Compliance with the St. Mary School dress code is important because it helps the children develop a sense of pride in themselves and their school and is a unifying sign of school spirit. The school depends on parental support and cooperation to enforce this uniform policy.
 
Students in K-8 are expected to be in full uniform on all school days unless an “out-of-uniform day” is indicated. An out-of-uniform slip will be issued to any student who does not comply with uniform rules. After three (3) out-of-uniform slips have been given, a detention will be served.

Uniform catalogs and dress code information can be found below.
Uniform Catalogs
Dress Code:  Preschool
  • Play clothes
  • Soft-soled casual shoes or gym shoes
  • No backless, light up, or sparkle shoes
Dress Code:  Kindergarten
  • St. Mary navy blue t-shirt and navy shorts (prior to October 1st and after May 1st)
  • St. Mary sweatshirt and sweatpants
  • Soft-soled shoes or gym shoes
  • No backless shoes, crocs or sandals, light up, or sparkle shoes
Dress Code:  Girls – Grades 1-8
  • Uniform jumper: Gr. 1-4
  • Uniform pleated skirt: Gr. 5-8
  • Uniform length is no more than 2 inches above the knee.
  • White collared blouse, white knit polo shirt, or turtleneck appropriately sized, neither too tight nor too large are allowed. No logos are allowed. A solid white undershirt or camisole may be worn but may not be visible. (SHIRTS MUST BE TUCKED IN AT ALL TIMES)
  • A navy blue sweater, navy or royal blue St. Mary sweatshirt or hoodie withoutthe Demon logo, may be worn over the uniform blouse.
  • During the winter, navy blue dress pants or navy blue corduroy pants may be worn. Pants should be fitted at the waist. Pants may not be worn under the uniform skirt or jumper in class. No cargo pants allowed.
  • Navy blue, dark green or white knee socks, anklets or tights. (Low cut sport socks are not allowed.) Ankles must be covered.
  • Black or brown dress shoes are required. They must be properly laced and tied at all times.
  • A watch, one ring, and a religious medal or cross may be worn.
  • A matched pair of post style earrings (studs), one in each ear lobe may be worn.
Dress Code:  Boys – Grades 1-8
  • Navy blue dress pants or corduroy pants. In grades 5-8, pants must be worn at the waist with a leather brown or black belt.
  • Navy, or royal blue knit polo.
  • Navy blue sweater, navy or royal blue St. Mary sweatshirt or hoodie without the Demon logo, may be worn over the uniform shirt.
  • Navy blue, dark green or white socks. (Low cut sport socks are not allowed.) Ankles must be covered.
  • Black or brown dress shoes are required. They must be properly laced and tied at all times.
  • A watch, one ring, and a religious medal or cross may be worn
  • A student’s hair must be neat, clean and well groomed. Hair should be cut above the ears and the nape of the neck and out of one’s eyes. Final determination for what is considered appropriate hairstyles rests with the administration.
Gym Uniforms K-8
  • St. Mary sweatshirt and sweatpants are worn throughout the year on gym days.
  • No flashing lights, neon or solid brightly colored gym shoes should be worn. Colored trim is acceptable.
  • Under shirts may be worn but not visible
  • No mesh, nylon or athletic shorts are allowed.
  • Students will be permitted to attend gym class only if they are wearing the approved gym uniform, which they may wear to school only on the days of their scheduled gym classes.
Walking Shorts – Seasonal Option
From the first day of school until October 1st, and after May 1st, students may wear either uniform, knee length, walking shorts with their uniform blouse or shirt or their full school uniform.
Art Smock
All students must wear their own smock to art class to protect their uniforms. This can be an old oversized shirt or apron. On days when paint is used, they will not be able to participate without one.
Out-of-Uniform Days
Students are allowed to be out of uniform for special occasions. There are generally two kinds of out-of-uniform days: dress-up days and dress-down days. On dress-down days, the school may collect a fee of $1.00, used for charitable needs.
 
On dress-down days, jeans, gym shoes and a more casual look is allowed. Students must dress modestly at all times. Students are never allowed to wear clothing with off-color comments imprinted on them, advertisements of alcohol, etc. Leggings, jeggings, halters, midriffs, spaghetti straps, low cut or strapless tops are not allowed. When in season, shorts must be at least a 7 inch inseam or Bermuda shorts. Make-up and jewelry code apply on out-of-uniform days. Students must exercise common sense. Parental cooperation is needed and appreciated. A student may be required to change clothing if it does not meet standards.
Clothing Not Permitted
  • Hair – distracting cuts, styles, dyes, bleaches, gels or distracting hair bands.
  • Jewelry Girls: hoops or dangling earrings
  • Boys: earrings or large, excessive chains
  • Make-up, colored nail polish, or artificial nails
  • Body-piercing or any kind of tattoos
  • Shorts, nylon or mesh athletic shorts, short-shorts or those with logos
  • Shoes – ankle-high shoes, hiking boots, high-top athletic shoes, clogs, crocs, flip-flops, “wheelies”, light up, or sparkle shoes.
  • Winter boots may not be worn in the classroom. Children must change into their shoes.
  • Any St. Mary DEMONS clothing.
  • Neon or solid brightly-colored gym shoes.
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