Dress Code

A uniform is required for all Buckley students in Kindergarten through grade eight throughout the school year. The following guidelines allow some variety but are intended to maintain a standard of dress that is conducive to learning: clean, neat, modest, well-maintained and free of distracting or expensive competition in clothing. The respective division head will announce special occasion dress code days.

• All students are expected to be in complete uniform at all times. Students must arrive at school in uniform.

• All clothing and belongings are to be clearly marked with each student’s name.

• Make-up may only be worn by eighth grade girls and should be modest in nature.

• Jewelry should be modest in nature. Dangling earrings are not permitted (small hoops and studs only). Earrings are not permitted during interscholastic athletic competitions. (This is a NY State law.)

• Neither boys nor girls may wear cargo pants or jeans. All clothes should fit properly.

• Classic style, dress khakis or corduroy pants must be worn.

• Girls are allowed to wear classic-styled navy blue slacks.

• Belts must be appropriate (i.e. plain colors and not hanging down loosely around the body).

• All shirts must be tucked in at all times.

• Hats may not be worn in the building.

• Hair may not be dyed and must be kept at an appropriate length, neat, and clean.

• High-heeled (more than 1.5 inches) and platform shoes are not permitted.

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