Uniform Policy
The Uniform and Dress Code Policy is intended to harmonize the life of a student both at school and at home, and to emphasize the child’s inner attributes and talents rather than outward appearance. The uniform policy reinforces the values of unity, order, and modesty. Uniforms lessen distractions in the classroom, remove the pressure of wearing the latest trends that are associated with social status, and are intended to avoid drawing attention to conspicuous dress. The expectation is cheerful and consistent compliance on uniforms from students and parents, and correspondingly cheerful and consistent enforcement by the school staff.
For returning families, please note there are updates to the uniform and dress code policy from last year.
Uniform Policy for Grammar and Logic School:
The Hunter Uniform and Dress Code Policy requires students to maintain the following standards.
Apparel
Clothing must be clean and without holes, tears, or excessive fraying.
Sweatshirts and sweaters must be worn with a collared, tucked-in shirt underneath.
Shirts are to be tucked in at all times, except during active outside or gym play.
Tennis shoes with white socks should be worn on all days of PE instruction. In lieu of tennis shoes, comfortable footwear appropriate for the events of the entire school day are acceptable, remembering daily recess activities. (shoes with elevated heels should not be worn.)
Shoes designed for laces are to be worn with appropriate, tied laces.
Denim is not appropriate.
Jewelry
Excessive jewelry and excessive make-up are not permitted.
Boys are not permitted to wear make-up, earrings, bracelets, or exposed necklaces.
Jewelry in pierced body parts, with the exception of one pair of earrings for girls, is not permitted.
We encourage students to leave all valuable jewelry at home.
Hair, Make-up, and Tattoos
All students must keep their hair neatly groomed and conservatively styled. Hair should be kept out of the eyes so as not to interfere with eye contact or line of vision.
Hair bows and headbands must be in keeping with school colors: navy blue, white, hunter green, light blue, or white plaid. Exceptions may be made on special holidays.
Unnaturally colored hair is not permitted.
Excessive, distracting make-up is not permitted.
Visible tattoos are not permitted.
Outerwear
Only approved uniform apparel items may be worn as the first warmth layer on top of a uniform shirt while in the school building. Acceptable items for the first warmth layer are sweaters, sweatshirts (non-hooded), and fleeces (see specifics below).
Non-uniform sweatshirts are not permitted.
Raincoats and winter jackets/coats may be worn outdoors (i.e. recess) in addition to the warmth layer but should NOT have slogans, characters, team promotion, and should not be distracting.
Special Dress Days
Student apparel shall not display any political messaging, commercial slogans, product promotions, celebrity representations, sports team promotions or any pictures/cartoons of commercial characters.
On occasion when the uniform requirement is suspended (i.e. service days, retreats, team spirit days, etc.) the spirit of the dress code is still in effect; student appearance is expected to be neat and modest.
Each morning during arrival teachers will review student uniforms; if a student is out of uniform, he or she will be asked to go to the office where the violation will be recorded and communication will be emailed to the parents. For Logic School students, demerits will be given for out of uniform violations upon the third and all subsequent uniform violations.
Uniforms may be purchased from any uniform retailer so long as they are compliant with the HCCS uniform policy. There are several required uniform pieces that must be procured from either Lands’ End or Tommy Hilfiger. Please see below.
Lands’ End School Number: 900147125
Tommy Hilfiger School Code: HUNT01
Required from Lands’ End or Tommy Hilfiger:
1. Each child will need to have at least one white polo-style shirt with the Hunter logo, which will be worn on field trips and other occasions where we would like for our students to have a uniform appearance and be easily identified. You may add our logo to other products as specified on the website.
Required from Lands’ End:
Lands’ End is one of Hunter’s uniform providers. The website is www.landsend.com/school and the phone number is 1-800-469-2222. Our school number is 900147125 or you can search by school name to view our approved school uniform products.
2. Every girl (except Kindergarten) will need to have at least one jumper (Grammar School) or one skirt (Logic School) in the “white plaid” fabric through Lands’ End. This will be worn as a part of our dress uniform, see specifics below.
3. Every boy (except Kindergarten) will need to have at least one neck tie in “white plaid” fabric through Lands’ End. This will be worn as a part of our dress uniform. Logic school boys who would prefer a white plaid bow tie may purchase the bowtie through HCCS.
