DARLINGTON SCHOOL

 

RESIDENT STUDENT LIST of ITEMS TO BRING

 

PROVIDED:

Dormitory rooms are double occupancy.  Desk and chair, desk lighting, bookshelves, wastebasket, and standard twin bed are provided.  All rooms are air conditioned and carpeted.

 

NEEDED:

Bedding - Mattress pad, pillow, linens (sheets, pillowcases), blanket, bedspread or comforter

Towels and washcloths

Personal items, toiletries

Alarm clock or clock radio - with battery powered backup system

Laundry Supplies - Bag or basket, detergent, hangers

School Supplies - Notebooks, pens, pencils, etc.

 

OPTIONAL:

Stereo

Stationery/Stamps

Bible

Computer

Fishing Equipment

Small Security Box or Lock Box

Oscillating fan

Bicycle with lock

Sealed Containers for snacks

Iron

Lap Desk

Umbrella

 

DO NOT BRING:

Televisions

Pets (including fish)

Refrigerators - compact or otherwise

Candles, Incense

Hot Plates

Fireworks

Sunlamps

Street or Traffic Signs

Barbells, Weights, Chinning Bars

Posters involving alcohol, tobacco, drugs, sex, violence, racist organizations or bad language

 

 

CLOTHING FOR ATHLETICS & CASUAL WEAR: (not acceptable during the academic day)

 

BOYS:

GIRLS:

Athletic Shorts and T-shirts

Athletic Shorts and T-shirts

Athletic Shoes

Athletic Shoes

Sweatshirts, Sweatpants

Sweatshirts, Sweatpants

Athletic Underclothes

Athletic Underclothes

Bathing Trunks

Bathing Suit

Casual Shirts

Casual Shirts

Shorts

Shorts

Jeans

Jeans

Sandals

Sandals

Hats (not permitted in dining hall or chapel)

Hats (not permitted in dining hall or chapel)

Sleepwear, Robe

Sleepwear, Robe

 

(CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE)

 

 

 

CLOTHING FOR FORMAL & SCHOOL DAY DRESS: 

BOYS:

GIRLS:

Navy Blazer  (for church & senior functions)

Dresses and Dressy Skirts and Blouses (suitable for church)

Dress Slacks (for church)

 

Oxford type Dress Shirts (for church)

Dress Closed Toe Shoes (for church)

Neckties (for church)

Casual Dresses (no strapless or spaghetti strap) (3” above knee limit)

Dress Shoes and socks (for church)

Skirts (3” above knee limit)

Shirts with collars*

Blouses*, Shirts with collars*

Golf type shirts with collars*

Knit tops* w/finished neck (no tank, halter, or spaghetti strap tops)

Khaki pants (no camouflage)

Khaki pants (no camouflage), Knit pants

Belt

Belt

Crew length Socks

Socks, tights, hose

Non-Athletic Closed Toe Shoes

Non-Athletic Closed Toe Shoes

Underclothes

Underclothes

Sweaters, Light Jacket

Sweaters, Light Jackets

Rain & Winter Weather Jackets & Gear

Rain & Winter Weather Jackets & Gear

 

*Our dress code requires that all shirttails be tucked in and pants with belt loops be worn with a belt throughout the academic day.  Girls’ tops must be long enough to cover the waistband of a skirt or pants while sitting.

 

All students are expected to maintain a clean and neat appearance.  Boys are NOT to wear baggy or slouchy clothing.  Girls are NOT to wear clothing that is too tight or revealing.

 

Clothing articles displaying pictures or references to alcohol, tobacco, drugs, sex, violence, racist organizations, or bad language are forbidden.

 

Earrings - since body piercing is not permitted, girls are limited to one ring per ear and such will be worn in the earlobe.  Boys’ wearing of earrings is forbidden at all times.

 

Hair Styles - Bizarre, extreme, or unusual hair colors or styles are not permitted.  Boys will not have ponytails, braids, beards, goatees, mustaches, or long sideburns (mid-ear length). 

Final decisions regarding individual hairstyles will be made by the Dean of Students.

 

Darlington School reserves the right to determine what is appropriate dress and appearance for its students.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5/23/03