Dress Code and Uniform

St. Michael School Dress Code

We expect students to dress in a neat, clean, and modest manner. Any attire or appearance that is disruptive to the learning environment, contrary to basic Christian values, outside of age-appropriate modesty standards, or a safety (or potential safety) hazard is not appropriate.

St. Michael School upholds the Catholic values of personal respect and dignity, care for others, and the pursuit of academic excellence. Student dress, including dress for physical education, must be consistent with these values and the stated goals of St. Michael School.

In 2006-2007, uniforms are required for all students in grades K-8. Uniforms must conform to the general guidelines stated below. Any attire worn by students on any "non-uniform" or "dress-up" days must conform to the general guidelines.

Dress Code Guidelines

1. Clothing must be in good repair -- no holes, tears, or other excessive signs of wear.
2. “Sagging” is not allowed.
3. Shirts must be tucked in by both boys and girls.
4. Girls’ shorts, skorts, skirts, or dresses will be worn no more than three inches above mid- knee in length.
5. For health and safety reasons:
Shoes and socks/hose must be worn and visible at all times by both boys and girls.
Laced shoes must be thoroughly tied.
Flip-flops are not allowed.
6. Sport or street shoes must be comfortable, practical and neat in appearance.  They will be in plain colors (black, white, red, blue, dark green, brown). Sports logo’s Nike, Adidas, etc are acceptable. No open toe or heel.  Heels should not exceed 1” in height. No platforms.
7. Writing on clothing must be appropriate to St. Michael School. (If in doubt, consult your homeroom teacher before wearing.)
8. Jewelry: one set of stud earrings for girls only.  Neither dangling nor loops of any kind are to be worn.  A small cross or religious medal may be worn on a chain inside the polo shirt – even on non-uniform days – these are safety issues.
9. Appropriate use of facial make-up by middle school students is permitted.
10. Sweatshirts: St. Michael sweatshirts may be worn everyday.  Only uniform sweatshirts are to be worn in the building during the school day.  They may be no longer than 5 inches below the waist and sleeves may not extend beyond the fingertips.
11. Hats and sunglasses are not to be worn in the school building.  Baseball hats are not to be worn anywhere at school unless special permission is given. 
12. Coats should not be worn in the classroom unless special permission has been given.   They should be hung in classroom closets except during recess.
13. Hairstyles are to be neat, clean, and conducive to a quality-learning environment.  Hair coloring will be natural, without dyes or bleaches.  Length of hair on boys is to be above the shirt collar.  Boys and girls are to keep their hair out of their eyes.  Hair ornaments will be kept to a minimum and complement the colors of the uniform.

Uniform options are listed below. Students may choose from them and combine various tops and bottoms. Scouts and Chess Club members may wear their Scouting attire or green collared Chess Club shirts on meeting days. On game days, St. Michael sports jerseys may be worn over polo shirts.

The principal will provide specific directions for any days when student attire may vary from the specified dress code.

2006-2007 Uniform Options
For St. Michael Students

Clothing Item
Grade
Colors
Other Detail
Pants K-8 Navy, khaki Any plain “docker” style
Twill or cotton blends
No cords
No cargo, stretch, or low-rider,
No hip hugger
May be purchased outside the uniform store but similar in style.
Shirts K-8 White, Navy Blue, Evergreen Polo knit shirts with collar,
no logos, may be short sleeve or long sleeve.
Jumper K-8 Belair plaid Available only at the uniform store and Lands End.
Skirts K-8 Belair plaid Available only at the uniform store and Lands End.
6-8 only Navy blue polyester gabardine 10 pleat skirt
Skorts K-8 Belair plaid, Navy, Khaki “Walking short” length;
No shorter than 3” above mid-knee. Available at Uniform Store and Lands End
Shorts K-8

Navy, Khaki

“Walking short” length
No shorter than 3” above mid-knee.
Socks

K-8

Navy, White, Khaki Crew or knee socks; tights.  Must be visible above shoes
Sweatshirts K-8 Gray; green Only items ordered through and sold by St. Michael School
Fleece vests K-8 Navy Only items ordered through and sold by St. Michael School
Sweaters K-8

Navy, White, Khaki

Solid color knits
Regular knit pullover, cardigans, “V” necks.  Available only at the uniform store and Lands End.

Sweatshirts, fleece vests, and sweaters are to be worn as an extra layer over collared shirts.

Remember to write your child’s name on the inside collars of sweatshirts, vests, and sweaters.