Dress Code

As a Catholic school, we believe that modesty and appropriateness in dress are important for a good education. Requiring a uniform allows the the focus in school to be on the formation of character and not on appearance. Furthermore, student behavior has been shown to be directly related to their dress and grooming.

Uniforms are to be worn from the first day of school to the last. Students are expected to be neat and well-groomed and are to wear the uniform attire in a manner consistent with good taste and decency. The interpretation of the code is left to the discretion of the administration.

Parents are requested to see that their children come to school in accordance with the dress code. Any student reporting to school out of uniform and/or judged to be dressed in inappropriate attire may be denied permission to attend classes. Violations of the dress code are considered violations of school rules. In the event that an emergency arises in which the child comes to school without his/her uniform, the parents should send a note of explanation.

Hair/Jewelry/Makeup/Nail Polish/Tattoos/T-shirts
Good grooming and personal hygiene are required at all times. Boys must be clean shaven. Tinted or dyed hair is not permitted. Students are expected to avoid extremes in hairstyles (i.e. corn rows, etc.). Boys’ hair must be at least ¼ inch in length, and is not to exceed the top of the ear nor go beyond the top of the collar or eyebrow. Girls only may wear one pair of post earrings (no dangling earrings) at the bottom of the ear. No other jewelry may be worn in school. No makeup or nail polish may be worn. Tattoos are not permitted. Girls may not wear t-shirts under their blouses. Boys may wear solid white t-shirts under their shirts.

Hats
As a matter of courtesy, all hats are to be removed while in the building.

Physical Education Uniform

The physical education uniform for grades 1-8 consists of a shirt and shorts and must be worn for Physical Education. These may be purchased at the bookstore at a cost of $9.00 each. A small plastic bag will be needed to hold the clothes for gym changes. Three “no dresses” in a quarter will result in a detention.

Pink Slip Days/Casual Days

On casual days, students may wear their choice of clothing which should be in accordance with a Catholic school atmosphere. Therefore, the following guidelines are to be followed when selecting clothing to be worn on casual days:

1. T-shirts must have no offending statements or drug advertising i.e. alcohol, tobacco, etc;
2. Shorts must extend on the leg to at least the length of the middle finger when arms are held straight down on the sides. Shorts are not permitted October-May.

Not permitted – sleeveless shirts, tank tops, low-cut tops, muscle shirts, cut-off shorts or slacks, short  shorts, or low waistline pants.

In addition, on casual days the dress code is still in effect for hair, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, tattoos, shoes, and hats.

Scout Uniform

The Scout or Brownie uniform may be worn once a week on the meeting date. If the uniform incorporates shorts, this uniform may be worn during the months of August, September, May, and June.

Shoes

Shoes must be all leather, tied (functional) or strapped (functional) non-skid, rubber or hard-sole dress shoes or all-leather athletic shoes. If equipped with laces, shoes must be tied. No boots, open-toed shoes, sandals, or clogs are permitted. All shoes must have “backs” to the shoes.

Socks

Girls may wear solid white, dark gray or dark green knee socks. Solid white crew (minimum four inches above the top of the ankle) socks may only be worn with solid navy blue uniform dress shorts. No short or ¾ socks. All socks must be pulled up to the maximum length. Boys may wear solid white, black or navy blue crew (minimum four inches above the top of the ankle) or dress socks. No short or ¾ socks. All socks must be pulled up to the maximum length.

Sweaters

Medium gray sweaters with the official St. Michael logo purchased only from School Days, Educational Outfitters, or Educational Apparel may be worn over the uniform shirt/blouse. Note: The updated school logo will be placed on the sweaters.

Sweatshirts

Medium gray sweatshirts with the official St. Michael logo purchased only from School Days, Educational Outfitters, or Educational Apparel may be worn over the uniform shirt/blouse.

Only official St. Michael logo sweatshirts (crew neck only) may be worn in the classroom. They may be purchased only from School Days, Educational Outfitters, or Educational Apparel or through the Home and School Association (when on sale). The sweatshirt must be sized to fit. This interpretation will be left to the discretion of the administration. If deemed oversized, the student will be asked to remove the sweatshirt.

Turtlenecks

Children may wear a solid white turtleneck under a long sleeve shirt/blouse in cold weather.

Uniform – Boys (In addition see “Warm Weather Dress”)

Pants:

• Navy blue dress pants
• Navy blue dress corduroys
• No cargo pockets (pockets midway on leg)

All pants must be worn at the waist and may not sag. No jeans, faded blue pants, or extreme styles are permitted.

Shirt (K-6):

• White oxford button-down dress shirt
• Solid white knit placket collar shirt

(7-8): During the period of August, September, May and June, boys may wear either the white oxford button-down dress shirt or solid white knit placket collared shirt. During the months of October through April, boys are to wear a white oxford button-down dress shirt and a tie.
Shirts must be tucked in completely at all time. Shirts must be completely buttoned except for the top button.

Ties (7-8): A monogrammed uniform tie is to be worn whenever the white oxford cloth shirt is worn. The
knot must be tied to cover the top button of the shirt.

Uniform – Girls (In addition see “Warm Weather Dress”)

Jumper (K-6):  Plaid jumper purchased at School Days, Educational Outfitters, or Educational Apparel. The jumper can be no more than one inch above the knee (that is, the bottom of the hem may not be more than three inches from the floor when the student is kneeling). Jumpers must be zipped at all times.

Jumper (7-8):  Solid green jumpers worn with the white oxford button down dress shirt purchased at School Days, Educational Outfitters, or Educational Apparel.

Pants:

• Navy blue dress pants
• Navy blue dress corduroys
• No cargo pockets (pockets midway down on the leg)

All pants must be worn at the waist and may not sag. No jeans, faded blue pants, or extreme styles are permitted.

Shirt:

• White round (i.e. Peter Pan) collar
• White oxford button-down dress shirt

Shirts must be tucked in completely at all times. Shirts must be completely buttoned except for the top button.

Tights: Solid white or dark gray

Warm Weather Dress

During the months of August, September, May, and June, the children may wear solid navy blue uniform dress shorts. These shorts must be purchased only from School Days, Educational Outfitters, or Educational Apparel. Both boys and girls may wear either the solid white placket collar shirt or white dress shirt/blouse with the uniform shorts.