4. Every boy in grades 1st-6th will need to have at least one boys’ cotton modal FINE GUAGE v-neck sweater in Evergreen from Lands’ End WITH logo. This will be worn as part of our dress uniform.
Tommy Hilfiger:
Hunter’s Tommy Hilfiger storefront is available at https://www.globalschoolwear.com. Our school code is HUNT01. This storefront offers a wide variety of uniform selections for our students. Families will still need to order all “white plaid” uniform items (neck ties, jumpers, and skirts) from Lands’ End, but the Tommy Hilfiger store will meet all other uniform requirements.
You are welcome to purchase any or all of your uniform products through Tommy Hilfiger or Lands’ End, but are not limited to these sites. Any khaki or navy pants or shorts (not cargo-style) from another store are acceptable, as are white polo or oxford-style shirts, blazers and belts. Everyday Uniform Options and Dress Uniform are included below. Dress uniform is acceptable uniform on any day.
Everyday Uniform Options
(*Every Wednesday is a dress uniform day.)
Girls
Grammar School, K-6th:
Skirt, skort, shorts, capris, or long pants (no cargo style shorts or pants) in Khaki or navy- shorts and skirts may be no more than 2’’ above the knee.
Belts: Black leather, brown leather, or “white plaid” belt (available through Lands’ End) if shorts or pants have belt loops
Jumper or skirt in “White Plaid” pattern (Lands’ End)
Polo or oxford-style (button-down) blouse in light blue, hunter green, navy or white (at least one white shirt must have the Hunter logo)
Uniform dresses (ruffle-bottom, ruffle-collar, mesh polo) in light blue, navy, hunter green or white
Warmth Layer: sweater- navy, hunter green, white, or light blue (varying styles); sweatshirt- non-hooded in solid navy or hunter green; fleece- half or full-zip in solid navy or hunter green; v-neck ‘Drifter’ sweater vest- solid navy or hunter green
Socks/tights/leggings: Socks – Solid navy or white, no-show / ankle / crew / knee socks, no accent colors; Tights – solid navy or white; Leggings – solid navy or white only, NO gray, black or other colored leggings are permitted; leggings may not be worn for formal uniform dress
Shoes: Must always be worn with socks or tights Tennis or athletic shoes required for PE days (no lights or glitter, please). Informal uniform shoe – navy, black, brown, or tan; boat, moccasin, loafer, ballet flat, clog with enclosed heel; simple decorations such as a bow, buckle, etc. are permitted. Boots to the ankle are permitted. Dress uniform shoe- solid navy, black, or brown dress shoe – Mary Janes, ballet flats, or similar with full back and closed toe
Cartwheel shorts or leggings/tights must always be worn under skirts and dresses. Leggings are not permitted on dress uniform days.
Logic School, 7th – 8th:
Skirt, skort, shorts, capris, or long pants (no cargo style shorts or pants) in Khaki or navy- shorts and skirts may be no more than 2’’ above the knee.
Belts: Black leather, brown leather, or “white plaid” belt (available through Lands’ End) if shorts or pants have belt loops
Jumper or skirt in “White Plaid” pattern (Lands’ End)
Navy blazer for girls or women
Polo or oxford-style (button-down) blouse in light blue, hunter green, navy or white (at least one white shirt must have the Hunter logo)
Uniform dresses (ruffle-bottom, ruffle-collar, mesh polo) in light blue, navy, hunter green or white
Warmth Layer: sweater- navy, hunter green, white, or light blue (varying styles); sweatshirt- non-hooded in solid navy or hunter green; fleece- half or full-zip in solid navy or hunter green; v-neck ‘Drifter’ sweater vest- solid navy or hunter green
Socks/tights/leggings: Socks – Solid navy or white, no-show / ankle / crew / knee socks, no accent colors; Tights – solid navy or white; Leggings – solid navy or white; leggings may not be worn for formal uniform dress
Shoes: Must always be worn with socks or tights. Tennis shoes or athletic shoes required for PE days. Informal uniform shoe – navy, black, brown, or tan; boat, moccasin, loafer, ballet flat, clog with enclosed heel; simple decorations such as a bow, buckle, etc. are permitted. Boots to the ankle are permissible. Dress uniform shoe- Solid navy, black, or dark brown dress shoes, closed toe with a 2’’ heel or less
Cartwheel shorts or leggings/tights must always be worn under skirts and dresses. Leggings are not permitted on dress uniform days.
