Shirts / Blouses

Students may wear the following:

Polo style, dress, banded dress, Henley shirts, blouses, sweaters, turtlenecks, casual shirts, printed T-shirts, athletic shirts.  All shirts must be clean, in good repair, and well-fitting.  Shirts that are designed to be tucked-in must be tucked in.  Shirts must be properly buttoned.   

Students may not wear the following:

Any shirt containing messages or symbols contrary to Catholic values or inappropriate for school-age children.  This includes but is not limited to:drugs, alcohol, tobacco, sexually suggestive messages and songs or musical groups whose lyrics are considered inappropriate.

Any shirt which exposes the midriff during normal movement or does not cover the shoulder. Undershirts (any style that is purchased in the undergarment section of the store.)

Under Armour shirts may not be worn alone.

Pants / Dresses / Skirts

Students may wear:

Khaki, corduroy, cargo pants, denim jeans, capris, gauchos, non-breakaway athletic wear, knit pants, dress slacks, dresses, skirts.  All pants / dresses / skirts must be clean, in good repair, and well-fitting. 

Shorts fitting the same description may be worn until September 15^th and after May 15^th or at the discretion of the administration (Note:  Female pants hitting at the knee or just above are considered Bermuda shorts – Not capris – and can only be worn before September 15^th and after May 15^th.  Capris hit mid-calf.)  Skirts, shorts, etc. are to be no more than 2-3 inches above the knee.  (This rule still applies for skirts, even when leggings are worn underneath.)

Students may not wear:

Breakaway pants, pajama bottoms, or any pants with writing across the backside.  Also any pants / dresses / skirts, etc. with holes or which is frayed. 

Outerwear

No outerwear is to be worn within the school building without permission of the administration.  This includes but is not limited to jackets, windbreakers, ponchos, etc.  Hats, caps, bandanas, or other types of headwear are not to be worn in the school building during the school day.

Shoes

Shoes must be worn during the school day.  The type of shoe is not to pose a safety hazard.  No backless shoes are permitted in grades 1-5 due to this reason. Any type of footwear that is considered beach wear (flip flops) is not permitted.

Accessories

Any accessory that draws undue attention to a student or serves as a classroom distraction is not permitted.  This includes, but is not limited to makeup, hairstyles, and long looping chains.  All unreasonable body jewelry, including that worn in but not limited to the tongue, nose, lips, eyebrows, excessive piercing in the ears, etc. is prohibited.

All students must maintain a natural shade of hair color.  This includes shades of brown, black, blonde, and auburn.  Unnatural colors such as green, blue, primary red, or purple will not be permitted.

Mass Days

A higher standard of dress is expected at all Masses and special event days.  This means NO blue jeans, shorts, or athletic pants allowed.  Shirts must be free of writing.  Sweatshirts and T-shirts (including St. Mary Faithwear) are not appropriate for Mass.  Boys must tuck in shirts that are designed to be tucked in.