Personal Appearance:
St. Cyril of Jerusalem’s standards for personal appearance on both uniform and non-uniform days are based on what is appropriate, modest, and becoming of a St. Cyril student. Uniforms must be neat, clean (no stains), without holes, and be worn properly. All uniform tops must display the current St. Cyril logo (crest) as of August 2018. Long pants may not drag on the ground or bunch up around the shoes. Shorts may not hang below the kneecap. Skirts, jumpers, shorts, and skorts must be at or just above the knee or longer. Skirts, jumpers, shorts, and skorts that reach the thigh are considered too short. Undergarments should not show and no midriff skin or cleavage can be displayed. Spaghetti straps, tank tops, see-through, and off-the-shoulder clothing is not permitted.
Students are required to keep their hair clean, combed and properly trimmed. Hair should be kept out of the face and, if necessary, pulled back to maintain clear visibility, safety during play/experiments and to promote a neatly groomed appearance. Neither boys nor girls are allowed to have their hair hang in their eyes. Hair must be of natural color and be free of bleaching, dyes, highlights or temporary dyes.
Hair adornments of the uniform colors are limited to headbands, hair clips, barrettes, hair ties or ribbons. Feathers, beading or extensions of any kind are not permitted. Boys’ facial hair must be clean-shaven.
No makeup (including, but not limited to, concealer, foundation, lip gloss) or tattoos (including temporary) are allowed. A watch, a single religious necklace or bracelet, or another single plain bracelet may be worn. Girls may wear one pair of stud earrings in ears only. Boys may not wear earrings or piercings of any kind at school or when representing St. Cyril off campus. Smart watches may not be worn at school. No other jewelry is allowed – even on free dress days (including but not limited to stacks of bracelets). If any of the above items become a safety issue or distraction to learning, the student will be asked to remove them.
We encourage our students to be physically active during the school day. Therefore, shoes must be an athletic style tennis shoe that is conducive to their health and safety. The shoe must fit the foot securely and must have laces or Velcro closures. Shoes cannot have platforms, wheels, flashing lights, bells, or any other distracting feature.
Formal uniforms are mandatory and are expected to be worn on special days such as Mass days, Holy Days of Obligation, school picture days, etc. All other uniform pieces are considered optional. These formal uniform items are the same items that have already been available to you this year, so chances are, it is already part of your child's set of uniforms.
Formal uniforms include:
GIRLS Dark green polo Plaid skort or skirt Outerwear | Choice of short sleeve or long sleeve Skort for grades PK-5th; Choice of skort/skirt for grades 6th-8th (jumper/shift is now optional) Choice of any outerwear with school logo from Dennis Uniform |
BOYS Dark green polo Navy pants or shorts Outerwear | Choice of short sleeve or long sleeve Choice of long pants or walking shorts Choice of any outerwear with school logo from Dennis Uniform |
Shoes must be black, brown, gray, dark blue, white, or dark green and must be predominantly one color. Shoelaces may be a different color, but must be approved by the classroom teacher.
Socks must be white or black and must extend above the ankle bone.
Undershirts, tights, or leggings must be black, white, or gray. Leggings must cover the ankle and tuck under the socks.
SCJ uniform sweatpants may only be worn during the winter months (November 1st- the end of Easter break). Sweatpants may not be worn on formal uniform days.
Spirit Wear may be worn on any day that is not a formal uniform day.
SCJ Sweatpants- School sweatpants may only be worn beginning November 1st through Easter Break. When we return to school after Easter Break, sweatpants are no longer permitted to be worn by students.
Non-Uniform Rain Wear is not allowed except on rainy days. This includes rain boots.
Appropriate Free Dress Definition and Guidelines:
On designated free dress days, students are expected to wear clothing that is modest, respectful, and aligns with the values upheld by the school. The following guidelines should be observed:
Modesty and Fit: Clothing must not be form-fitting or excessively tight. This includes leggings, which are only permitted if worn with shirts or tunics that fully cover the buttocks. No cropped shirts or bicycle shorts.
Appropriate Length and Coverage: Skirts, shorts, and dresses should be of modest length, generally no shorter than just above the knee. Shirts and tops must cover the shoulders, midriff, and back. Tank tops, spaghetti straps, and low-cut tops are not allowed.
Condition of Clothing: All clothing should be clean, neat, and in good condition. Ripped jeans or any clothing with holes, tears, or frayed edges are not allowed.
Graphics and Text: Clothing should not feature inappropriate language, images, or graphics that conflict with Catholic values. This includes references to violence, drugs, alcohol, or any offensive material.
Footwear: Closed-toe shoes are required. Sandals, flip-flops, Uggs, Crocs and high heels are not permitted for safety reasons.
Hats and Accessories: Hats, caps, and excessive accessories are not to be worn.
This dress code is designed to promote a respectful and dignified atmosphere in alignment with the teachings of the Catholic Church.
Visibility outside of school- If students or other members of the St. Cyril community are wearing a uniform or jersey or any clothing with a school logo, they represent St. Cyril of Jerusalem School. Regardless if they are at school or off campus, behaviors exhibited by someone wearing school clothing should be representative of St. Cyril values. Students will be held accountable to the same discipline policies when wearing the school logo if St. Cyril is notified of any misconduct.
** Teachers and administration will be in charge of monitoring student compliance with the school dress code. In the case of a dress code infraction, a student may be given a verbal warning or may be issued a dress infraction form if issues persist.
A.15.b Uniform Code:
All students are expected to stay in school uniform throughout the entire school day. The St. Cyril uniform must be purchased from Dennis Uniform Company located at 6459 De Soto Avenue in Woodland Hills. You can contact them by phone at (818) 703-7493. Dennis has a list of approved St. Cyril of Jerusalem uniform items and sells everything you need except shoes. Please note the grade level differences in approved uniform choices.
Approved gently-used uniform clothing may be purchased at a greatly discounted price during the school’s uniform exchange program. All exchange days are advertised in the electronic Family Envelope or via a school e-mail blast. Please contact PA or check the school website if you would like to contact the Uniform Exchange Chair directly. A plain white long or short sleeve shirt (no logos) may be worn under blouses or shirts in cold weather. Non-uniform jackets and hats not be worn.
Additional dress options available to all students:
Please make sure all removable items are labeled with your child’s name. Found items will be placed in a container stored under the lunch pavilion. If the appropriate student does not retrieve the item(s) by Friday of each week, they will be donated to the Christian Service Program.
