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Personal Appearance of Students

Parents/guardians and students are expected to cooperate with the school's uniform code, based on the guidelines set forth by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. If there is a disagreement about a student’s acceptable appearance at school, the principal will make the final decision.

At his or her discretion, the principal may deem unacceptable any particular item of student dress or appearance that is not specifically mentioned in the parent/student handbook but is inconsistent with the school’s regulations.

If a student frequently violates the published standards of dress, grooming, or hygiene, and the school has asked the student to follow the standards, the school should seek cooperation from the parents/guardians to ensure compliance with the standards.

In questions of personal appearance, it remains the principal’s discretion to send the student home for the remainder of the day. If a student is inappropriately dressed, the school may also reserve the right to require that parents/guardians bring an appropriate change of clothes to school.

Student Free Dress Guidelines

Free Dress Guidelines are for Free Dress Days specified by the SAP Administration or when a student receives a Free Dress Pass. Parents should ensure that Free Dress attire should be appropriate and in line with Catholic values. Non-uniform dress is a privilege granted at different times during the year. It will be up to the administration's discretion to deem what is appropriate for free dress. A child may be sent to the office to change or have a parent bring them extra clothes if an outfit is questionable. No advertising for anything offensive should be worn on students' clothing and should follow uniform guidelines for appropriate length of shorts worn even on Free Dress days.

Tops must be neat and modest with no tank tops, spaghetti straps, or inappropriate graphics. Pokemon and Harry Potter Characters are not allowed to be worn at SAP. Free Dress bottoms must have no rips, holes, or distressing. Free Dress shoes must be closed toed and have no lights.
Ex: No Crocs, sandals, or UGGS.

Students should observe good habits of grooming and personal hygiene and appropriate attire at all times.

The following are not appropriate at any time:

Attire with inappropriate text or images
Crop tops, tank tops, sleeveless shirts or spaghetti straps, midriff shirts
Flip-flops, open toed shoes or bare feet
Overly torn/frayed, sagging pants, ripped jeans, jeans with holes
Colored/Dyed Hair or Extreme hairstyles
Nail Polish or fake nails, acrylic or gel nails, french manicure
Long dangling earrings or large hoops
Perfume and cologne worn by students in grades K-8, deodorant ok (unscented preferred)

Certain school events may call for different attire. In these cases, appropriate attire may be worn within guidelines given (such as Halloween or Dress up Days).

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.

ADLA Student Hair Policy:

Hair must be properly groomed, clean, neat in appearance and must be a natural color (no highlights, bleach, or dyed hair). 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. School administration shall determine if a student’s hairstyle violates this policy. The principal will have the final decision on what is acceptable.

Additional SAP Policies (revised on 04/22/2026):
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.

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	Navy Blue mesh or cotton shorts from VMU Navy Sweat Pants with Official School Logo from VMU
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 White Oxford Blouse with school logo on the collar Plaid Prep Tie Navy Cardigan sweater with school logo (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	Navy Blue Pants/Slacks Navy Blue Shorts (length no longer than the knee)
Tops	Blue or Grey School Logo Polo Shirt White Round Collared Blouse (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	Navy Blue mesh or cotton shorts from VMU Navy Sweat Pants with Official School Logo from VMU
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.

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