Students do better when “dressed for work.”  Students and parents are responsible for reading the dress code carefully each year and make note of changes.  Parents will be called to bring a change of clothing if a student is out of dress code.  If parents cannot be reached, replacement clothing will be found in our Dress Code Sale closet.  These clothes are clean and in good condition.  We ask that you wash and return them for future use.  Please see the following guidelines for the most current dress code.
 
At St. Paul Catholic School the students’ clothing is worn with prudence and modesty.

Bottoms
*Pants, Slacks, Shorts, Capris, Jumpers, Skorts, Skirts, Dresses*
Colors:  Navy Blue, Black, Tan/Beige (solid in color)
Style:  Grades 2-8:  any bottom with belt loops must be worn with a belt.  Belts should be plain and unembellished (no rivets, studs, painted designs, etc.) and should be solid black, navy, or brown in color.  Shorts, skorts, skirts, jumpers, and dresses must be knee-length.
Not Acceptable:  The following materials are not dress code:  nylon, sweats, velour, knit, spandex, yoga pants.  No tight, form-fitting pants may be worn.
Additional information:  No shorts, skorts, or Capri pants at Mass.  Shorts, skorts, and Capri pants may not be worn November 1- April 30.
 
Tops
*Shirts, Blouses, Sweaters, Blazers*
Colors:  White, Navy Blue, Light Blue, Black, Tan/Beige (solid in color)  Acceptable light blue will be limited – no slate blue, turquoise, grayish-blue, royal blue, etc.
Style:  Collars are required.  This also includes dresses.  Sleeves are required on tops and dresses.  Sweaters, vests, and must be worn with a collared shirt underneath.  Undershirts and camisoles/camis must be solid dress code colors.  They should always be tucked in.  Shirts must be long enough to stay tucked in when arms are raised above the head.
Additional information:  Three-finger test will determine if shirts are acceptable at the neckline.  The measure of the width of three fingers touching from the base of the neck can be used to determine an acceptable neckline.
 
Sweatshirts
Style:  St. Paul Spirit Wear may be worn in dress code colors with a collared shirt underneath.  All sweatshirts and/or fleece much have a St. Paul logo or lettering on the front of the shirt.
          Not Acceptable:  No hoodies/hooded sweatshirts at Mass.
 
Accessories & Personal Hygiene
*Shoes*
Color:  Not specified
Style:  Dress shoes, athletic shoes or sandals with a back strap
Additional information:  Shoes must be worn with socks.
 
*Socks, Nylons, Tights, Leggings*
Color:  Black, White, Khaki, Beige, Navy Blue, Light Blue (solid in color).
Additional information:  Leggings can only be worn under skirts or dresses.
 
*Hair*
Color:  Natural color.  May include subtle highlights of natural color.
 
*Make-Up*
Style:  Grades 6^th – 8^th should only be worn lightly.
Not Acceptable:  No make-up for grades kindergarten through 5^th grade.  No black polish, fake fingernails, or glitter.
Additional information:  No makeup should be brought to school for application (hair spray, nail polish, body glitter, etc.)
 
Casual Days
All special occasion days are a privilege.
 
Style: 
Not Acceptable:  Jeans should have no holes, tears, or patches.  Shirts should have no holes, tears, or patches and should not contain any vulgar, immoral, or inappropriate pictures or sayings.  No tight, form-fitting pants may be worn (including leggings, yoga pants, etc.)  Shirts or dresses may not expose backs or midriffs.
Additional information:  Students and parents are responsible for making sure the dress code is followed.  If a student is not in dress code s/he will be sent to the office for a change of clothes.  Violations will result in the revocation of Casual Day privileges for a determined length of time.