School Uniform Required at all Liturgical Celebrations

Girl’s – K-8 Skirt:
McDonald Plaid knee length no shorter than 3” above the knee (length of a credit card) (Dennis Uniform)

Boy’s K-8 Pants:
Grey pants twill pants (Dennis Uniform) worn at the waist above the hips with a black, plain-buckled belt.  Belts must fit around the waist and excess is to fit in belt loops.

• Shirts:   Uniform white, red, grey, or black with SAS logo knit short-sleeved polo or long sleeve polo with pointed collar, no pockets, worn tucked in (purchase from Dennis Uniform). All shirts must be tucked inside pants, skirts, or shorts at all times.
• Socks:  Solid black or white, no logos, no sport or low cut ankle socks.  Socks must be visible 2 inches above the ankle and above the tongue of the shoe. White or black cable-knit knee socks are acceptable. Uniform ankle socks with McDonald plaid trim are acceptable. White, red, grey, or black tights.  The tights need to cover the entire foot and must be worn around the natural waist.  Students coming to school with inappropriate socks will be sent to call home to have parents bring an appropriate pair.

• Shoes:  Solid or combination of white, black, dark brown color

• Standard oxford or saddle style shoes – Velcro and tie shoe laces
• Athletic shoes: additional trim limited to white, black, dark brown or navy. (Non-marking soles) 
• Other shoes may be worn for orthopedic reasons with note from doctor.
•  Shoes requiring laces must be tied at all times (No sandals, slip-on, flashers, heelies, open toe, open heel (backless), or novelty shoes).

• Belts:  1” black belt must be worn with shorts and pants.  If the garment has loops, it needs a belt. 
•  All undershirts/t-shirts, worn under the school uniform shirt, must be plain, solid white, short sleeved with no logos.

Optional Items

• Jackets:Black SAS jacket (Dennis Uniform) must fit appropriately.  No big or baggie look.
• Shorts:Grey twill walking short (Dennis Uniform brand only) worn at the waist above the hips with, black plain-buckled belt.  Not to be worn to liturgical celebration held in church.  Oversized shorts, athletic/basketball shorts, bike shorts, or aerobic wear are not permitted at any time.
• Pants: Grey twill pants (Dennis Uniform brand only) worn at the waist above the hips with black plain-buckled belt.  No Dickies, No Dockers, or Cargo pants are permitted.

UNIFORM GUIDELINES – ALL STUDENTS

• Uniforms must be well maintained and of appropriate fit.
• Full dress uniform is to be worn at all liturgical celebrations.
• Walking shorts may not be cut off, rolled up or worn to liturgical celebrations
• Only SAS jackets may be worn and are limited to outdoor use.
• All undershirts/t-shirts, worn under the school uniform shirt, must be plain, solid white, short sleeved with no logos.

       Notices regarding uniform dress will affect the conduct, effort and Honor Roll Eligibility.

Students may wear:

Jewelry

Girls:  One pair of stud earrings at the earlobe is acceptable, no hoops or dangles
Rings:  Limited to one
Necklace:  One cross or religious medal may be worn
Bracelets: One (no dangles)

Hair

Clean, neat, natural hair color.  No exaggerated hair cuts or bangs extending beyond the eyebrows.
Boys’ hair length may be to the top of the shirt collar with appropriate side burns not extending beyond the earlobe.

Make-up

Clear nail polish on natural nails.  No face make-up.

IMPORTANT CLARIFICATIONS

• Oversized styles may not be worn.
• Uniform items faded beyond original color may not be worn.
• Socks must be visible, cover two inches above the ankles and be above the tongue of the shoe.
• Girls’ skirts and shorts length must not be higher than three inches above the top of the knee (length of a credit card) in the front and the back of the knee.
• Boys’ shorts length may not reach below the bottom of the knee.
• All pants, shorts, and skirts must be worn at the natural waist and not at the hips.
• Boys may not wear earrings.

Students are to avoid wearing:

• Excessive jewelry – multiple earrings, bracelets and rings
• Make-up or acrylic or false nails
• Hair: No color-altered, spiked or exaggerated hairstyles.  No extreme layers, designs, long or loose strands of hair.  Bangs should not extend beyond eyebrows. Sideburns should not extend beyond the earlobe. No shaved heads.  We ask parents to consider age appropriateness of style, color, or cut.  Many styles should be reserved for high school age appropriate wear.
• Novelty items, fads, or fluorescent items on backpacks, shoes, socks, or hair accessories.

Non-Uniform Dress

• Non-uniform dress days are determined and announced by the administration.
• No basketball uniform style sets, jerseys, or shorts are to be worn.
• No sports team logo/apparel or offensive low-cut or see-thru material item can be worn.
• Use common sense when choosing clothes to be worn at school.  If you are not sure that what you plan to wear will meet the dress code requirements, do not wear it.  Good taste, neatness, cleanliness, and modesty are emphasized.
• Any SAS logo shirt can be worn.
• Belts – if a garment has belt-loops it needs a belt.

Girls

Clean jeans, no tight fit or holes, no baggy clothing or low-rise pants.  Dresses, skirts, walking shorts (use 3” rule) and dress pants are OK.  No casual, strapless footwear allowed.  Socks, tights, sheer tone nylons (no colors) must be worn with shoes.  Neat looking sandals with socks.  No low rise pants allowing skin to show.  Pants should be worn to the natural waist and above the hips.  Students may not wear cut-offs, “tank tops”, halter tops, or short-cropped waist top or t-shirts with unacceptable logos, slogans, images or writing.  No make-up.

Boys

Clean jeans, no holes, no baggy clothing.  Corduroy, dress pants, walking shorts (no oversized items), may be worn.  Students may not wear short-cropped waist tops, or t-shirts with unacceptable logos or slogans, images or writing.  Pants should be worn to the natural waist and above the hips.

All

All clothing should reflect a positive self-image.  Students who come to school inappropriately dressed will not be admitted to class and must call home for parents to bring appropriate clothing.  When there is a question, the appropriateness of the attire will be determined by the administration.

If a student is not in uniform or appropriately dressed:

• Student will be sent to the principal’s office
• Student will telephone parent to arrange for appropriate dress
• Student will wait at the office until required uniform is delivered
• Student will obtain a class admission slip from the office or administration
• Student will be required to make up all work missed

Student will receive a Behavior Notice that will affect the conduct, effort and Honor Roll Eligibility