Uniform policy for shoes and hairstyles
On July 3, 2019, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Senate Bill No. 188 a.k.a. “The Crown Act.” The Crown Act was enacted to “ensure protection against discrimination in the workplace and schools based on hairstyles by prohibiting employers and schools from enforcing purportedly ‘race neutral’ grooming policies that disproportionately impact persons of color.” The bill goes into effect on January 1, 2020 and is focused on addressing workplace dress code and grooming policies that prohibit natural hair, including afros, braids, twists, and locks, which could potentially have a disparate impact on individuals of color.
SAP Student Hair Policy
Hair must be properly groomed, clean, neat in appearance and must be a natural color. Exaggerated or extreme hairstyles, hair that hangs in the face, or that emulates gang or criminal affiliations distract from the educational experience and are not permitted.
Students are expected to maintain natural-looking hair colors, in accordance with the school's grooming standards. Highlights, lowlights, bleached, dyed hair, balayage, ombre, colored streaks or strands, or any other hair coloring or styles using unnatural or non-traditional colors are not permitted. Hair color should be age-appropriate, subtle, and natural in appearance. Any hair color or style deemed distracting or inconsistent with the school's standards must be corrected immediately, at the parent/guardian's expense. Multiple verbal warnings could lead to infractions and other disciplinary consequences.
In being compliant with this policy, students who violate it will have to have approved hairstyles. Parents must also follow the chain of command when addressing concerns about their child.
School administration shall determine if a student’s hairstyle violates this policy. The principal will have the final decision on what is acceptable. All students must address hairstyles that are no in compliance with our school uniform policy.
Additional SAP Policies
If earrings are worn by girls, they must be single earlobe piercings that are studs. Hoops, huggies, or any dangling earrings are not appropriate or allowed at SAP. Additional ear piercings such as cartilages, helix, double piercings, or any body/facial piercings are not allowed at SAP.
The only acceptable additional jewelry to be worn at SAP are religious jewelry. This includes necklaces and bracelets. (ex: necklaces with a cross or rosary bracelets)
Students are not allowed to have stickers, temporary tattoos, or any writing/markings on their body. Pimple patches are only allowed if they are clear, transparent, and have no visible prints. Colored, shaped, or other pimple patches of various designs are not allowed to be worn on the face/body. Additionally, students should have NO skin care products on their bodies when they are at school, this includes under-eye patches.
Student’s nails should be cut short, natural, and clean daily. Nail polish is not allowed for students at SAP. Fake nails, press ons, or temporary nail colors are not allowed.
Makeup is not to be worn at SAP. Students should be presentable in a clean and natural manner. This includes tinted/glossy/clear lip products. The only acceptable lip products are clear/colorless chapstick products. On special occasions such as May Crowning, Theater Costumes, Pictures Days, or Graduation – girls are allowed to wear light makeup with the permission of their parents. A warning will only be given once, and then a uniform infraction will be issued.
Girl’s hairstyles must be kept modest and neat. Boys hairstyles must also be kept modest, neat, and follow appropriate guidelines. Mohawks are not acceptable. Exceptions will only be made for cultural reasons.
Student Sweaters/Class Sweaters
Students who have exclusive school sweaters from the CURRENT YEAR such as the 8th Grade Sweater or the Student Government Sweater are allowed to wear these clothing items on a normal uniform day. These sweaters are not allowed to be worn on Formal Mass Days. Please see the Formal Mass Day Uniform requirements.
Cold/Winter Weather Accessories:
During the colder weather days, students are allowed to have minimal modifications. Rainboots are allowed to be worn as long as they fall into the SAP colors (Navy Blue, White, Black) These colors must match and blend with the SAP Uniform colors or they may not be worn. Fleeced boots such as UGGS, BearPaws, etc are not allowed. Croc shoes are not allowed.
To support the Catholic identity and values of St. Anthony of Padua School and to maintain a positive, appropriate, and distraction-free learning environment, students are expected to use school-appropriate backpacks.
Backpacks displaying characters, images, symbols, language, or themes that are inconsistent with the mission, teachings, and values of our Catholic school are not permitted.
Backpack Policy:
Restricted backpacks include, but are not limited to:
- Pokémon
- Harry Potter
- Labubu dolls or images
- Images or themes involving violence, weapons, drugs, alcohol, or inappropriate language
- Images, symbols, or messages that conflict with the Catholic identity and values of the school
- Any design determined by the administration to be inappropriate, distracting, or unsuitable for the school environment
Parents and guardians are asked to consider these guidelines when purchasing backpacks and other school items. When possible, students are encouraged to use backpacks with simple designs, solid colors, school-related themes, or other age-appropriate designs.
School administration reserves the right to determine whether a backpack or its imagery is appropriate for use on campus. If a backpack does not comply with this policy, the parent or guardian will be contacted and asked to provide an appropriate replacement. These same guidelines stand for Halloween costumes. It will always be up to administration's discretion.
