School Uniform Information

SJCS SCHOOL UNIFORM GUIDELINES

St. Joseph Consolidated School requires uniform attire for ALL students. In order to maintain focus on schoolwork, students must refrain from dressing in any manner which is identified by staff or administration as distracting from the business of school. All students should maintain acceptable standards of cleanliness and personal hygiene to keep from being a distraction and concern to others.

A student appearing at school who is not meeting the requirements of the dress code, will be asked to call his/her parents/guardians in order that suitable clothing can be brought to school. The student will initially receive a warning for non-compliance. Students will be assigned conduct points if warning(s) are ignored. PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT THE OFFICE BEFORE PURCHASING UNIFORM ITEMS. THE UNIFORM CODE WILL BE ENFORCED.

DRESS CODE

The dress code reflects St. Joseph Consolidated School’s philosophy. The uniform is a Catholic school tradition. It is also useful as a means of setting students in the proper mindset of school and all the behavioral expectations that go along with being in the school environment. Parents are expected to support the school’s policy by ensuring their son or daughter complies with the dress code.

Uniform apparel and spirit wear can be purchased at Headlines Sportswear.

Skirts and Jumpers

Plaid skirts/jumpers only.
Rolling of skirt is not permitted.
Uniform skirts/jumpers should be modest in length, at least ¾ down the thigh.
It is recommended to wear shorts underneath skirts and jumpers.

Pants and Shorts

Navy blue twill dress pants/shorts only.
Shorts must come to at least ¾ down the thigh.

Shirts

Plain white or light blue shirts with a collar.
Shirts may have the school emblem on them.
If a t-shirt is worn under a uniform shirt, it must be plain white.
Eighth grade students may wear eighth grade t-shirt tucked into uniform bottoms.

Sweatshirts

Only school crewnecks and quarter zips may be worn in the classrooms.
Uniform shirts must be worn underneath uniform sweatshirts.
Eighth grade students may wear an eighth grade hooded sweatshirt.

Socks and Leggings

Only solid navy, black, gray, or white socks may be worn.
Girls may wear solid navy or black ankle length tights with socks in cold weather. White tights with feet are permitted.

Shoes

Dress or gym shoes may be worn.
Shoes with any type of closure must be fastened.
Shoestrings must be laced and tied.
For safety purposes, no sandals/slip-ons, clogs, or boots may be worn.

Gym Clothes

Gym clothes are mandatory for grades 2-8 and optional for grades K-1.
Students can wear gym uniforms to school on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Uniform includes tennis shoes, t-shirt, shorts, or joggers.
Shorts must be longer than fingertip length. Rolling of shorts is prohibited.

Hair and Grooming

Hair must be clean and neatly groomed.
Hair should not obstruct the student’s view at any time.
No extreme or distracting hair colors or styles are permitted.
Boys' hair should not touch the top of the shirt collar.

Makeup, Jewelry, and Accessories

Makeup of any kind and tattoos are not permitted.
One simple necklace, ring, and/or bracelet may be worn. No smart watches.
Girls may wear one set of small earrings.
Girls may wear fingernail polish. Nails are to be at an appropriate length. Artificial nails are not permitted.
Hats may not be worn in the building except for special, announced occasions.

Out of Uniform Days

Spirit days are the last Friday of each month. St. Joseph spirit wear may be worn with appropriate bottoms and tennis shoes.
If students are awarded an out-of-uniform pass it may be used any Friday of the year.
The appropriate shirt must be clean and not contain inappropriate (violent, sexually suggestive, crude, or rude) graphic words or images.
Pants must be clean and without holes or patches.
Biker shorts or short shorts are not permitted (fingertip rule).
Pajamas bottoms are not permitted.