The dress code at St. Albert the Great School as defined herein is to be adhered to at all times by all students.  The administration and faculty reserve the right to make the final decision on the appropriateness of clothing and dress.

 The purpose of the St. Albert the Great School dress code is to promote our Catholic identity and to foster a uniform, respectful environment at school.  The code is designed to instill responsibility and self-discipline in our students.  It discourages distractions from current fashion trends. The dress code is in effect from the time students enter the building until 3:15 p.m.  The dress code applies to field trips and other school sponsored activities unless otherwise indicated by the school.

Uniform Requirements

1. Navy shorts, skorts and Capris

·        Cotton or cotton/poly twill shorts and skorts (no shorter than 4 inches form the ground while kneeling).

·        Cotton or cotton/poly capri with waistband – no low-rise.

·        Shorts, skorts and Capris may be worn from August through October 31 and from April 1 until the end of the school year.

·        No more than two front and two rear pockets.

·        No jeans style, corduroy, cargo, parachute, or carpenter-type shorts.

2. Navy pants

·        Plain cotton or cotton/poly blend twill.

·        Traditional straight-leg style with a waistband – no low-rise pants.

·        No more than two front and two rear pockets.

·        No jeans-style, corduroy, cargo, parachute, or carpenter-type pants.

·        Jumpers/skirts may not be shorter than 4 inches from the floor while kneeling.

·        Girls in grades K-3 wear the uniform plaid jumper; girls in grades 4-8 wear the uniform plaid skirts.

4. Shirts and blouses

·        White knit, oxford cloth or cotton/poly with a collar.

·        Short or long sleeves; at least two buttons on the placket.

·        Plain white turtlenecks.

·        Turtlenecks may be worn under long-sleeved shirts or school sweatshirts.

·        Plain, white short-sleeved T-shirt may be worn underneath the shirt or blouse.

·        Shirts must be tucked in at all times and be of appropriate length to be tucked in.

5. Shoes and socks

·        Shoes must have a back; sandals must have a back strap.

·        Shoes must be fastened and tied properly.

·        Athletic shoes must be worn on PE days.

·        No clogs, slides, mules, or platforms.

·        White or navy socks must be worn at all times.

·        White or navy tights may be worn under jumpers/skirts.

·        Girls may wear tights and socks at the same time.

6. Sweaters

·        Solid navy cardigan, crew neck, or v-neck sweater with full length sleeve.

·        Solid navy, crew or v-neck vest.

·        No sweaters with belts, zippers, or hoods; no mock turtleneck sweaters.

7. School Sweatshirt

·        Any of the gray St. Albert the Great School sweatshirts may be worn.  The PTO spirit sweatshirt is not considered part of the uniform.

8. Jewelry and Make Up

·        Small stud earrings (no dangles or hoops).

·        One single-chain necklace with a religious medal or cross.

·        One watch

·        One finger ring

·        Clear nail polish only

·        No bracelets

·        No make-up

Out of Uniform Day

·        Uniform clothing requirements do not apply; however, the uniform may be worn if desired. Jewelry and Make-up code applies (see Section 8).

·        Jean-style, corduroy, cargo, parachute, or carpenter pants are permitted.

·        Shirts/blouses without collars are permitted.

·        Follow guidelines below in description of “conservative dress”.

Dress-Up Day

·        “Dress up” clothing (not jeans) in good taste (school-appropriate) may be worn.

·        Dresses and skirts may not be shorter than 4 inches from the floor while kneeling.

·        Make-up - mascara, blush, and lip gloss - are permitted for 7^th and 8^th grade students.  No other makeup is permitted.

·        Jewelry code applies (see Section 8); follow guidelines below in description of “conservative dress”.

Conservative dress is expected for all students.  The following are not acceptable on any day:

·        Extremes in hair, clothing or accessories

·        Hats

·        Sleeveless shirts, blouses, or dresses

·        Tattoos, or markings that imitate tattoos

·        Hip huggers or low-rise pants

·        Halters or bare midriffs

·        Mini skirts or mini shorts

·        Items that promote alcohol, tobacco, illicit drugs, violence, or illicit organizations.

·        Sexually explicit language, pictures, or symbols on clothing.