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St. Mary Catholic Schools reserves the right to determine a norm of appearance for students. Appropriate dress reflects the virtues of modesty and self-respect and is essential to maintaining a positive atmosphere for learning.

 

High School Dress Code 2023-24

Bottoms
  • Solid colored or patterned dress pants with a finished/hemmed bottom. Athletic pants with elastic bottom (athletic jogger) is not allowed.
  • Pants must be cotton or cotton/poly non-denim fabric.
  • Pants may not be torn or tattered and must fit appropriately — not be too baggy or too tight.  Spandex / elastic /tight fitting leggings, jeggings, exercise pants, etc. are not allowed.
  • Dress/cargo/khaki shorts of appropriate length (no shorter than fingertips when fully extended down the leg) or capris may be worn during August, September, May and June.
  • Skirts and dresses are not allowed. (Only allowed on special occasion days-see below)
Shirts
  • Shirts must be polo shirts or Oxford-style button down shirts with long or short sleeves.
  • Any dress shirt with an appropriate neckline (button down, polo, V neck, round neck).
  • All SMC approved tops may be worn.
  • Shirts must be full length with no skin showing at the waist.
  • Sweaters with a modest neckline.
  • Sweatshirts (hooded and crew neck) or fleeces (full or quarter zip) with a logo no larger than an index card (3×5 size) may also be worn. This includes no writing on the sleeves.
  • Shirts with buttons must be buttoned.
Game Day
  • Official uniform tops, including uniform jackets.
  • If the uniform top is sleeveless, a shirt with sleeves must be worn underneath.
  • Team uniform bottoms are not allowed.
Footwear
  • Heels must be modest in height (approx. < 3 in.).
  • Lab students must have teacher-approved footwear with them each day.
Jewelry/Makeup
  • One nose piercing is allowed, but it must be a small stud (hoops and other designs are not allowed). Brow or lip piercing is not allowed.
  • Extremes in jewelry and makeup are not allowed.
  • Males with pierced ears must wear stud earrings only.
Hair/Facial Hair
  • Hair must be clean, neatly combed, out of the eyes, and of reasonable style and a natural shade.
  • Boys must be clean shaven.
Special Occasion Attire (Holy Days, Graduation, Baccalaureate Mass, Special Mass/ Presenters)

Females

  • Skirts or dresses of an appropriate length and modest style. Skirts must be longer than the student’s fingertips when fully extended down the leg.
  • Dress pant with belt loops, zipper, and button closure.
  • Neckline must be modest and appropriate for the school / church environment, and sleeves (long or short) are required.
  • Sweaters or solid colored, non-logo fleece.

Males

  • Dress pant with belt loops, zipper, and button closure.
  • Button-down dress shirt with a collar and an appropriate tie. The tie must be tied and worn at the traditional collar level, and shirttails must be tucked in. Cargo pants are not allowed.
  • Sweaters or solid colored, non-logo fleece may be worn over the dress shirt and tie.
Relaxed Dress Days
  • Jeans, sweatpants, athletic shorts, leggings, and other shorts may be worn. Shorts of any type must be no shorter than the student’s fingertips when fully extended down the leg.
  • Shirts must be modest and appropriate.
Clothing Never Allowed
  • Clothing that is very tight or very loose.
  • Visible tattoos
  • Hoods/ hats inside the building
  • Clothing not in agreement with Catholic teachings is not permitted at school or any school-sponsored event.
  • Clothing displaying alcohol, drug, inappropriate messages, or sexual references.
  • Tattered, torn or frayed clothing.
  • Tank tops or shirts without sleeves.
  • Any other non-SMCS school (K-12) logo wear.
  • Winter jackets.
  • Visible undergarments.
  • Pants below the waistline.
  • Crop shirts

All students’ attire must comply with the dress code. It is the responsibility of parents to ensure students are dressed according to this dress code before leaving for school. Parents will be notified regarding infractions to the dress code and asked to bring a change of clothes to school or to take some other appropriate action. Detentions may be issued for dress code infractions.  Multiple infractions may warrant further disciplinary actions. SMCHS Administration reserves the right to make final interpretations or changes in the dress code above.

