UNIFORM DRESS CODE

DRESS CODE
The dress code provides a standard for our students, which fosters an environment conducive to
learning and respectful behavior.
Final decisions regarding the school uniform rest with the principal/administration.

UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS & OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION
The primary purposes of a school uniform are to create a sense of cohesion among the student body and foster school pride. As Christian representatives of Saint Patrick Catholic School, uniforms must fit properly and modestly, for both boys and girls.
There are two school uniform options depending on the time of year.

1) The full school uniform is the official uniform, and it can be worn year-round although it is better suited
to the colder months. The full school uniform is required for all Masses and specia loccasions, regardless of the time of year. Long pants, skirts, or jumpers must be worn to Mass; no shorts.

2) There is an optional warm weather uniform (called the summer uniform) which can be worn during the warmer months. The switch-over between the uniforms is up to the discretion of the principal.

• A separate P.E. uniform is required for all students in grades K-8.
• All girls' and boys' uniform shirts and P.E. shirts must be tucked in.
• Fad haircuts of any kind, including dyed hair, are NOT permitted. Bangs should be above the eyebrows or combed away from the face. Boy's hair is to be cut above the collar, eyebrows, and ears. (Hair length is subject to principal’s discretion.)
• Make-up, nail polish, hair accessories, and jewelry policy:
Makeup and nail polish may not be worn to school. Girls are permitted to wear small post-type earrings. Only one earring per ear is allowed - no multiples. Earrings are never permitted for boys. Students may not wear bracelets and other jewelry; however, watches (no smart watches or watches with the ability to text) and religious medals are allowed for both boys and girls. Girls are permitted to wear only solid colored green, navy, red, or white hair accessories. As an alternative, plaid scrunchies and accessories can be purchased through Flynn and O'Hara.

FULL SCHOOL UNIFORM FOR BOYS - KINDERGARTEN TO GRADE 8
• Khaki trousers - Must be purchased from French Toast (“Adjustable Waist Double Knee Pant”, see link below) or Flynn & O’Hara (Pants should fit at the waist and be hemmed to the proper length.
• Short or long sleeved white collared oxford shirt
• Green V-neck pullover sweater, sweater vest, or cardigan with St. Patrick logo - Must be purchased from Flynn & O’Hara Uniform sweaters, sweatshirts with the school logo, and jackets (including the P.E. jacket) with the school logo may be worn in the classroom. Sweatshirts without the St. Patrick logo are not permitted in the classroom.
• Navy blue, brown, or black leather belt (Grades 3-8); optional in K-2
• Solid black or white crew socks
• Shoes – Solid brown, black, or navy leather or leather-like that fit below the ankle bone. K-2 students must wear sneakers (preferably velcro) - solid black. The following Mary Jane shoe is permitted for girls. However, a basic Mary Jane shoe is not. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JN33347/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_ibkgFb4RJNEX1 The shoes may be tie shoes with matching shoelaces or secure-fitting loafer style shoes. No canvas shoes, sneakers (except for K-2 students), or boots are permitted. In addition, no shoes with retractable wheels ("heelies") or blinking lights are permitted.
• Facial hair is not permitted. Boys must be clean-shaven.
• See P.E. Uniform requirements below

(OPTIONAL) SUMMER UNIFORM FOR BOYS - KINDERGARTEN TO GRADE 8
• Khaki shorts - Must be purchased from Flynn & O’Hara
• Green polo knit shirt with St. Patrick logo - Must be purchased from Flynn & O’Hara
• Regular uniform belt (Grades 3-8)
• Solid white or black socks
• Solid white or black sneakers (See P.E. requirements)

FULL SCHOOL UNIFORM FOR GIRLS - KINDERGARTEN TO GRADE 5
• 5th Grade Girls - Please note: You have the option of wearing the K-5 or 5-8 full uniform.
• Jumper - knee length - Must be purchased from Flynn & O’Hara
• Optional - Uniform khaki trousers - Must be purchased from French Toast (“Girls Adjustable Waist Pant”, see link below) or Flynn & O’Hara
• White blouse with rounded Peter Pan collar and short sleeves
• Green V-neck pullover sweater, sweater vest, or cardigan with St. Patrick logo - Must be purchased from Flynn & O’Hara
• Uniform sweaters, sweatshirts with the school logo, and jackets with the school logo may be worn in the classroom. Sweatshirts without the St. Patrick logo are not permitted in the classroom.
• Solid green, navy, or white knee-high socks
• Solid navy, black, or white tights or solid navy, black, or white ankle-length tight-fitting leggings are also permitted
• Shoes – Solid brown, black, or navy leather or leather-like that fit below the ankle bone. K-2 students must wear sneakers (preferably velcro) - solid black.
• Flat heels no higher than 1 inch. The shoes may be tie shoes with matching shoelaces or loafer style shoes. Saddle oxfords and Sperry Top-Siders are permitted. No canvas shoes, sneakers (except for K-2 students), or boots are permitted. In addition, no shoes with retractable wheels ("heelies") are permitted.
• See P.E. Uniform requirements below

