Dress Code

All students attending St. Jude Catholic School grades K-8 must wear uniforms.

SHIRTS– Light blue or white with collar; long or short sleeves; oxford, golf style or turtle necks and mock turtlenecks. Only the top two buttons may be unbuttoned. Undershirt sleeves are not to extend beyond regular shirt sleeve. Printed or colored undershirts may not appear visibly through any portion of the dress code shirt. All shirts must be tucked in at all times.

PANTS – Must come to the natural waist, no pocket flaps. Navy blue or khaki twill dress pants or corduroy. No five (5) pockets.

SHORTS – Navy blue or khaki twill dress or corduroy longer than 2 inches past the hands extended at sides. Must come to the natural waist. No pocket flaps. No 5 pockets.

SWEATERS – Navy blue. Any type: long or short sleeve or v-neck, cardigan, crew neck, or vest. Uniform shirts must be worn under sweaters at all times.

SHOES – Tennis shoes or dress shoes that are primarily white, navy, or any other shades of brown or black.

HAIR – Must be well groomed and not cover eyes or extend over the shirt collar.

GIRLS

JUMPERS – Grades K-4 Navy blue or uniform plaid (Plaid must be from
Schoolbelles)

SKIRTS AND SHORTS – Grades K-8 Navy blue, khaki or uniform plaid (Plaid must be from Schoolbelles) Skirts and shorts must be two (2) inches longer than hands extended at sides.

PANTS – Navy blue or khaki dress twill or corduroy. Must come to the natural waist. No pocket flaps. No knit or clingy fabric. No five (5) pockets. Must be from uniform catalogs or comply with catalog style and color.

BLOUSES – White or light blue with collar; long or short sleeves; oxford or golf style, turtlenecks or mock turtlenecks. Only the top two buttons may be unbuttoned. Undershirt sleeves are not to extend beyond regular shirt sleeve. Printed or colored undershirts may not appear visibly through any portion of the dress code shirt. All shirts must be tucked in at all times.

SWEATERS – Same regulations as printed for boys.

SOCKS – Socks must be plain white, navy, dark green or nylons.

SHOES – Tennis shoes or dress shoes that are primarily white, navy or any of the shades of brown or black.

MAKEUP – Subtle make up may be worn by girls in seventh and eight grades only.

HAIR – Must be well groomed.

GENERAL COMMENTS

Shoes and socks or nylons must be worn at all times. The following are NOT ALLOWED:

1. Denim pants or shorts;
2. Bike shorts (not even for gym);
3. Sandals;
4. Cargo pants or cargo shorts in any color;
5. Body piercings (except for earrings for girls only);
6. Visible tattoos;
7. No hip huggers or “sagging”.

Students who do not meet conditions of the dress code may be returned home to
dress properly. Repeat offenders (for instance—untucked shirts) may be subject
to further disciplinary action. Teachers and administrators have the right to ask
students to change or remove clothing based on its overall effect on the learning
environment for reasons including (but not limited to) excessive or flashy makeup
and jewelry, articles that may pose a hazard (such as dangling earrings or
neckwear - boys and girls!), and the general modesty of appearance. Teachers and
administrators may exercise appropriate discretion in applying all dress code standards.

Uniforms may be ordered through Schoolbelles (School Code #1405) and Lands' End.

COLOR DAYS
The last Friday of each month will be designated as COLOR DAY, with all
students being able to attend out of uniform.