Dress CodeThe wearing of a uniform is specifically designed to encourage and promote Christian values and learning, and shall not reflect current fads and trends, which are a distraction. Neatness is a must; therefore a disheveled appearance will not be tolerated. Students are to arrive at school and leave school in proper uniform. No hats or caps may be worn in the building. Shirts must be tucked in, top buttons must be buttoned and skirts/jumpers not more than two inches above the floor when kneeling. Outer jackets/sweatshirts/etc. are not to be worn to class. They must remain in the students’ locker during the school day, except for when the students are outside. If a student feels cold then the uniform vest and/or sweater must be worn.
Only apparel purchased from Donnelly Uniforms may be worn. Donnelly Uniforms offers optional wear with logos that include fleeces, backpacks, and four jackets. Name tags may also be purchased through them. Please visit the website to view these options by clicking on the name of the item.
Sneakers are to be worn for gym and casual dress days only. Pants must fit properly at the waist and must not hang loosely on the hips. During November through March girls may wear the Donnelly uniform slacks with a belt.
Hair: Students are not to dye or highlight their hair. Hair is to be off the face, out of the eyes and neat. Any hairstyle which is contrary to good hygiene is a distraction or disruptive to the purpose of the school will not be permitted. St. John School does not strive to follow trends/styles. The principal has the final say in this matter.
Boys: hair must fall naturally above the eyebrow and not below the ear. Hair may not be tucked behind the ear. Hair in the back must hang at the nape of the neck. No hair below the shirt collar line.
Girls: Only plaid uniform or maroon headbands/scrunchies may be worn. Beads are not permitted in the hair.
Shoes: shoes with pop-out wheels (Heeleys) are not allowed on school property. Cleats may not be worn in the school buildings. On no uniform days, only the school shoes or sneakers may be worn. On NO occasion may open shoes or heels be worn.
THIS INCLUDES SANDALS.
Gym day: Gym uniforms must be worn for gym class. The official gym uniform and sneakers must be worn to school instead of the regular school uniform on gym day. On gym days the students may wear the Donnelly Uniform gym shorts the entire day. They may choose to wear the Donnelly Uniform sweat pants over the shorts during the day.
Special note: No nail polish, fake fingernails, hair spray, perfume, cologne, make-up, lip stick, lip gloss, or after shave lotion is allowed. Girls with pierced ears may wear one stud in each ear; boys may NOT wear earrings or studs. Earrings that are studs but also have a dangling part may not be worn. With the exception of a small cross or religious medal on a long chain for the neck, no jewelry is allowed. The small cross or religious medal on a chain for the neck as well as bracelets must be removed for P.E.
ALL UNIFORM ITEMS MUST HAVE THE PUPIL’S NAME ON THEM.The school reserves the right to make the final decision to decide whether or not a student’s grooming and uniform is in accordance with the school’s norm. All students are expected to comply with the school’s norm. All students are expected to comply with the dress code policy.
Shorts may be worn from the Opening of school until October 15th and from April 15th until the end of school. The principal reserves the right to change the dates if the weather so warrants it either too cold or too hot.
The following is the St. John School Dress Code, which may be found at
www.donnellysclothing.com.Pre-K and Kindergarten (wear the school gym wear)• Maroon sweat shirt with logo #233Tan
• Maroon sweat pant with logo #233T or maroon nylon micromesh shorts #233 T
• Maroon tee shirt with logo
• White cotton crew sock
• Girls’ hair accessories- plaid #54 headband, plaid #54 scrunchie, plaid #54 barrette bow
Boys Grades One through Eight• Pants- gray plain front twill with logo #3F or gray pleat front twill with logo #3F
• Polo Knits- white short sleeved pique with logo #233F, white short sleeved 100% cotton with logo #233F or white long sleeved
pique with logo #233F
• Sweaters- maroon V neck pullover with logo#233E or maroon vest with logo #233E
• Socks- gray acrylic crew sock
• Belt- black leather braided belt or black/brown reversible belt
• Shoe- black Exeter smooth leather
• Gym- maroon sweat shirt 9 oz. fleece with logo #233T, maroon sweat pant 9 oz. fleece with logo #233T, maroon tee shirt
with logo #233T, nylon micromesh maroon shorts, any sneaker
• Warm Weather options, worn April through October- one of the white short sleeved polos as listed above with gray pleat front
soft twill shorts with logo #3F, white cotton crew sock, black basic sneaker
• Only plain white tee shirts are to be worn under the uniform.
