Uniform and Appearance Policy and Requirements

The Charlottesville Catholic School uniform is required for Grades K-8. No uniform is required for children in the Pre-Kindergarten program.

Changes/Clarifications for 2009/2010
  • The CCS Fleece CANNOT be worn during the day on Formal Dress Days. (If student wants outerwear during a formal dress day, they will need to wear one of the sweater options).
  • Middle school students no longer have the option of wearing dark sneakers with slacks/skirts (Dress shoes must be worn with everything except summer option uniform for Grades 6-8).
  • All sneakers must be white
  • All students (including elementary) must wear dress shoes on formal days.
  • All tights and girls knee socks MUST come from Rose Uniforms
  • Middle School Girl's Skorts can again be purchased from Lands' End
  • Elementary Girls are requried to always wear shorts under their jumper.

USED UNIFORM SALE: Each Tuesday throughout the summer, 9:00am -12:00pm, in the hallway leading to the chapel at CCS. Each item costs $5.00. We ask that you bring exact cash or make checks payable to CCS. We do not keep cash in the office, so providing change is not always possible. (There is also a "Used Uniform Connection" on the web site that lets parents post uniform items they want to buy, sell, trade, or give away)

The Catholic School uniform symbolizes self discipline and association with the community, as well as each individual’s equality in the eyes of God. Charlottesville Catholic School students should wear their uniforms in a manner that reflects pride in themselves and in their school.

All students in grades K-8 are required to wear uniforms during the school day. Parents are responsible for ensuring that their children are appropriately dressed.

Occasionally, there will be a day of “free dress”. Parents are to make sure that their students are dressed in a respectful manner. All non-uniform clothing should reflect Christian values with respect to graphics, lettering and physical fit. Students dressed inappropriately will be required to change into suitable attire.

Our uniform suppliers are Rose Uniforms and Lands' End. All items must come from the required supplier: (except for the belt, boys dress socks, dress shoes, and white sneakers) Some items are noted as only through Roses. You need to identify CCS when placing your order with either company. This allows them to provide you with the correct items and logo as well as gives the school a financial credit. (Rose Uniforms donates 10% back to CCS and Lands End donates 3%). See Ordering Info Page for ordering instructions

Outerwear: CCS fleeces and sweaters may be worn when indicated but are not required. Only uniform outerwear can be worn inside during the day – outwear for outdoors is not regulated.


Extra Notes:
Hems for all jumpers, shorts, skorts, and skirts must be no higher than 1 inch above the knee

Parents and students should also read the General Grooming Guidelines and Enforcement Policies

Uniform Requirements

Girls K-5

Formal Dress Days (whole school mass days, picture days, VIP visitor days)
  • Plaid jumper with white Peter Pan collar blouse (Rose Uniforms only)
  • Navy Blue tights or Navy Blue knee high socks (Rose Uniform only)
  • Dark Blue, Dark Brown, or Black dress shoes
  • Navy Sweater with CCS Emblem may be worn (no fleece)
  • Navy blue knit bike shorts to be worn under jumper and should not extend below the hem of jumper
Regular Dress Days:
Jumper Option: Same as formal dress uniform but girls have added options:
  • Micro or Polar fleece (with CCS Emblem)
  • Sneakers (white and in good repair) worn with white socks that cover the ankle (no logos)
  • Blue socks that cover their ankle are option when wearing dress shoes
Slacks Option (year round regular dress days)
  • Navy Blue slacks with black or brown belt (belt optional for K-1)
  • White Peter Pan collar blouse or white polo with CCS emblem
  • Shoes: Sneakers (white and in good repair worn with white socks that cover the ankle (no logos)) OR Dress Shoes (Dark Blue, Dark Brown, or Black with navy tights or blue socks that cover the ankle)
  • Micro or Polar Fleece or Navy Sweater (with CCS Emblem) may be worn
Summer Option (only allowed April-October)
  • Replace slacks with Navy Blue Shorts (plain front or pleated)

Girls Middle School

Formal Dress Days (whole school mass days, picture days, VIP visitor days)
  • Plaid Uniform skirt (Rose Uniforms only)
  • Light Blue Oxford shirt (Rose Uniforms only)
  • Navy blue tights or Navy blue knee highs (Rose Uniforms only)
  • Dark Blue, Dark Brown, or Black dress shoes
  • Navy Sweater or Sweater Vest with CCS Emblem may be worn (no fleece)
Regular Dress Days
Skirt Option: Same as formal dress uniform but girls have additional option to wear the CCS fleece
Slacks Option (year round regular dress days)
  • Navy Blue slacks with black or brown belt (belt optional for K-1)
  • White Polo with CCS emblem OR Light blue Oxford Shirt
  • White socks that cover the ankle (no logos)
  • Dark Blue, Dark Brown, or Black Dress Shoes
  • Micro or Polar fleece or Navy Sweater or Sweater Vest (with CCS Emblem) may be worn
Summer Option (only allowed April-October)
  • Navy Blue Skort
  • White polo with CCS Emblem
  • Sneakers (white and in good repair) worn with white socks that cover the ankle (no logos)

Boys K-8

Formal Dress Days (whole school mass days, picture days, VIP visitor days)
  • Navy Blue slacks (plain front or pleated) with black or brown belt (belt optional for K-1)
  • White Oxford button down collar Shirt (long or short sleeve)
  • CCS Tie (purchase from front office)
  • Navy Sweater (pull over or button down) with CCS emblem may be worn (no fleece)
  • (Grades 6-8 have additional option of Sweater Vest with CCS Emblem)
  • Navy blue or black dress socks
  • Dark Blue, Dark Brown, or Black Dress shoes
Regular Dress Days
Slacks Option (year round regular dress days)
  • Same as formal dress without the tie with several added options:
  • Micro or Polar fleece (with CCS Emblem) may be worn
  • Middle School: Dark Blue, Dark Brown, or Black Dress shoes with black or navy socks that cover the ankle (no logos)
  • Elementary School: white sneaker option: (
  • Grades K-5 have additional option of Sneakers (white and in good repair) worn with white socks that cover the ankle (no logos)
Summer Option (only allowed April-October)
  • Navy Blue Shorts or Slacks (plain front or pleated)
  • White polo with CCS emblem
  • Sneakers (white and in good repair) worn with white socks that cover the ankle (no logos)

Parents and students should also read the General Grooming Guidelines and Uniform Policies

Uniform Requirements Main Page | Ordering Info | General Guidelines and Policies
Girls K-5 | Girls 6-8 | Boys

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1205 Pen Park Road  |  Charlottesville, VA 22901
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