Our personal appearance is the first message we give to others about ourselves. How we feel about ourselves and what we want others to think about us is communicated by our appearance. St. Catherine Labouré School believes 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. Therefore, it is very important that all parents support all dress code policies. All students must be in complete regular uniform (RU) or the uniform option (UO) daily (before, during and after school hours). Regular uniform (RU) must be worn at all school masses, for school pictures and on other such occasions deemed by the principal. Detention may be given to a student who is out of uniform more than twice without a specific written reason. Students in violation of uniform dress code two times in one month forfeit eligibility for student of the month and/or honor roll recognition.
* ALL STUDENTS (Note: Administration deems what is considered appropriate.)
BELTS Belts must be worn whenever walking shorts or slacks come equipped with belt loops. Belts must fit a student's waist size and be navy blue or black in color. No dangling belts or initial/logo belt buckles are allowed.
HAIRCUTS/STYLES Hair should be kept neat, well-groomed, off the face and out of the eyes. Changing the color of one's hair in any manner is not allowed. Boys must be clean shaven (i.e.. no beards or mustaches). Sideburns should not extend below the ear lobes.
JEWELRY/ACCESSORIES No jewelry is to be worn except a watch and a small religious medal on one chain. (Larger, contemporary fashion crosses and bracelets, except medic alert, are not to be worn). SMART WATCHES are not allowed to be worn at SCL. Girls may wear one pair of simple, stud earrings in the ear lobe area only (no hoops or dangling earrings allowed). No make-up, acrylic nails or nail polish is to be worn to school. No hats are to be worn inside the classroom except when prescribed by a doctor for specific medical conditions. Minimal hair accessories to hold girls' hair in place may be worn in the colors found in the girls' uniform jumper/skirt. Eyebrows are not to be shaved or thinly plucked.
SHOES & SOCKS All shoes must tie or have Velcro fasteners. A single pair of shoelaces in a matching color must be tied securely. Saddle shoes are also permitted. Sandals, boots, backless, high- heeled, lighted and platform shoes are prohibited. Soles of shoes may be no more than 1" thick. Girls and boys must wear white or black socks. Girls are allowed to wear white or black tights (NO LEGGINGS) under the school's jumper or skirt during cold weather. Rainboots may not be worn.
NO EXCESSIVELY LOOSE FITTING CLOTHING (SAGGING) is permitted by any student at any time. Clothing must fit at the waist and not extend past the waist. Shirts and blouses must be buttoned and TUCKED IN so that waistbands are visible.
School sweaters and sweatshirts may be worn in the classroom when it is cool.
Outer wear such as windbreakers and jackets may not be worn in the
classroom. Turtlenecks may be worn under the school uniform during cold weather.
UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS
Girls Regular Uniform: TK - Grade 4
White BLOUSE with pointed collar
Blue plaid JUMPER (skirt length must extend to the knee or beyond)
White or black SOCKS (plain, no frills)
Single color: black, white, grey or navy SHOES (must be tie or Velcro)
Navy PE SHORTS (may be Uniform Option shorts)
Girls Regular Uniform: Grades 5 - 8
White, grey, light blue or royal blue KNIT POLO SHIRT
Blue plaid SKIRT (length must extend to the knee or beyond)
White or black SOCKS (plain, no frills)
Single color: black, white, grey or navy SHOES (must be tie or Velcro)
Navy PE SHORTS (may be Uniform Option shorts)
Boys Regular Uniform: TK - Grade 8
White, grey, light blue or royal blue KNIT POLO SHIRT
Navy PANTS (cotton twill by Norman's Uniform)
White or black SOCKS (plain, no frills)
Single color: black, white, grey or navy SHOES (must be tie or Velcro)
Navy or black BELT (must fit, not oversized, no logos on buckle)
Navy PE SHORTS (may be Uniform Option shorts)
White PE SHIRT (crew neck, short sleeved, may also be worn as an undershirt, may not hang below sleeves or body of uniform shirt)
Girls Uniform Options (UO)
White, grey, light blue or royal blue KNIT POLO SHIRT
Navy SKORT (length must extend to the knee or beyond)
Navy PANTS (cotton twill by Norman's Uniform)
Navy SHORTS (cotton twill by Norman's Uniform, walking length)
Boys Uniform Option (UO)
Navy SHORTS (cotton twill by Norman's Uniform, walking length)
Additional Outerwear (Boys or Girls on any day weather suggests a need)
Grey SWEATER (v-neck cardigan)
Navy SWEATSHIRT (crew necked or half zipped)
Navy or Navy/Grey JACKET (with SCL logo)
Navy TRACK JACKET (with SCL logo)
P.E. DAY:
Grey SHIRT (with SCL logo)
Navy MESH SHORTS (with SCL logo)
Navy SWEATPANTS(with SCL logo) or Navy track pants
Students are expected to be in full P.E. uniform each time class meets. Students may come to school in PE uniform on assigned PE days.
This is a transition year for PE uniforms. Black mesh shorts with school logo and white t-shirt with school logo may be worn this year.
NOTE: The uniform sweatshirt (and uniform pants for boys and girls) may be worn on colder days under the supervision of the P.E. Instructor. Tennis shoes must conform to shoe code stated above.
Norman's Uniforms (310) 832-8342
371 West Sixth Street, San Pedro, CA 90731
Website: https://www.normansuniforms.com/ (school code #3846)
NON-UNIFORM DRESS should reflect the serious nature of the students' academic work. If a non-uniform day is given, please observe the following rules: Clothes must conform to the rules of modesty, good taste and appropriateness. Tie or velcro shoes with socks must be worn. Avoid faded /frayed/torn or "skinny" blue jeans, play outfits, all tight fitting clothing such as tights, leggings, biker shorts, stretch pants and all oversized clothing. Superfluous jewelry, sundresses, tank tops, sleeveless tops, "tummy shows" and miniskirts are also not allowed. Uniform-walking shorts or non-uniform walking shorts must extend to the knee, or not more than a hand's width above the knee when standing erect may be worn. "Message" apparel should be appropriate for a Catholic School. (no violent or vulgar figures, symbols, language or those that depict same) Children who choose to come to school inappropriately dressed on a non-uniform dress day will call home for a change of clothes.
