to the uniform may be made.

• No writing on the uniforms.

• No slits in hems/lower pants legs.

• No jeans, baggy or excessively wide legged pants.

• No excessively tight or slim fitting pants.

• No carpenter, cargo, capri, “polo”, Ralph Lauren or cropped pants.

• No skorts.

• No chains linked to clothing, bags, etc.

• No cut off pants or pants cut out at the bottom.

• No sweat pants, warm up pants, trousers or pajamas may be worn under skirts. SOLID BLACK or GRAY tights/leggings which contain feet or go to the ankle may be worn under the uniform skirt.  

• Pants must be hemmed and may not be cuffed.

• Approved coats may be worn outdoors when the weather is cold.  Coats must have a thick inner layer and be free of logos or team names.  Coats may NOT be worn in class.

• No gloves without fingers for fashion.

• No use of safety or straight pins.

• Athletic bags must be brought directly to the coach upon entering campus.

• No underwear visible above the waistband.

• The following headwear cannot be worn: bandanas, handkerchiefs, scarves, skull caps, sweat bands, bows, sunglasses. Do not bring them on campus.  Exceptions are Riverdale knit caps sold in the Rebel Shop. No other hats are acceptable.  Illegal clothing items and possessions will be confiscated immediately.  Parents are required to make an appointment with the school’s disciplinarian to retrieve any confiscated clothing item and students will be issued a detention. 

• HEADBANDS worn must be solid black, red, or white and no more than 2 inches wide.

• No sunglasses indoors. 

• No holes/tears in clothing.

• No hair rollers or bonnets.

• Face masks must be properly worn (covering the nose and mouth) at all times. Masks must be solid red, white, black, brown, tan, gray OR purchased from Riverdale High School. 

 

IDs

All students shall wear a picture ID card, UPON ENTERING THE SCHOOL CAMPUS, over the chest area at all times. The ID must be worn over the outer garment. These cards shall be purchased at the beginning of the school year (school fees), or when entering or registering late. IDs are not to be defaced on front or covered with stickers, markers, etc.  In the event that your ID is forgotten at home, a temporary ID should be purchased ($1) in discipline. Only the student’s current ID  and school related passes can be worn on the ID  lanyard or chain.  Damaged or lost IDs must be replaced at a cost of $5. Lanyards can be replaced for $1. No other student’s ID or paraphernalia may be worn on a lanyard.

 

CONSEQUENCES FOR UNIFORM VIOLATIONS: 1st & 2nd offense - lunch detention; 3rd - 5th offense - after school detention; 6th - 8th offense - Saturday detention; 9th or HABITUAL violations - ISS.

 

*Hooded apparel or illegal headwear is subject to confiscation. Confiscated items will be returned at the end of each quarter.

 

*Periodic UNIFORM SWEEPS will be performed throughout the year. During a SWEEP, students are subject to receive AFTER SCHOOL or SATURDAY detention regardless of the numbered offense.