DRESS/UNIFORM CODE
Saint Philip the Apostle School believes that a dress code is necessary not only in recognition of the economic necessities of families but also because we hope that a de-emphasis of the material incentive placed on what one wears will foster an appreciation of the beauty that each student possesses as a child of God.
Our school uniform supplier is C.K.W. 9400 E. Las Tunas Dr. Temple City, CA 91780. (626) 287-1994. The only non-CKW clothing allowed is the white polo shirt.
Students out of uniform will phone home to have the uniform brought to school. Hats and nonprescription glasses are not to be worn. All articles of clothing are to be marked with the student's name and are not to be oversized.
During cold weather, girls may wear white, black, or navy blue tights.
Only skirts, jumpers, skorts, pants, and shorts purchased from CKW may be worn at school. The only jacket allowed at school is the school uniform jacket in either green or navy or the fuzzy red or blue jackets.
White undershirts worn under the uniform shirt/blouse must be tucked in.
Students may not wear turtlenecks or any other visible clothing under the uniform shirt or blouse.
The school reserves the right to send anyone home who comes to school out of uniform. The school also reserves the right to confiscate any non-uniform item. The confiscated item may be picked up in the office by a parent only. Unclaimed articles of clothing will be donated to a charity at the end of each trimester. If you are uncertain about any aspect of the dress code, please check with the school before you make a decision about purchases.
Boys’ Uniforms: Grades T-K through 8
Pants: CKW only - Navy Blue Twill Pants Fitted to the Waist or Belted
Walking Shorts: CKW only - Navy Blue Twill Shorts Fitted to the Waist or Belted length should be between the top of the knee and no higher than 2 inches above the knee.
TK-2nd grade boys may wear the elastic waist pants and shorts that are sold my CKW. Grade 3rd and above wear regular pants or shorts with a zipper.
Shirts: White, Short or Long Sleeved Polo Style Shirt or Red, Short or Long Sleeved Polo Style Shirt with school logo. The red shirts are to be ordered from CKW and are the only red polo shirts allowed. White non CKW polo shirts must be plain with no logos.
Polo shirts must be tucked in or no longer than 4-5 inches below the waist if un-tucked. Under-shirts cannot extend below the hems of the sleeves or bottom of the shirt and must be tucked in.
Sweater: Red Cardigan from CKW
Sweatshirt: Red Pullover or Zip Up Front from CKW
Jacket: Blue or Green “rain” jacket or Blue or Red “fuzzy” jacket from CKW
Socks: Ankle socks, any color
Shoes: Oxfords or Tennis/Athletic Shoes. Must be a lace tie or velcro. No slip-on shoes are allowed. Any color shoe is allowed.
Girls’ Uniform: Grades T-K through 8
Pants: CKW only - Navy Blue Uniform pants fitted to the waist or belted.
Walking Shorts: CKW only - Navy Blue Twill Shorts Fitted to the waist or belted the length should be between the top of the knee and no higher than 2 inches above the knee
Skirt: Plaid 4 Pleat; Grades 6 through 8. Length between the top of the knee and no higher than 2 inches above the knee and not to be rolled at the waist.
Jumper: Plaid Bib Top; Grades TK-5. Length between the top of the knee and no higher than 2 inches above the knee.
Skort: Plaid; Grades TK-5. Length between the top of the knee and no higher than 2 inches above the knee.
Blouse: White Short Sleeved CKW Uniform Blouse ONLY! Undershirts must be tucked in or not show.
Shirt: White short or long-sleeved Polo style shirt or Red short or long-sleeved Polo style shirt with the Saint Philip emblem on it. The red shirt must be from CKW.
Sweater: Red Cardigan from CKW
Sweatshirt: Red Pullover, Zip Up Front, or School Sweatshirt from CKW
Jacket: Blue or Green “rain” jacket or Blue or Red “fuzzy” jacket from CKW
Socks: Knee High or Anklet, any color or pattern White, navy or black tights or leggings are permitted under the skirt or skort in cold weather.
Shoes: Oxfords or Tennis/Athletic Shoes that stay on the feet. Must have a closed toe and a back, and lace-up or velcro. No sandals or boots are allowed. Shoes may be any color.
Students may not wear turtlenecks under their school uniforms.
PE Uniform for Junior High
Junior High students are required to wear the PE uniform to school on PE days. After PE class they may change to the school uniform if they wish, or they can remain in the PE uniform for the day. Students who wear the PE uniform on non-PE days will be sent to the office to call home for their uniform.
The PE uniform consists of the CKW Falcon shorts and any spirit shirt or a white t-shirt. Students who wear any other shorts than the Falcon Short will be sent to the office to call home for the proper uniform.
Hair
The school considers this to be a matter of parental responsibility and urges all parents to keep their children's hair well groomed. In exceptional cases, the parents will be informed as to the necessity of a proper hairstyle. Extreme haircuts, either above or below the collar, will not be allowed at school. This shall include, but not be limited to shaves and spikes. Hair needs to be out of a student's face. Boys may not have braids or ponytails. Students’ hair must be their natural color.
Jewelry/Makeup
Boys may not wear earrings or have pierced body parts. Girls may wear earrings as long as it does not distract from the teaching and learning process. Long or dangling earrings may not be worn at school due to their unsafe nature. Girls may have pierced ears, but girls may not have other body parts pierced. Boys and girls may not have tattoos. The final determination of “tasteful” jewelry will be determined by the administration. Girls may wear nail polish on natural nails, no false nails are allowed. No other make-up is allowed. If make-up is worn to school, the student will be sent to the office and be given a makeup remover wipe to clean it off.
After School Activities Dress Code
Students are to be in the school uniform unless on an athletic team. Those on athletic teams are to wear the assigned uniform during games. For practices, athletes are to wear Falcon shorts with a Falcon Wear t-shirt or a white t-shirt. Any athlete who shows up for a practice or a game in the wrong attire will be sent to Falcon's Nest and not allowed to play.
