UNIFORM POLICY
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~ UNIFORM POLICY ~ Amended April 2020
Sts. Peter & Paul School has a uniform policy. The purpose of the uniform policy is to promote modesty, responsibility, morality and unity. The uniform policy is:
BOYS: PANTS: Navy blue or khaki long slacks. No jeans, sweatpants, or cargo pants. Pants that are
form fitting or skin tight are not allowed.
BELTS: Black, brown or navy blue worn in belt loops.
SHORTS: Navy blue or khaki shorts may be worn in August/September and May/June except on Mass days. Hem no more than 2 inches above the knee.
SHIRTS: Navy blue or white polos with collars or Navy blue or white turtlenecks.
Long sleeved or short sleeved.
Must be plain colored or have the SPPS logo. If a brand logo is visible, no more than 1” in size.
SWEATERS: Navy blue, white or tan.
SWEATSHIRTS: Navy blue or white with Sts. Peter and Paul logo.
SOCKS: Socks are to be worn with shoes. Navy blue, black or white.
SHOES: No flip-flops.
HATS: are not to be worn in the building.
GIRLS:
PANTS: Navy blue or khaki long slacks. No jeans, sweatpants, or cargo pants.
Pants that are form fitting or skin tight are not allowed. See Leggings below.
BELTS: Black, brown or navy blue worn in the belt loops.
SHORTS: Navy blue or khaki shorts may be worn in August/September and May/June except on Mass days. Hem no more
than 2 inches above the knee.
SHIRTS: Navy blue or white polos with collars or Navy blue or white turtleneck.
Long sleeved or short sleeved.
Must be plain color or have the SPPS logo. If a brand logo is visible, no more than 1” in size
DRESSES/SKIRTS/JUMPERS: Navy blue or khaki with hem no more than 2 inches above the knee.
SOCKS: Socks are to be worn with shoes, navy blue, black or white.
SHOES: No flip-flops
SWEATERS: Navy blue, white or tan.
SWEATSHIRTS: Solid navy blue or navy blue with the SPPS logo is allowed.
LEGGINGS: Solid Navy blue, or white. Leggings may not be worn as pants. A dress/jumper or skirt
must be worn with the leggings. Leggings are defined as elastic waist or stretch fabric
that are form fitting or skin tight.
HATS: are not to be worn in the building.
UNIFORM POLICY FOR MASS ATTENDANCE
All students in uniform.
Shirts are to be tucked in during Mass.
No shorts, sweatshirts, sandals, or snow boots are to be worn at Mass.
UNIFORM POLICY FOR P.E.
Regular Short Sleeve T-Shirt, and/or sweatshirt – no tank tops
Athletic Shorts or sweatpants – shorts must be no more than 2 inches above the knee
No form fitting or skin tight pants or shorts such as Spandex, leggings, or yoga pants, unless covered by gym shorts.
Gym Shoes
PE clothes do not have to meet the regular uniform color requirements, but graphics and slogans must be appropriate for a Catholic School.
DRESS POLICY FOR NON-UNIFORM DAYS
Game Day – Students may wear their Game Jersey Top to school on game days, but must wear their uniform shirt under the Jersey. They will wear their regular uniform to Mass. This policy applies to SPPS 5th – 8th Grade school sport teams, or SPPS students participating in a sanctioned public school event.
Faculty judgment will prevail on questions of appropriate clothing & accessories.
Sts. Peter & Paul School has a uniform policy. The purpose of the uniform policy is to promote modesty, responsibility, morality and unity. The uniform policy is:
BOYS: PANTS: Navy blue or khaki long slacks. No jeans, sweatpants, or cargo pants. Pants that are
form fitting or skin tight are not allowed.
BELTS: Black, brown or navy blue worn in belt loops.
SHORTS: Navy blue or khaki shorts may be worn in August/September and May/June except on Mass days. Hem no more than 2 inches above the knee.
SHIRTS: Navy blue or white polos with collars or Navy blue or white turtlenecks.
Long sleeved or short sleeved.
Must be plain colored or have the SPPS logo. If a brand logo is visible, no more than 1” in size.
