Dress Code Policy

POLICIES

TITLE: 306.04.04 Dress Code

St. Thomas More School enforces a dress code for both the boys and girls in order that all of our students come appropriately and modestly attired for school. It is our desire that the dress code be focused on uniformity and also be cost-effective for the parents. Uniforms jumpers, skirts and pants may be purchased from Land’s End, Schoolbelles School Wear (formerly Casson School Wear), or the school uniform exchange, which is operated by the school secretary during office hours. Bluewater Forms (753-3700) “All Star Sports” (directly across from St. Thomas More School on SR-125) and Land’s End provide spirit wear, and school uniform polo-style shirts, jackets, and a variety of other items. Clothing must be clean, fit properly and be in good condition at all times.

It is the responsibility of the parent or guardian to see that their child arrives at school with the proper attire. At school it is the responsibility of the student to adhere to the standards of dress required by the dress code, such as having shirts tucked in, and wearing skirts and pants as designed, rather than rolled, or below the waist. Students whose dress is in not in compliance with the dress code will receive a warning for the first violation. Subsequent or chronic violations will be considered disciplinary offenses. In the event that a family emergency (broken washing machine, etcetera) results in deviation from the dress code, a note from the parent or guardian is required.

SHIRT/BLOUSE: Solid white knit polo style or white or red polo with St. Thomas More logo; may be long or short sleeved, or white, long or short sleeved, full button dress shirt. Plain white turtlenecks may be worn under the uniform jumper, under the shirt/blouse, or under the sweatshirts. ALL SHIRTS/BLOUSES MUST BE TUCKED (waistband of skirt/pants must be visible) INSIDE THE SKIRT OR SLACKS. T-shirts worn under the uniform may be solid white only and must be short-sleeved or sleeveless. Long sleeved shirts may not be worn under polos.

SLACKS: Navy blue twill uniform pants only-(this does not include “Dockers” or similar brands). Cargo pants or pants with rivets around pockets are NOT permitted. Pants must be worn at the waist, with a belt required for students in grades 6-8.

JUMPERS: Blue/green plaid jumper in STM pattern is worn in grades kindergarten through third grade. Fourth grade girls have the option of the jumper or the uniform skirt.

SKIRTS: Blue/green plaid pattern as adopted by the school is worn in grades five, six, seven and eight. Skirts must be hemmed no higher than 2” above the center of the knee when buttoned at the waist. THIS WILL BE ENFORCED. Skirts are available in both child and teen sizes, which allow for necessary length.

SWEATERS: Navy blue V-neck vest, crew necks or cardigan may be worn over shirts/blouses or turtlenecks.

SWEATSHIRTS: Students have the option of wearing St. Thomas More crew neck sweatshirts. The sweatshirts are to be red or heather with the approved STM logo. The sweatshirts MUST be worn over a school shirt or white turtleneck. Fleece pullover with STM logo is permitted as an alternative to a sweatshirt.

SHORTS: Navy blue uniform shorts ONLY. Shorts may be worn beginning April 1 until November 1.

SOCKS: Solid navy or white socks must be worn. Footed hose/tights may be worn in solid navy blue or solid white.

JEWELRY: JEWELRY IS TO BE KEPT TO A MINIMUM, FOR SAFETY AND DECORUM. For example: only one necklace and/or one bracelet may be worn. A watch, a single pair of small pierced earrings (girls only), and a single ring may be worn. Large hoops and dangling earrings are not permitted as a matter of safety. Body piercing, other than ears, is not permitted.

SCOUT UNIFORMS are considered in to be in compliance with the dress code when worn on designated meeting days or as otherwise requested by the Scout leaders and approved by the principal. Scouts are to be in complete uniform as required by the standards of the National Boy and Girl Scouts of America.

NO JACKETS/COATS are to be worn inside the classrooms during school hours. All students should have a school sweatshirt.

Prohibited Dress

Extreme makeup (including eye makeup of any kind, tattoos, artificial fingernails), spandex-wear (ex: biker shorts), athletic apparel or printed T-shirts, dangling earrings, or other items may not be worn at school. Hairstyles that are extreme in nature, such as unnatural coloring, shaving, visible gel or other fads are not permitted. Hair is to be clean and neatly cut. Other styles or items may be added to the above list at the discretion of the principal.

STM Spirit wear (STM t-shirt, or shirts from musicals) may be worn on out-of-uniform days or field trips that do not require uniform dress. Make-up, halter-tops, tank tops, and short shorts are not acceptable. Jeans and cargo pants are permitted on out-of-uniform days.

Author: STMEC

Approval: ________________________________ Date: __________

________________________________ Date: __________

References: STM Handbook

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