Girls Grades One through Five• Jumper- plaid #54 polycot box pleat
• Blouses- short or long sleeved white broadcloth round with logo #234F, short or long sleeved white oxford round with logo #234F
• Sweater- maroon crewneck cardigan with logo #233E
• Socks- maroon knee sock acrylic, maroon knee sock opaque, maroon light or heavyweight tights
• Shoe- black girls Mary Jane, black Exeter smooth leather
• Hair- plaid #54 scrunchie, plaid #54 headband, Plaid #54 barrette bow
• Gym- maroon sweat shirt 9 oz. fleece with logo #233T, maroon sweat pant 9 oz. fleece with logo #233T, maroon tee shirt with
logo #233T, maroon nylon micromesh shorts, any sneaker
• Warm Weather Options, worn April through October-gray pleat front soft twill, school blouse, short or long sleeved white pique
or cotton polo with logo #233F, black leather braided belt, black/brown reversible belt, white cotton crew sock, black basic
sneaker
• Cold Weather Options, worn December through March- navy pleat front twill with logo #3F or navy plain front twill with logo #3F,
blouses, socks, shoes, sweater as listed above
Girls Grades Six through Eight• Skirt- plaid #54 134 polycot box pleat or plaid #54 148 poly cotton skort
• Vest- Burg #8BU 128 Solid poly shot fit
• Sweater- maroon vest with logo #233E
• Blouses- short or long sleeved broadcloth pointed with logo #234F or short or long sleeved oxford pointed with logo #234F
• Tie- plaid #54
• Socks- maroon acrylic or opaque knee sock, light or heavyweight maroon tight,
• Shoe- black girls Mary Jane, black Exeter smooth leather
• Hair- plaid #54 scrunchie, plaid #54 headband, Plaid #54 barrette bow
• Gym- maroon sweat shirt 9 oz. fleece with logo #233T, maroon sweat pant 9 oz. fleece with logo #233T, maroon tee shirt with
logo #233T, maroon nylon micromesh shorts, any sneaker
• Warm Weather Options, worn April through October-gray pleat front soft twill, school blouse, short or long sleeved white pique
or cotton polo with logo #233F, black leather braided belt, black/brown reversible belt, white cotton crew sock, black basic
sneaker
DRESS CODE ON NO UNIFORM OCCASIONSOccasionally during the school year students are allowed to have no uniform days. When this occurs, students are able to wear casual clothes. Casual clothes must be neat. As the school schedule remains the same on such occasions, it is important that students and parents remember that attire appropriate for recess and gym be worn. Students should dress with an awareness of his or her self-respect. If parents are in doubt about the suitability of what their child should wear, they should check with the office.
Nice jeans and Capri pants (pants that end mid calf) may be worn. Pants are to be free of designs and embroidery, may not be tight fitting or have frayed edges or holes in them. Oversized, baggy pants, the “droopy” kinds that are worn low on the hips are not allowed. During warm weather the ONLY shorts that may be worn on no uniform occasions are the uniform shorts or gym shorts purchased from Donnelly Uniform Company.
Tee shirts may be worn, but no offensive or double meaning words or graphics may be imprinted on the shirt. No make-up, halter-tops, spaghetti straps, tight, revealing, sleeveless and/or low-cut shirts or skirts may be worn. Modest sleeveless tops may be worn. Girls’ tops should be long enough to tuck into skirt or pants. The midriff is not to show.
The earring and jewelry rules for the regular dress code are to be followed at all times.
Only sneakers or school shoes may be worn. Socks which cover the ankles are to be worn.
The school reserves the right to make the final decision whether a child’s casual wear is appropriate for the school setting. On occasion students may be asked to wear costumes for a special project. It is expected that the guidelines given above be followed. Should it be determined that a student is not dressed according to the casual clothes/costumes code then the child will be required to change into a school uniform brought in by the parent or from the school nurse.
CONSEQUENCES FOR ALL UNIFORM VIOLATIONS ON ALL SCHOOL OCCASIONS The first uniform infraction will result in a uniform deficiency that the child must have signed by a parent and returned to the teacher the next school day. After this first infraction a detention will be issued for all subsequent infractions.