(OPTIONAL) SUMMER UNIFORM FOR GIRLS - KINDERGARTEN TO GRADE 5
• Khaki shorts - Must be purchased from Flynn & O’Hara
• Green polo knit shirt with St. Patrick logo - Must be purchased from Flynn & O’Hara
• Solid white or black socks
• Solid white or black sneakers (See P.E. requirements)

FULL SCHOOL UNIFORM FOR GIRLS - GRADES 5 TO 8
• Plaid skirt - knee-length - (Note: Skirts may NOT be rolled-up at the waist.) - Must be purchased from Flynn & O’Hara
• Optional - Uniform khaki trousers - Must be purchased from French Toast (“Girls Adjustable Waist Pant”, see link below) or Flynn & O’Hara
• White Oxford, button-down, short or long sleeve shirt
• Green V-neck sweater, sweater vest, or cardigan with St. Patrick logo - Must be purchased from Flynn & O’Hara
• Uniform sweaters, sweatshirts with the school logo, and jackets (including the P.E. jacket) with the school logo may be worn in the classroom. Sweatshirts without the St. Patrick logo are not permitted in the classroom.
• Solid green, navy, or white knee-high socks
• Solid black or navy tights or solid navy or black ankle-length tight-fitting leggings are permitted.

•Shoes - Solid brown, black, or navy leather or leather-like that fit below the ankle bone. (Sperry Top-Sider shoes may be worn.) Flat heels  no higher than 1 inch. The shoes maybe tie shoes with matching shoelaces or loafer style shoes. No canvas shoes, sneakers, or boots are permitted. In addition, no shoes with retractable wheels ("heelies") are permitted.
• See P.E. Uniform requirements below

(OPTIONAL) SUMMER UNIFORM FOR GIRLS - GRADES 5 TO 8
• Khaki shorts or plaid skirts - Must be purchased from Flynn & O’Hara
• Green polo shirt with St. Patrick logo - Must be purchased from Flynn & O’Hara
• Solid white or black socks
• Solid white or black sneakers

P.E. UNIFORM FOR BOYS AND GIRLS - KINDERGARTEN TO GRADE 8
The P.E. uniform is required. It is important that the P.E. uniform fit properly and that the shorts
and/or shirt be replaced as the student's growth changes.
• Green t-shirt with school logo - Must be purchased from Flynn & O’Hara
• Solid black shorts with school logo - Must be purchased from Flynn & O’Hara
• Solid black sweatpants with school logo - Must be purchased from Flynn & O’Hara
• Green sweatshirt with school logo - Must be purchased from Flynn & O’Hara
• Optional (in lieu of the shorts, sweatpants, and sweatshirt above) - Green tracksuit (Grades 6-8 only) - Must be purchased from Flynn & O’Hara
• Solid white socks
• Solid black or white sneakers - See below
Sneakers and plain white athletic socks are required in all grades Kindergarten to 8 for physical education classes. Athletic socks must NOT contain any logo, writing or color other than white. No sneakers with retractable wheels ("heelies") or shoes that light up are permitted. Sneakers should be supportive to the foot and ankle. Flat slip-on style casual shoes, Converse, and Vans shoes are not appropriate for running and P.E. activities. All shoes must be laced properly at all times. The sneakers must be solid black or white with matching shoelaces. Wal-Mart, Burlington, and Target carry many varieties of solid colored black and white shoes. Shoes with patterns are not permitted.

LINKS FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE
• Flynn & O’Hara: https://www.flynnohara.com/index.aspx
• French Toast: Boys Adjustable Waist Double Knee Pant
• French Toast: Girls Adjustable Waist Pant

ENFORCEMENT OF UNIFORM POLICY
A student found out of uniform will be given a verbal reminder and a note will be sent to the parent. If, after the third reminder, there is no action taken to correct the situation, the administration will make a phone call home requiring the student to be in uniform before returning to school.

DENIM DRESS DAYS
When students are permitted to dress out of uniform on a school day it will be called a Denim Dress Day. The dress code on Denim Dress Days is as follows:
• Denim Jeans (No holes, rips, tears; no denim leggings, or denim shorts)
• Sturdy shoes or sneakers (no sandals or open toe shoes)
• T-Shirts, polo shirts, turtlenecks, sweaters, and sweatshirts may be worn Shirts or other pieces of clothing featuring any type of a musical group or with a questionable message are absolutely forbidden. Articles of clothing featuring beer and alcohol products are forbidden.