UNiform Guidelines
Students at Carolina International School are required to wear a standard school uniform, unless given administrative permission for exceptions like Field Day or other casual dress occasions. The standard uniform described below can be purchased at any large retailer.
You can order your children’s polo shirts through the school.
The shirts will come in long sleeve and short sleeve styles. There is no extra charge for the logo. The white colored shirt is the only one required to purchase. The red and navy colored shirts are available with the logo as well. This is a great opportunity to give our school logo shirts for gifts and get our name out in the public. Make checks payable to CIS Athletics and turn checks along with order forms into the main office. Thank you for supporting the Athletics programs at CIS!
Physical Education uniforms must be purchased through the school using this PE/Polo uniform order form.
Uniform for Special Occasions
Each student must have one formal or dress uniform for special occasions or performances. This uniform will consist of the following:
GIRLS
White polo long/short sleeve
(with school logo on left lapel)
*Navy traditional skirt/shorts/skorts/pants |
BOYS
White polo long/short sleeve
(with school logo on left lapel)
*Navy pants/shorts, flat/front pleat |
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*NOTE: The CIS administration will designate whether pants or skirts/shorts/skorts are more appropriate, based on each individual occasion. The administration will also determine the appropriate shoe and whether belts will be required.
Daily Uniform
Each student has a choice of the following for daily wear:
GIRLS
Polo shirt (long or short sleeve)
Peter Pan blouse (long or short sleeve)
Turtlenecks
Colors: White, Navy or True Red
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BOYS
Polo shirt (long or short sleeve)
Turtlenecks
Colors: White, Navy or True Red |
Traditional Flat Skort
Traditional Jumper
Traditional Pants or Capris*
Traditional Shorts
Traditional Skirts
Colors: Navy, Khaki or Plaid |
Traditional Pants or Cargo Pants*
Traditional Shorts
Colors: Navy or Khaki |
Biker shorts may be worn beneath skirts
Color: Navy |
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* NOTE: Capris and cargo pants must be a uniform design with a normal waist and width. Pants that are cut too low, too tight, or too large will not be permitted.
Traditional pants/shorts refers to slack-style pocketed pants, or Docker-style pants, pleated or flat front, with or without belt loops. All pants, shorts, skorts, skirts must fall at the natural waist. Elastic waist pants/shorts/skirts/skorts are allowed.
Not permitted: Zippered pockets, flared/bell-bottoms, hip huggers/low-riding items.
Physical Education Uniform
Blue T-shirt with CIS or Comets logo (purchased through the school’s Athletics Service Team)Gray gym shorts (purchased through the school’s Athletics Service Team)Socks are required, ankle height or aboveGray sweatpants (when approved for winter wear, purchased through the school’s Athletics Service Team)Plain blue or gray sweatshirts (when approved for winter wear, purchased through the school’s Athletics Service Team)
No slip-on sneakers will be permitted. The CIS/Comets T-shirts may also be designated for school spirit days, field trips, or other events/occasions as determined by the school administration.
Shoes
All shoes must be closed heel and toe, low heeled. Traditional shoe or conservative tennis shoe with no characters, pictures, or lights. No sandals.
Belts
Belts are optional, however if chosen should be in colors of navy, dark brown, khaki or black. Belts may be traditional, braided or elastic/cloth style.
Socks
Socks are required attire and are to be ankle height or above, with or without cuffs.
Color choice is white, khaki, navy or true red.
Tights or hose
Girls have the option of wearing tights or hose in color choices of white, khaki, navy,
true red or nude.
Outer wear (or extra warmth needed for inside the building)
Sweaters, sweatshirts (pull-over, zip front hooded or fleece), or jackets may be worn layered over the uniform shirt for warmth in colors of white, khaki, navy or true red.
Coats And Backpacks
Coats and backpacks are at the discretion of the parent. All coats, jackets, sweaters, backpacks should be labeled with the child’s name to avoid lost items.
Students’ Overall Appearance
A student’s attire is both a personal and parental responsibility. School uniforms must be clean, pressed, and without emblems of any kind other than CIS school logo. All students will wear the designated school uniform unless otherwise specified by the school administration for special events, activities or casual/express yourself day.
To maintain a dignified and neat appearance, the following points must also be observed by all School students:
- Pants are worn at the waist
- Hats are removed in the classroom
- Pant legs must be rolled down, not rolled up
- Uniforms are required to always be clean, properly fitting, and well pressed
Grooming and Jewelry
The staff and administration at Carolina International School recognize that cultural and personal differences are naturally reflected in variations of grooming and jewelry. These can be accommodated in our school provided they are not distracting. The school administration reserves the right and will exercise the responsibility to require changes in clothing, grooming, or jewelry that distract from the learning environment.
General guidelines include natural hair colors only, minimal use of jewelry and make-up, and skirt length near the knees.
Casual Dress Day Guidelines
Occasional the school administration will announce Casual Dress Days, with the following guidelines:
- No bare midriff
- No undergarments showing
- No holes, cuts, tears, or slits in clothing
- No sleeveless shirts
- No clothing with reference to drugs, violence, sexuality, or other inappropriate language or graphics
- Shorts or skirts must be no more than 2 inches about the knees
- Shoes must have heels
- No flip-flops
- Students who have Physical Education on Friday should wear appropriate clothing or bring a change of clothes.
- If clothing does not meet the above guidelines, students must call home for alternative clothing to be brought, or use clothing from lost and found.
If you have any questions about these guidelines, ask before you wear!
