Dress Code

Parents are informed of the dress code.  Personal appearance is as vital to a child’s educational outlook as any other policy we have listed.  Grooming and dress reflect attitudes which have a direct relationship to learning.  Attention should be given to every detail of a child’s appearance.  Students who, after warning, continue to violate the dress code will receive disciplinary consequences.  Parents will be called to bring suitable clothing.

Girls: Skirts, skirts or jumpers in blue uniform plaid or navy 

(modest length is mandatory). 

Slacks:  Navy dress pants may be worn in place of the plaid uniform.   No knit, low-rise, jeggings, denim or pants with exterior pockets are acceptable.  

Shirt: White or light blue blouses or polo shirts with collars.

Socks/Shoes : White, navy, gray or black socks or tights (no low rise socks or footies, no layering); school dress shoes that do not cover the ankle or all black leather athletic shoes.  No canvas shoes (including black), sandals, Crocs or boots will be allowed.  The shoelace color must match the shoes.  

Accessories: Girls will be allowed to wear a maximum of one earring only in the lobes of each ear.  Only post earrings (no dangling or large hoop earrings) will be acceptable.  Jewelry that pierces other visible parts of the body is not allowed.  Jewelry should be kept to a minimum and not pose a distraction in the classroom.  Headbands (2 inch maximum) in solid or uniform plaid – no scarves. Make-up, fake eyelashes, colored nail polish, artificial nails, tattoos or other accessories of a similar nature are not acceptable in school.

Boys: Slacks: Boys are to wear navy blue uniform slacks (not corduroys).  These are to be plain with no outside zippers, cargo pockets, logos or elastic at the bottom.  A belt must be worn and shirts tucked in with the belt showing.  

Shirts:  White or light blue button down dress shirts or polos. 

Socks/Shoes:  White, navy, gray or black socks (no athletic or low rise socks) must be worn.   Low cut dress shoes (no boots) or all black leather athletic shoes that do not cover the ankle are required.  No canvas shoes (including black) will be acceptable.

Accessories:  Boys are not permitted to wear earrings. No tattoos are permitted.  Solid navy ties are permitted. 

All Students:  Spirit wear sweatshirts (with polo shirt underneath) may be worn as part of the uniform.  No hoods or hats are to be worn in the building.  Spirit wear t-shirts may only be worn on St. Mary spirit casual days with jeans (no rips) and tennis shoes.  No logos are permitted on other shirts, pants or sweaters.  All t-shirts, camisoles or under garments worn under shirts must be solid white.  Shirts must be tucked in.  Only short or long sleeves are acceptable.  No sleeveless or mid sleeve shirts are permitted as part of the uniform.

Sweaters:  During cool weather students may wear a solid color navy, white or gray uniform sweater (v-neck, crew neck or button down cardigan – no zippers, hoods or ornamentation) over the uniform blouse or shirt.  Sweaters must not be oversized or cropped.

Turtlenecks:  White or light blue cotton turtlenecks may be worn in place of the school shirts in the second and third quarters.

Shorts:  During August, September and May, navy uniform shorts may be worn in place of the uniform pants.  They must be uniform style.  Do not send your child in casual shorts.

Shoes:  Leather, low cut dress shoes or all black leather athletic shoes are permitted.  Rubber soles are suggested, especially for children in lower grades.  They must come as close to resembling a dress shoe as possible.  Shoes must completely enclose the foot.  Cloth, plastic, or canvas shoes are not permitted.  Boots, open-toed shoes, sandals, Crocs, or other fashion shoes are not permitted for school wear.  All heels must be less than 1-1/2 inches. 

Belts Gr. 1-8:  Solid navy, brown or black dress belts are to be worn with any pants or shorts having belt loops.  No fad belts are permitted.

Haircuts:  St. Mary School does not permit haircuts that are fad or trend in nature.  No shaved lines, tails or bi-level cuts are permitted.  Students’ hair must remain natural in color including extensions.  Boys hair must be above the ears and off the collar or hair must be pulled up into a ponytail.  Hair may not be shaved on sides and longer on top. Hair must not obstruct vision.  No facial hair is permitted. After repeated warnings the student will be excluded from school until the problem is remedied.

Physical Education – Grades 2-8:  Proper attire for gym class is shorts or sweats (no jeans), an acceptable t-shirt and athletic shoes and socks.  Shorts need to be moderate length (longer than the fingertips).                           
Grades K-1:  Students bring tennis shoes only.