Special Notes that Apply to All Grades K-8
- Socks must be all white. All socks must be able to be seen above the shoe. They can be either mid-calf or knee-high, but no-show and low-ankle socks are not permitted.
- The school's theme shirt for the year, may be worn only on non-formal Fridays (this is roughly three Fridays a month).
- Sports team shorts are not PE shorts, they may only be worn on game days. Please purchase the appropriate PE shorts.
Kinder – Sixth Grade Uniform Policy
Please use this section as a guide to ensure you are in proper compliance with the dress code.
Uniforms
Uniforms should be purchased from Dennis Uniforms. Non-uniform pants, shorts, skirts, sweaters, and sweatshirts are not acceptable. All students must wear the uniform and be in compliance with dress code. Please take the time to WRITE your name inside all uniform clothing with a black Sharpie and check frequently to make sure the name is still there.
Daily vs. Formal Attire
Casual attire is worn Monday-Thursday on days when students do not have PE. Formal Attire is worn on the first Friday of every month, Holy Days of Obligation, May Crowning, and other special events as notified throughout the school year. On other Fridays (2nd/3rd/4th weeks of the month) students may wear casual attire or the school's theme shirt for the year with their uniform pants/shorts or skirts.
Sweatshirts & Jackets
If a sweater, jacket, or sweatshirt is worn, it must be the school uniform sweater, jacket, or sweatshirt. Non-uniform jackets are not permitted. It is highly recommended that you embroider jackets and sweaters with the last name of the student. Hoodies are not permitted.
Physical Education
Students are to come dressed in their official P.E. uniform on their assigned days, or they may not participate in the class. Non-participation will affect the grade for the class. Students should wear black shoes, rubber soles may be black or white but no other color to P.E. It is highly recommended you pack an extra water bottle on PE days – consider a reusable bottle with your child's name on it.
Shoes
On regular uniform days students must come in all black tennis shoes with black shoelaces, rubber soles may be black or white but no other color. The shoes must be rubber-soled. Other shoes are not permitted, as it is unsafe for play on the playground. Please note that Mary Janes are not allowed for girls.
ALL UNIFORMS ARE TO BE KEPT CLEAN, AND SHIRTS ARE TO BE TUCKED IN.
*Parents are responsible to ensure that their child is properly dressed for school. If a child does not meet the uniform requirements, they may not be admitted to class; and parents will be called to bring the proper uniform.
Consequences for Uniform Violations
1st time: Verbal Warning
2nd time: Note Home (Class Dojo/Written Note/E-mail)
3rd time: Conference with Parents
Casual Attire: Is worn Monday-Friday except for the first Friday of each month when formal attire is requested.
Girl's Uniform - Casual Boy's Uniform – Casual
Gray Polo Shirt with School Logo Gray Polo Shirt with School Logo
Navy Twill Pants, traditional cut Navy Twill Pants, traditional cut
Navy Twill Shorts, traditional cut Navy Twill Shorts, traditional cut
Uniform Skort worn with gray polo
Uniform Shift worn with white dress shirt
Black Belt Black Belt
White Socks White Socks
Black, rubber-soled shoes Black, rubber-soled shoes
Formal Attire is worn on the First Friday of every month, Holy Days of Obligation, May Crowning and other special events as notified throughout the school year.
Girl's Uniform - Formal Attire Boy's Uniform – Formal Attire
White Uniform Blouse White Dress Shirt
Gray Fitted Vest Gray Fitted Vest
Gray Knitted Sweater Gray Knitted Sweater
Uniform Skort or Navy Twill Pants, traditional cut
Uniform Shift/Jumper
Navy Blue Jacket with School Logo Navy Blue Jacket with School Logo
White socks White socks
Black, rubber-soled tennis shoes Black, rubber-soled tennis shoes
In cold weather, turtlenecks or white long-sleeved shirts may be worn under uniforms. Girls may wear white or navy blue tights to keep warm. A Gray SGES cardigan can be worn to keep warm. A dark blue uniform rain jacket may be worn on extra cold days. Please embroider all cardigans and jackets with the student's last name.
All students should have white socks and black shoes to match their uniforms.
In cold weather, students are permitted to wear long-sleeved, white dress shirts. Girls may wear white or navy blue tights to keep warm. A gray cardigan can be worn over the sweater vest to keep warm. It is not permitted to wear just the white shirt with the cardigan. All boys must have the sweater vest with the SGES logo.
A dark blue uniform rain jacket may be worn on extra cold days. Please embroider all cardigans and jackets with the student's last name. All students should have white socks and black shoes to match their uniforms.
