​St. Raphael Catholic School's Uniform Code reinforces clothing requirements which emphasize identity as a student of a Catholic school, good taste, neatness, cleanliness, and modesty. Both boys and girls are required to purchase the designated uniform items through the approved vendors and to wear the complete uniform each school day.

BOYS

PANTS:           Navy twill ONLY from Dennis Uniform. Dockers, Bugle Boys, and other name brands ARE NOT approved as they do not have the quality or the coloring of the uniform brand.  

SHIRT:            Long-sleeved or short-sleeved polo with logo from Dennis Uniform

BELT:              Black belt must be worn by boys in grades 5-8 to keep pants/ shorts above the hips.

SHORTS: (optional)   Navy uniform shorts from Dennis Uniform.  Hem length is not to be altered. No baggies below the knees.

NOTE:             Boys pants and shorts must be worn at the waist, with a belt, and may not be worn hanging low on the body.

GIRLS

JUMPER:         Grades KK-5 - Dennis Uniform (all girls need one jumper or skort)

SKIRT:            Grades 6-8 - Dennis Uniform (all girls need one skirt)

                                    Hem length is not to be shortened.

SKORT:           Grades KK - 8  - Dennis Uniform (an option for all girls).

BLOUSE:         Grs. K-5 White broadcloth with Peter Pan collar 

POLO SHIRT: Short-sleeved or long-sleeved polo with logo from Dennis Uniform

IMPORTANT NOTE:  The following combinations only may be worn by the girls:

                        1.  Peter pan collar blouse only with jumper (Grs. KK-5)

                             Blouse or polo shirt may be worn with jumper or skort.

                        2.  Polo shirt with logo with skirt (Grs. 6-8)        

                        3.  Appropriate color polo shirt with skirt or skort. (Grs. KK-8)

 Students may wear a uniform sweatshirt in the classroom for extra warmth.  

BOYS AND GIRLS

SWEATSHIRT: (optional) Navy (KK -8) SRS crew-neck or quarter-zip sweatshirt with school emblem.

SWEATER:  (optional) Navy (KK – 8) SRS v-neck cardigan sweater, pullover or sweater-vest may be worn over a uniform polo.

JACKET:  (optional) Solid navy (KK- 8) jacket for outside wear (with or without hood) from Dennis Uniform. Navy fleece jackets and pullover fleece jackets are also available from Dennis Uniform

P.E. CLOTHING:  All students in grades KK through 8 must wear SRS logo P.E. t-shirt and P.E. shorts to school on their P.E. days.  Navy blue sweatpants may be worn over, or instead of, the shorts in cool weather.  

SOCKS:           Navy, black, or white solid color tights are permissible for girls.  Socks must be visible above shoe.  Striped socks or layering of socks are not allowed.

SHOES:           Shoes must be white, blue, grey or black. Either athletic-style shoes (sneakers), OR sturdy slip-ons, OR mary-jane style (girls) in black are acceptable for school. Minimal detailing can be white or gray/silver. Shoes may have NO adornments, stripes, logos, other colors, sequins, glitter, neon colors, patterns or lights. White or black socks (no other colors), visible above the shoe, must be worn. 

JEWELRY:      Girls - one small pair of earrings, watch, religious pendant only may be worn.  If jewelry becomes a source of distraction from learning in the classroom or a physical danger on the playground, the administration and teachers reserve the right to restrict students from wearing it.      

Boys - watch, religious pendant are allowed.  NO EARRINGS.

MAKEUP/NAILS:  Makeup may not be worn at school.  Nail polish may not be worn.  Acrylic nails may not be worn to school.

LAYERING:    Layering of clothing is NOT allowed.  Undershirts worn for warmth under the uniform must not show except at the neck.  Any under layer must be tucked in at the waist.

HAIR:  Hair color is to be the natural color of the student and the cut/style should be neat; no extreme or drastic haircuts or styles are allowed at any time. Beads, feathers, or similar adornments are not to be worn in the hair. Multiple braids or "cornrows" are not allowed as a hairstyle. Shaved heads are not appropriate for school. No bleached/dyed or chemically treated hair. Dyed/bleached hair will need to be returned to its original color for school attendance. Boys' haircuts should allow it to be off their faces, above their eyebrows, neatly trimmed around the neck, above the ears, and above the collar. Junior High boys should be clean-shaven with no facial hair. If hairstyles become a distraction in the classroom setting, then they will be deemed inappropriate and parents will be asked to cooperate.

Uniform notices will be given to students who are either out of uniform or who have clothing items which have not been purchased from the designated uniform suppliers.  THIS INCLUDES SHOES. Parents have one week to get the proper uniform item.  Please be cooperative in the uniform requirements. 

Days on which students may wear clothes other than the school uniform will be addressed as the occasions/events are determined, announced and put on the school calendar. The ultimate decisions regarding appropriate clothing will be made by the Administration.

APPAREL WHILE ON CAMPUS:

While on campus, students must be in regular or P.E. uniform except for:

            a.         School-approved free or themed dress day

            b.         Special reason designated by the principal

            c.         Special class project or privilege

            d.         When participating in a team sport 

Students who stay after school to attend a sporting event, or who leave campus at the end of the school day, must remain in uniform for the duration of the time they are on campus.  No student may change out of school uniform while on campus, even after school.

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