Uniform & Dress Code

Clay Road Baptist School has an established uniform and dress code for all students in grades K-8th.  School uniforms are sold through:
 
Academic Outfitters                            Store Hours
5475 West Loop South                               Mon-Fri 10a-6p
Houston, TX  77081                                    Sat 10a-3p                             
713.660.0206                                              Closed Sunday

Order online anytime at www.academicoutfitters.com Code TX01129

 
Academic Outfitters supplies all school uniform pieces.  Uniform slacks, shorts and polo shirts may be purchased from an alternate vendor as specified below 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 uniform violation notice sent home.  If the violations continue, the child may 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-5TH):
White puff sleeve short or long sleeve blouse with navy piped sleeve & collar
Plaid double breasted jumper
 
GIRLS (6TH-8TH):
Blue and white stripe oxford cloth short or long sleeve shirt+
Navy pleated skirt
 
+ Oxford cloth shirts are to be monogrammed with “Clay Road Baptist School”.
 
For cooler weather, uniform outerwear pieces, CRBS sweatshirts, and middle school jackets only may be worn for chapel.  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:                                                                     
Navy or khaki shorts or slacks                         
Red or navy short or long sleeve polo shirt
Navy woven leather belt
  
GIRLS:
Plaid shorts, skort or culotte
Navy or khaki shorts or slacks
Navy or khaki pleated skort
Red or navy green short or long sleeve polo shirt
White middy blouse w/ plaid tie
White 3/4 sleeve blouse
Navy woven leather belt
                                                                                   
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 at the beginning of the school year.
 
Belts are required for clothing with belt loops for both girls and boys.  All uniform shorts, skirts and skorts must be no higher than 4” above the knee.

Shoes (M-F) MUST have non-marking soles and closed toes.  Athletic shoes are recommended and are required for daily P.E. class.  Shoes should be white, black, brown or navy with minimal trim and accent colors.  Socks are required; ankle socks are permitted. Sandals and shoes with wheels, lights or charms are not permitted any day of the week.

OUTERWEAR 
For cooler weather, Academic Outfitters 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 in the classroom.
 
ELEMENTARY
Navy cardigan
Navy fleece jackets
CRBS sweatshirts
 
Only outerwear listed above may be worn in the classroom and chapel.  Other sweaters, jackets, sweatshirts, etc. may be worn to school, at recess, P. E., and at lunch, but are not to be worn over uniforms in the classrooms or chapel.  Kindergartners only may wear navy sweatpants any day except Tuesday.  Girls may wear white or navy tights.  Leggings are not permitted.
 
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Navy cardigan
Navy fleece jackets
CRBS sweatshirts
CRBS jacket with hood, required uniform item, 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 must 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 shorts (recommended navy or black bike shorts) under all dresses and skirts.  Hair accessories should coordinate with the uniforms.  Bandanas, scarves and sunglasses are not acceptable hair accessories.  Earrings are to be limited to stud-type only.  Extremes in hairstyles 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 or skirts that are no shorter than 4” 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 ATTIRE
Teachers will determine field trip attire.  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:                                                          
Slacks                                                     
Shorts*   
Jeans (clean and neat with no holes)                                                                      
- Shirts or t-shirts                                         
 
GIRLS:
Dresses*
Skirts*
Split skirts/culottes*
Shorts*
Ankle or capri length pants or jeans
blouses or t-shirts

*must fall no higher than 4" above the knee

Tight fitting clothes are not permitted (i.e. bike shorts, tank tops).  Sleeveless shirts with straps are not allowed.  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 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.