Please no shorts on formal days. Sweatshirts are not part of formal attire.
Boys and Girls' PE Uniforms
Warmer Days Colder Days
Dark Blue Shorts with School Logo Long, gray sweats with School Logo
Gray t-shirt with School Logo Gray t-shirt with School Logo
Optional: Gray, pull-over sweatshirt with school logo
All students are required to wear white socks with black tennis shoes, rubber soles may be back or white but no other color.
*Please note that the royal blue shorts, sweats, and pull-over sweatshirt are no longer allowed.
Free Dress Days
On Free Dress Days, students are expected to dress appropriately and modestly for school. Students may not wear apparel with the name of other schools on it.
Unacceptable dress includes:
- Extraordinarily tight clothing or visible undergarments, especially boxers.
- Short shorts, miniskirts, or mini dresses.
- Blouses or dresses with less than 1" straps, spaghetti straps, or no straps at all.
- Clothing that is sheer or see through, which exposes parts of the body that may be deemed inappropriate by an administrator.
- Tops not long enough to be tucked in the front and back; no navel or midriff showing.
- Open-toed or high-heeled shoes (including boots and sandals).
- Clothing with holes or fringed.
- Clothing with images that are sexual in nature, related to alcohol, cigarettes, or drugs, derogatory images, or words towards a particular race, ethnicity, religion, or gender.
Students attending school in inappropriate attire may not be permitted to attend class until a parent is able to arrive with a change of clothes. The school will be the final judge of appropriate dress.
On their birthdays, K- 6th grade students may come to school in "dressy" free dress. Casual free dress is not permitted on birthdays.
Jewelry
Religious jewelry may be worn in moderation. Students are permitted to wear one necklace and one pair of earrings only. Hoop or dangling earrings are NOT permitted for safety reasons. Only ear-piercings are allowed. Bracelets and rings are also NOT permitted for safety reasons.
Make-Up
Make-up is forbidden for all grades Kindergarten through Eighth Grade. Nail polish (even clear), lip gloss, fake fingernails and fake eyelashes are not allowed.
Hair
Hair should be neat and clean. Hair accessories should be modest and uniform colored. Large headbands with flowers and bows are not permitted. No hats or head coverings may be worn inside the school building. Colored hair and highlights are not permitted. Boys need to keep their hair short (above the collar), but not shaved completely.
Seventh - Eighth Grades
Please use this section as a guide to ensure you are in proper compliance with the dress code.
Uniforms
Uniforms should be purchased from Dennis Uniforms. Non-uniform pants, shorts, skirts, sweaters, and sweatshirts are not acceptable. All students must wear the uniform and be in compliance with dress code. Please take the time to WRITE your name inside all uniform clothing with a black Sharpie and check frequently to make sure the name is still there.
Casual vs. Formal Attire
Casual attire is worn Monday-Thursday on days when students do not have PE. Formal Attire is worn on the first Friday of every month, Holy Days of Obligation, May Crowning, and other special events as notified throughout the school year. On other Fridays (2nd/3rd/4th weeks of the month) students may wear casual attire or the school's theme shirt for the year with their uniform pants/shorts or skirts. Please see pages 14-16 for clarification of uniforms.
Sweatshirts & Jackets
If a sweater, jacket, or sweatshirt is worn, it must be the school uniform sweater, jacket, or sweatshirt. A school uniform shirt must be worn under the sweatshirt and/or jacket. Non-uniform jackets are not permitted. It is highly recommended that you embroider jackets and sweaters with the last name of the student. Hoodies are not permitted.
Students should not wear the sweaters/sweatshirts of other students, including older siblings' past sports/8th grade sweaters.
Physical Education
Students are to come dressed in their official P.E. uniform on their assigned days, or they may not participate in the class. Non-participation will affect the grade for the class. For students in grades 4th-8th wearing non PE uniform will effect their grade. Students should wear all black shoes to P.E. It is highly recommended you pack an extra water bottle on PE days. Sports uniform shorts are not permitted on PE days, for the exception of game days.
Shoes
On regular uniform days students must come in black tennis shoes with black shoelaces rubber soles may be black or white but no other color. The shoes must be rubber-soled. Other shoes are not permitted as it is unsafe for play on the playground. Please note that Mary Janes are not allowed for girls.
ALL UNIFORMS ARE TO BE KEPT CLEAN, AND SHIRTS ARE TO BE TUCKED IN.
