St. Patrick School Dress Code

Revised 5/07

St. Patrick School community believes in developing the value of self-respect for others in the area of dress and personal grooming. A student’s exterior dress sets an atmosphere and tone for the important task of education. The students are expected to adhere to the following dress code. Students shall follow the dress code on all school days. All items must be purchased from the school supplier, Pro Stitch. An occasional “out of uniform” day will be announced through the office. Acceptable attire must be worn on “Out of Uniform’ days.

PANTS

Navy Pants  Grades 1-5 

Navy or Khaki Pants Grades 6,7,8

BELTS

Navy, Brown or Black belts for Grades 1-8

JUMPERS/SKIRTS

Plaid Jumpers Grades  1-3  Plaid Skirts  Grades 4-5

   Solid Khaki Skirts  Grades 6,7,8

Jumpers and skirts must be knee length. Uniform bike shorts or tights are to be worn under jumpers or skirts.

SHIRTS AND BLOUSES

All shirts/blouses may be long or short sleeved and must be tucked in. 

Grades 1-5:  Cotton polo or oxford style shirts/blouses in white or red.

Grades 6,7,8:  Cotton polo or oxford style shirts/blouses in white or hunter green.

SWEATERS/SWEATSHIRTS

A hunter green cardigan, pullover, or vest style sweater may be worn. Grades 6,7,8 may wear a green sweatshirt with logo. Eighth grade students may purchase a black screened senior jacket. All sweaters/sweatshirts must be purchased from Pro Stitch.

SHOES AND SOCKS

Shoes may be white, black, brown or navy. Shoes must be discreet; no light-up shoes, no multi-colored shoes, no jellies, no flip-flops, no open toe, no sling-backs. Tennis shoes may be worn any day. Socks/tights must be white, hunter green or navy. Socks must be above the ankles. White socks with St. Patrick logo in green may be worn. Girls in grades 6-8 may wear flesh tone nylons. 

HAIR, JEWELRY, MAKE-UP

Hairstyles must be neat, clean and appropriate for school as determined by the administration and staff. Jewelry must not be excessive. Small and simple earrings are acceptable and only one earring per ear. Make-up is not allowed. Girls may wear clear nail polish only. Boys are not allowed to wear earrings. Hair decorations are limited to the optional choices available in the uniform catalog. 

PHYSICAL EDUCATION DAYS

St. Patrick t-shirts (green or white, with logo), green sweatshirts and sweatpants (with logo), or mesh shorts (green only, no logo) are to be worn for P.E. An extra pair of tennis shoes must be kept in school and used only for P.E. class. Grades 1-4 may wear the t-shirts or sweatshirts with sweatpants all day.

SPORTS AND SCOUTS

Standard scouting uniforms may be worn on meeting days. No casual scouting uniforms such as jogging sets, sweatshirts, etc. are considered acceptable.

ALL STUDENTS

All clothes should fit properly and be in compliance with dress code regulations. If in doubt, do not wear! Administration and staff with determine compliance with all dress code regulations. If a violation occurs, a phone call will be made to parents to request proper clothes immediately. Further consequences of dress code violations will be determined by the staff.

CASUAL DAY DRESS CODE

Shorts, torn clothes or inappropriate tee-shirts are not allowed. Girls may wear capris that are below the knees. Blouses/shirts must cover the shoulders. Socks and tennis shoes or school shoes must be worn.