The DPCDSB Uniform Policy

By choosing to attend Cardinal Léger Catholic Secondary School, students and their parents have made a serious and long-term commitment to Catholic Education. The uniform is part of that commitment. It is a reflection of who we are and how we see ourselves and how others see our school. As a student at Cardinal Léger, you are an ambassador of all that Cardinal Léger symbolizes. Because of this, the uniform should be worn proudly and in good repair. Though we recognize our individuality, the uniform at Cardinal Léger is what unites us as one community. Like everything else in a larger society, there are rules and regulations pertaining to the uniform; since you agree to the wearing of a uniform by coming to our school, we ask that you respect, understand and comply with the following information (GAP 504.00). School uniform items, as outlined in the school’s uniform policy, must be purchased by the Board-approved supplier, R.J. McCarthy. The list of prescribed uniform articles is available at the time of purchase. DO NOT purchase articles that are not on the list. 

UNIFORM GUIDELINES

1.        Students are to be in full uniform at all times in the school building, including hallways, classrooms, gymnasiums, the library and the cafeteria until they leave the property.  

2.        Plain Grey McCarthy dress pants are the only acceptable pants. Boy style pants are to be worn at the waist and belted. Pants are not to be tucked into socks, no scarves, bandanas or chains attached. 

3.        Upon arrival to school, coats and/or jackets must be kept in lockers during the school day. They are not to be worn anywhere in the building except when students are entering or leaving the building.  Coats and/or jackets, or other sweaters will not be a substitute for a school sweater at any time. 

4.        Baseball caps, hats, toques, bandanas, head wraps, scarves, do-rags, or other inappropriate headwear are not permitted in the building. 

5.        If a T-shirt is worn under the top, it must be plain white, crew/v-neck style, and short-sleeved, no turtlenecks. The length of the T-shirt must not be longer than the top or the sleeves of the top. The T-shirt must not have writing, pictures, or logos. Léger Physical Education T-shirts, coloured T-shirts, or tank tops are not permitted. 

6.        Léger Rugby or for those students in Grades 11 and 12, official Léger top must be worn at all times.  Students must wear these items everywhere in the school including such as hallways, classrooms, gymnasiums, the library and the cafeteria.  

7.        Golf shirts must have the Léger logo. They do not need to be tucked in, but they must be worn at an appropriate length. 

8.        Golf shirts must not be visible below the bottom of the official Léger top.

9.        Undergarments are not to be visible. 

10.     The uniform is to be kept clean and in good repair (no rips, no cut-off sleeves, no vests cut up the middle, no un-hemmed pants, no broken buttons or zippers on pants, etc.) every day.  Students/parents are advised to use Civvies Days, weekends, statutory holidays to have the uniform cleaned, repaired and/or laundered. 

11.     Exam days are considered school days and students are to be in full uniform during the exam period and on exam review day.

12.     Uniforms are to be worn for all field trips unless approval is given by the school administration. 

13.     Infractions to the school uniform will be dealt with according to the Catholic Code of Conduct.

MALE AND FEMALE UNIFORM

(Students entering Cardinal Leger Secondary School September 2008 or later)

See Uniform Guidelines (above).

V  Plain grey McCarthy dress pants

V  Rugby jersey (long or short sleeve)

V  If a T-shirt is worn under the Rugby jersey, T-shirt must be plain white

V  Solid black shoes, under the ankle, closed toe, closed heel shoes. Where a shoe has shoelaces, the shoelaces must be black.

V  Solid black, grey or white socks

(Students who have entered Cardinal Leger Secondary School prior to June 2008)

See Uniform Guidelines (above).

V  As Above or

V  Plain grey McCarthy dress pants

V  Plain white, collared, long or short sleeved golf shirt with Cardinal Leger inscribed logo

V  T-shirts worn underneath must be plain white

V  School crested sweater/vest or zip polo with collared white golf shirt underneath

V  Solid black, under the ankle, closed toe, closed heel shoes. Where a shoe has shoelaces, the shoelaces must be black.

V  Solid black, grey or white socks

V  The school sweater or Rugby jersey is compulsory from Thanksgiving weekend through the first Monday in May. No other sweaters are permitted to be worn at anytime during the school year. Jackets are not a substitute for sweaters.

R. J. McCarthy 44 West Drive, Brampton, Ont. L6T 3T7 Phone: (416) 593-6900 www.rjmccarthy.com

Students who are not in compliance with the uniform expectations will be sent home to change. 

CIVVIES DAY GUIDELINES

As these days are requested on behalf of the students, the expectations of appropriate attire which govern all of us are still in place. Articles of clothing which do not comply with the principles outlined in the Catholic Code of Conduct as defined by the Dufferin-Peel C.D.S.B. and the moral standards of our school are unacceptable at all times. These would include rude or offensive slogans or items which do not respect the rights of self or others. Clothing worn on a Civvies Day, therefore, should be modest and appropriate to a Catholic School/classroom environment. Students who disregard these expectations will be sent home to change and they jeopardize the future of Civvies Days. Civvies Days are an earned privilege. School Administration will reserve the right to waive Civvies days for students who are non-compliant with the uniform policy.

1.        All students are expected to dress neatly, modestly, and with a sense of personal pride that reflects our Catholic faith.

2.        Shirts must have sleeves. Halter, tank, bell, or crop tops are not permitted.

3.        Shorts, skirts, and pants should be of appropriate length.

4.        Bandanas, sweatbands, kerchiefs, and sunglasses must not be worn.

5.        Students who wear baseball caps may be asked to remove them in classrooms as a matter of courtesy and are expected to comply with this request.

6.        Gang related clothing and accessories are not permitted.

Attire which exhibits offensive suggestions and/or inappropriate statements or pictures, including those that address or display the following are not permitted:

V  Sexual content

V  Substance abuse, alcohol, tobacco, or drugs

V  Violence

V  Profanity

V  Inappropriate references to nationality, race, gender or religion

          Physical Education Uniforms

1.        All students participating in physical education classes are required to wear a grey Léger t-shirt, blue uniform shorts, white athletic socks and running shoes and non-marking soles.

2.        All items (especially shorts and T-shirts) should be labelled with the student’s name, be clean and in good repair. Lost uniform items must be replaced by the student at his/her own cost.

3.        For some units, students are expected to participate in outdoor activities.  On these occasions, warmer athletic wear is permissible.  Students are expected to always have proper uniform and running shoes available if a planned outside class has been changed to an indoor class due to inclement weather.

4.        All students are expected to be in gym uniform. Leger does not assume responsibility for personal items lost, left or stolen in a change room.