UNIFORMS: Please refer to the uniform policy before purchasing any clothing. ALL uniforms are to fit properly and not be oversized! Please monitor this in your purchasing to avoid conflicts and putting your child in violation of the uniform guidelines. Students may wear navy-walking shorts (within 2 inches of the knee) in September and October. Remember all students need a sweater or uniform sweatshirt for Friday masses, which begin on Friday, September 5th at 9:00 a.m. Please avoid purchasing shoes with black soles for they leave black marks on the floors. Dennis Uniform is ready to help with sizing issues so we don’t oversize school sweatshirts, etc. If you have further questions, please call the school office.
St. Philomena School maintains a strong tradition of school uniforms that reflect school pride and appropriate regard for personal appearance. Every student is expected to be in uniform every day. If the OFFICE DOES NOT RECEIVE A NOTE EXPLAINING WHY THE STUDENT IS NOT WEARING THE CORRECT UNIFORM, a conduct referral slip will be given to the student to have signed. Continued failure to cooperate in this matter will result in disciplinary action being taken. New uniforms are available through the Dennis Uniform Store, 12608 Interurban Ave. South, Tukwila, WA 98168, (206) 431-2000.
UNIFORM EXPECTATIONS:
To maintain a UNIFORM appearance, the following should be observed:
*Belts- Belts are required if beltloops are visible. Otherwise students should wear sweater or sweatshirt to cover.
*Blouses- Short-sleeved white blouse with Peter Pan or sports collar; white knit turtleneck pullover; short-sleeved button front white knit with collar. All blouses and shirts must be tucked into the waistband, or covered by the school sweater. NO LOGOS or crests permitted. No decorative trim permitted.
*Coats- Coats/jackets are a requirement between November through April. Coats may not be worn in the classroom. They are to be hung in the coat areas except during recess or P.E.
*Jewelry – Should be simple, not distracting, dangling or overly large, or of a color or style that does not compliment the uniform. Only one set of pierced earrings may be worn for girls. Boys may not wear earrings. No jewelry should be worn which would impact the students’ safety. Hair ornaments should be of colors that compliment the uniform.
*Jumpers, skirts, and skorts – Douglas Plaid jumper or skirt (to be worn within 2 inches of the knee) available at the Dennis Uniform Company.
*Pants – Plain navy blue, regular navy corduroy, or cotton twill long pants, available at the Dennis Uniform Store. Pants should have no contrasting stitching or adornments, are ankle length, straight legged, and hemmed to shoe tops. Pants with belt loops must be worn with a belt. Pants must be worn snugly around the waist and may not be baggy and oversized.
*Shirts – Short sleeved, button front, white knit polo with collar or white knit long-sleeved turtleneck. All shirts must be tucked into the waistband, or covered by the school sweater. (NO LOGOS or crests permitted)
*Shoes – Casual or tennis shoes. They should be in plain colors that coordinate with the uniform: black, white, navy, brown, gray, or dark green. No plaid or neon colors. Plain matching laces are acceptable and need to be tied for safety purposes. No sandals or slippery-soled party shoes. No flip flops. Please avoid shoes with thick black soles as they mark up the floors. (Also applies to any free dress day)
*Shorts – Navy blue walking length in cotton twill (not knit or athletic style). They may be worn September through October and following Easter vacation. (to be worn within 2 inches of the knee)
*Socks – All students are to wear socks at all times. Solid color socks in the following colors are to be worn: white, navy blue, forest green. Girls may wear knee-highs, anklets or coordinated tights during cold weather.
*Sweaters /Sweatshirts – Uniform sweaters or sweatshirts are a part of the full uniform. There are many regulation choices available to complement your student’s comfort.
Gr. K- 6 choices include: Mayfair blue cardigan sweaters, V-neck sleeveless vests, crew neck pullovers, and heat transfer sweatshirts. Heat transferred sweatshirts may not be OVERSIZED and are meant to be worn only one year. Due to fading issues, sweatshirts need to be replaced yearly.
Gr. 7- 8 choices include: Forest green cardigan sweaters, V-neck sleeveless vests, crew neck pullovers, and heat transfer sweatshirts. Heat transferred sweatshirts may not be OVERSIZED and are meant to be worn only one year. Due to fading issues, sweatshirts need to be replaced yearly.
UNIFORM STANDARDS on FREE DRESS DAYS:
Occasionally the school will announce free dress days as a means of helping students celebrate certain events or as it is required for field trips and other outings. It is the parent’s responsibility to send their children in appropriate attire for school. Shorts must always be of walking length, not athletic type or oversized below the knee style. (Shorts may only be worn in September, October, and following Easter vacation.) No spandex pants or shorts. Clothes may not have holes. Shirts may not have offensive sayings or advertise alcohol or drugs. No midriffs should be exposed at any time. Tank tops are not appropriate for school. Shirts or dresses that have spaghetti straps should have a sweater or jacket to go over the shoulders.
The Wearing of the Blue- On special days designated as “St. Philomena T-shirt and Jean Day†all students are welcome to wear a casual uniform. This includes blue – any St. Philomena sweatshirt, St. Philomena T-shirts and/or polo shirts (7th & 8th grade only), may be worn with blue jeans or blue jeans skirts. Blue jeans must be presentable and following guidelines. Blue jeans walking shorts may be worn in September, October and following Easter vacation. If a student chooses not to participate in T-shirt and Jean day then they may always wear their uniform.