Middle School Dress Code 2023-24

St. Mary Catholic Middle School reserves the right to determine a norm of appearance for students. Preparing for school in an intentional way can lead to a frame of mind that is different from casual life. Appropriate dress reflects the virtues of modesty and self-respect and is essential to maintaining a positive atmosphere for learning.

Academic Dress Code
Dress Code Bottoms
  • Solid colored or patterned dress pants with a finished/hemmed bottom. Athletic pants with elastic bottom (athletic jogger) are not allowed.
  • Pants must be cotton or cotton/poly non-denim fabric, colored jeans, including black, are not allowed.
  • Pants may not be torn or tattered and must fit appropriately — not be too baggy or too tight. Spandex / elastic /tight fitting leggings, jeggings, exercise pants, etc. are not allowed.
  • Dress/cargo/khaki shorts of appropriate length (no shorter than fingertips when the arms are fully extended down the leg) or capris may be worn during August, September, May, and June.
  • Skirts and dresses of appropriate length (no shorter than the fingertips when the arms are fully extended down the leg) are allowed on liturgy days as well as during August, September, May, and June.
Dress Code Shirts
  • SMCS/Zephyrs approved hooded sweatshirt, crewneck sweatshirt, ¼ zip or full zip, and T-Shirts from the Spirit Stop may be worn.
  • Non SMCS/Zephyrs approved shirts must be polo shirts or Oxford-style button down shirts with long or short sleeves.
  • Shirts and sweaters with a modest neckline must be full length with no skin showing at the waist when arms are raised above the head.
  • Shirts with buttons must be buttoned.
Footwear
  • Footwear must be always worn.
  • During the months of September, May, and June students may wear sandals.
  • Crocs may not be worn on liturgy days.
  • For safety reasons, heels must be modest in height (approx. < 2 in.).
  • Flip flops, moccasins, athletic slides, and slippers are not allowed.
  • Separate non-marking athletic shoes worn ONLY INDOORS are required for physical education class.
Jewelry/Makeup
  • One non-gauged earlobe stud per ear is allowed.
  • Extremes in jewelry and makeup are not allowed.
  • Clear fingernail polish only
  • Hair/ facial hair
  • Hair must be clean, neatly combed, out of the eyes, and of reasonable style and a natural shade.
  • Mohawks, intricate cut lines, or undercuts are not allowed.
  • Extremes in hair styles and accessories are not allowed.
  • Boys must be clean shaven.
Liturgy Days

Preparing for liturgy both internally and externally in an intentional way can lead to a frame of mind that is different from normal academic life.

Females
  • Skirts or dresses of an appropriate length and modest style. Skirts and dresses must be longer than the student’s fingertips when arms are fully extended down the leg.
  • Dress pant, navy, black, khaki, or gray. (Black jeans are not dress pants)
  • Collared blouse, button down dress shirt, or sweaters with a neckline that is modest and appropriate for the school / church environment, are required.
  • Crocs are not allowed on liturgy days
Males
  • Dress pant, navy, black, khaki, or gray, with belt loops, zipper, and button closure. (Black jeans are not dress pants)
  • Button-down dress shirt with a collar and an appropriate tie. The tie must be tied and worn at the traditional collar level, and shirttails must be tucked in. Cargo pants are not allowed.
  • Sweaters or solid colored, non-logo fleece may be worn over the dress shirt and tie.
  • Crocs are not allowed on liturgy days.
Relaxed Dress Days
  • Jeans, sweatpants, leggings, and shorts may be worn. Shorts of any type must be no shorter than the student’s fingertips when arms are fully extended down the leg.
  • Shirts and any outerwear must be modest and appropriate with inappropriate language or advertising, including clothing that promotes musicians, music groups, alcohol, video games, social media influencers or apps, drugs, inappropriate messages, or sexual references are not allowed at any time.
Clothing Never Allowed
  • Clothing that is very tight or very loose.
  • Visible tattoos, body art/writing never allowed.
  • Hoods/ hats inside the building.
  • Clothing that that are not in agreement with Catholic teachings are not permitted at school or any school-sponsored event.
  • Clothing displaying alcohol, drug, inappropriate messages, or sexual references.
  • Tattered, torn or frayed clothing.
  • Tank tops or shirts without sleeves.
  • Any other non-SMCS school (K-12) logo wear.
  • Winter jackets.
  • Visible undergarments.
  • Pants below the waistline.
  • Crop tops.