Kindergarten - 8th Grade Girls |
Daily Uniform (regular school days) |
Bottoms | Navy /Slacks Pants
(Must be fitted to size: not oversized, baggy, or skinny/legging pants. Plaid Jane Skort or Solid Jane Skort (length must touch knee) 2-Pleat Skirt
(length must touch knee) Navy Twill Walking Shorts (No shorter than 2inches above knee) Bib Tie Jumper with 2-Pleat Skirt
(Leggings are not allowed for any girls K-8) |
Tops | Mesh Blue or Grey School Logo Polo Shirt (short sleeved or long sleeved) White Round Collared Blouse Jacket/Sweater Options: Navy Blue Crew Neck Sweater with SAP logo, SAP Hooded Jacket (Windbreaker) with Logo, SAP Cardigan, Polar Fleece Jacket with Logo Optional Sweaters:
(Students in 3rd - 8th Grade are required to have their shirts tucked in) |
Socks | White, Black, or Navy Blue ONLY Knee High Socks or Crew Socks Acceptable
(No ankle socks allowed) |
Shoes | Walking/Athletic Sneakers Shoes must be predominantly Black, Grey, White, or Navy Blue. NO Royal Blue or other accent colors on the shoes. Ex: No checkered vans allowed or converse shoes |
PE (see grade level schedules for specific PE days) |
Tops | SAP Navy P.E Shirt
(can be purchased for $10 from the main office)
Jacket/Sweater Options: Navy Blue Crew Neck Sweater with SAP logo, SAP Hooded Jacket (Windbreaker) with Logo, SAP Cardigan, Polar Fleece Jacket with Logo |
Bottoms | |
Shoes | Proper Tennis/athletic shoes
(Must be Predominantly Black, Navy Blue, or White – no other accent colors) Shoe laces are required, no straps, velcro, or slip-on shoes for PE days (ex: no checkered vans, converse, or non-athletic shoe that could lead to injury) |
Socks | White, Black, or Navy Blue only Crew Length Socks (no ankle socks) |
Formal Mass Uniform (must be worn on all school mass days) (uniforms must be purchased from VMU) |
Tops | Girls Kinder - 4th Grade White Round Collar Blouse with school logo on the collar (long sleeve or short sleeve) Continental Cross Over Tie Navy Cardigan sweater with school logo
Girls 5th Grade - 8th Grade
(Only students in 3rd - 8th Grade are required to have their shirts tucked in)
Jacket/Sweater Options: Navy Blue Crew Neck Sweater with SAP logo, SAP Hooded Jacket (Windbreaker) with Logo, SAP Cardigan, Polar Fleece Jacket with Logo |
Bottoms | Plaid Double Wrap Skort (The solid skirts are not allowed on mass days) |
Other Option: | Plaid Jumper with White Round Collar Blouse with school logo on the collar, and continental tie |
Additional Notes: No Solid Navy skirt or pants for Mass days, ONLY plaid skirts are allowed.
Hair Accessories allowed are SAP colored bows, plaid bows, headbands, ribbons, clips in the color Navy Blue. Royal Blue, or White. Hairstyles should be kept modest and neat. |
Kindergarten - 8th Grade Boys |
Daily Uniform (regular school days) |
Bottoms | |
Tops | (Students in 3rd - 8th Grade are required to have their shirts tucked in)
Jacket/Sweater Options: Navy Blue Crew Neck Sweater with SAP logo, SAP Hooded Jacket (Windbreaker) with Logo, SAP Cardigan, Polar Fleece Jacket with Logo |
Socks | White, Black, or Navy Blue ONLY Knee High Socks or Crew Socks Only (No ankle socks allowed) |
Shoes | Daily Uniform Shoes:
Walking/Athletic Sneakers Shoes must be predominantly Black, Grey, White, or Navy Blue. NO Royal Blue or other accent colors on the shoes. |
PE (see grade level schedules for specific PE days) |
Tops | SAP Navy P.E Shirt
(can be purchased for $10 from the main office)
Jacket/Sweater Options: Navy Blue Crew Neck Sweater with SAP logo, SAP Hooded Jacket (Windbreaker) with Logo, SAP Cardigan, Polar Fleece Jacket with Logo |
Bottoms | |
Shoes | Proper Tennis/athletic shoes (Must be Predominantly Black, Navy Blue, or White – no other accent colors) Shoe laces are required, no straps, velcro, or slip-on shoes. (ex: no checkered vans, converse, or non-athletic shoe that could lead to injury) |
Socks | Crew Socks (no ankle socks) White, Black, or Navy Blue only |
Formal Mass Uniform (must be worn on all school mass days) (uniforms must be purchased from VMU) |
Tops | Boys Kinder - 8th Grade White Oxford Shirt: Logo on the pocket Navy Prep-Tie with School Logo OR Navy Classic Neck Time with Logo SAP Sweater Vest with Emblem Or SAP V-Neck Pullover Sweater with Emblem
Jacket/Sweater Options: Navy Blue Crew Neck Sweater with SAP logo, SAP Hooded Jacket (Windbreaker) with Logo, SAP Cardigan, Polar Fleece Jacket with Logo
(Only students in 3rd - 8th Grade are required to have their shirts tucked in)
(Boys Kindergarten - 2nd Grade are not required to have a belt, it is optional. However, Boys in 3rd Grade - 8th Grade must wear a belt) |
Bottoms | Navy Blue Twill or Slack Pants |
Shoes | Black Dress Shoes |
Our objective is to have students who look neat and presentable, who show respect for themselves by looking and acting their best. Students attend a private, Catholic school where all students are required to wear a uniform and have a consistent look across the board. Therefore, the overall look should be uniform at first glance.
Repeated violations will result in students getting uniform infractions. 3 infractions equals one detention. This will affect a child's Work Habits grade and the ability to earn the Citizenship award. In rare cases, it could result in the child being sent home to change. We appreciate the help of parents/guardians. On occasion, Free Dress days will be allowed, but it is encouraged that classes will have Free Dress days on Wednesdays, short days, not on Mass days. There may be days where jeans may be allowed, but only when pre-approved by administration (ex: green and jeans day on St. Patrick's Day, or when Student Government has fundraisers where students pay $1 to wear jeans to school). No ripped jeans are ever allowed.
Lost and Found:
All articles of clothing or personal items subject to loss should be clearly marked and permanently labeled with child’s name. Lost and found articles of clothing are placed in the office or in the daycare room (Rm 7). If unclaimed for over a month, these articles are turned in to the school uniform exchange or may be donated/recycled.
