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Renbrook's Dress Code for Grades 1-8

Renbrook students’ dress should reflect the reverence we hold for teaching and learning. As members of the Renbrook community, each student and their family are responsible for following both the rules and the spirit of the dress code. There is no formal dress code for students in the Beginning School (Preschool, Junior Kindergarten, and Kindergarten).

Academic Day Dress

SHIRTS

  • Collared button-down (any solid color, stripes, or plaid, long or short-sleeved, free of graphics) 
  • Collared polo (any solid color or stripes, or plaid, long or short-sleeved, free of graphics) 
  • Upper School students must tuck in their shirts with pants or shorts 

SECOND LAYER

  • Sweater (solid color, plaid, striped, or polka dots; no other patterns or symbols; logos no larger than the size of a quarter) 
  • Quarter-zip (solid color, plaid, striped, or polka dots; no other patterns or symbols; logos no larger than the size of a quarter) 
  • Fleece pullover (solid color, plaid, striped, or polka dots; no other patterns or symbols; logos no larger than the size of a quarter) 
  • Vest (solid color, plaid, striped, or polka dots; no other patterns or symbols; logos no larger than the size of a quarter) 
  • Crew neck sweatshirt (solid color with logos no larger than the size of a quarter or Renbrook branded) 
  • No hooded sweatshirts (hoodies may only be worn on Spirit Days) 

HEADWEAR

  • No headwear indoors (unless by religious custom or for health-related reasons) 

PANTS

  • Chino style pants (khaki, navy, gray, or black)
  • Ponte or stretch pencil pants (khaki, navy, gray, or black)

SKIRTS, SKORTS, AND DRESSES

  • Any solid color or plaid (see vendor styles) 
  • Leggings or tights are encouraged to be worn under skirts and dresses during the winter months (any color or pattern)  

SHORTS

  • Chino/Bermuda style shorts (khaki, navy, gray, or black) are allowed before Thanksgiving and after Spring Break (see vendor styles) 

BELTS

  • Required for all garments with belt loops in the Upper School

FOOTWEAR

  • Sneakers or other closed-toe, closed-heel shoes 
  • No slippers or moccasin-style shoes (i.e. UGG Tasman) 
  • No clogs (i.e. Crocs, Birkenstock Boston) 
  • No heeled shoes over two (2) inches 

SPIRIT DAYS

Every Friday throughout the school year is a Spirit Day! 

Permitted on Spirit Days 

  • Regular dress code (see above) 
  • Renbrook-branded t-shirts and sweatshirts (hoodies permitted) 
  • Sold color blue or white t-shirts and sweatshirts (hoodies permitted; logos must be no larger than the size of a quarter) 
  • Blue or white jeans (no rips or frays) 
  • Follow footwear guidelines above 

Not Permitted 

  • No sweatpants 
  • No pajama pants 
  • No yoga pants 

Spirit Days are not Dress Down days. Special dress down days may be announced throughout the year with dress guidelines articulated by the faculty.  

DRESS CODE ENFORCEMENT

A student out of dress code will participate in a conversation with a teacher or administrator to make sure the expectations are clear. Repeated violations of the dress code will result in a meeting with parents to establish a plan for compliance with Renbrook's Dress Code.

RECOMMENDED DRESS CODE VENDORS

Renbrook School has its own "online store" with Lands' End. CLICK HERE and use the number 900069758 to access the store.

All clothing in Old Navy's Uniform line meets dress code guidelines.

All clothing from GAP's Uniform line, except cargo shorts and pants, meet dress code guidelines.

All clothing from Athleta's Uniform line, except the Goal Setter Skort, collarless shirts, and sweatshirts, meet dress code guidelines.

Please note that it is not required that families purchase clothing from a recommended vendor. However, the clothing should be similarly constructed.

girl smiling in Renbrook sweatshirt

On days specified as Spirit Dress, students can choose to wear any Renbrook spirit gear on top, including hoodies. Pants, shorts, skirts, Athletic bottoms, (joggers, athletic shorts, leggings) and jeans may be worn on bottom. Students may also wear regular Academic Day Dress without spirit gear.

SPIRIT DRESS

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At times, special events such as Spirit Week or Mountain Day will permit students to dress down or in theme (any graphics worn on those days must be school appropriate). Athletic bottoms (joggers, athletic shorts, leggings) and jeans may be worn as part of Play Dress.

PLAY DRESS

Class of 2023 at Renbrook School Graduation

On certain days, Renbrook will have a more formal dress code. On these specific days, dress pants or a skirt, button down shirt, tie and blazer, dresses, and dress shoes may be required. Formal Dress days include Upper School Recognition Day, “moving up” celebrations, graduation ceremonies, and more.

FORMAL DRESS

FAQs

Additional Information

Enforcement:
A student out of dress code will participate in a conversation with a teacher or administrator to make sure the expectations are clear. Repeated violations of the dress code will result in a meeting with parents to establish a plan for compliance with Renbrook’s Dress Code.
 
Appeals for Unique Circumstances:
Students with sensory or other clothing-related challenges should contact your Division Head to work out a special plan.

Questions?
Please contact one of the members of the Leadership Team below:

Will Stumolo
Director of Enrollment and Financial Aid
[email protected]

Julie Schlossinger
Lower School Head
[email protected]

Jim O'Donnell
Upper School Head
[email protected]