St. Boniface School Uniform Policy 2005-2006

ST. BONIFACE SCHOOL

UNIFORM POLICY

2005-2006

Uniforms must be worn daily in grades K through eight.

Please review this policy carefully before purchasing uniforms.

EVERY EFFORT WILL BE MADE TO ENFORCE THIS POLICY IN A MANNER THAT IS FAIR TO ALL STUDENTS.

GIRLS UNIFORM

GIRLS BASICS:

Grades	Bottom	Top	Dates Allowed	Comments
K-8	Jumper	White Polo Shirt	All year	These are considered the "dress uniforms." There will be other dress uniform days throughout the year, which will be communicated by the teachers.
5-8	Skirt	White Polo Shirt	All year
K-8	Pants	White Polo Shirt	Dec. 1 - March 31	These dates for pants and shorts are subject to change based on the weather
K-8	Shorts	White Polo Shirt	May 1 - Oct. 15
Always part of the uniform: Navy blue sweater (cardigan, pullover, or V-neck) or uniform sweatshirt*

GIRLS SPECIFICATIONS:

ITEM	REQUIREMENTS
Jumper	Navy jumper. Jumpers should be knee length and no higher than 1-inch above the knee. Both V-neck and crew neck jumpers are acceptable. Plaid jumper will be phased out during the 2005-2006 school year.
Skirt	Navy skirt (same material as the jumper). Plaid skirt will be phased out during the 2005-2006 school year. Skirts should be knee length and no higher than 1-inch above the knee.
Polo Shirt	A plain white short- or long-sleeved polo shirt with two or three buttons. No embroidery.
*Sweatshirt	Embroidered "SBS/Braves" sweatshirt . Note: The plaid "SBS" sweatshirt was phased out over a two-year period is no longer a part of the uniform.
Shorts	Navy blue cuffed uniform walking shorts, 1-2” above the knee. These are not to be shortened.
Pants	Navy blue school uniform style pants. A pair of uniform style pants is on display at the school office. NO CORDUROY and NO LEGGINGS.
Socks	Plain navy blue knee or crew socks or navy blue leotards with jumper, skirt, or shorts. Navy blue or white socks may be worn with pants. Short golf-type athletic socks are not permitted.
Shoes	School shoes at all times (sneakers for gym classes only). THE FOLLOWING ARE NOT PERMITTED: ATHLETIC SHOES, JELLIES, SANDALS, BACKLESS SHOES, STACKED HEEL SHOES, OR BOOTS OF ANY KIND. SHOES SHOULD BE DARK COLORED: BLACK, NAVY, BROWN, OR MAROON. Students wearing shoes that appear to be a safety concern will be addressed individually.
Make-up/Nails	Make-up is not to be worn in school. Clear nail polish only. No applied nails of any kind.
Jewelry	Earrings are the only jewelry permitted. They may not be longer than ½ -inch. No more than two earrings per ear.
Hair	Hair should be neat in appearance at all times. God given hair color only.
Other	Navy blue slacks or leg warmers may be worn under the jumper during the cold months (no sweatpants or denim); these are to be removed upon arrival at the school.

BOYS UNIFORM

BOYS BASICS:

Grades	Bottom	Top	Dates Allowed	Comments
K-8	Pants	Polo Shirt	All year	This is considered the "dress uniform." There will be other dress uniform days throughout the year which will be communicated by the teachers.
	Shorts	Polo Shirt	May 1 - Oct. 15	These dates for shorts are subject to change based on the weather.
Always part of the uniform: Navy blue sweater (cardigan, pullover, or V-neck) or uniform sweatshirt*

BOYS SPECIFICATIONS:

ITEM	REQUIREMENTS
Polo Shirt	Light blue uniform knit shirt with two or three buttons.
Polo Shirt	Navy blue uniform trousers (no corduroy, sweat pants, denim, elastic cuffs).
*Sweatshirt	Either the embroidered "SBS/Braves" sweatshirt or the embroidered "St. Boniface School" sweatshirt. Note: the "St. Boniface School" sweatshirt for boys is being phased out over a two-year period and will no longer be a part of the uniform in the 2004-2005 school year.
Shorts	Navy blue uniform walking shorts.
Socks	Navy blue crew socks with shorts.
Shoes	School shoes at all times (sneakers for gym classes only). THE FOLLOWING ARE NOT PERMITTED: ATHLETIC SHOES OR BOOTS OF ANY KIND.
Hair	Hair should be neat in appearance at all times. Haircuts should be tasteful--shaved or cutout patterns and lines are not acceptable. God given hair color only.

ALL STUDENTS

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Shorts and a short-sleeved T-shirt. NO jeans or jean shorts. NO tank tops or sleeveless shirts.

(Sweatshirt and sweatpants are acceptable during the months of Dec. 1- March 31.

Sneakers required.

DRESS UP DAYS

Throughout the school year, dress up days are held. Attire for dress up days includes:

GIRLS Dresses or skirts of modest length. Tight fitting clothing is not permitted. Dress pants may be worn with appropriate dress tops. Tight fitting pants as well as tight fitting tops are not permitted. Sneakers are not permitted on dress up days. Make-up and colored nail polish are not permitted on dress up days.

BOYS Dress slacks and appropriate dress shirts. T-shirts are not appropriate for dress up days. Sneakers are not permitted.

JEANS DAY

Approximately once a month, a jeans day (school spirit day) is held. Students may be asked to contribute a quarter to participate in some jeans days. The money collected from jeans days is given to the missions. Jeans are to be of modest fit and in good condition. No tearaways. Tight fitted, low cut, or inappropriately designed tops or T-shirts are not permitted. Students not choosing to follow guidelines for dress up days and jeans days will receive a detention and may loose privilege of participation in future jeans days.

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES TO STUDENTS INVOLVED IN EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:

Official school sports attire or attire related to other after school activities involving uniforms may be worn on days specified by principal announcement. Shoes should follow the uniform code requirements.

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES TO ALL STUDENTS:

Students are expected to have a neat appearance at all times.

Shirts and blouses must be tucked in at all times.

No colored or printed undergarments (they should not show through the uniform shirt).

Hats must be removed upon entering the school.