2022 - 2023 Dress Code Policy

The way a student dresses affects the way he/she behaves. To maintain an atmosphere that is conducive to learning, we expect our students to be neat, clean, tidy, and modest in appearance. The dress code is designed to allow our students to concentrate on developing religious, moral, and ethical values that enhance positive self-esteem built on personal responsibilities and Christian moral values. It is further designed with your child’s safety in mind. 

CODE SPECIFICS

• Students are expected to be in uniform every day.  
• The uniform will consist of wearing the royal blue or white polo with the school’s emblem, navy blue knee shorts or navy blue pants, black, brown, or blue belt, white socks (not below the ankles), and shoes. 
• On days of Mass (Fridays), if the student has the formal uniform it can be worn.  
• Students must be in complete uniform at all times. Notice of exceptions to this rule is sent home in advance.  
• The School/Principal reserves the right to make dress code exemptions based on the religious or cultural beliefs of the student and his/her parents.

UNIFORM SUPPLIER
Risse Brother’s is the exclusive supplier for uniform items. They may be reached at (346) 319-4176 or by email at [email protected] Under the search tool use the code SMPC to access St. Mary’s School page.   

Risse Brothers uniforms

UNIFORM SPECIFICS

A navy blue cardigan with the SMP emblem can be worn in the classroom. The sweater can also be worn at Mass. Students may wear any color of outerwear to school in cold and wet weather as long as it is not worn in the classroom.  NO HOODIES are allowed at school.

SHOES/SOCKS
Please make sure that shoes have “non-skid soles”. For safety reasons, thongs, open-toed, open-back, and high-heeled shoes are not permitted. Colored stripes/designs are not allowed. Shoes with characters, lights, or wheels are not permitted either. Socks/Stockings must be white and may not be below the ankle. Leggings are not permissible. 

Acceptable girls’ shoes:

• Solid black, white, or navy Mary Janes
• Solid black, white, or navy baby doll-styled shoes
• Solid black, white, or navy blue loafers
• Black, white/navy, saddle oxfords, or white tennis shoes

Acceptable boys’ shoes:

• Solid black or navy blue loafers
• Black, white, or navy blue tennis shoes

Shoestrings for boys and girls must be solid black, white, or navy.

Other:

• Not Permissible:  Cargo pants, Capris, and hoodies 
• Visible Undershirts must be solid white.
• Undershirt sleeves should not be longer than uniform sleeves​​​​​.

Girls’ Uniform – Grades PreK-3
Regular

• White or royal blue polo shirt with St. Mary’s emblem embroidered on the front
• Navy blue uniform pants or shorts (no shorter than 3″ above the knee) with a black or navy belt
• Solid blue jumper with St. Mary’s emblem embroidered on the front
• White socks that are visible above the shoes
• Hair ribbons must be white, navy, or blue plaid

Formal (required for Mass days, but may be worn any day)

• White uniform blouse with logo with a plaid jumper (only navy or white shorts under uniform) and/or Navy sweater w/ logo
• White socks that are visible above the shoes or white stockings
• Hair ribbons must be white, navy, or blue plaid

Girls’ Uniform- Grades 4-5
Regular

• White or royal blue polo shirt with St. Mary’s emblem embroidered on the front
• Navy blue uniform pants or shorts (no shorter than 3″ above the knee) with a black or navy belt
• White socks that are visible above the shoes
• Hair ribbons must be white, navy, or blue plaid

Formal (required for Mass days, but may be worn any day)

• White uniform blouse w/logo with blue plaid skirt and tie (only navy or white shorts under uniform) and/or Navy sweater w/logo, girls’  criss-cross ties
• White socks that are visible above the shoes or white stockings
• Hair ribbons must be white, navy, or blue plaid

 Girls’ Uniform- Grades 6-8
Regular

• White or royal blue polo shirt with St. Mary’s emblem embroidered on the front
• Navy uniform pants or shorts (no shorter than 3″ above the knee) with a black or navy belt
• White socks that are visible above the shoes
• Hair ribbons must be white, navy, or blue plaid

Formal (required for Mass days, but may be worn any day)

• White uniform blouse w/logo with blue plaid skirt and tie (only navy or white shorts under uniform) and/or Navy sweater w/logo, girls’ criss-cross ties
• White socks that are visible above the shoes or white stockings
• Hair ribbons must be white, navy, or blue plaid

Boys’ Uniform-Grades PreK-5
Regular

• White or royal blue polo shirt with St. Mary’s emblem embroidered on the front
• Navy blue uniform pants or shorts (no shorter than 3″ above the knee) with a black, or navy belt
• White socks that are visible above the shoes

Formal (required for Mass days, but may be worn any day)

• White oxford shirt, button-down collar with emblem, and plaid tie
• Navy blue uniform pants or shorts (no shorter than 3″ above the knee) with a black, or navy belt
• White socks that are visible above the shoes 

Boys’ Uniform-Grades 6-8
Regular

• White or royal blue polo shirt with St. Mary’s emblem embroidered on the front
• Gray uniform pants or shorts (no shorter than 3″ above the knee) with a black, or navy belt
• White socks that are visible above the shoes

Formal (required for Mass days, but may be worn any day)

• White oxford shirt, button-down collar with emblem, and plaid tie
• Gray uniform pants or shorts (no shorter than 3″ above the knee) with a black, or navy belt
• White socks that are visible above the shoes 

GROOMING

• Hair ribbons for girls must be white, navy, or blue plaid. Girls’ and boys’ hair must be neat and appealing and must not obstruct vision. A student's hair color must be the student’s natural color.
• Caps, earrings, sculptured hair, lines, designs, spikes, ponytails, braids, plats, tails, and similar styles are not acceptable for boys.
• Extremes in style are to be avoided. Hair that obscures a student’s face and a boy’s hair that is below the top of the collar is unacceptable.
• Girls may not wear colored nail polish or lipstick.
• Jewelry should be minimal and religious in nature. Girls with pierced ears may wear single studs, small ball earrings, or small religious earrings. Students may be asked to remove any jewelry that might be disruptive to the learning environment.

RESPONSIBILITY AND ENFORCEMENT
Parents are responsible for compliance with the dress code of St. Mary of the Purification Catholic School. Faculty members share the responsibility of enforcement. The administration reserves the right to decide whether a student’s dress or grooming is in accordance with the school’s high standards. St. Mary of the Purification Catholic School reserves the right to send any student home that arrives at school inappropriately dressed.

Students in violation of the uniform and personal appearance code are given notice of violation.