DRESS CODE

Uniform Policy:

Students will begin the school year wearing their summer uniforms.  Starting the Monday after Columbus Day students will be required to wear their winter uniforms.  Winter uniforms will be worn until the 1^st Friday in May.  Summer uniforms will be worn until the end of the school year.

All uniform components must be purchased from Flynn O'Hara, our official uniform supplier located in Plainview and online, or obtained from the Uniform Bank.

Only the school sweatshirt, Spirit-wear sweatshirts, or school sweater is acceptable over the uniform.

Summer uniforms  ** Note white uniform polos are no longer allowed

Pre-K (OPTIONAL-NO uniform is required):

• Girls and boys may wear the optional nylon track suit

Kindergarten (boys and girls):

• Khaki shorts (or skorts for girls)
• Green knit polo shirt with a collar and the school logo
• Khaki or white socks
• Uniform shoes – Black loafer, oxford or Mary Jane

1^st-8^th Grade Girls:

• Khaki skort
• Green knit polo shirt with a collar and the school logo
• White or khaki ankle, no-show, or knee socks.  *Socks with colors or logos may not be worn.
• Uniform shoes – Black loafer, oxford or Mary Jane

1^st-8^th Grade Boys:

• Khaki shorts
• Green knit polo shirt with a collar and the school logo
• White, black, or khaki ankle, crew, or no-show socks.  *Socks with colors or logos may not be worn.
• Uniform shoes – Black loafer or oxford.

** School/Spirit sweatshirts may be worn with the summer uniform.

Winter Uniforms

Winter uniform is worn from the Monday after Columbus Day through the first Friday in May, weather permitting. 

Kindergarten (boys and girls):

• Khaki or green twill pull-on pants (no buttons or zippers)
• White or green turtleneck or a white or green knit shirt with a collar with the school logo
• Shoes:
  • Black oxford or loafer shoes (boys or girls)
  • Black Mary Janes (girls)

1^st-5^th Grade Girls:

• Plaid jumper
• White button-down collared blouse (long or short sleeved)
• White or green knee socks or tights (solids only)
• No leggings may be worn during the school day
• Uniform Shoes – Black loafer, oxford or Mary Jane

1^st Grade Boys:

• Khaki twill pull-on pants (no buttons or zippers)
• White/green turtleneck or a white/green knit shirt with a collar with the school logo
• Uniform Shoes - Black loafer or oxford

2^nd-5^th Grade Boys:

• Khaki twill uniform pants
• Black belt (plain, leather or man-made leather)
• White button-down collared shirt (long or short sleeved)
• Plaid uniform tie
• If the school sweatshirt is worn, ties must be worn underneath
• Black or dark green socks (no no-show socks)
• Uniform Shoes  - Black loafer or oxford

6^th, 7th & 8^th Grade Girls:                                  

• Oxford white blouse (short or long sleeved)
• Plaid skirt

• Navy vest with school logo, navy V-neck pullover sweater, or navy cardigan sweater with school logo
• Solid Navy knee socks, navy tights or natural color stockings
• No leggings may be worn during the school day
• Uniform Shoes - Black loafer or oxford (rubber-sole, no heel)

6^th, 7^th & 8^th Grade Boys:

• Oxford white shirt (short or long sleeved)
• Khaki twill pleated slacks
• Navy polyester blazer with school logo
• Black belt (plain, leather or man-made leather)
• Navy/khaki stripe tie
• Black crew socks
• Uniform Shoes - Black loafers or oxfords shoes with rubber soles

** Sweatshirts will not be worn with the winter uniform in middle school. Sweatshirts are only to be worn for gym


Physical Education Uniforms:

Summer
Kindergarten through Grade 8, girls and boys:

• Green shorts
• Green t-shirt
• Sneakers
• White crew or no-show socks

** No socks with emblems/logos/sayings or other colors

Winter
Kindergarten through Grade 8, girls and boys:

• Green uniform sweatpants or green nylon pants
• Green sweatshirt with school logo or green nylon jacket with school logo   
• White crew socks
• Sneakers

** No socks with emblems/logos/sayings or other colors

Grooming:
In keeping with the image, we wish our students to portray, by wearing proper and complete uniforms, it is expected that these students follow these guidelines:
 

1. Boys-hair should not be touching shirt collar, cover eyebrows or fall over their ears        
2. NO unnatural color dying of hair for all students such as but not limited to ombre, balayage, streaked hair or colored dye (permanent or temporary).
3. NO extreme spiking of hair with gel.
4. NO hair designs, multilevel cuts or Mohawks.
5. The wearing of an earring by a male student is considered inappropriate attire for St. Patrick School.
6. NO wearing of "Fashion statement body piercing jewelry" during school hours or functions.
7. Girls are permitted to wear pierced or clip earrings in the form of studs or small hoops.
8. NO accessories such as chokers, tattoos, armbands, etc..
9. The preferred headband is the plaid one matching the uniform.
10. Solid colored headbands that match the uniform are acceptable.
11. NO headbands with cat ears, unicorn horns or large bows. 
12. The length of the girls' skirts and/or jumpers should not be more than 2 inches above the knee.
13. Girl's make-up is permitted in 7^th & 8^th grade ONLY and must be natural looking; no heavy eyeliner, eye makeup, or mascara is permitted.
14. Only light and natural colored nail polish is permitted.
15. No dark or extreme nail polish is permitted such as but not limited to black, neon, dark blue or red. An exception will be made to polish the "week of" Halloween, Christmas, Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, or Easter. Fun holiday themed manicures will be allowed.
16. No artificial nails/tips or additions to natural nails are permitted.
17. Young men should be clean shaven at all times.

Failure to comply may result in written warnings, demerits, and after-school detention being issued.
DRESS DOWN DAYS

Certain days during the school year will be announced as "Dress Down Days". On these days, the students are permitted to dress out of uniform. Some days will be "Free Dress Down" and others will require a donation in order for the student to come to school out of uniform. At all times, students must come to school appropriately dressed regardless of the current fashion or style. Attire should be neat and clean. 
The following items will be considered inappropriate attire for Dress Down Days:

• NO clothing that allows exposure of the midriff area or shoulders
• NO tight or ripped jeans that exposes skin, even if clothing is purchased with tears and rips
• NO leggings unless a tunic shirt is worn that comes to your mid-thigh
• NO short-shorts- No shorts shorter than mid-thigh length
• NO clothing with offensive slogans, double meaning or decals thar are associated with violence
• NO clothing that allows for undergarments to be exposed
• NO pajama or fleece pants
• NO backless shoes, clogs, flip-flops may be worn
• NO Cami-tops, strapless tops, tops with straps that are smaller than 2 inches
• NO off the shoulder tops or low-cut shirts
• NO clothing made of a revealing material

Any clothing deemed inappropriate by school administration will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis and may result in:

• Parent being asked to bring up clothes that follow the dress code
• Student being asked to change into unform given from the uniform bank
• Student being picked up

The St. Patrick School Administration reserves the right to deem unacceptable any attire not mentioned above that is questionable.  Parents of students who are not in compliance will be notified.  No excuses will be accepted.