Uniform Information
A school uniform is a mark of distinction and should be worn correctly and with pride. One of the intentions of having uniforms is to create a sense of unity and reduce competition on a material plane. No exceptions to the uniform will be made.
The Duchesne Middle School uniform must be purchased through the official school uniform supplier, Parker School Uniform, 1110 N. Post Oak Road #140, Houston, Texas 77055, 713-681-4045 or 12524 Memorial Drive (Lantern Lane Shopping Center), Houston, Texas 77024, 713-465-1635.
Uniforms may also be purchased directly from their web site: www.parkersu.com To access the Duchesne catalog you must enter our school ID number: HO201214 (with HO being alpha followed by the numerical 201214). Then either press enter or the create catalog bar located below the data field. Select the appropriate grade and proceed accordingly.
Regular Uniform
Oxford Shirt: The blouses are light blue, white, or pale yellow button-down oxford shirts, long sleeve or short sleeve. A white, green, or navy turtleneck may also be worn. Both oxford blouses and turtlenecks must be tucked in the skirt at all times.
Overblouse: A short sleeve white overblouse may be worn.
Polo Shirts: Short sleeve Parker polo shirts in white, yellow, forest green, or navy may be worn. The Parker polo shirt may be worn either tucked or untucked.
Skirt: A Duchesne plaid, pleated skirt may be worn in the Middle school. The Kilt is reserved for the Upper School students. The length must be to the top of the knee.
Slacks: Plaid slacks may be worn.
Walking Shorts: Plaid-walking shorts may be worn; they must be no higher than four inches above the knee.
Sweaters: A plain navy or forest green, v-neck sweater or cardigan may be worn.
Sweatshirt: School sweatshirts and Duchesne navy fleece jackets may be worn.
Socks: Only crew or knee socks may be worn. Socks should be solid and in one of the following colors: navy, white, forest green or pale yellow.
Tights: solid white, navy, or forest green tights are appropriate during colder months; leggings, leg warmers, and long underwear may not be worn.
Shoes: Only solid black, brown or navy loafers, or shoes that tie or buckle may only be worn. Canvas and patent leather shoes are not acceptable. Please keep in mind when choosing school shoes that the following are not allowed: Athletic or tennis shoes, ballet style flats, sandals, flip flops, mules, backless shoes and slippers. Shoes need to be supportive and remain securely on at all times.
Purses: In order to reduce competition on a material plane, we ask that expensive designer purses not be brought to school. Expensive designer purses are contradictory to the philosophy of the school and will not be allowed. Students who choose to bring expensive designer purses to school will be subject to disciplinary action. Appropriate purses may be carried and must be solid in color and small.
Book bags: No book bags or backpacks should be taken to classes during the school day. Students will be given the opportunity to go to their lockers between classes. Book bags may be used going between school and home.
Hair: Natural highlighted or streaked hair in good taste is acceptable.
Headwear: No hats may be worn in school. Headbands and bows must be conservative in nature.
Jewelry: A limited amount of jewerly may be worn at school. All jewelry must be conservative in nature.
Make-up: No make-up or nail polish may be worn. No acrylic or gel nails. Nails should be in their natural state.
Signature Clothing: signature clothing (i.e. Juicy, Izod, Polo, etc.), hats, scarves, jackets, over-sized blouses, non-uniform sweatshirts, and personalized monograms are not part of the uniform and may not be worn in school.
Dress Uniform
Dress uniform is required on Holy Days, on special occasions designated on the monthly calendar, and on most school trips. The students are notified of dress uniform days well in advance. Dress uniform consists of:
Long sleeve, white, button-down oxford shirt
Navy blue sweater vest
Uniform skirt
White knee or crew socks only.
White tights may be worn with socks during colder months
Relaxed Dress
On relaxed dress days, students may wear jeans and a Duchesne T-shirt with tennis shoes or school shoes.
PE Uniform
Middle School PE uniform requirements include the following:
T-shirt: White with Duchesne logo.
Shorts: Navy blue with Duchesne logo.
Sweatsuits: Solid (no designer logos) navy, gray, dark green, or black with their name on the name tag/name bar.
Shoes: Must have jogging or cross training shoes with non-marking soles. Slip on tennis shoes are not appropriate. Please wear shoes that lace up.
Biking Shorts: Solid black, white or navy biking shorts may be worn under P.E. shorts.
Navy blue Duchesne sweatshirts and pants, uniform t-shirt, and shorts are available at the Duchesne Bookstore. Duchesne t-shirts and shorts are the required uniform for PE class. Sweat suits are allowed as long as they follow the above description. We recommend a minimum of two sets of PE clothes so there will always be a clean set in the locker.
The student's first and last name must be visible to the teacher and printed on the front left side of the T-shirt and shorts. We recommend a block print for the letters of the name; monogramming is acceptable and seems to be the most durable for lettering. All other items should be marked as well. This helps to identify lost items. The PE teachers will mark any unmarked clothing with a permanent marker by the third week of school and also throughout the year.
The student's name should be on all personal items so that they may be returned when found. The school is not responsible for lost or misplaced items.
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