UNIFORM REGULATIONS (GRADES K-8)
Students are expected to be well groomed and in proper uniform every school day. The purpose of uniforms is to minimize distraction so that an atmosphere conducive to learning is fostered. There are to be no deviations from, or additions to, the following regulations. Shoes with wheels in them and flip flops ARE NOT PERMITTED IN SCHOOL AT ANY TIME FOR ANY REASON.
Boys, Grades K-8
- Navy blue trousers – no jean cut or corduroy, with cuffs to be worn to the tops of the shoes
- Plain white knit, short-sleeve polo 3-button shirt
- Plain white knit, long-sleeve polo 3-button shirt
- Plain white turtleneck
- Navy blue sweater (no monogram or appliqués) OR navy blue St. John crew-neck sweatshirt
- Dark socks*
- Brown tie, soft-sole shoes – no athletic shoes (Vans, Sketchers, Boots, etc. are not part of the uniform shoe)
- Brown or black belt with inconspicuous buckle
- Solid white undershirt (if worn)
- Kindergarten students do have the option to wear athletic shoes as part of the uniform.
Girls, Grade K-4
- Plaid St. John jumper
- Plain white short-sleeve, rounded-collar blouse
- Plain white turtleneck
- Navy blue sweater – no monogram or appliqués OR navy blue St. John crew-neck sweatshirt
- Navy blue knee-high socks* or tights
- Brown tie, soft sole shoes – no athletic shoes (Vans, Sketchers, Boots, or shoes with higher heels, etc. are not part of the school uniform)
- Kindergarten students do have the option to wear athletic shoes as part of the uniform.
Girls, Grade 5-8
- Plaid St. John skirt
- Plain white short-sleeve, rounded collar blouse
- Plain white knit, short-sleeve polo 3-button shirt
- Plain whit knit, long-sleeve polo 3-button shirt
- Plain white turtleneck
- Navy blue sweater – No monograms or appliqués OR navy blue St. John crewneck sweatshirt
- Navy blue knee-high socks* or tights
- Brown tie, soft sole shoes – No athletic shoes (Vans, Sketchers, Boots or shoes with higher heels, etc. are not part of the school uniform.)
*If white socks are necessary for medical reasons, please submit a note to the office.
Gym Attire Grades K-8
- Gray T-shirt with St. John School logo
- Navy Shorts with St. John School logo (Nylon mesh gym shorts are available to middle school students.)
- Undershirts must be white
- White socks
- Sneakers(athletic shoes) – any color
Navy blue cotton sweat pants may be worn over the gym uniform on cooler days along with the St. John crew neck sweatshirt. No nylon sweat suits. Gym shorts must be unrolled and worn at the waist. Students are expected to wear the gym uniform (gray T-shirt and navy shorts marked with St. John School logo) for all gym classes. Students may wear that uniform all day rather than change back into the regular school uniform. The sweat suit is crew neck and may not be hooded.
Additional Dress Code Regulations:
a) General Appearance
- Nails must be an appropriate length.
- No hats may be worn in the building.
- Bottoms of pants must touch the tops of the shoes.
- Slacks must be belted at the waist. Gym shorts must be unrolled and worn at the waist.
b) Jewelry
- No jewelry may be worn in Physical Education class.
- A wrist watch is the only jewelry permitted on the arm.
- Only one small earring per ear (in the earlobe only) may be worn with the uniform. No dangling earrings and no hoop earrings larger than a penny(3/4 inch in diameter) may be worn. Boys are NOT permitted to wear earrings. No additional body piercing is permitted.
c) Hair
- Haircuts must be neat and clean, and should not obstruct the child’s vision/eyebrows. Boys’ hair may not be longer than the natural hair line in the back, eyebrows in the front, and tops of the ears on the sides.
- Radical hairstyles are not permitted.
- Hair color and style must be natural, with no tinting, highlighting, spiking, etc.
d) Make-up
- No make-up, colored nail polish, lipstick, eye make-up, or other cosmetics may be worn.
THE SCHOOL RESERVES THE RIGHT TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE STUDENT’S APPEARANCE AND DRESS ARE APPROPRIATE FOR SCHOOL. THIS DECISION RESTS WITH THE SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION.
OUT-OF-UNIFORM DAYS Throughout the school year, there are designated days when students may be out of uniform. On these days students are expected to dress in a proper, respectable way, including no clothes that are too short, too tight, or too revealing. If a student’s clothes are deemed not proper, the student will be expected to call home for a change of clothes. Any student who has to call home WILL NOT be permitted to participate in the next out-of uniform days.
NO MAKE-UP OR NAIL POLISH MAY BE WORN ON ANY OUT-OF-UNIFORM
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