Uniforms and Dress Code
Philosophy | General Appearance | Grades N–5 | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12
Ross School Uniform & Dress Code Policy
Philosophy
At Ross School, all students wear a school uniform in Grades N–8 as part of their participation in an environment of equality and simplicity. Starting in Grade 9, Ross School empowers students to have greater choice in what they wear on a day-to-day basis.
General Appearance
> All students must be neat and clean, with clothing in good repair at all times. No unhemmed, cut-off clothing is permitted. Shirts must cover the stomach and shoulders. Note: this policy includes dress-down days.
> Outerwear: An “official” Ross School fleece, hoodie, or zip-up sweatshirt or a solid navy or white hoodie, fleece, or zip-up sweatshirt without the Ross logo. Other than these items, students are not permitted to wear outer garments in school buildings.
> Footwear should have non-marking soles.
> Students in Grades N-8 must wear the Ross School uniform on all field trips unless otherwise notified.
> Students are required to bring their own comfortable, climate-appropriate tops and bottoms that allow for a full range of motion and various degrees of intensity during physical activity for all Wellness classes and athletic practices. Examples of appropriate workout clothing include cotton t-shirts and sweatpants, workout shorts, leggings, or moisture-wicking sports tops and functional bottoms such as jogging pants. Students are expected to make positive choices in the selection of their attire at all times to ensure that any writing, graphic, or design on the item of clothing is appropriate for a school environment. Students must also wear appropriate athletic shoes as required by the course, sport, and teacher/coach. Following Wellness class, students must return to wearing their uniform unless the academic day has ended.
KEEPING TRACK OF UNIFORM ITEMS
All students should mark their clothing and other personal possessions with their name for identification in case they are lost or misplaced.
LAND’S END FIT GUIDE
See the Lands’ End Fit Guide for US and international sizing information.
Grades N–5
Recommended, but please feel free to choose the assortment of uniform options your student prefers:
> 2 pairs of khaki or navy pants (skirts are also available)
> 2 pairs of khaki or navy shorts (skirts are also available)
> 4 short-sleeved white or navy polo shirts with the Ross logo
> 2 long-sleeved white or navy polo shirts with the Ross logo
> 2 navy sweaters, cardigans, or uniform-approved sweatshirts with the Ross logo
Additional Information:
> Winter jackets can be any the student prefers, but if wearing a jacket in class, it must be a Ross fleece, sweatshirt, or vest.
> Wellness guidelines: comfortable clothing (does not need to be Ross branded) and sneakers.
> No shoes with black soles.
WHERE TO PURCHASE
Ross School uniforms may be purchased from Lands’ End and the Ross School Online Adidas store. The Adidas store items are all uniform-approved, and the store is run by and supports our Parents Association. We recommend ordering your uniform items early to ensure they arrive on time.
Land’s End
Uniforms from Lands’ End can be purchased at landsend.com/school or by calling 800-469-2222. Be sure to use our preferred school number, 900042672.
Ross School Online Store: Additional Uniform Options and Spirit Wear (All Grade Levels & Ross Families)
The Ross X Adidas store is a PA fundraiser for sports and wellness initiatives on campus. The store is open for the first two weeks of each month. The store then closes so the merchandise can be branded with the Ross logo and shipped to your home. The online store is not open continuously. Orders take approximately five weeks to reach your home from the date the store closes. Thank you for supporting this PA fundraiser for sports initiatives.
QUESTIONS
Any questions about the Dress Code in Nursery–Grade 5 should be directed to the Lower School Main Office (631-702-8300).
Grades 6–8
Ross School students should dress in a manner that reflects the school’s culture of respect, responsibility, school pride, and seriousness of purpose. All students must be neat and clean, with clothing in good repair at all times. If students are not dressed appropriately, they will be asked to change.
Ross School uniforms may be purchased from Lands’ End and the Ross School Online Adidas store. The Adidas store items are all uniform-approved, and the store is run by and supports our Parents Association. We recommend ordering your items early to ensure they arrive on time.
Land’s End
Uniforms from Lands’ End can be purchased at landsend.com/school or by calling 800-469-2222. Be sure to use our preferred school number, 900042672.
Ross X Adidas School Online Store
The Ross X Adidas store is a PA fundraiser for sports and wellness initiatives on campus. The store is open for the first two weeks of each month and published in the weekly Announcements. The store then closes so the merchandise can be branded with the Ross logo and shipped to your home. The online store is not open continuously. Orders take approximately five weeks to reach your home from the date the store closes. Thank you for supporting this PA fundraiser for sports initiatives.
GRADES 6–8 DRESS CODE
Items from either the Ross X Adidas store, the Ross Land’s End store, or any of the various Ross shirts or hoodies (from Field Academy, RSAA, RSTA, sports, etc.) are encouraged.
Bottoms: Pants, shorts, skirts, skorts, and dresses
> Acceptable Colors: Navy blue or beige/khaki
Notes:
> Pants/skirts must be well-fitted and free from excessive adornments or messages and of an
appropriate length (no more than 3 inches above the knee).
> Jeans, cargo pants, pajama pants, and sweatpants are not permitted (except on dress-down days).
> Tights, leotards, leggings, bike pants, or underwear worn as outer garments are not permitted.
> Clothing must cover undergarments.
Tops
> Students must wear Ross-branded shirts. These may be purchased from Land’s End, the Adidas store, or the on-campus Spiral Store. Students may also wear Ross-branded shirts that are given out for various programs (e.g., Field Academy) or school events (e.g., field day).
Note: Shirts must be well-fitted and cover the shoulders and torso. All tops must cover undergarments.
