Dress Code

Personal appearance reflects one’s inner attitude. In school, personal appearance should indicate an awareness of school as a special place of learning. SPS students are required to adhere to this Handbook’s dress code. SPS families are responsible for purchasing school uniforms for their children.

The dress code is in effect the first day of school. All aspects of dress should be consistent with our mission statement and not be distracting or disruptive to the learning environment. Students are asked to use common sense, have an attitude of cooperation, and a concern for modesty and neatness. If you have any concerns as to whether or not an item is appropriate or meets the dress code, please check with the school office before removing the tags!

Students are expected to come to school in uniform. Parents’ cooperation sets a good example for the students and is appreciated. The dress code will be monitored and enforced in each classroom. The Principal (or designee) will have the final decision on what is appropriate. Students who come to school inappropriately dressed will receive a written notice that must be signed by the parent(s). Repeated violations will be addressed by the Principal.

If a student comes to school improperly dressed and wearing unauthorized clothing, a faculty member will direct that student to phone a parent in order to bring their child the proper clothing attire before they can rejoin instruction or classroom activities. If a student comes to school improperly dressed and a parent cannot bring clothes in, then that student may also be required to trade out their attire for shared school clothing from the front office. The student must
return the borrowed clothing washed, dried and folded the next day.

Logo apparel may be purchased from French Toast. Local stores that carry non-logo uniform wear include (but are not limited to) Amazon, Wal-Mart, Target, JCPenney, Kohl’s, Gap, Old Navy and Meijer. Please note that green polos must be purchased from French Toast. SPS partners with French Toast and they have each created a SPS Uniform Website so
parents can purchase uniform items that fit the description in our dress code. Parents do not have to purchase from these companies, but the examples on the sites are to be used to ensure that all purchases from other stores are compliant with the dress code.

The Principal will have final say if anything is considered “distracting”. We ask that you review this policy and use your best judgment for your children. If you are unsure, please ask.

French Toast Uniforms

Dress Code Specifics

Boys & Girls

Shirts

Long or short sleeve collared button-up or polo shirts in white or navy. School Logo is optional from approved uniform company French Toast. Green polos may be worn, but must be purchased from French Toast. Shirts must be tucked in at all times.

Sweaters

Plain navy blue or white cardigan or pull-over sweaters. Green sweaters may be worn, but with a school logo. A uniform shirt must be worn under sweaters at all times.

Pants

Navy blue or khaki uniform pants.

Socks

Socks must be worn at all times and be matching colors. If knee socks are worn with skirts, jumpers or shorts, they must be navy or white. Low cut or ankle socks in any color may be worn.

Shorts

Navy blue or khaki shorts that are longer than mid-thigh. Shorts may be worn any time of year at the parents’ discretion.

Jewelry

Jewelry may be worn as long as it is not distracting. The staff and principal will have final say.

Shoes

Shoes must be worn at all times. Shoes must have a closed back and not open toe. No sandals, slippers, or Crocs allowed. Socks or tights must be worn with shoes.

Girls Only

Jumpers

Navy blue, khaki, or St. Patrick’s registered plaid uniform jumpers. Jumpers with the St. Patrick logo may be purchased through French Toast. Jumpers must be longer than mid-thigh.

Skirts & Skorts

Navy blue, khaki, or St. Patrick’s registered plaid uniform skirts and skorts that are longer than mid-thigh.

Tights

Tights/leggings may be worn with skirts and jumpers; they must be one solid color of white or navy. No multi-color tights.

Hair Pieces

Simple hairpieces that are not distracting or offensive may be worn.

Special Dress Code Days

Color Day

Clothing must be modest and free of inappropriate slogans. Dress code is not required on these days, though the expectation of appropriate clothing remains. Inappropriate clothing includes but is not limited to: torn jeans and pajama bottoms. Shoulders must be covered at all times. Shorts and skirts must still be longer than mid-thigh. Leggings may not be worn as a stand alone article of clothing. A skirt, sweater, or a long shirt must accompany the leggings.

Dress Up Day

Clothing must be modest and free of inappropriate slogans. Dress code is not required on these days, though the expectation of appropriate clothing remains. On dress up days, students are not to wear jeans, sweatpants, athletic pants, pajama bottoms, t-shirts, etc. Leggings may not be worn as a stand alone article of clothing. A skirt, sweater, or a long shirt must accompany the leggings. “Sunday Best” is a good rule of thumb for these days.

Enforcement

Students are expected to come to school in uniform. Parents’ cooperation sets a good example for the students and is appreciated. The dress code will be monitored and enforced. Administration will have the final decision on what is appropriate. Repeated violations will be addressed by the Principal.