Dress Code Policy

Dress for preschool-8th grades should be neat, mended, clean, and in accordance with the following policy:

  • Safe, comfortable shoes or athletic shoes are to be worn daily.
  • Shoes need to tie or have straps. No “flip flop” styles are allowed.
  • No platforms or high-heeled boots (shoes).
  • No hats or bandanas worn in the building at any time.
  • Students are not allowed to wear “baggy” clothing that drops below the waistline.
  • Clothes should not be too tight or too baggy.
  • Jewelry may be worn if it is not distracting to the student, other students, or the teacher.
  • No make-up may be worn.
  • Hair must be cut or worn so as not to cover the eyes.

Below is a list of acceptable dress code clothing. See the Parent/Student Handbook for further examples.



Shorts

Colors: khaki, stone, and navy
Polyester or cotton twill pleated is acceptable.
Flat patch pockets acceptable.
Modest length is 0-2 inches above the knee – not below the knee.
Elastic waist acceptable.

Pants

Colors: khaki, stone, and navy
Flat patch pockets acceptable.
No corduroys. No low-riders. No flared pant legs.
Elastic band and sides acceptable.
Polyester or cotton twill pleated is acceptable.

Skirts, Shorts & Jumpers

Colors: khaki, stone, and navy
Elastic band and sides acceptable.
Flat patch pockets are acceptable.
Modest length begins at 2 inches above the knee.

Knit Shirts

Collared polo-like shirts with no visible logo.
Colors: solid red, solid white, and solid navy.
Cotton or pique fabrics acceptable.

Mock & Turtle Neck Shirts

Mock and Turtle Neck shirts are only to be worn as an under shirt.
May be worn under uniform polo shirt or school logo T-shirt.
No visible logo.
Colors: solid red, solid white, and solid navy.

Sweater Vests

No visible logo.
Colors: solid red, solid white, and solid navy.

Cardigans

No visible logo.
Colors: solid red, solid white, and solid navy.

Capri Pants

Colors: khaki, stone, and navy.
Flat patch pockets acceptable.
No corduroys. No low-riders.
Elastic band and sides acceptable.

Sweatshirts

St. John Logo sweatshirts may be purchased through the school office
St. John Logo hoodies are reserved for middle school and may be purchased through the school office

School Clothing Sold By St. John School

All school clothing items sold by St. John are acceptable dress code items and can be worn to school. All clothing previously sold by St. John School or The Lawrence Catholic School are also acceptable dress code items.

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