St. Agnes School is dedicated to providing its students with an educational environment conducive to the learning process. We believe that it is necessary for students to dress appropriately and not draw attention away from their studies at school. Therefore, St. Agnes enforces a uniform dress code. Not adhering to the guidelines set by the school undermines the academic climate at the school.

UNIFORM GUIDELINES

GIRLS: K5 - 8

*All skirts, skorts, and shorts must measure one inch longer than her longest finger when her arms are at her sides.

BOYS: K5 - 8

Dress Code is optional for K4 Students.

Shoes

• Socks (white/navy/black) must be worn with shoes only
• Shoes must have a tie, buckle or velcro closures, and must have a back
• No slip-ons, sandals, crocs, or platforms shoes are acceptable
• Boots must be worn for inclement weather (snow on the ground), but must be removed and not worn in the school building
• No Healies (wheels in shoes)

Jewelry

• Earrings must not exceed “1” in size
• No dangling earrings or bracelets
• No earrings for boys
• No choker necklaces

Make-up

• Moderate make-up in Junior High (6,7,8)
• No glitter make-up or tattoos
• No make-up in grades K-5

Concert Attire

• Navy or black pants or skirts (with dark hose)
• White shirt with a collar; turtleneck or button down long sleeved shirt for winter, and/or short sleeved shirt for spring
• Dark shoes

Hair

• No hair coloring (including highlights or tints)
• Boys hair must be above the collar, no tails including ponytails
• No razor or scissor cuts on the head
• No excessive hair spray

Jean Day/Casual Day Guidelines

• No sandals or open-toed or back-less shoes may be worn
• Shirts must have at least one-inch thick shoulder straps
• Shorts and skirts must measure one inch longer than the longest finger when arms are at your sides
• Shirts or tops must not allow midrif skin to show

Acceptable St. Agnes Spiritwear

• Long and short sleeve polo tops
• Crewneck sweatshirts with a collared shirt underneath

Important Notes

• No make-up, nail polish, or hair spray containers are allowed on school premises
• Jeans are defined as any pants made from denim material
• During cold, snowy weather, students must wear boots and snow pants (grades K-4), a hat, mittens or gloves (grades K-8)
• Shirts must be tucked in at all times.
• All clothing material must contain some percentage of cotton in its makeup.
• Students may not wear an outfit that is all black. If black pants are worn, the top must be colored, and vice versa.
• Attire at any school function is subject to the guidelines of the Uniform Dress Code.

Uniform Guideline Penalties

Failure to follow the uniform dress code undermines the educational environment at St. Agnes School. Violations of the code will result in the following penalties:

• First Offense - Referral to parents
• Second Offense - Referral to parents and detention
• Third Offense - Referral to and conference with parents
• Habitual Offenses - Handled by the Principal and may result in expulsion

Determination of whether a student is in compliance with the dress code is at the discretion of the teacher/principal. The principal is the final authority who determines if a child is within or has violated the dress code policy. Any items not specifically addressed by the dress code are at the discretion of the principal.