Sweatshirts & Hoodies
> Only Ross-branded sweatshirts and hoodies are allowed
Sweaters and Fleeces
> Should be solid (no images or text) in navy, white, or gray
Sweatpants
> Sweatpants are not allowed
Footwear
> Types: Closed-toe and backed shoes or sneakers
Note: Flip-flops, sandals, open-toed shoes, Crocs, and/or bare feet are not permitted.
Leggings/Stockings
> Should be solid and in good condition
> May not be worn as outer garments
Please note that as fashion is constantly changing, it is not possible to list every item of clothing that is or is not appropriate. If the School deems an outfit to be inappropriate, the student may be asked to change.
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE NOT PERMISSIBLE ON CAMPUS:
> Hats and other headwear that do not allow the face to be visible to staff, and which interfere with the line of sight of any student or staff. Note: Sweatshirt hoods should be down when in class or meetings.
> Any article that conveys a sexually suggestive remark, a pro-alcohol message, or a tobacco and/or drug-related message. Any article or apparel that displays obscene words, pictures, or designs, or is offensive to any individual, gender, nationality, race, neurodiversity, or religious group.
> Any item that may be considered disruptive to the educational process.
DRESS CODE VIOLATIONS
It is important for students to understand that repeated problems with adherence to the dress code cease to be “dress code” issues and instead violate Ross Core Values. They represent a lack of cooperation and respect for the community. When a student is out of the dress code, consequences will be administered, beginning with detentions. After the fifth dress code violation, the student will earn a suspension. Repeated suspensions for dress code will result in an expulsion hearing.
QUESTIONS
Any questions about the Dress Code in Grades 6–8 should be directed to the Upper School Office (631-907-5508).
Grades 9–12
Ross School students should dress in a manner that reflects the school’s culture of respect, responsibility, school pride, and seriousness of purpose. All students must be neat and clean, with clothing in good repair at all times. If students are not dressed appropriately, they will be asked to change.
Ross School uniforms may be purchased from Lands’ End and the Ross School Online Adidas store. The Adidas store items are all uniform-approved, and the store is run by and supports our Parents Association. We recommend ordering your items early to ensure they arrive on time.
Land’s End
Ross-branded items can be purchased from Lands’ End at landsend.com/school or by calling 800-469-2222. Be sure to use our preferred school number, 900042672.
Ross X Adidas School Online Store
The Ross X Adidas store is a PA fundraiser for sports and wellness initiatives on campus. The store is open for the first two weeks of each month and published in the weekly Announcements. The store then closes so the merchandise can be branded with the Ross logo and shipped to your home. The online store is not open continuously. Orders take approximately five weeks to reach your home from the date the store closes. Thank you for supporting this PA fundraiser for sports initiatives.
GRADES 9–PG DRESS CODE
Items from either the Ross X Adidas store, the Ross Land’s End store, or any of the various Ross shirts or hoodies (from Field Academy, RSAA, RSTA, sports, etc.) are encouraged.
Bottoms: Pants, shorts, skirts, skorts, and dresses
> Acceptable Colors: Navy blue, white, beige/khaki, or black
Notes:
> Pants/skirts must be well-fitted and free from excessive adornments or messages and of an
appropriate length (no more than 3 inches above the knee).
> Jeans, cargo pants, pajama pants, and non-Ross-branded sweatpants are not permitted (except on dress-down days).
> Tights, leotards, leggings, bike pants, or underwear worn as outer garments are not permitted.
> Clothing must cover undergarments
Tops
> All Ross-branded shirts are allowed. These may be purchased from Land’s End, the Adidas store, or the on-campus Spiral Store. Students may also wear Ross-branded shirts that are given out for various programs (e.g., Field Academy) or school events (e.g., field day).
> If not wearing a Ross-branded top, then students may wear solid (no images or text) collared button-downs, polos, or turtlenecks in navy, white, or gray
Note: Shirts must be well-fitted and cover the shoulders and torso. All tops must cover undergarments.
Sweatshirts & Hoodies
> All Ross-branded sweatshirts and hoodies are allowed
> If not wearing a Ross-branded sweatshirt or hoodie, then students may wear a solid (no images or text) hoodie/sweatshirt in navy or white
Sweaters and Fleeces
> Must be solid (no images or text) in navy, white, or gray
Sweatpants
> Only Ross-branded sweatpants are allowed
Footwear
> Types: Closed-toe and backed shoes or sneakers
Note: Flip-flops, sandals, open-toed shoes, Crocs, and/or bare feet are not permitted.
Leggings/Stockings
> Should be solid and in good condition
> May not be worn as outer garments
Please note that as fashion is constantly changing, it is not possible to list every item of clothing that is or is not appropriate. If the School deems an outfit to be inappropriate, the student may be asked to change.
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE NOT PERMISSIBLE ON CAMPUS:
> Hats and other headwear that do not allow the face to be visible to staff, and which interfere with the line of sight of any student or staff. Note: Sweatshirt hoods should be down when in class or in meetings.
> Any article that conveys a sexually suggestive remark, a pro-alcohol message, or a tobacco and/or drug-related message. Any article or apparel that displays obscene words, pictures, or designs, or is offensive to any individual, gender, nationality, race, neurodiversity, or religious group.
> Any item that may be considered disruptive to the educational process.
DRESS CODE VIOLATIONS
It is important for students to understand that repeated problems with adherence to the dress code cease to be “dress code” issues and instead violate Ross Core Values. They represent a lack of cooperation and respect for the community. When a student is out of the dress code, consequences will be administered, beginning with detentions. After the fifth detention for a dress code violation, the student will earn a suspension. Repeated suspensions for dress code will result in an expulsion hearing.
QUESTIONS
Any questions about the Dress Code in Grades 9–12 should be directed to the Upper School Office (631-907-5508).