UNIFORMS

Student Appearance

Students will be expected to keep themselves well groomed and neatly dressed in full school uniform at all times. Students should remember that they represent their school to the community. On the occasional free dress day and all school functions – including dances – all attire should be modest and appropriate for students. Any form of dress or hairstyle that is considered and contrary to good hygiene or that is distractive or disruptive in appearance and detrimental to the purpose or conduct of the school will not be permitted.

The standards for free dress days will be as follows:

• All students will be fully clothed, clean and well groomed.
• All students will wear closed shoes – no sandals or backless shoes. Heels are not to exceed 1½ inch.
• Bare backs, bare midriffs, bare shoulders and low cut necklines are not permitted.
• Students are not permitted to wear see-through clothing or wear underclothing as an outer garment.
• Students may not wear clothing that advertises alcoholic beverages or tobacco, or displays inappropriate words, designs or comments.
• The purpose of our dress code is to promote Christian modesty. Overly tight garments or excessively short skirts, shorts and dresses will not be permitted, at the discretion of the administration.

Dress Code

The school dress code is in effect during the school day. The school reserves the right to determine whether a student’s dress and appearance satisfy the school’s policy. Any student (EC – 8) found to be in violation of the dress code would be required to change the article of clothing. The first offense would result in a note in the student’s planner. Subsequent violations will result in a discipline warning.

Boys’ Uniform: Gr. K – 8

• Navy uniform dress pants/walking shorts
  - No brand-name logos
  - No cargo pants/shorts
• White uniform shirt
  - White undershirts/white long sleeve turtlenecks may be worn under the uniform shirt in cold weather.
  - Shirt must be tucked in at all times.
• Plain black or navy blue belt
  - Must be visible at all times
• Plain black oxford shoes
  - Low cut
  - Velcro oxfords permitted up to 1st grade
  - Shoelaces for 2nd grade and up
  - Characters, lights not permitted
• Plain white socks
  - At least 2 inches must be visible above the shoe
  - Acceptable lengths include crew, ankle cut crew, quarter sport socks;
  NO LOW CUT SOCKS
• SHA logo navy blue uniform sweater, jacket or sweatshirt

Girls’ Uniform

• Gr. K – 5: Plaid jumper or plaid walking shorts
  - shorts are not to be shorter than 2” above the knee
• Gr. 6 – 8: Plaid skirt or plaid walking shorts
  - Jumper, skirt and/or shorts are not to be shorter than 2” above the knee.
  - Skirts and/or shorts may not be rolled up at the waist.
• Cold weather options
• Plain navy blue slacks
  - No brand-name logos
  - No cargo pants
• Kdg – gr. 2 may wear navy blue or white tights under the jumper
• White uniform knit shirt, worn with shorts, skirts or slacks
• Neutral undergarments should be worn.
• White long sleeve turtleneck may be worn under the uniform shirt in cold weather.
• Shirt must be tucked in at all times.
• White cotton uniform blouse worn with jumper
• Plain black or navy blue belt
  - Must be visible at all times
• Plain black oxford shoes
  - Low cut
  - No platforms, chunky heels, Mary Jane styles
  - Velcro oxfords permitted up to 1st grade
  - Shoelaces for 2nd grade and up
  - Characters, lights not permitted
• Plain white socks
  - At least 2 inches must be visible above shoe
  - Acceptable lengths include crew, ankle cut crew, quarter sport socks
  - NO LOW CUT SOCKS
• SHA logo navy blue uniform sweater, jacket or sweatshirt

In the event of extremely cold weather, outer jackets may be worn over the school sweatshirt to school, but cannot be worn in the classrooms. The jacket is not to replace the school sweatshirt.

Physical Education Uniform

Boys’ and Girls’ uniform – to be purchased at school

• Grey Saints PE shirt
• Red uniform shorts – if not properly fitted, replacement will be required
• Cheerleading shorts do NOT meet the criteria for PE shorts.
• White-soled athletic shoes – plain, no characters or lights
• White crew socks
• SHA logo navy blue uniform sweats during cold weather

Students who are not dressed in the PE uniform will receive a drop in the PE grade.

Spirit Day

During the course of the school year, there are specific days designated as Spirit Days to promote school spirit and enthusiasm for a particular event, i.e. start of a sport season, field day, or a significant event. On Spirit Days the students will wear their Spirit Day uniforms instead of their physical education uniforms and participate in games and contests during the time designated for physical education.

Spirit Day Uniform

• Red SHA Spirit shirt
• Plain blue jeans or plain blue jeans shorts
  - No shorter than 2” above the knee
  - Properly fitted at the waist
  - Bib overalls not permitted
• PE shoes and socks

THE FOLLOWING RULES APPLY TO ALL STUDENTS (K – 8), INCLUDING ON FREE DRESS AND SPIRIT DAYS.

Jewelry / Make-up

Students may wear:

• Small wristwatch
• Small religious medal/cross on a thin gold or silver chain (leather cord not permitted)
• One matching pair of small, pierced stud earrings for girls – no hoops or dangling earrings
• Boys may not wear earrings at school or school functions
• ID bracelet for medical purpose only
• Make-up, nail polish, acrylic, fake or press-on nails are not permitted
• Tattoos – real or wash off – not permitted

Hair Styles

All students are expected to have a regular or conservative hairstyle. Boys’ hair should be kept neatly trimmed above the eyebrows in the front, above the collar in the back and not below the ears. Girls’ hairstyles should likewise be conservative and in good taste. Hair should be pulled neatly away from the eyes and face. Hair pieces; fake pony tails; accessories such as beads, large clips or bows that are in excess, etc. are not permitted. The school administration reserves the right to determine the appropriateness of the hairstyle. Un-natural hair colors will not be permitted.