Dress Code

Updated: 6/6/2023

It is important that students keep in mind that they serve as ambassadors for Saint Joseph’s Catholic School; therefore, they should be well-groomed, neat, clean, and modest – during and after school, while on campus, and at all school-related functions. In keeping with these principles, students at Saint Joseph’s Catholic School are required to wear uniforms, and every student who accepts a place in the Saint Joseph’s student body agrees to abide by the uniform and dress guidelines. Upon entering the school building, students are expected to be in the full uniform of the day. From time to time, a “Free Dress” day may be approved by the Headmaster. Guidelines governing free dress days must be followed. Otherwise, all students are required to follow the uniform dress code during the school year and scheduled semester exams.

Primary uniform items must be ordered from our school uniform vendor, Lands’ End. Items can be purchased at Lands' End. The SJCS School Number is 900171612.

Uniform Styles
The school has two uniform configurations: dress uniform and casual uniform. The dress uniform is worn on All-School Mass days, and occasionally other days as directed. The casual uniform may be worn when the Dress Uniform is not required. ONLY approved school outerwear and spirit wear may be worn during school hours. Shoes, leg wear, and belts may be purchased anywhere. All students should have their full name legibly written inside all their uniform pieces.

Boys Uniform

Girls Uniform

Middle School Uniform

Middle School Dress Uniform

Girls	Boys
REQUIRED	REQUIRED
Uniform gray skirt or skort (options available)	Uniform gray pants with solid black or brown belt
White or blue oxford shirt Long sleeve or short sleeve	White or blue oxford shirt with SJCS tie Long sleeve or short sleeve
Uniform Coal Heather Cardigan; button or zip	Uniform Coal Heather V-neck sweater or zip cardigan
Knee socks (solid white, black, gray, or navy blue)	Socks (solid white, black, gray, or navy blue)
Non-athletic dress shoes	Non-athletic dress shoes
OPTIONAL*
Solid dark leggings with solid dark socks, or hosiery

Middle School Casual Uniform

Girls	Boys
REQUIRED	REQUIRED
Uniform gray skirt, skort, pants or shorts	Uniform gray pants or shorts
Uniform polo (white, black or cobalt blue)	Uniform polo (white, black or cobalt blue)
Belt required with pants/shorts	Belt required with pants/shorts
Athletic shoes are permitted	Athletic shoes are permitted
OPTIONAL*	OPTIONAL*
Uniform Coal Heather Cardigan; button or zip	Uniform Coal Heather V-neck sweater or zip cardigan
Uniform fleece jacket or vest, quarter-zip, or crew sweatshirt	Uniform fleece jacket or vest, quarter-zip, or crew sweatshirt
Socks or tights (solid white, black, gray, or navy blue)	Socks (solid white, black, gray, or navy blue)
Solid dark leggings with solid dark socks

*OPTIONAL – Students may choose to wear any of these items along with their required attire, but if they choose to wear the optional items, they must adhere to the policy as listed above.

NOTE: More information and additional clarification on the school uniform, as well as shoe, jewelry, hair, and makeup guidelines, may be found in the Parent/Student Handbook available on the school website.

High School Uniform

High School Dress Uniform

Girls	Boys
REQUIRED	REQUIRED
Uniform gray skirt or skort (options available)	Uniform gray pants with solid black or brown belt
White or blue oxford shirt Long sleeve or short sleeve	White or blue oxford shirt with SJCS tie Long sleeve or short sleeve
Uniform navy blue blazer	Uniform navy blue blazer
Non-athletic dress shoes	Dark-colored Socks
OPTIONAL*	Non-athletic dress shoes
Solid dark leggings with solid dark socks, solid socks or tights (white, black, gray or navy blue), or hosiery

High School Casual Uniform

Girls	Boys
REQUIRED	REQUIRED
Uniform gray skirt, skort, pants or shorts Belt required for pants or shorts	Uniform gray pants or shorts with belt
Uniform polo (white, black or cobalt blue)	Uniform polo (white, black or cobalt blue)
	Athletic shoes are permitted
OPTIONAL*	OPTIONAL*
Uniform fleece jacket or vest, quarter-zip or crew sweatshirt	Uniform fleece jacket or vest, quarter-zip, or crew sweatshirt
Socks or tights (solid white, black, gray, or navy blue)	Socks (solid white, black, gray or navy blue)
Solid dark leggings with solid dark socks

*OPTIONAL – Students may choose to wear any of these items along with their required attire, but if they choose to wear the optional items, they must adhere to the policy as listed above.

