“There is no better
  instrument by which to
  pass on the Catholic faith
  than our schools.”

      ~ Pope John Paul II

 

Dress Code Policy

St. Thomas More School recognizes that proper school attire and correct grooming contribute to a student's educational and social development. The dress code policy was instituted to:

  •  Promote a Christian atmosphere
  •  Free students for academic concentration
  •  De-emphasize competition about clothing
  •  Allow for more economical dress for school
  •  Provide some choices to allow for individual expression
  •  Adherence to the St. Thomas More School dress code is required of boys and girls 
     in grades 1 through 8. Failure to follow dress code rules, including those for gym
     clothes, can result in disciplinary action.

Clothing Identification
Parents are strongly urged to mark their children’s personal belongings with their names. Since children do not readily claim lost items, proper identification helps us to find the owner and save parents the cost of replacement. Parents and children should ask school office personnel to view lost and found items Items that are not claimed by the end of the school year will be donated to the St. Vincent De Paul Society. Some items of greater personal and monetary value, such as glasses, watches, purses, if found, are to be turned in to school office personnel and will be held in the office until ownership is determined.

Dress Code for Girls in Grades 1-8
Shirts
  •  Solid one color knit shirts with a collar (polo/golf shirt type), long or short sleeves.
  •  No florescent colors.
  •  Solid one color turtleneck or mock turtle neck shirts .
  •  Solid one color oxford, pinpoint collar, button-down collar, or Peter Pan collar shirt,
      long or short sleeves.
  •  Shirts must be long enough to be tucked in at the waist.
  •  Shirt emblems must be in good taste and no larger than a 50 cents piece.

Sweaters
  •  Solid one color crew neck, V-neck, vest, cardigan that fit properly and are no longer
      than hip length.

Skirts
  •  Solid one color black, navy, khaki tan, or gray skirts are permitted.
  •  Official SchoolBelles STM plaid skirts and skorts .
  •  Skirts must be no more than 2 inches above the knee. No Lycra, no spandex or
      form fitting skirts are permitted.

Jumpers
  •  Solid one color black, navy, khaki tan, or gray jumpers are permitted
  •  Official SchoolBelles STM plaid or solid color jumpers.
  •  Jumpers should follow the same length guidelines as skirts.

Slacks
  •  Solid one color black, navy, khaki tan, gray Docker style twill or corduroy or dress
     slacks. Cargo pants are not permitted. Bell-bottom pants are not permitted.
  •  A belt must be worn if slacks have belt loops.
  •  Slacks can not be over-sized or drag on the floor.

Shorts
  •  Solid one color black, navy, khaki tan, gray walking shorts are permitted.
  •  Shorts can be worn during the months of May/June and September/October.
  •  Shorts should be no more than 3 inches above the knee.

Socks
  •  Solid one color and must match.
  •  Solid one color pantyhose, opaque tights, or cable knit tights are permitted.

Shoes
  •  Dress shoes with no more than a 1 inch heel.
  •  Low cut or 3/4 height solid white, solid black, solid blue, or solid brown or solid
     gray tennis shoes.
  •  Tennis shoes must be neat and clean and laces must be tied.
  •  No combat boots. No open back or open toe shoes.
  •  Hiking boots are acceptable November through March.

Cosmetics, Jewelry, Hygiene
  •  Girls are not permitted to wear make-up until Grade 6.
  •  Girls in Grades 6-8 may wear light make-up. No eye make-up.
  •  Clear or pastel color nail polish may be worn.
  •  Personal hygiene and personal neatness is required at all times.
  •  Jewelry must be tasteful and age appropriate: limited to one set of earrings, one
     small necklace, one small bracelet, and a watch.

Dress Code for Boys in Grades 1-8
Shirts
  •  Solid one color knit shirts with a collar (polo/golf shirt type), long or short sleeves.
  •  No florescent colors
  •  Solid one color turtleneck or mock turtle neck shirts
  •  Solid one color oxford, pinpoint collar, button-down collar, long or short sleeves
  •  Shirts must be long enough to be tucked in at the waist
  •  Shirt emblems must be in good taste and no larger than a 50 cents piece.

Sweaters
  •  Solid one color crew neck, V-neck, vest, cardigan that fit properly and are no longer
      than hip length.

Slacks
  •  Solid one color black, navy, khaki tan, gray Docker style twill or corduroy or dress
     slacks. Cargo pants are not permitted. Bell-bottom pants are not permitted.
  •  A belt must be worn if slacks have belt loops.
  •  Slacks can not be over-sized or drag on the floor.

Shorts
  •  Solid one color black, navy, khaki tan, gray walking shorts are permitted.
  •  Shorts can be worn during the months of May/June and September/October.

Socks
  •  Solid one color and must match.

Shoes
  •  Dress shoes
  •  Low cut or 3/4 height solid white, solid black, solid blue, or solid brown or solid
     gray tennis shoes
  •  Tennis shoes must be neat and clean and laces must be tied.
  •  No combat boots. No open back or open toe shoes.
  •  Hiking boots are acceptable November through March.

Cosmetics, Jewelry, Hygiene
  •  No hats may be worn in the building.
  •  Personal hygiene and personal neatness is required at all times.
  •  Hair may not be longer than ear length.
  •  Earrings are not permitted.

Gym Clothing for Boys and Girls in Grades 1-8
Students are required to wear either gray, white or purple gym clothing.
Clothing must follow these guidelines:
  •  Gym shirts must have cap sleeves or long sleeves and be long enough to
     reach  the student's waist.
  •  Students may wear sweat clothing that is solid in color: white, gray or purple.
  •  The only insignia permitted is the St. Thomas More School logo.
  •  Shorts must be no more than 3 inches above the knee and must be loose
     enough for athletic activity.
  •  Shorts must be worn at the waist.
  •  Students who are scheduled for gym class in the morning should wear their gym
     clothing to school and change at mid-day into their dress code attire.
  •  Students who are scheduled for gym class in the afternoon should wear their dress
     code attire to school & change into their gym clothes for the afternoon & dismissal.

Final interpretation of the dress code will be at the discretion of the principal.

It is the parents' responsibility to check their children's appearance before coming to school. Failure to follow dress code policy can result in disciplinary action.