Uniform & Dress Code
Clay Road Baptist School has an established uniform and dress code for all students in grades K-8th. Uniforms are sold through:
Parker School Uniforms
12524 Memorial Drive
Houston, TX 77024
713.465.1635
www.parkersu.com
Web ID Code: HO011327
Parker School Uniforms supplies all school uniform pieces. Uniform slacks may be purchased from an alternate vendor as specified in this dress code. Otherwise, uniforms from other vendors are not permitted.
Students are to be in full compliance with the uniform and dress code upon arrival to school. Parents are expected to know and understand the uniform and dress code and to monitor their child’s appearance. Failure to dress appropriately will result in a phone call home at the first offense. If the violations continue, the child will be required to wait in the office while parents are notified to bring appropriate clothing to the school. Repeated uniform violations will be handled in an age-appropriate manner as determined by the principal.
Requests for exceptions to the uniform and dress code should be directed to the principal.
CHAPEL UNIFORM on TUESDAYS: (required)
BOYS (K-5th):
• White oxford cloth short or long sleeve shirt*
• Navy slacks
• Navy woven leather belt
BOYS (6th-8th):
• Blue and white stripe oxford cloth short or long sleeve shirt*
• Navy slacks
• Navy woven leather belt
GIRLS (K-3rd):
• White puff sleeve short or long sleeve blouse with navy piped sleeve & collar
• Plaid jumper
• Modesty shorts
GIRLS (4th-5th):
• White short or long sleeve blouse with rounded collar
• Navy blue sleeveless pullover sweater-vest*
• Plaid skirt
• Modesty shorts
GIRLS (6th-8th):
• Blue and white stripe oxford cloth short or long sleeve shirt*
• Navy pleated skirt
• Modesty shorts
*To be monogrammed with “Clay Road Baptist School”.
For cooler weather, uniform outerwear pieces, CRBS sweatshirts, and middle school hoodies only may be worn during school. Girls may wear white or navy tights. Navy or white knee socks may also be worn. Leggings are not permitted.
MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, & FRIDAY:
BOYS: GIRLS:
- Navy or khaki shorts or slacks - Plaid, navy or khaki shorts
- Red or navy short or long - Navy or khaki slacks
sleeve pique polo shirt - Pleated navy, khaki or plaid skirt
- Navy woven leather belt - Navy, khaki or plaid skort
- Red or navy short or long sleeve pique
polo shirt
- White middy blouse w/ plaid tie
(the tie must be worn with this blouse)
- White 3/4 sleeve blouse
- Navy woven leather belt (required with shorts or slacks)
REQUIRED T-SHIRT
All elementary students are required to have the current spirit t-shirt. All middle school students are required to have the middle school t-shirt. These are available from the school office.
Belts are required for clothing with belt loops for both girls and boys. All shorts must be no higher than 4” from the ground when measured while kneeling. Skirts and skorts must be no higher than 3” from the ground when measured while kneeling.
Shoes (M-F) MUST have non-marking soles and closed toes. Athletic shoes are required for daily P.E. class. Shoes are to be white, black, brown or navy with minimal trim and accent colors. Sandals and shoes with wheels, lights or charms are not permitted any day of the week, even on days when uniforms are not required. Any type of boots are not permitted, except on days when uniforms are not required. Socks are required every day, must cover the ankle bone and be white or navy only.
OUTERWEAR
For cooler weather, Parker has available long sleeve oxford cloth and knit shirts. Students wearing sweaters or jackets to school must keep in mind the uniform guidelines stated below concerning clothing worn during school.
ELEMENTARY
• Navy cardigan
• Navy fleece jackets
• CRBS sweatshirts
Only outerwear listed above may be worn during school. Other sweaters, jackets, sweatshirts, etc. may be worn to and from school and at recess, but are not to be worn over uniforms in the classrooms or chapel. Girls may wear white or navy tights. Leggings are not permitted.
MIDDLE SCHOOL
• Navy cardigan
• Navy fleece jackets
• CRBS sweatshirts
• CRBS hoodie with hood, required uniform item, must be monogrammed with student’s name
Only outerwear listed above may be worn at school. The middle school hoodie is a required uniform item for middle school students and will be monogrammed with the student’s name. Should cold weather necessitate bringing other outerwear, it must be stored in the student’s locker until dismissal at the end of the day. Girls may wear white or navy tights. Navy or white knee socks may also be worn. Leggings are not permitted.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Shirts are to be tucked in, except girls’ white middy blouse and white ¾ sleeve blouse. T-shirts or undershirts worn under uniform shirts or blouses must be white with no writing or pictures. All girls must wear navy or black bike shorts (modesty shorts) (1” minimum length) under all dresses and skirts. Hair accessories must coordinate with the uniforms. Hats, bandanas, scarves and sunglasses are not allowed during school. Earrings are to be limited to stud-type only. Extremes in hairstyles are not permitted; boys’ hair must not touch their collar and must be above their eyebrows. Tatoos are not allowed; make-up must be kept to a minimum; stick-on or glue-on fake nails are not permitted; extremes in nail polish color that could be a distraction are not permitted. Questions regarding hairstyles, hair color, jewelry and other uniform-related issues will be referred to the principal. All uniform pieces should be clearly labeled with the child’s name.
FRIDAY OPTION
The current CRBS spirit t-shirt and the current middle school t-shirt may be worn on Fridays with plain (minimal design) denim blue jeans, blue jean capris, or blue jean shorts (no shorter than 4” above the knee) or skirts (no shorter than 3” above the knees);shorts are required under skirts. Uniform shirts will also be allowed with jeans. Shirts are to be tucked in. Belts are not required on Fridays. Outerwear remains the same as when uniforms are worn.
MIDDLE SCHOOL PHYSICAL EDUCATION UNIFORM
All middle school students are required to wear the designated P. E. uniform during their physical education classes Monday through Friday.
FIELD TRIP DRESS
Teachers will determine field trip dress. For some field trips the current spirit t-shirt or middle school t-shirt will be required.
DRESS CODE WHEN UNIFORMS ARE NOT REQUIRED
BOYS: GIRLS:
- Slacks - Dresses
- Shorts (no higher than 4” above knee) - Skirts (no higher than 3” above knee)
- Jeans (clean and neat with no holes - Split skirts/culottes (no higher than
- Shirts or t-Shirts 3” above knee)
- Shorts (no higher than 4” above knee)
- Ankle or capri length pants or jeans
- Blouses or t-shirts
All shorts must be no higher than 4” from the ground when measured while kneeling. Skirts and skorts must be no higher than 3” from the ground when measured while kneeling. Tight fitting clothes are not permitted (i.e. bike shorts, tank tops). Midriff must be covered at all times. Modesty is a requirement at Clay Road Baptist School. Any messages on clothing that may be considered offensive to Christianity will not be permitted. For questionable items, the principal will determine if clothing is appropriate for school wear.
Days when uniforms are not required will be determined by the principal.
VENDOR OPTIONS
The Uniform Committee has agreed to a less expensive shirt and pant option for CRBS students.
The Official School Uniform brand of slacks and shorts (by George), in both navy and khaki, may be purchased at Wal-Mart. They are a quality pant made for durability and cost approximately $12.00 (less when on sale). Be sure to purchase the ones that don’t have additional pockets or zippers on the legs and that do have belt loops. These slacks and shorts are sold primarily during peak uniform buying season, summer through early fall.
If you have any questions as to whether you are making the correct selections, you may contact the school office or a member of the Uniform Committee.
Our ability to allow less costly options will continue only if parents and students honor the CRBS uniform requirements. This policy will be reviewed annually by the Uniform Committee.