SMCESS UNIFORM CODE --GRADES ONE TO FIVE There are many details and styles of clothing that cannot be covered in the dress code. It is hoped that students and parents understand not only the "letter" but the "spirit" of the dress code and choose clothing that is appropriate for students attending St. Marys Catholic Elementary School. The jumper must be purchased from Flynn & O'Hara (F&O). www.fando.net (you will need to create a log-in account) All pants, shorts, shirts, skorts, blouses, vests, and sweaters must be of the conventional uniform style so as to match those available from Flynn and O'Hara or Lands' End. GIRLS JUMPER: Blue plaid jumper from Flynn and O'Hara Uniform Company or navy "at-the-knee-length" skort from Lands' End, Inc. The length of either shall be no more than 3" above the knee when kneeling. BLOUSE: Solid white short- or long-sleeve front button-down blouse (Peter Pan or Oxford type collar). Blouses may be worn with skirts, skorts, pants or shorts. Blouses must be tucked in at all times. POLO: Solid white short-sleeve or long-sleeve polo. Polos may be worn with skirts, skorts, pants or shorts. Polos must be tucked in at all times. PANTS: Navy dress pants. Pants cannot have outside pockets. SHORTS: Navy dress shorts. Shorts cannot have outside pockets. Shorts should be no more than two inches above the knee or one inch below the knee. Shorts may be worn from April 15 through October 15. BELT: Black, brown or navy belts are optional. SWEATER: Solid navy, gray, or white cardigan, crew-neck, or V-neck sweaters (without hoods). SWEATSHIRT: Navy or gray sweatshirts with school logo (without hoods). SOCKS: Solid white, black, navy, gray, tan or brown socks, tights, or hose. Hose may not have any design. SHOES: Black, brown, or navy shoes that are cut below the ankle and have a heel or platform height of no more than 1½ inches, measured at the back of the shoe. Boots, clogs, sandals, etc. are not permitted. Open-toed or open-heeled footwear may not be worn. Shoes should be tied snugly, using all eyelets. SNEAKERS: Predominantly white, black, navy, brown, gray, or tan sneakers. Sneakers should be tied snugly, using all eyelets. High tops with jumpers or skorts are not permitted. HAIR: Hair should be kept neat and clean at all times. Only natural hair colors are permitted. Eyes must be visible. Outlandish hair styles are not permitted. JEWELRY: Earrings shall be a matched set. They must fit within the ear lobe. No more than one earring per ear is permitted. Necklaces may not be worn, except for religious medals or scapulars, both of which must be worn underneath clothing. One wristwatch may be worn. One ring per hand is permitted. One message bracelet may be worn in as much as it is for a worthy cause. Other bracelets are not permitted. Anklets are not permitted. Message buttons and pins, may be worn only in so far as they are religious in nature or representative of school programs or projects, such as student council or Odyssey of the Mind. Body piercings (visible) are not permitted. NAILS: Nail polish may be worn, but black is not permitted. Fake fingernails are not permitted. MAKE-UP: Make-up may not be worn. GROOMING: Keep a neat and clean appearance at all times. Visible tattoos (fake or real) are not acceptable. Writing or drawing on the skin is not permitted. BOYS SHIRT: Solid white short-sleeve or long-sleeve front button-down dress shirt (Oxford type collar). Shirts must be buttoned all the way and tucked in at all times. POLO: Solid white short-sleeve or long-sleeve polo. Polos must be tucked in at all times. BELT: Black, brown, navy belts are optional. SHORTS; Navy dress shorts. Shorts cannot have outside pockets. Shorts should be no more than two inches above the knee or one inch below the knee. Shorts may be worn from April 15 through October 15. PANTS: Navy dress pants. Pants cannot have outside pockets. SWEATER: Solid navy, gray, or white cardigan, crew-neck, or V-neck sweaters (without hoods). SWEATSHIRT: Navy or gray sweatshirts with school logo (without hoods). SOCKS: Solid white, black, navy, gray, tan or brown socks. SHOES: Black, brown, or navy shoes that are cut below the ankle and have a heel or platform height of no more than 1½ inches. Boots or sandals are not permitted. Shoes should be tied snugly, using all eyelets. SNEAKERS: Predominantly white, black, navy, brown, gray, or tan sneakers. Sneakers should be tied snugly, using all eyelets. HAIR: Hair should be kept neat and clean at all times. Only natural hair colors are permitted. Hair should not lie over the collar, ears, and eyebrows. Outlandish hairstyles are not permitted. Shaving of the head shorter than ¼ inch, designs, and/or visible lines are not permitted. JEWELRY: Earrings are not permitted. Necklaces may not be worn, except for religious medals or scapulars, both of which must be worn underneath clothing. One wristwatch may be worn. One ring per hand is permitted. One message bracelet may be worn in as much as it is for a worthy cause. Other bracelets are not permitted. Anklets are not permitted. Message buttons and pins, may be worn only in so far as they are religious in nature or representative of school programs or projects, such as student council or Odyssey of the Mind. Body piercings (visible) are not permitted. HATS: Hats are to be removed in the building. GROOMING: Keep a neat and clean appearance at all times. Visible tattoos (fake or real) are not acceptable. Writing or drawing on the skin is not permitted. GYM UNIFORM (BOYS & GIRLS) The gym uniform may be purchased from Dave's Pro Shop. (If purchased elsewhere, it should be comparable in color and style.) In order to participate in gym class, each student is expected to adhere to the dress code. SHIRTS: Solid gold tee shirt. Gold tee shirt with the SMCESS logo or any ECCHS logo. Navy tee shirt with the SMCESS logo. SHORTS/PANTS: Solid navy shorts/athletic pants (jersey or mesh) with/without SMCESS logo. Shorts/pants may not have any lettering/logos across the seat. Pants cannot be "zip-off" or "tear-away" style. SNEAKERS: Non-marking soles. Full front sneakers must tie or velcro tightly on the foot. Slip-ons are not permitted. The principal reserves the right to make the final decision on any controversy concerning the dress code.