Boys
Grammar School, K-6th:
Khaki or navy shorts or long pants (no cargo pants, please)
Black or brown leather belt, if pants have belt loops
Polo shirt in light blue, hunter green, navy or white; Oxford-style (button-down) shirt in light blue or white (at least one white polo shirt must have the Hunter logo)
Warmth Layer: sweater- navy or hunter green (varying styles); sweatshirt- non-hooded in solid navy or hunter green; fleece- half or full-zip in solid navy or hunter green; v-neck sweater vest- solid navy or hunter green
Socks: For dress uniform, solid tan, brown or black crew socks; For other shoes, solid white or black socks, no-show or crew height
Shoes: Black, brown, tan or navy solid-color casual shoes; Low-top athletic shoes, predominantly neutral in color (no lights); Dress shoes in brown or black (boat, loafer, or tie dress shoes permissible)
Logic School, 7th – 8th:
Khaki or navy shorts or long pants (no cargo pants, please)
Black or brown leather belt must be worn daily
Polo shirt in light blue, hunter green, navy or white; Oxford-style (button-down) shirt in light blue or white (at least one white polo shirt must have the Hunter logo)
Warmth Layer: sweater- solid navy or hunter green (varying styles); sweatshirt- non-hooded in solid navy or hunter green; fleece- half or full-zip in solid navy or hunter green; v-neck sweater vest- solid navy or hunter green;
Socks: For dress uniform, solid tan, brown or black crew socks; For other shoes, solid white or black socks, no-show or crew height
Shoes: Black, brown, tan or navy solid-color casual shoes; Low-top athletic shoes, predominantly neutral in color (required for PE); Dress shoes in brown or black with dark soles—loafer or tie shoes permissible
Dress Uniform
(*Dress Uniform will be worn EVERY WEDNESDAY and for special occasions - i.e. convocation, commencement, etc.)
Girls
Kindergarten only:
Navy pleated skirt - required length: to the knee
White polo-style shirt with the Hunter logo - short sleeve or long sleeve
Solid white or navy knee socks or tights (NO LEGGINGS for dress uniform)
Solid navy, black, or brown dress shoe - Mary Janes, ballet flats, or similar with full back and closed toe
Grammar School, 1st-6th:
“White Plaid” jumper (Lands’ End)
White oxford-style (button-down) blouse
Solid white or navy knee socks or tights (NO LEGGINGS for dress uniform)
Solid navy, black, or brown dress shoe – Mary Janes, ballet flats, or similar with full back and closed toe
Logic School, 7th – 8th:
“White Plaid” skirt (Lands’ End)
White oxford-style (button-down) blouse
Navy blue girl’s or women’s Blazer
Solid navy tights or flesh-colored stockings (NO LEGGINGS for dress uniform)
Solid navy, black, or dark brown dress shoes, closed toe with a 2’’ heel or less
Boys
Kindergarten only:
Khaki long pants, WITH belt loops (no cargo pants)
White polo-style shirt with Hunter logo - short sleeve or long sleeve
Black or brown leather belt
Solid tan, brown, or black crew socks
Dress shoes in either brown or black (boat, loafer, or tie dress shoes permissible)
Grammar School, K-6th:
Khaki long pants, WITH belt loops (no cargo pants)
White oxford-style (button-down) shirt, short or long sleeve
From Lands’ End: Boys’ Cotton Modal FINE GUAGE V-neck Sweater in Evergreen WITH logo
Necktie in “white plaid”
Black or brown leather belt
Solid tan, brown or black crew socks
Dress shoes in brown or black (boat, loafer, or tie dress shoes permissible)
Logic School, 6th – 8th:
Khaki long pants, WITH belt loops (no cargo pants)
White oxford-style (button-down) shirt
Navy blue blazer
Necktie OR a bow-tie in “white plaid” fabric from Lands’ End (school will have bowties available for purchase)
Black or brown leather belt
Solid tan, brown or black crew socks
Dress shoes in brown or black with dark soles—loafer or tie shoes permissible