STS. JOAN OF ARC & PATRICK SCHOOL  UNIFORM POLICY                           First Grade through Eighth Grade Sts. Joan of Arc & Patrick School views the education and formation of its students as its most important task.  All aspects of school life must support this task. Therefore, the school requires students to dress in a manner that contributes to the creation of a Catholic-Christian learning environment.  Our uniform policy helps create an atmosphere that builds on personal discipline and equality.  The Sts. Joan of Arc & Patrick School Uniform Policy also allows our students to be recognized as members of our community who actively demonstrate the values inherent in our school mission.  Students are expected to conduct themselves as ambassadors representing Sts. Joan of Arc & Patrick School. Therefore, the following uniform policy will be enforced.   Guidelines All clothing must be purchased through Logo USA or Land’s End, uniform suppliers of Sts. Joan of Arc & Patrick School.   All clothing is to be free of holes, rips or major stains.   Shirts must remain tucked in.   Coats, hats and non-uniform sweatshirts or sweaters are not to be worn in Church or the classroom.  If a student is cold, he/she should wear the appropriate fleece sweatshirt.   Enforcement of the uniform policy is managed by the principal and teachers. Parents will be contacted to bring appropriate clothing if a student’s attire violates the uniform policy.   Any questions or concerns about the uniform policy will be addressed by the principal.   BOYS Shirts:              Logo USA/Land’s End short or long-sleeved blue or white polo shirt or white oxford shirt with Sts. Joan of Arc & Patrick School logo. Any shirts worn under dress code shirts must be white with sleeves that do not exceed uniform policy shirt sleeve.   Pants:               Logo USA/Land’s End black pants with the STSJP monogram on the left pocket.   Shorts:             Logo USA shorts are permitted April through October only, unless conditions warrant, which will be determined by the school administration.   Optional Outerwear:    Logo USA/Land’s End blue crewneck sweatshirt or blue fleece with school logo.   Belt:                 Solid or braided belt with simple buckle and no embellishments   Socks:              White or black socks.  No insignia.  Sock must cover the ankle and be clearly visible above the shoe.   Shoes:              Shoes or sneakers must have backs with heels no higher than 1 inch.  Colors and styles must not detract from the uniform.  No outlandish colors or styles are permitted.  Boots may be worn when weather warrants but must be removed before class.  Pants may not be tucked into boots.  No shoes with holes (this includes the croc-style shoe).   Jewelry:           Watches only. No earrings.  Necklaces may be worn inside the shirt. Hair:                Hair must be kept clean, neat and combed.  Hair length does not fall over the collar or below the eyebrows.  No designs, including Mohawks, shall be shaved into the hair.  No extreme hair styles.  Facial hair is not allowed.   GIRLS Shirts:              Logo USA/Land’s End short or long-sleeved blue or white polo shirt, white peter pan collar shirt or white oxford shirt with Sts. Joan of Arc & Patrick School logo.  Any shirts worn under uniform shirts must be white with sleeves that do not exceed uniform policy shirt sleeve.   Pants:               Logo USA/Land’s End black pants with the STSJP monogram on the left pocket.   Shorts:             Logo USA shorts are permitted April through October only, unless conditions warrant, which will be determined by the school administration.   Skort or Skirt:  Logo USA/Land’s End black skort or plaid kick pleat skirt   Jumper:            Logo USA V-neck plaid jumper.   Belt:                 Solid or braided black belt with simple buckle and no embellishments.   Optional Outerwear:  Logo USA/Land’s End blue crewneck sweatshirt or blue fleece with school logo.   Socks:              Socks must cover the ankle and be clearly visible above the shoe.  White or black socks, white or black tights, white or black knee socks. No insignia.   Shoes:              Shoes or sneakers must have backs with heels no higher than 1 inch.  Colors and styles must not detract from the uniform.  No outlandish colors or styles.  Boots may be worn when weather warrants but must be removed before class.  Pants may not be tucked into boots.  No shoes with holes (this includes the croc-style shoe).   Jewelry:           Watches only.  Necklaces may be worn inside the shirt.  Stud earrings only.   Hair:                Hair must be kept clean, neat and combed. No designs, including Mohawks, shall be shaved into the hair.  No extreme hair styles.  “Bangs” do not fall below the eyebrows.    Hair accessories: Must match colors in school uniform.   Logo USA/Land’s End Gym Uniform is required for students in Grades Three through Eight.   Kindergarten students are welcome to wear school uniforms but are not required to do so.   Non-Uniform/Preschool/ Pre-Kindergarten/Kindergarten BOYS and GIRLS No spaghetti strap shirts or dresses Shoes with backs and no holes (this includes croc-style shoes) – no backless shoes No skull and cross bone designs No clothing with passages, words or images contrary to our mission, vision, and goals Clothing free of rips, tears, stains, holes   Spirit Day – Dollar for Denim Day BOYS and GIRLS Only Sts. Joan of Arc & Patrick School shirts Jeans – no rips, tears, stains, holes         Consequences of Uniform Policy Non-Compliance   Appropriate Apparel Ordered Through Logo USA/Land’s End Families new to Sts. Joan of Arc & Patrick School must provide the school evidence that they have ordered uniform apparel within five days of the date of enrollment.    Students who have attended Sts. Joan of Arc & Patrick School are expected to be in compliance with the uniform policy by having apparel obtained through Logo USA or Land’s End.  If the student is not in compliance with the uniform policy by wearing clothing obtained through Logo USA or Land’s End, the family is contacted immediately and has 24 hours to provide evidence that uniform policy clothing from Logo USA or Land’s End has been ordered.    Non-compliance with the uniform policy by not providing evidence that apparel has been ordered through Logo USA or Land’s End within the timeliness stated will result in the student(s) withdrawal from Sts.  Joan of Arc & Patrick School.   Shirt not tucked in;  Undershirt not in compliance; Shoes Without Backs; Inappropriate Jewelry   Uniform Policy enforcement procedures:               Within a school day: Step 1:  Verbal warning by teachers or principal  Student has an opportunity to correct the issue  Home room teacher is informed that Step 1 is in effect     Step 2:  Student is sent to the principal              Student has an opportunity to correct the issue  Homeroom teacher is informed that Step 2 is in effect.               Step 3:  Student calls parent and is sent home  Homeroom teacher is informed that Step 3 is in effect                         If issues continue within a week suggesting that the student is being defiant then a school suspension may be imposed.   Shoes Students wearing shoes not in compliance with the uniform policy will call the parent to bring in shoes in compliance with the uniform policy immediately.   Apparel with Messages/Pictures/Designs Not in Compliance With Uniform Policy               Teachers and Principal are expected to enforce the uniform policy consistently.