Dress Code/Uniforms
The dress code provides a standard for our students that fosters an environment conducive to learning and respectful behavior. Final decisions regarding the school uniform rest with the principal/administration. Students in grades 1-8 are required to wear the full school uniform during the school day and at designated school functions.
SPRING/SUMMER UNIFORM
This uniform is worn from the first day of school through the month of October and from April 21st to the final day of school.
Khaki shorts
Navy blue or white golf shirts with logos
White crew socks that fold (No low cut athletic socks.)
Optional – Khaki slacks
Optional – Khaki, knee length skirts (Girls in grades 5-8)
The girls’ headband must match the summer uniform: such as navy, white or khaki, (it can be a combination of these colors or solid).
Black belt
Black Tennis Shoes ONLY with the exception of the option of brown tie or loafer style shoe for summer uniforms.
Please note: This uniform is worn on all days during the spring and fall months, including days on which the students attend Mass. Students wearing shorts or slacks are required to wear a belt.
WINTER UNIFORM
This uniform is worn from November 1st through April 14th.
Boys:
Gray slacks (grades 1-4 twill/grades 5-8 dress pant) with a black belt
Blue or white oxford shirts (may be purchased at any retailer)
Navy blue v-neck sweaters (grades 1-5).
Navy blue sweatshirt with logo (grades 6-8)
Navy blue crew socks
TIES
GRADES 1-4 – SOLID NAVY BLUE ON FRIDAYS AND SPECIAL OCCASSIONS
GRADE 5 – SOLID NAVY BLUE TIE EVERYDAY
GRADES 6-8 – PATTERN TIE (FROM FLYNN AND O’HARA) EVERYDAY
Girls:
Grades 1- 4: gray knee length jumpers/ Grades 5-8: gray knee length skirts
Grades 1-4: blue or white Peter Pan style shirts/ Grades 5-8: blue or white oxford shirts (which may purchased at any Retailer)
Navy blue tights, knee highs, hosiery or crew socks
Grades 1-5: Navy blue crew-neck or cardigan sweater/ Grades 6-8 navy blue sweatshirt with school logo
HEADBANDS SHOULD MATCH THE COLOR OF THE WINTER UNIFORM. WHITE, NAVY, GRAY OR THE JUMPER/SKIRT PATTERN, THAT CAN BE PURCHASED AT FLYNN & O’HARA.
OPTIONAL: Gray slacks may be worn any day during the winter months.
BLACK TENNIS SHOES ONLY WITH WINTER UNIFORM
Kindergarten students wear the PE uniform each day of school.
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Plain black leather athletic shoes only. Shoes are to be devoid of white or colored stripes, blinking lights, etc. Hightops are not permitted. This shoe will be worn with the winter uniform and may be worn with the summer uniform as well.
Optional shoe for summer months: A brown shoe which may be either tie or loafer style. Saddle shoes should be entirely brown if they are selected. The soles of the shoes should be rubber, synthetic rubber blend, TPR or polyurethane. Not acceptable are shoes with large wedge heels, white soles, high backs or tops, or any type of sandal, open toe shoes or moccasins.
Uniforms are worn from the first day of school and at all times unless special permission is granted by the principal to omit them. Scout uniforms are permitted on the day the troop has a meeting.
DRESS UP/DRESS DOWN DAY CODE
On special days designated by the principal, students may be out of uniform. The following code is intended to encourage individuality and style within the framework of the virtue of modesty.
Girls: dresses or skirts (no bare shoulders or sleeveless; the length may not be shorter than two inches above the floor when kneeling), white or colored blouses or sweaters that are not form-fitting, dress slacks. Jeans or jeans-style slacks are not permitted except on designated “dress down days, unless otherwise stated by the school administration. No athletic shoes other than the school style. No flipflops, sandals or high heels. Jewelry in accordance with uniform guidelines.
Boys: shirts with a collar, sweater or sweater vest, dress pants in the style of the uniform trousers, belt, dress shoes. Not permitted: Jeans or pants that resemble jeans, shorts, sweats, sneakers, t-shirts, except on specifically identified “dress down days”.
When it is determined that a student has reported to school dressed inappropriately, the student will be sent to the assistant principal who will contact the parents and request that they provide a school uniform for the student prior to his/her returning to class.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION UNIFORM
During the months when the summer uniform is worn, students wear the following; gray cotton T-shirt with a logo, navy blue shorts with logo, athletic shoes and white socks. During the winter months, students wear navy blue sweats. Students in kindergarten wear the PE uniform throughout the year.
Students in first, second, third, fourth and fifth grades are permitted to wear their PE uniform to school on days when they will have PE class. Students in grades 6-8 change from their school uniform into their PE uniforms for class. (Separate changing rooms for the boys and girls are located at the entrance to the gym area.)
Middle School P.E. Uniform ~ The middle school students will wear navy blue nylon shorts as well as matching navy blue sweatshirts/sweatpants with a silk-screened logo. The white tee shirt will continue to serve as part of the P.E. uniform.
All Saints Catholic Schools will allow this school year 2010-2011 as a transition year to change to the new P.E. uniforms. Grades K through 8th will wear the navy blue logo mesh shorts and gray logo t-shirts that can be purchased at Flynn & O’Hara.
During the winter months it will consist of navy blue sweatpants and sweat shirts with the school logo. (purchased at Flynn & O’Hara).
OTHER UNIFORM INFORMATION
No emblems are to be found on sweaters, blouses, shirts, pants or any other part of the uniform. Girls with pierced ears may wear one pair of buttons in their earlobe only; necklaces, bracelets (except for watches), dangling earrings, hoop earrings are not permitted. Although clear nail polish is permitted, no artificial nails or French tips are permitted in any grade. Girls may not wear makeup; this includes colored nail polish. Boy’s hair is to be cut above the collar, eyebrows and ears. Fad haircuts of any kind, including dyed hair, are not permitted. Parents are asked to check their children clothing before they come to school to make sure they are dressed in accordance with the uniform code.
If a family emergency should prevent a student from wearing the uniform for a given time, the parents are asked to write a note to the principal who will permit the exception as long as it is necessary.
Parents are asked to clearly label their child’s uniform with name and grade level in order to facilitate the return of items that may be misplaced or lost.
Uniforms are purchased through:
Flynn and O’Hara Uniforms
Fair City Mall
9650 Main Street
Fairfax, VA 22031
(703) 503-5966
All uniform components, with the exception of oxford shirts, socks, ties, belts, and shoes must be purchased from Flynn and O’Hara.
UNIFORM EXCHANGE
The PTO operates a uniform exchange program for families who wish to purchase used uniforms. For specific item size and requests please contact Debbie Street at streetfamily3@aol.com.
