Uniforms
STUDENT DRESS CODE http://www.educationaloutfitters.com/ School Code: SC0687
All students in Grades K-8 must wear complete uniforms beginning the first day of school. All uniform components are available on-line from Educational Outfitters . To avoid potential problems with compliance with the uniform code, it is recommended that you order from Educational Outfitters. The uniform should fit well and be neat, clean and worn properly as designed. The administration reserves the right to determine what clothing and accessories are acceptable.
FORMAL UNIFORM - St. Mary's Formal Uniform is appropriate for any school day. It MUST be worn on days designated Formal Uniform Days (all Wednesdays, Holy Days and other days as announced).
Girls' Formal Uniform
• Gr. K-4 – School jumper or skort with white oxford shirt (button-down collar preferred); approved socks; approved footwear
• Gr. 5 – School jumper, skort or box-pleated skirt with white oxford shirt (button-down collar preferred); approved socks; approved footwear
• Gr. 6-8 – School box-pleated skirt or skort with white oxford shirt (button-down collar preferred); approved socks; approved footwear
Boys' Formal Uniform
• Gr. K-8 - Approved school tie; white oxford shirt; approved slacks; approved socks; approved footwear
CASUAL UNIFORM - Appropriate for boys and girls for all days except Formal Uniform Days: choice of white golf shirt (SMS logo or no logo), plain white blouse (girls) or oxford shirt (no turtlenecks or collarless shirts); approved shorts or slacks; approved socks; approved footwear. The Formal Uniform as described above may also be worn on Casual Uniform days.
PE UNIFORM
Girls - athletic shoes as described below and modest navy or white shorts under skirts/jumpers which are to be removed for PE (no knit or stretch shorts; e.g. bike shorts). In cold weather, navy warm-up pants may be brought to school to pull on for PE only (not to be worn in classroom).
Boys - athletic shoes as described below and whatever uniform is worn to school.
All students must wear outerwear appropriate for weather conditions.
IMPORTANT UNIFORM CONSIDERATIONS/DEFINITIONS
(1) The accepted length of shorts, skorts, jumpers and skirts is longer than finger-tip length. This length applies to uniforms and dress day clothing.
(2) "Approved Slacks" and "Approved Shorts" are defined as navy blue dress slacks or shorts, preferably twill, with brown, black or navy belt if item contains belt loops. No top-stitching, jeans styling, cargo pockets, etc. Slacks are not to be cuffed or rolled at the hem. No leggings, stretch pants or sweatpants.
"Approved Socks" is defined as plain white or navy crew socks (boys and girls), white or navy knee socks (girls), or white or navy tights (girls). Socks must cover ankle bones. No leggings or hose may be worn.
"Approved Footwear" is defined as neutral-colored dress shoes or white, black or navy athletic shoes (with minimal colored trim; no colored laces; no blinking lights). We encourage students to routinely wear athletic shoes. Most dress shoes are hazardous on our asphalt playground surface. Athletic shoes with cleats or skate wheels are prohibited. No boots, clogs, sandals, flip-flops, backless, or open-toed shoes are allowed.
(3) A plain navy or plain white sweater or school-approved sweatshirt may be worn in the classroom with Formal or Casual Uniform. (No sweatshirts other than school-approved sweatshirts may be worn.) Sweaters/sweatshirts must be worn with uniform shirts underneath. (Sweaters/sweatshirts are not to be tied around the waist or shoulders when not being worn.) No hooded sweaters or sweatshirts may be worn in the classroom or in church.
(4) Girls' and boys' hair is to be neat, clean and styled conservatively in keeping with the uniform. Boys' hair should not hang down over the eyes and must be cut short enough that it does not cover the ears or touch the collar of his shirt. The use of temporary or permanent hair color or extreme hair styles are not appropriate for either girls or boys.
(5) Accessory Guidelines
Girls - Jewelry and hair ornaments must be worn in moderation and in uniform colors. Earrings may be no larger or longer than a nickel and must be in silvertone, goldtone, or in uniform colors. No more than one earring per ear may be worn. NO choker-style necklaces are allowed. NO nail polish or makeup may be worn.
Boys - NO earrings are allowed. NO choker necklaces are allowed.
(6) Please label all clothing, bookbags, lunch boxes, etc. with student's name.
(7) Demerits will be given for chronic infractions of the uniform code.
"DRESS DAYS"
For special occasions, students will be granted "dress days." Participation in dress days is optional. Students are expected to dress according to the theme of the day or wear their school uniform. Dress-day shorts/skirts/dresses must conform to required uniform lengths. No stretch shorts/pants/leggings. Girls' tops must be modest in style - no tank tops, crop tops, etc. For boys, no sleeveless shirts. No backless footwear may be worn. Students may be given athletic dress days for special events. Criteria for appropriate dress for these events will be announced as necessary. The scheduling of dress days will depend largely upon how students use this privilege. Dress days are not intended to be "dress down" days. Students are always expected to be good ambassadors of our school. Students who forget to wear dress-day clothes are not permitted to call home in order to request that a parent bring the clothes.