Other Uniform Requirments

OTHER UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL STUDENTS

Only the top button on polo and oxford shirts may be unbuttoned on Casual Dress days.
All non-pant bottom pieces of the uniform (skirts or shorts) should extend to one ID length above the knee.
All shirts must be tucked in at all times with the exception of the high school girls banded bottom polo shirt.
All shorts, pants, and skirts must rest at the waist.
All heel heights are measured from the heel back. MS girls are limited to one-inch heel shoe.
A student will be asked to remove any article of clothing or jewelry that is distracting.
No open toe shoes, open heel shoes, sandals, Crocs, or clogs are permitted.
No hats, hoods, or other head covering may be worn inside the school buildings.
Any Middle School student taking a P.E. class on campus is required to be in the school’s P.E. uniform. The required shorts and shirt are sold through Lands’ End.
Forgotten Uniform Items: Household Deans and the front office do not keep extra clothing for those who forget uniforms. The Lost and Found is not for this purpose either.
Outerwear: During the school day to ensure warmth, students may wear only outerwear purchased from Lands’ End on Casual Dress days, or a blazer on Mass days. All other outerwear must be kept in a locker during the school day. However, students wishing to go outside during the lunch periods are permitted to use non-St. Joseph’s outerwear for warmth. Any exception to these outerwear regulations must be approved by the Student Life Associate.
Undergarments: Only solid plain-white undergarments may be worn under the uniform shirt or blouse. No undergarments with logos, slogans, patterns or other writing are allowed. Undergarment sleeves should not extend past the length of the shirt or blouse. Undergarment straps, bralettes and waistbands should not be visible.
School Ties: School ties are available for purchase at the front office. When properly tied, they should extend to the bottom of the student’s belt.

Jewelry, Hair and Other

No visible body piercing, tattoos or distracting jewelry are permitted.
Boys are not allowed to wear earrings.
Hair, for both boys and girls, should be kept out of the eyes and look clean and neat. Students are permitted to dye, tint, color, or highlight their hair, provided that the color is consistent with a natural hair color. Extreme colors or distracting hairstyles are not acceptable.
Boys’ hair can be no longer than the bottom of the collar of a uniform shirt in the back, and should not extend below the ears on the sides and not below the eyebrow.
Boy’s hair may not be held up with a ponytail holder/rubber band or held back with any type of headband.
Boys are to be clean-shaven and sideburns are not to extend below the earlobe.
Middle school girls are not allowed to wear any makeup.
No extreme makeup is allowed on any student.

Free Dress Guidlines

“FREE DRESS” GUIDELINES

From time to time, the Head of School may permit students a “Free Dress” Day when students are excused from some casual and dress uniform guidelines. On such days, students will be expected to follow these guidelines:

General: Jeans, sweatshirts, flannel shirts, T-shirts, sweaters, high tops, and hiking boots are permitted. Jeans or pants are not to be torn or cut. T-shirts may have no advertisements or cartoons that are tasteless or offensive in nature. Shoes must have closed toes and heels; flip-flops, clogs, or sandals are not permitted. Pajamas are not permitted.
- Baggy/sagging/torn pants are not permitted. Shorts must extend to at least one ID length above the knee.
- Yoga/Spandex type pants are not permitted without shorts or pants over them. The shorts must be visible under a shirt.
- Skirt, blouse, undergarment (including bralettes), and/or shirt lengths must be consistent with the school uniform policy previously stated
- Tight-fitting, low-cut and midriff-revealing blouses are not permitted.
- Spaghetti-strap, tank, or halter type tops, and bare shouldered or similar shirts are not permitted.
- Torn or excessively tight jeans or pants are not permitted. Tights, leggings, and yoga pants are only permissible if worn underneath a pair of regulation length shorts.

HS: Shorts may be worn only on team competition days or unless special permission is granted by an administrator. Shorts may be no shorter than where your fingertips touch your legs with your arms at rest by your side.

MS: Only PE shorts are permitted on team competition days.

Other Dress Guidelines

Uniform Code for Off-Campus Travel

Students traveling off campus for a conference, retreat, or event where they are representing the school are expected to follow the school’s uniform dress guidelines or Field Trip guidelines depending on the nature of the event. Each faculty advisor supervising an off-campus event will communicate dress code expectations in keeping with the guidelines outlined in this handbook.

Field Trip Guidelines

Students on field trips that are not required to wear their casual or dress day uniform may wear their Household T-shirt and bottoms that are in accordance with the Free Dress Day guideline.

Homecoming Dance Dress Code

General Guidelines: The dress attire for students attending the Homecoming dance is Dressy Casual. The general guidelines outlined in the student handbook apply, but the following are more specific to the dance.
Males: Slacks, dress shirt, casual button-down shirt, open collar or polo shirt, optional tie
Females: Dress, skirt and dressy top, dressy pants outfit
Not permitted

dresses/skirts that are shorter than one ID length above knees
dresses/tops that show cleavage
dresses/tops that plunge in the back
bare midriffs

Prom Dress Guidelines

General Guidelines: The dress attire for students attending the Prom is formal evening wear. The general guidelines outlined in the student handbook apply, but the following are more specific to the dance.
Males: Tuxedo, Suit with tie, or sport coat with slacks and a tie
Females: Dress, two-piece dresses, dressy pants outfit
Not permitted:

excessively tight or baggy pants (male or female)
shorts
dresses/skirts shorter than one ID length above knees
dresses/tops that show cleavage, or under garments
dresses/tops that plunge below waistline
bare midriffs

Please remember the guidelines when shopping. If you have any specific questions, please speak with your Household Dean.

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