Ross School Uniform & Dress Code Policy

Philosophy

At Ross School, all students wear a school uniform in Grades N–5 as part of their participation in an environment of equality and simplicity. Starting in Grade 6, 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–5 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, graphics, 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 the Wellness class, students must return to wearing their uniform unless the academic day has ended.

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. 

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.

QUESTIONS 

Any questions about the Dress Code in Nursery–Grade 5 should be directed to the Lower School Main Office (631-702-8300).

Grades 6–12

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. 

Bottoms: Pants, shorts, skirts, or skorts

> Acceptable Colors: Navy blue, beige/khaki, or black

Note: Jeans, cargo pants, and pajama pants are not permitted (except on dress-down days)

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 shirt, then students may wear solid (no images or text) collared button-down or polo shirts in white or navy.

Sweatshirts & Hoodies

> Only Ross-branded sweatshirts and hoodies or solid navy or white sweatshirts and hoodies are allowed.

Sweaters and Fleeces

> Should be solid (no images or text) in navy or white

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

 

NOTES

> Pants/shorts/skirts/skorts must be well-fitted and free from excessive adornments or messages and of an appropriate length. They should extend past the fingertips when arms are extended at the sides. 

> Tights, leotards, leggings, yoga pants, bike pants, or underwear worn as outer garments are not permitted. 

> Clothing must cover undergarments.

> Shirts must be well-fitted and cover the shoulders and torso. All tops must cover undergarments.

>  Never allowed: 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, at lunch, or in meetings.

> Never allowed: 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. 

> Never allowed: Any item that may be considered disruptive to the educational process.

> The Wellness Dress Code is available here.

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 Ross Dress Code should be directed to the Upper School Office (631-907-5500).