The faculty and staff of St. Mary Catholic School have developed a uniform policy/dress code for our students. This policy is based on the philosophy that setting standards for student dress is an extension of the high standards of academic performance and behavior set for students in our Catholic school.

For specific information about the uniform requirements, please refer to the St. Mary School Handbook.

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UNIFORM POLICY/DRESS CODE

The faculty and staff of St. Mary Catholic School have developed a dress code for our students. This policy is based on the philosophy that setting standards for student dress is an extension of the high standards of academic performance and behavior set for students in our Catholic School. It is the responsibility of the student’s parents/guardians to ensure that his/her clothing and accessories comply with the Dress Code. 

All shirts, pants, shorts, skirts, skorts, and sweaters must be purchased through School Uniforms by Tommy Hilfiger.   

Girls in Kindergarten to Grade 3 may wear either pants, a jumper or the skort. Jumpers and skorts may be no shorter than 2 inches above the knee. Girls in Grades 4-8 may wear pants, a skirt or the skort. Skirts or skorts may be no shorter than 2 inches above the knee.

Boys and girls may wear shorts from the start of the school year until October 15th and from April 15th until the end of the school year (weather permitting). 

School sweaters and crew neck sweatshirts purchased through the school (no hoodies) with the St. Mary logo are acceptable as part of the uniform if they are worn over the uniform shirt. 

Socks: Plain white, black, gray, or navy, ankle-height or above. Leggings: solid color blue, black, gray, or white (without logos, mesh or cut-outs) are permitted. 

Shoes: Some type of rubber-soled (athletic) shoe is required because students are expected to outdoor recess most days. Open-toed shoes, toe shoes, boots, sandals, slip-ons, Crocs, etc. are a potential safety hazard and are not suitable for playground activity. Shoes above the ankle are not permitted. Shoes should be unadorned, and in no way distracting to the educational process. No light up shoes are permitted. 

Gym clothes: students should wear their gym clothes to school on gym days. 

Gray St. Mary t-shirt, available at the Uniform Exchange, on the Gym Uniform Order Form, or from Sports of All Sorts (SOAS). 

Navy blue gym shorts, available at the Uniform Exchange, on the Gym Uniform Order Form, or from Sports of All Sorts (SOAS). Gym shorts are not required if the student is wearing the St. Mary sweatpants. Students are encouraged to wear shorts until October 15th and after April 15th. Boys and girls may wear solid color blue, black, gray or white leggings (no logos, mesh or cut-outs) under their gym shorts.  (In case a student forgets to wear athletic shoes on a gym day, it is recommended that each student have a pair of athletic shoes, which remain at school at all times.) 

Sweatshirt and sweatpants (navy blue) for cold weather:   As of January 1, 2006, if sweatshirts and sweatpants are worn in gym class, they must have the St. Mary logo. Students are not allowed to wear hooded sweatshirts in the school building. 

GENERAL UNIFORM GUIDELINES

▪ Clothing must be clean and in good repair. (No holes) 
▪ While hooded St. Mary’s sweatshirts are no longer allowed in the classroom, they may be worn outside for recess.
▪ Shirts are to be tucked in during school hours. Shirts on dress down days cannot have spaghetti straps or be strapless.
▪ On days when the student wears boots to school due to inclement weather, he/she must bring athletic shoes to wear indoors.
▪ Students may wear Scout uniforms in place of the school uniform on meeting days. Scout uniforms must be clean and neat.  Builders Club and Student Council members may wear their shirts on meeting days.  Students on our sports teams may wear their shirts (with a shirt under sleeveless team uniform tops) on game days.
▪ Each item of clothing should be marked with the student’s name. This is especially important for sweaters, and sweatshirts.
▪ Hair should be natural in color, clean, neatly trimmed, and in no way distracting to the educational process. Hair must be out of a student’s eyes. Boy’s hair length must be trimmed above the collar, above the ears, and above the eyes. Hair accessories must match the school uniform. A student’s appearance, including dress and hygiene, must not disrupt the educational process or compromise standards of health and safety. The school will not prohibit hairstyles historically associated with race, ethnicity, or hair texture, including, but not limited to, protective hairstyles such as braids, locks and twists. Any student’s appearance that disrupts the educational process or compromises health and safety standards must modify their appearance. 
▪ Jewelry should be simple and functional and in no way distracting in the classroom. If earrings are worn, they should only be small post earrings. Please do not let your child wear any jewelry which could get caught on playground equipment or which is of significant sentimental value. For safety reasons, absolutely no jewelry is allowed in gym class.
▪ Only clear nail polish may be worn.
▪ Make-up, if worn, must be age-appropriate and in no way distracting to the educational process.
▪ Uniform Violation: When a student is out of uniform the first time during the quarter, the teacher will send one warning in an email to the parent. If there is a second time in the quarter, the student will be sent to the office so the parent can be called to bring the proper item(s).

Shoes

Some type of rubber-soled (athletic) shoe is required because students are expected to outdoor recess most days. Open-toed shoes, toe shoes, boots, sandals, slip-ons, Crocs, etc. are a potential safety hazard and are not suitable for playground activity. Shoes above the ankle are not permitted. Shoes should be unadorned, and in no way distracting to the educational process. No light up shoes are permitted. 

UNIFORM VIOLATIONS

When a student is out of uniform the first time during the quarter, the teacher will send a warning in an email to the parent. If there is a second time in the quarter, the student will be sent to the office so the parent can be called