DRESS CODE
**NOTE: Each item of clothing worn by a student must have the name of the owner clearly printed on the label. This will enable lost things to be returned after they are found in the locker rooms, gym, cafeteria, library, classrooms, hallways, restrooms, on the playground, school bus, etc.
Students of St. Mary's School represent the school and are expected to be modestly dressed and well-groomed at all times. All students are required to wear school uniforms. Free dress days may be specified by the principal.
The School Uniform: The Parker Uniform Company carries the authorized school uniform and is the sole carrier of the St. Mary's plaid skirt and jumper. Uniform clothing (except for the plaid skirt and jumper) may be purchased at any clothing store. Items purchased at stores other than Parker must be the same color and style that Parker offers. Visible logos or emblems such as Polo, Dockers, Dickey's, etc., are not permitted and must be removed from clothing before being worn to school. Fad styles such as corduroy clothing, cargo pants, pants with side pockets or wide legs, capri pants, etc., are prohibited. Students are not permitted to wear clothing that is excessively large for them. This is considered a fad. Clothing may not be embellished with lace, ruffles, rhinestones, bows, silver buckles, decorative buttons, brads, chains, decorative pockets, etc.
Boys:
Shorts/Pants-Navy blue or khaki. Shorts may not be more than two inches above or two inches below the knee. Navy shorts/pants must be worn to Mass.
Shirts-Solid white or navy shirts with a collar. Acceptable shirts include knit pullovers, oxfords, turtlenecks, or dress shirts. All students must keep shirts tucked in when on school property or on a school-sponsored trip.
*On regular school days shorts/pants must be navy or khaki and shirts must be navy blue or white. Navy blue pants and white shirts are to be worn on Mass days.
*In addition the eighth grade boys will need a white dress shirt, a navy tie, a pair of navy dress slacks, and a pair of black dress shoes for special school events.
Girls:
Bottoms: St. Mary’s plaid jumper or skirt; navy blue or khaki skirt, jumper, skorts, slacks, or shorts. Skirts, jumpers, and skorts may not be shorter than 5” inches from the floor when kneeling.
Modesty Shorts: All girls must wear shorts under skirts and jumpers for modesty reasons. These shorts may not exceed the length of the skirt or jumper. Footless tights are not permitted.
Shirts: Solid white or navy blue shirt with a collar. All students must keep shirts tucked in when on school property or on a school-sponsored trip with the exception of the middy blouse purchased from the Parker Uniform Company.
*On regular school days bottoms must be navy, khaki, or plaid; and shirts must be navy blue or white. Navy blue or plaid bottoms and white shirts are to be worn on Mass days.
Athletic Apparel: In grades 6-8 blue or black shorts and a white, school T-shirt must be worn for P.E. classes and athletic practices. The shorts must be long enough to reach the mid-thigh.
Shoes: Sport shoes must be solid white with white shoelaces or solid black with black shoelaces. The blue and white tennis shoes sold by the Parker Uniform Company are also permitted. Socks must be navy or white, and shoelaces must be tied. Shoes that are adorned in any way are a distraction and thus, are not permitted.
Makeup: Conservative makeup may be worn by girls in the junior high school.
Hairstyles: Hairstyles must be reasonable and neat in appearance. In addition hair should be combed, clean, and worn so that it is kept out of a student’s eyes and off of the face. No outlandish or faddish hairstyles are permitted. Students may not wear tails, racing stripes, lines etched into the hair, hair extensions, or any type of unreasonable color highlights. The hair length for boys is shorter than the collar and above the ears and eyes.
Jewelry: Girls may wear small pierced earrings (no dangle earrings), a watch, a bracelet, one ring, and a necklace with a cross or religious medal. Boys may wear a watch, one ring, and a necklace with a cross or religious medal.
*Sweaters, sweatshirts, hair ribbons, and auxiliary clothing that will be worn all day should be navy and/or white with no visible logos. Hair ribbons and bows purchased from the Parker Uniform Company are permitted.
*Belts must be black or brown. Students in grades 3-8 are required to wear a belt at all times if the uniform bottom being worn has belt loops.
*Artificial fingernails are not permitted for any students. Girls may wear light colored fingernail polish but each finger must be painted the same color.
*Tattoos and body piercings are prohibited.
*Caps and hats are for outdoor wear only.
Junior high school students will receive an infraction for any dress code violation. In addition, violations that cause the classroom routine to be disrupted will be handled immediately by the principal.
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