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School Information
Dress Code
Several years ago St. Mary's Grade School adopted a uniform dress code policy. Research has consistently shown that uniform dress in school can help students stay more focused and disciplined throughout the school day. In addition, children feel less social pressure when everyone dresses the same way, and students who cannot be fashionable due to limited family finances are made to feel more comfortable among their peers. Other research has shown that school climate is improved because kids have a greater sense of fitting in, and others have pointed out that there is an absence of distractions caused by revealing or provocative clothing sometimes associated with public schools.
Accordingly, the general Rules for all Dress are as follows--
Clothing that may be worn are listed in the section below.
These articles of clothing may be purchased at a store of your choice - but must be of the colors specified in the Uniform Dress Code List and must be of the styles pictured in the J.C. Penney, French Toast, and Lands End School Clothes Catalogs. We offer SCRIP for J.C. Penneys, Kohls, and Old Navy. Clothes purchased from the French Toast Catalogue results in a 5% return to the St. Mary's Grade School PTO.
All attire may be worn year round.
All attire must be in solid colors.
*Pants/shorts/capris, skorts/skirts, bibs, jumpers
Style: Docker (carpenter, cargo or stretch style not allowed)
Material: Corduroy, cotton twill, cotton blends, no denim
Colors: Navy, Khaki, Black, blue/gold plaid
*Dress/Oxford collared shirts/blouses
*Pullover sweaters/vests Cardigan sweaters, Polo shirts, Mock/turtlenecks
Colors: Gold, Navy Blue, Light Blue, White, Red, Forest Green
*St. Mary's School Logo Hoodless Sweatshirts, St. Mary's Logo Fleece or Polartec Vests. --No hoods may be worn in school.
Uniform and Non Uniform Dress Days
- All clothing should be neat, clean, and in good condition.
- All clothing and footwear must be sized to fit.
- Shorts or walking shorts must be fitted the same as the pants. Shorts or walking shorts must be no shorter than 4 inches above the knee.
- Belts are encouraged
- All grades are required to tuck shirts/Polos/Blouses inside pants, skirts, skorts, jumpers, bib overalls and walking shorts/skirts.
- Sleeveless garments (tank tops, halter tops, vests alone, muscle shirts, etc.) may not be worn during school hours
- Hooded sweatshirts may not be worn during school hours.
- Shirts and blouses must completely and continually cover midriffs.
- Outside clothing such as caps, hats, coats will not be allowed to be worn inside the building.
- Flip-flops are not allowed. Grades 6-8 may wear sandals with heels no more than 1/2 inch.
- Faculty may adjust dress code for special functions (i.e. field trips).
- Non-Uniform Dress Days (NUDD Days) will be scheduled at the discretion of the administration.
Boys
Hair should be no longer than collar length. Hair styles (i.e., pony tails, Mohawk, spike or punk, dread locks, etc.) that draw attention are prohibited. Hair coloring (example: orange, purple, blue, etc.) will not be allowed. Styles should be neat and clean and of natural color. Ear rings and other body piercing are not allowed. Accessories (i.e. chains, etc.) that can be construed as weapons are prohibited. Boys must wear socks at all times.
Girls
Hair styles (i.e., Mohawk, spike or punk, dread locks, etc.) and make-up that draw attention are prohibited. Hair coloring (example: orange, purple, blue, etc.) will not be allowed. Styles should be neat and clean and of natural color. Jewelry should be of moderate size and amount. (Example: no excessive ear rings will be allowed.) No more than 2 necklaces may be worn at one time. Hair ribbons (in good taste), clips, etc. will be allowed. Other than ears, any other body piercing is not allowed. Accessories (i.e. chains, etc.) that can be construed as weapons are prohibited. Girls must wear nylons or socks at all times.
Non-Uniform Dress Days
Non-Uniform Dress Days will be scheduled at the discretion of administration.
Disciplinary Action
If a student is in violation of St. Mary's Uniform Dress Code, the following procedures and actions will be taken.
1st violation: The student will lose 1 Non Uniform Dress Day privilege. Parents will be notified in writing of violation.
2nd Violation: The student will lose 1-month (4) Non Uniform Dress Day privileges and be required to serve 2 hours of school/church/community service overseen by the principal and supervised by St. Mary's staff. These 2 hours will be served outside of school hours within a four-week period after violation. Parents will be notified in writing and by phone.
3rd Violation: The student will lose 2-months (8) Non Uniform Dress Day privileges and be required to serve 4 hours school/community service to be overseen by the principal and supervised by St. Mary's staff. These 4 hours will be served outside of school hours within a 4-week period after violation. The parents will be notified by writing and by telephone and will be required to visit (parent and student) with the principal.
For every violation thereafter, the student will have out of school suspension for one day with 0's. A consultative visit with the principal and/or pastor will be required to decide further disciplinary action.
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