2025-2026 DRESS CODE
In keeping with our belief that the moral, spiritual, and academic aspects of the education offered at St. Patrick Catholic Classical School are of the utmost importance, we believe that all students should be allowed and encouraged to focus on those areas, and that growth and development in those areas should be allowed without distractions whenever possible. Therefore, in the spirit adopted by Catholic schools throughout history, all students attending SPCCS are required to wear school uniforms each day unless permission from the Principal or Pastor is obtained. Since uniforms are a positive part of our school environment, every school day is, in general, a uniform day. Being in uniform is part of being ready for class. It is the parents’ responsibility to have the student in the proper attire. Dress uniforms are always worn for Friday Mass and special events. Uniforms will be worn for field trips to the zoo and other outdoor activities. The specified dress code will be noted on the event permission form sent home by the teacher.
UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS
Land’s End is our school uniform provider. You can order either online or over the phone. Our School Code is 900157553.
General Dress Code Guidelines
● All students are always expected to be neatly groomed
● All students from 1st through 8th grade are expected to wear belts.
● Skirts, shorts, and skorts must be of approved lengths (no shorter than 2 inches above the knees).
● Caps and hats are not permitted.
● Administration reserves the right to enforce additional dress code policies as necessary.
● Jewelry and other accessories should not present a “safety” issue with physical activity at PE and recess or make an anti-Christian or gang-related statement.
● Athletic (tennis) shoes suitable for P.E. and recess must be worn for safety purposes at school. NO boots of any type are allowed.
● All uniforms must be in good repair with no holes or rips,
● NO HOODIES are allowed. No sweatshirt jackets with a pull-over hood are allowed under any circumstances.
● In extremely cold weather, outerwear may be worn OUTSIDE. Once a student arrives at the Church or classroom, students are requested to please remove outerwear. If the classroom is too cold for student comfort, students may wear a navy-blue sweater with the St. Patrick’s logo embroidered on it.
● Reminder: Please label sweater, tie, and suit coat with your child’s name.
Girls’ Dress Code/Daily Uniform
● Green polo shirt with an embroidered St. Patrick School logo.
● Navy shorts or pants (not capris). Navy plaid A-line skirts or jumpers. Bike shorts should be worn under skirts and jumpers for modesty. No spandex legging type pants are allowed. Pants must be slacks.
● Black or navy belt (solid or woven only) must be worn with shorts and pants. (No studs, grommets, patterns, or decorations.) Required for Grades lst-8th.
● Tennis shoes or comfortable close-toed shoes in a solid white or black color with no writing or graphics (no light-ups, sandals, crocks, flip flops, cleats, boots, heels or shoes with wheels).
● White or dark-colored socks must always be worn.
● Tights in white or navy can be worn with a skirt. Leggings are not allowed
● Navy cardigan sweaters with the school logo are appropriate to wear in the classroom.
● On days that are exceptionally cold, heavier, front-opening (no slip on over head) navy or black jackets with the school logo may be worn. Other non-dress code jackets may be worn outside, but must be removed when entering the Church or school buildings. They must not contain questionable pictures or lettering. The school sweater with the embroidered logo should be worn inside the classroom.
● Long-sleeved shirts are NOT to be worn under the uniform. Only short-sleeved, plain white undershirts may be worn under the uniform shirt. Students may wear a navy-blue sweater in the classroom. NO pants will be worn under skirts.
● Pants may not be leggings, jeggings, made of spandex material, or tight-fitting. Pants must be slacks.
Friday Mass Uniform
● White Oxford shirt tucked in with the embroidered St. Patrick School logo.
● Navy blue cross tie from Lands’ End.
● Plaid jumper or plaid skirt from Lands End.
● White or navy tights. White or navy knee-high socks.
● Must wear black dress shoes.
Girl’s Grooming
● Girls’ green polo shirts may be worn untucked.
● Skirt lengths should be at the knee or no higher than 2 inches above the knee as measured from the back.
● No make-up, fake nails, or nail polish are allowed.
● Hairstyles should be neat and clean and not distracting. Subtle highlights and natural accents are permitted, provided only natural hair colors are used.
● Earrings cannot be longer or larger than a quarter for safety purposes, and no more than one per ear. No other body piercing is permitted.
● Regular watches may be worn. No smartwatches are permitted.
● Excessive jewelry is not permitted. A bracelet may be worn. The brown Scapular is encouraged.
● No body ornamentation is allowed (including, but not limited to tattoos, piercings, polish, etc.).
● Hair bows or hair bands that are not distracting and in solid, uniform colors (must be white, navy-blue, or green).
● The uniform should be neat, in good condition, and of proper size.
Boys Dress Code
● Green polo shirt with the embroidered St. Patrick School logo. The shirt must be tucked in.
● Navy uniform pants, slacks, or shorts (in appropriate weather). No cargo pants are allowed.
● Black or navy belt (solid or woven only) must be worn with shorts and pants. (No studs, grommets, patterns, or decorations.) Required for Grades 1st-8th.
● Tennis shoes or comfortable close-toed shoes in white or black, or a dark, solid color with no writing or graphics (no light-ups, sandals, flip flops, boots, or cleats).
● White or dark-colored socks must be worn at all times.
● Navy cardigan sweaters with school logo.
● On days that are exceptionally cold, heavier, front-opening (no slip on over head) navy or black jackets with the school logo may be worn. Heavy. front opening (no slip on over head), non-uniform jackets may be worn outside and removed when entering the Church or school. They must not contain questionable pictures or lettering. The school sweater with the embroidered logo should be worn inside the classroom.
● Long-sleeved shirts are NOT to be worn under the uniform polo shirt. Only short-sleeved, plain white undershirts may be worn under the uniform shirt.
Boys’ Friday Mass Uniform
● White Oxford shirt tucked in with embroidered St. Patrick School logo.
● Navy blue tie.
● Navy long dress pants (No Bermuda pants).
● Navy blue suit coat.
● Black belt.
● Black dress shoes (NO tennis shoes or boots).
Boy’s Grooming
● Shirts should always be fully tucked in.
● No facial hair, no long sideburns.
● Hair should not cover any part of the ears or touch the collar. Hair must be above the eyebrows. Ponytails, buns, mohawks, shaved heads, or designs cut into hair are not permitted. No bleached or dyed hair is allowed.
● Regular watches may be worn. Smartwatches are not permitted.
● No other jewelry is permitted. The Brown Scapular is encouraged.
● No large belt buckles.
● No body piercing, tattoos, fingernail polish, or makeup is allowed.
● No body ornamentation is allowed (including, but not limited to, earrings, tattoos, piercings, polish, makeup, etc.).
● Haircuts are required within 3 days from notification of noncompliance. Dyed hair, designs cut into hair, and mohawks are not permitted.
● Pants may not sag or sit at the hip. Belts must be worn (grades 1-8). Pants may not be tight-fitting.