All students’ attire must comply with the dress code. It is the responsibility of parents to ensure students are dressed according to this dress code before leaving for school. Parents will be notified regarding non-compliance to the dress code and asked to bring a change of clothes to school or request student to wear clothing provided by SMCMS. Individual restrictions may be placed on students who do not comply with the dress code. SMCMS Administration reserves the right to make final interpretations or changes in the dress code above.

Elementary (K-5) Dress Code 2023-24

Bottoms (Girls & Boys)
  • Students may wear navy blue or khaki dress pants in solid color. Cargo pants are allowed. Dress pants may not be extremely baggy, loose or long. No sweatpants, athletic pants, or yoga pants are allowed.
  • Navy, khaki, or white leggings are allowed only if worn under skirts, skorts, or jumpers.
  • Navy blue or khaki shorts and capris in solid color may be worn in August & September and May & June.
  • Dress shorts must be 3” above the knee or longer (no athletic shorts).
  • Navy blue or khaki skorts, skirts, or jumpers must be 3” above the knee or longer.
  • Navy blue and light blue solid-colored polo dresses must be 3” above the knee or longer.
  • Jumpers must be worn with a dress-code approved collared shirt underneath.
  • Skorts should look like a skirt, with attached shorts underneath.
  • Shorts are to be worn under skirts or jumpers on physical education days.
Tops (Girls & Boys)
  • Tops must be navy blue, white or light blue in solid colors only. No logo (except SMCS) is allowed. Sleeves may be long or short, sleeveless tops are not allowed. Collars must be of polo, oxford, or turtleneck style.
  • Sweaters, vests, sweatshirts must be navy blue, white or light blue, in solid colors only. No logo (except SMCS) is allowed.
  • Pullover sweater (crew-neck or v-neck are allowed).
  • Cardigan sweater (buttoned, zipper-front, hooded sweaters are allowed).
  • Dress shirt, turtleneck or blouse must be worn under a sweater, vest, or sweatshirt.
  • Only solid navy, white or light blue crew-neck sweatshirts, plain or school sweatshirts with SMCS logo are allowed.
  • All students may wear any SMCS & Zephyrs-approved hooded sweatshirt, crewneck sweatshirt, ¼ zip or full zip over their collared shirt. Apparel must be purchased directly from SMCS or an SMCS approved vendor.
Footwear (Girls & Boys)
  • Shoes must be of tennis shoe or dress shoe style.
  • Socks or tights must be navy blue, khaki, light blue or white in solid colors only with no logo.
  • Socks or tights must be worn when wearing shoes (not sandals).
  • Indoor boots without a heel are allowed during the school day.
  • Sandals may be worn in May & June and August & September. Sandals must have a strap across the ankle. Flip-flops of any kind are not allowed. “Crocs” or similar style shoes are not allowed.
  • An additional pair of tied or Velcro tennis shoes that are non-marking or light-bottomed need to be left at school at all times for physical education.
Miscellaneous (Girls & Boys)
  • Extremes in make-up, jewelry, or accessories (hair decorations, belts, etc.) are not allowed.
  • Hair must be clean, neatly combed, out of the eyes, and of reasonable style and a natural shade.
  • Clothing should fit well, with nothing being too tight or too loose.
  • Hats are not to be worn in the school building during the school day.
  • Spirit Days & Out-of-dress Code Days (Girls & Boys)
  • On Zephyr Spirit day, students may wear Zephyr t-shirts, apparel, and/or school colors. Students may wear casual pants or leggings.
  • On out-of-dress code days, students may wear leggings.
  • On a student’s birthday or half-birthday he/she may be out of dress code. If the birthday falls on a weekend, the student may choose the Friday before or Monday after.
  • When a student is out of uniform for an approved reason, he/she must dress modestly for a Catholic School setting. School administrator has the right to determine what is appropriate.