Uniform Code
Parent Responsibility for Student Dress
It is the responsibility of parents to see that their children adhere to all regulations regarding dress code. Our school’s dress code is clearly defined. We ask that parents support the school’s philosophy by helping their children adhere to the dress code rules. When purchasing your children’s school wardrobe, please be certain that the articles of clothing you buy are in compliance with the dress code. You send your children to our Catholic school for good reasons. One of those reasons is the greater structure we require to enable the learning experience. Our dress code helps provide that structure. Your cooperation and support on this matter are very much appreciated.
Issues relating to dress or appearance of a student that are not specifically mentioned in the parent/student handbook, but are inconsistent with the school’s regulations, may be deemed unacceptable at the discretion of the principal.
If a student frequently offends against normal standards of dress, grooming, or hygiene, and has been corrected in this regard, the cooperation of parents shall be sought to correct the problem. Lack of improvement in personal appearance is grounds for the suspension of a student until the situation is resolved. The school may also reserve the right to require that parents bring an appropriate change of clothes to school if a student is inappropriately dressed. The principal will make the final decision.
GIRLS
Shirt: K-8th grade: White Polo with school logo; polo shirt may be worn with jumpers skirt, skort, pants, or shorts and must be tucked in.
School Logo is mandatory on all polo shirts.
Blouse: White, may be worn under the jumper only.
Skort: K-8th grade: Ford plaid, no more than 2” above the top of the kneecap.
Jumper: K-5th grade: Ford plaid, no more than 2” above the top of the kneecap.
Skirt: K-8th grade: Ford plaid, no more than 2” above the top of the kneecap.
Shorts: K-8th grade: Navy blue twill walking shorts. No more than 2” above the top of the kneecap. No tight, oversized, or baggy shorts permitted.
Pants: K-8th grade: Navy blue twill may be worn. No tight, oversized, or baggy pants permitted.
Sweatshirt: K-8th grade: Navy blue long sleeve with school logo. Zip up or hooded sweatshirts are never acceptable with the exception of 8th grade graduation sweatshirts.
Sweater: Navy blue with logo, long sleeve
Undershirts: Solid white only
BOYS
Shirt: K-8th grade: White Polo with school logoSchool Logo is mandatory on all polo shirts.
Shorts: Navy blue twill walking shorts, hemline must not pass the kneecap. No tight, oversized, or baggy shorts permitted.
Belt: Plain black, blue, or brown belts may be worn with shorts and pants; buckle must be simple, with no symbols, logos, or designs.
Sweatshirt: K-8th grade: Navy blue long sleeve with school logo. Zip-up or hooded sweatshirts are never acceptable with the exception of 8th-grade graduation sweatshirts.
Sweater: Navy blue with logo, long sleeve
Undershirt: Solid white only
All Students
Clothing must always be clean, pressed, untorn, modest, and appropriate for school wear. All shorts, skirts, and pants must be worn at the waist. Shirts must be long enough to be worn tucked-in.
On days when the class attends P.E., the uniform of the day will be our PE uniform which is a T-shirt w/logo and navy sweat gym shorts w/logo or Navy sweat pants w/logo.
Shoes must be solid black or white or a subtle combination of black and white, which cover the entire foot. No additional color anywhere on the shoe. Shoes must be free of holes and tears and have laces that are kept tied at all times. (Velcro is okay for K-2). No boots of any kind, except rain boots on rainy days. Shoes must be in good condition and no open-toed sandals or shoes can be worn.
Socks & Tights:
Black, white, or navy blue. Socks must be visible. No ankle or no-show socks may be worn and socks may not go above the knee. No leggings.
The wearing of uniform walking shorts is allowed on any day including Mass days. Hemline must touch the kneecap. Tight, baggy, or hemlines below the knees are not acceptable.
Plain navy crew sweatshirt embossed with Saint Anne name and logo. Any other sweatshirts are not allowed. Students will not be allowed to wear any greatly oversized sweatshirt. Zip-up or hooded sweatshirts are never acceptable with the exception of 8th-grade graduation sweatshirts.
A navy blue jacket and Saint Anne School jacket is acceptable. Jackets are not allowed to be worn in the classroom, hall, or Church.
No bleached, colored or tinted hair; no extreme styles (including excessive teasing, spiking, or use of mousse or other products). Any child who comes to school with an excessive haircut or hairstyle (according to the judgment of the principal) may be suspended until the haircut or hairstyle is corrected. Boys’ hair must be neat and tidy. Students may not shave their heads. Girls must wear their hair neatly off the face. This can be achieved by wearing ponytails or braids, or through the use of headbands, barrettes, or hair ornaments.
No make-up or nail polish.
Pierced ears (girls may wear two pairs of studs in the lobe only) may be worn during school hours or extra-curricular school events. One necklace—a cross or saint medallion—may be worn but kept underneath school shirt. Only SLE bracelets may be worn. One ring may be worn on each hand. Boys may not wear earrings.
Non-Uniform Birthday Dress
Birthdays are special, and as the Saint Anne School family, we love to celebrate them. Each morning during announcements, the name of students celebrating a birthday will be announced. Students celebrating birthdays will be allowed to wear free dress that day or another day that week.
General Guidelines
The following is a partial list of items that are not appropriate at any time for Non-Uniform dress days:
Sleeveless shirts | Bare midriffs | Short shorts |
Oversized shirts | Baggy pants or shorts | Low-cut blouses/dresses |
Makeup/nail polish | Cut-offs | Sweats/athletic pants |
Halter tops | Spaghetti straps | Low rise jeans |
- Tight-fitting or “clingy” shirts, pants, skirts, or dresses.
- Skirts or dresses more than 2” above the knee (including miniskirts)
- Shorts more than 2” above or 2” below the knee
- T-shirts with negative or inappropriate messages, slogans, or pictures are not allowed— any logo or graphic present must be appropriate for a Catholic school environment
- No sandals, open-toed shoes, high heels, platforms over 1”, or slip-on shoes are allowed for safety reasons
- No excessive jewelry
- No tattoos, temporary tattoos, stickers, or writing on the body (temporary tattoos may only be worn when sold by the student council for special occasions)
Any clothing, haircut, or accessory that becomes a distraction to the student, the teacher, or the class in general and therefore interferes with the learning process is not appropriate. The principal reserves the right to define what is “appropriate.”
The administration and staff reserve the right to make the final determination of whether an individual student is in accord with the dress code policy. If, in the judgment of the staff and/or the administration, a student is in violation of the rule or the spirit of the dress code, the student may be sent home to change and may not return to school until the problem is corrected. Failure on the part of the staff and/or administration to invoke consequences for violation of the Uniform or Non-Uniform Dress Code on one occasion shall not in any way be construed as a change of policy.
