Dress Code 2023-24
Important information regarding dress code requirements.
Pants
Long pants or modest shorts, dresses or skirts are appropriate.
Pants and shorts should have belt loops and a belt worn.
Shorts, skirts, or dress lengths should reach at least 3 inches below the fingertips when arms and hands are straight down at the side.
Nonwhite shorts should be worn under skirts and dresses.
Colors should be khaki, navy, or black.
One khaki colored pants is required for programs and specific occasions.
Pants, dresses, and skirts should be uniform style.
Cargo style pockets are not appropriate.
Socks, leggings, or hose are required and should be color-coordinated.
See-through, torn, frayed, or form-fitting clothes are inappropriate.
Shirts
Collared shirts are appropriate.
Solid colored polo, turtleneck, and Oxford.
All buttons, except the top button, should be fastened.
Shirts should be long enough to stay tucked in.
The Bowman Hills School logo is the only appropriate logo except for a small “brand” logo on the front over the chest.
Each student must have at least one royal blue school polo with the school’s logo and the Bowman Hills School t-shirt. These may be purchased at the school office.
Coats, Jackets, and Scarves
Outside coats and scarves are only for outdoor activities.
Hats, caps, and other hair coverings are appropriate only for outdoor activities.
Inside coats should be a solid colored fleece jacket.
Shoes
Athletic or casual shoes are appropriate and should always be worn.
For safety, no open-toes, open-heels, or raised footwear.
P.E. Clothes for Grades Five to Eight
Dark colored sweatpants or athletic shorts are required on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Athletic shorts should reach at least 3 inches below the fingertips when arms and hands are straight down at the side.
Bowman Hills School t-shirts for P.E. are available for purchase in the school office.
Jewelry and Tattoos
Jewelry of any kind is not appropriate.
Medical information bracelets are approved for students with specific medical conditions.
Tattoos are not appropriate.
Hair and Make-up
Hair should be a natural color, neat, and not cover the eyes.
Boys’ hair should not fall below the collar or ears.
Make-up should be natural colors.