*Parents are responsible to ensure that their child is properly attired for school. If a child does not meet the uniform requirements, they will not be admitted to class, and parents will be called to bring the proper uniform.
Consequences for Uniform Violations
1st time: Verbal Warning
2nd time: Note Home/E-mail/Phone Call/Referral Detention with Recommendations
3rd time: Conference with Parents
Casual Attire: Is worn Monday-Friday except for the first Friday of each month when formal attire is requested.
Girl's Uniform - Casual Boy's Uniform – Casual
Gray Polo Shirt with School Logo Gray Polo Shirt with School Logo
Navy Twill Pants, traditional cut Navy Twill Pants, traditional cut
Navy Twill Shorts, traditional cut Navy Twill Shorts, traditional cut
Uniform dark blue skirt worn with gray polo
Black Belt Black Belt
White Socks White Socks
Black, rubber-soled shoes Black, rubber-soled shoes
Formal Attire is worn on the First Friday of every month, Holy Days of Obligation, May Crowning, and other special events as notified throughout the school year.
Girl's Uniform - Formal Attire Boys Uniform – Formal Attire
White Uniform Blouse w/ Gray Fitted Vest White Dress Shirt w/Gray Fitted Vest
Gray Cardigan Gray Cardigan
Girl's Tie (see picture) Boy's Tie (see picture)
Dark Blue Uniform Skirt Dark Blue Uniform Pants
Navy Blue Jacket with School Logo Navy Blue Jacket with School Logo
White socks (long or short) White socks (long or short)
Black, rubber-soled tennis shoes Black, rubber-soled tennis shoes
In cold weather, turtlenecks or white long-sleeved shirts may be worn under uniforms. Girls may wear white or navy blue tights to keep warm. On colder days a gray SGES cardigan can be worn to keep warm. All boys and girls must have the sweater vest. The cardigan may only be worn on top of the sweater vest (not in lieu of).
On formal days, 8th grade & sports sweaters should not be worn over dress uniform. Sports sweatshirts and 8th grade sweaters are for casual days only.
A dark blue uniform rain jacket may be worn on extra cold days. Please embroider all cardigans and jackets with the student's last name. All students should have white socks and black shoes to match their uniforms.
In cold weather, students are permitted to wear long-sleeved, white dress shirts. A gray cardigan can be worn over the sweater vest to keep warm. It is not permitted to wear just the white shirt with the cardigan. All boys & girls must have the sweater vest.
Boys and Girls' PE Uniforms
Warmer Days Colder Days
Dark Blue Shorts with School Logo Long, gray sweats with school logo
Gray t-shirt with school logo Gray t-shirt with school logo
Optional: Gray pull-over sweatshirt with school logo
All students are required to wear white socks with black tennis shoes, rubber soles may be black or white but no other color.
*Please note that the royal blue shorts, sweats, and pull over sweatshirt are no longer allowed.
Free Dress Days
On Free Dress Days, students are expected to dress appropriately and modestly for school. Students may not wear apparel with the name of other schools on it. Apparel must have the St. Genevieve logo on it even if it's a free dress day.
Unacceptable dress includes:
- Extraordinarily tight clothing or visible undergarments, especially boxers.
- Short shorts, miniskirts, or mini dresses.
- Blouses or dresses with less than 1" straps, spaghetti straps, or no straps at all.
- Clothing that is sheer or see through, which exposes parts of the body that may be deemed inappropriate by an administrator.
- Tops not long enough to be tucked in the front and back; no navel or midriff showing.
- Open-toed shoes. (No sandals please)
- Clothing with holes or fringed.
- Clothing with images that are sexual in nature, related to alcohol, cigarettes or drugs, derogatory images, or words towards a particular race, ethnicity, religion or gender.
- Pajamas or sweats of any kind.
Students attending school in inappropriate attire may not be permitted to attend class until a parent is able to arrive with a change of clothes. The school will be the final judge of appropriate dress.
Jewelry
Religious jewelry may be worn in moderation. Students are permitted to wear one necklace and one pair of earrings only. Hoop or dangling earrings are NOT permitted for safety reasons. Only ear-piercing is allowed. Bracelets and rings are also NOT permitted for safety reasons.
Make-Up
Make-up is forbidden for all grades Kindergarten through Eighth Grade. Nail polish (even clear), lip gloss, fake fingernails, and fake eyelashes are not allowed.
Hair
Hair should be neat and clean. Hair accessories should be modest. No hats or head coverings may be worn inside the school building. Colored hair and highlights are not permitted. Boys need to keep their hair short, but not shaved completely.