SWEATERS: Navy blue, white or tan.
SWEATSHIRTS: Navy blue or white with Sts. Peter and Paul logo.
SOCKS: Socks are to be worn with shoes. Navy blue, black or white.
SHOES: No flip-flops.
HATS: are not to be worn in the building.
GIRLS:
PANTS: Navy blue or khaki long slacks. No jeans, sweatpants, or cargo pants.
Pants that are form fitting or skin tight are not allowed. See Leggings below.
BELTS: Black, brown or navy blue worn in the belt loops.
SHORTS: Navy blue or khaki shorts may be worn in August/September and May/June except on Mass days. Hem no more
than 2 inches above the knee.
SHIRTS: Navy blue or white polos with collars or Navy blue or white turtleneck.
Long sleeved or short sleeved.
Must be plain color or have the SPPS logo. If a brand logo is visible, no more than 1” in size
DRESSES/SKIRTS/JUMPERS: Navy blue or khaki with hem no more than 2 inches above the knee.
SOCKS: Socks are to be worn with shoes, navy blue, black or white.
SHOES: No flip-flops
SWEATERS: Navy blue, white or tan.
SWEATSHIRTS: Solid navy blue or navy blue with the SPPS logo is allowed.
LEGGINGS: Solid Navy blue, or white. Leggings may not be worn as pants. A dress/jumper or skirt
must be worn with the leggings. Leggings are defined as elastic waist or stretch fabric
that are form fitting or skin tight.
HATS: are not to be worn in the building.
UNIFORM POLICY FOR MASS ATTENDANCE
All students in uniform.
Shirts are to be tucked in during Mass.
No shorts, sweatshirts, sandals, or snow boots are to be worn at Mass.
UNIFORM POLICY FOR P.E.
Regular Short Sleeve T-Shirt, and/or sweatshirt – no tank tops
Athletic Shorts or sweatpants – shorts must be no more than 2 inches above the knee
No form fitting or skin tight pants or shorts such as Spandex, leggings, or yoga pants, unless covered by gym shorts.
Gym Shoes
PE clothes do not have to meet the regular uniform color requirements, but graphics and slogans must be appropriate for a Catholic School.
DRESS POLICY FOR NON-UNIFORM DAYS
- Pants must fit loosely
- Leggings may only be worn under shorts/skirt/dress
- Shorts, skirts, and dresses must be no more than 2 inches above the knee with or without leggings
- Clothes must be in good repair – No holes, tears, etc.
- Graphics and slogans must be appropriate for a Catholic School
- No sleeveless shirts
- Shirts must be long enough that the midsection is not visible when hands are raised
- Clothing should be appropriate for the weather conditions
Game Day – Students may wear their Game Jersey Top to school on game days, but must wear their uniform shirt under the Jersey. They will wear their regular uniform to Mass. This policy applies to SPPS 5th – 8th Grade school sport teams, or SPPS students participating in a sanctioned public school event.
- Accessories (of any kind) must not be distracting to the learning environment.
- Only uniform clothing will be worn in the classroom (no non-uniform coats, jackets, sweatshirts, sweaters, etc.)
- Clothing must be in good repair.
- Shorts may be worn in Aug./Sept. and May/June, weather permitting.
- Students should have proper clothing for winter outdoor activities, i.e. boots, hats and gloves.
- Athletic wear, especially designed for gym activities are not permitted to be worn in the classroom. Students participating in team activities may wear their team uniform top (with a collared shirt worn underneath) on event days.
- When students leave the school for field trips, service projects, SPPS team games, etc., they are still representing Sts. Peter & Paul School. The uniform policy is to be followed.
- Shirts must be long enough that the midsection is not visible when hands/arms are raised.
- Dress and appearance must not present health or safety problems or pose potential disruption of the educational process as determined by school personnel and governed by SPPS uniform policy. Teachers shall call parents on the first infraction of uniform policy. Parents will bring suitable clothing for the student on request or appropriate clothing will be given from the uniform rack, if available.
Faculty judgment will prevail on questions of appropriate clothing & accessories.
