The principal and/or pastor will determine the conformity or lack of conformity with regard to these regulations. Parents are expected to actively enforce the dress and grooming regulations of the school.
Saint Gertrude the Great students are not allowed to wear baggy clothing, unapproved jewelry, bandanas or hats at any time on campus. Articles of clothing or styles of grooming that imply affiliation with groups in conflict with the Saint Gertrude the Great philosophy are forbidden at all times.
Girls Uniform Options TK through 4th grades
- “Peter Pan” style blouses
- Powder-blue short-sleeve polo shirts (must have the Saint Gertrude the Great logo)
- Items worn under shirts are to be solid white
- Shirts must be tucked in at all times
- Saint Gertrude the Great plaid jumpers
- Saint Gertrude the Great plaid skorts
- Navy blue short
- Navy blue pants
Girls Uniform Options 5th through 8th grades
- “Pointed Collar”
- Powder-blue short-sleeve polo shirts (must have the Saint Gertrude the Great logo)
- Items worn under shirts are to be solid white
- Shirts must be tucked in at all times
- Saint Gertrude the Great plaid skirts
- Saint Gertrude the Great plaid skorts
- Navy blue walking shorts
- Navy blue pants
**All uniform jumpers, skirts, skorts, must be worn at the waist and may not be shorter than three (3) inches above the knee.
**Pants are to be worn at the waist, may not be form fitting and must fit appropriately in length. Students must not wear baggy clothing.
Shoes must be solid black tennis shoes (there are no boots, slips-ons, ballet flats, high tops or shoe other than an athletic shoe, however girls may wear all black Mary Jane shoes) shoe laces must be solid black.
Socks and Tights must be solid white, navy blue or black only. NO LOGOS MAY BE PRESENT ON SOCKS
Sweaters
- Uniform solid navy blue pullover v-neck
- Uniform solid navy blue uniform cardigan
- Students (both girls and boys) can wear long sleeve solid white or navy shirts under their uniform during the cold weather.
Sweatshirts must be official Saint Gertrude the Great Eagle Pride sweatshirts and purchased through approved vendors only.
Vest (5th through 8th only) Uniform royal blue.
Jackets/windbreakers must be the solid navy blue or royal jackets from the approved vendors and have the St. Gertrude logo. See Michaels Uniforms or FSC Uniforms for more information. FORMAL UNIFORM - Girls
Formal Uniform is to be worn for all school masses, special occasions or when directed by administration.
TK through 4th grade
- Jumper, “Peter Pan” powder blue short-sleeve blouse, Saint Gertrude the Great royal blue cotton or sweater vest cardigan, tie, white knee high or ankle socks and solid black shoes
- Skorts, “Peter Pan” powder blue short-sleeve blouse, Saint Gertrude the Great royal blue cotton or sweater vest cardigan, tie, white knee high or ankle socks and solid black shoes
Pants, “Pointed Collar” powder blue short-sleeve blouse, Saint Gertrude the Great royal blue cotton or sweater vest cardigan, tie, white knee high or ankle socks and solid black shoes.
5th through 8th grade
- Skorts, “Pointed Collar” powder blue short-sleeve blouse, Saint Gertrude the Great royal blue cotton or sweater vest cardigan, tie, white knee high or ankle socks and solid black shoes
- Skirts, “Pointed Collar” powder blue short-sleeve blouse, Saint Gertrude the Great royal blue cotton or sweater vest cardigan, tie, white knee high or ankle socks and solid black shoes.
- Pants, “Pointed Collar” powder blue short-sleeve blouse, Saint Gertrude the Great royal blue cotton or sweater vest cardigan, tie, white knee high or ankle socks and solid black shoes.
Boys and Girls Grades TK-8 - Socks
- Socks are to be solid white, navy blue or black. Socks are to be visible at all times, covering the ankle. Socks may not be worn above the knee.
Boys Uniform Options TK through 8th grade
- White oxford/dress shirt
- Powder-blue short-sleeve polo shirts (must have the Saint Gertrude the Great logo)
- Items worn under shirts are to be solid white
- Shirts must be tucked in at all times
- Navy blue walking shorts
- Navy blue pants
**Pants and shorts are to be worn at the waist, may not be oversized or baggy and must fit appropriately in length.
Shoes must be black tennis shoes, with black shoe laces.
Socks must be solid white (no logos), navy blue or black socks only.
Sweaters
- Uniform solid navy blue pull over v-neck sweaters
- Uniform solid navy blue cardigan
- Students (both girls and boys) can wear long sleeve solid white or navy shirts under their uniform during the cold weather.
Sweatshirts must be official Saint Gertrude the Great Eagle Pride sweatshirts and purchased through the school office only.
Vest must uniform navy blue.
Jackets/rain coats must be solid navy blue and include the St. Gertrude the Great logo.
FORMAL UNIFORM – Boys
Formal Uniform is to be worn for all school masses, special occasions or when directed by administration.
TK-8th grade
- White button down collared shirt, solid black or navy blue tie, navy blue pants. Saint Gertrude the Great royal blue cotton or sweater vest cardigan, solid black socks and solid black shoes. If a jacket is worn, it must be purchased from the school appointed uniform supply and must be solid navy blue and have the St. Gertrude logo.
BOYS AND GIRLS tk-8TH GRADE P.E. UNIFORM
- Heather gray t-shirt with school logo
- Navy blue mesh shorts worn to the knee with the school logo
GROOMING GUIDELINES
The following grooming guidelines apply to Saint Gertrude the Great students during school hours, extra-curricular activities, and any other time students are representing Saint Gertrude the Great School.
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. School administration shall determine if a student's hairstyle violates this policy.
Make-up is prohibited as well as nail polish. Acrylic/fake fingernails will not be permitted. French manicures are not permitted.
Writing on Arms, Hands etc.
Students may NOT write on their arms, hands, legs, or other parts of the body at any time.
Jewelry
Boys may not wear earrings or excessive jewelry. Boys may wear one simple neck chain, no longer that 18 inches. Girls may not wear hoop or dangling earrings for safety reasons. Girls may wear simple jewelry, one necklace at a time, no longer than 18 inches. One pair of stud earrings in the lobes ONLY. Boys/girls may wear one bracelet at a time, one ring per hand may be worn. Choker necklaces will not be allowed at any time. No jewelry with vulgar or suggestive/offensive language or symbols may be worn. Judgements regarding the appropriateness are at the discretion of the principal and teachers.
NON-UNIFORM DRESS CODE
Casual Dress Days
Canvas and sport shoes, sweatshirts, sweat jackets, jeans, clean and neat t-shirts with appropriate logos, wording, etc., and other denim clothing is allowed. The only shorts that can be worn on ANY day are P.E. shorts (see above P.E. uniform: Navy blue mesh shorts worn to the knee with the school logo). Bike shorts, short shorts, stretch pants, leggings, skin tight or over-sized clothing, halter tops or spaghetti straps, bare midriffs/crop tops (shirts must touch pants at all times), low-cut or backless dresses or tops, ripped-torn jeans, form fitting tight skinny jeans, mini-skirts, dress or skirts with excessive slits or other immodest clothing is unacceptable. No flip-flops, caps or hats. Excessively baggy pants cannot be worn. Any logos must be respectable of the Saint Gertrude the Great philosophy – no profanity, drug/alcohol reference, etc. All clothing must be neat, clean, and free of holes (no torn jeans).
Failure to comply with these guidelines may result in further disciplinary action.
Eagle Pride Dress Code