Uniform Policy

GRADE SCHOOL:  

Pants, Shorts, and Skirts

Plain navy or black corduroy slacks, navy or black dress slacks or black denims may be worn.  Blue or navy denim pants and nylon wind pants will not be allowed.  During the months of August, September, October, April, May and June, shorts, culottes and capri pants may be worn.  Shorts, culottes, and capri pants MUST be navy or black dress/walking shorts (no denims).  The length of the shorts must be no shorter than mid-thigh.  Girls may wear navy or black jumpers, skirts, or skorts (no denim).  The length of the skirt or jumper must be to the top of the knee.  The length of the skort must be no shorter than mid-thigh.

 

Shirts and Blouses

Students must wear a plain white, cotton or cotton blend, button front, collared shirt or blouse.  This includes plain white polo shirts and plain white turtlenecks.  A white polo shirt, sold as Spirit Wear, with a St. Mary logo on it may also be worn.  A plain white t-shirt with no lettering or logos may be worn under the shirt or blouse.  All shirts and blouses must be tucked in at all times. 

 
Sweaters/Sweatshirts

Students may wear a plain red sweater, either pullover or cardigan or Spirit Wear sweatshirts.  Spirit Wear hooded and non-hooded sweatshirts, as sold by the Booster Club, will be allowed in the colors of red, white, or black.  No other hooded or non-hooded sweatshirts are allowed as uniform in the classroom.  A school uniform shirt or blouse MUST be worn underneath the sweater or sweatshirt.  The collar of the shirt or blouse must be visible at all times.

 

Footwear

Casual, dress or tennis shoes may be worn.  Shoes may not have a heel larger than 1 ½”.  Clogs and flipflops are not allowed for students in the elementary school.  All shoes worn in the elementary school must have a back and all sandals must have strap.  All students must wear socks that are above the shoe height approaching the ankle.  Heelie shoes are allowed provided that the wheels are not in.

 

Hairstyles

Hair must be neat and clean in appearance and not be distracting to others.  Students are not allowed to have words, insignias, etc. shaved into any part of their hair.  Boys may not have braided hair or ponytails.  Rat-tails or similar styles are also not allowed. Boys must keep the length of their hair above the collar. 

 

HIGH SCHOOL:

PANTS/WALKING SHORTS/SKIRTS
Plain khaki/black corduroy slacks, khaki/black dress slacks or black denims may be worn.  Blue or navy denims or nylon wind pants will not be allowed.
During the months of August, September, October, April, May, and June, shorts, culottes, and capri pants may be worn.  (No denims).  The length of the shorts must be no shorter than mid-thigh.  Females may wear a khaki/black skirt (No denims).  The length of the skirt must be to the top of the knee.
SHIRT/BLOUSES
Students must wear a plain white, cotton or cotton blend, button front, with standard collar shirt or blouse.  White polo shirts and white turtlenecks/mock turtlenecks with no lettering or logos other than those on St. Mary Spirit Wear are also acceptable.  A plain white T-shirt with no lettering or pictures can be worn under the shirt/blouse.  All shirts/blouses must be tucked in. 
 
SWEATERS/SWEATSHIRTS
Students may wear a plain red sweater, either pullover or cardigan, or red or white spirit wear sweatshirts.  Spirit Wear hooded and non-hooded sweatshirts, as sold by the Booster Club will be allowed in the colors of red, white or black.   No other hooded or non-hooded sweatshirts are allowed as uniform in the classroom.  A school uniform shirt or blouse must be worn underneath the sweater or sweatshirt.  The collar on the shirt or blouse must be visible at all times.
 
HAIRSTYLES
Hair must be neat and clean in appearance and not be distracting to others.  Students are not allowed to have words, insignias, etc. shaved in any part of their hair.  Boys may not have braided hair or ponytails.  Rat-tails or similar styles are also not allowed.  Boys must keep hair length above the shoulder.  Hair color must be appropriate.  Boys must be clean-shaven.
 
MISCELLANEOUS
Jackets of any sort are not part of the uniform and may not be worn in school.  Organizational jackets such as FFA, cheerleaders, etc. will be recognized on special occasions. 

All clothes are to be in good condition and clean.  Clothes are not to be worn inside out.

Pierced jewelry must be confined to the ears.

Special no uniform days will be considered by the administration.

Certain clothing fringes on violating the intent of the dress code.  Since we are unable to list all exceptions to the dress code, we ask for student and parent cooperation by wearing clothing styles congruent with the intended dress code.