Dress Code
Uniform Guidelines
Uniform Shirts
- PreK to Grade 8. White or navy blue short or long-sleeved polo "golf" or oxford style shirts are to be worn by all elementary and junior high school students. "Polo" shirts must have at least two (2) buttons and a collar. Pockets are permissible. Oxford shirts must button all the way down. Shirts must be always tucked in. Name brand emblems are not allowed on shirts.
Uniform Bottoms
- Male students must wear khaki-colored or black, uniform style pants or shorts (no jeans). Pants/shorts can be pleated or straight fronts. Pants/shorts are to be the appropriate size for the student, must fit properly at the waist and must be neither too tight nor too baggy. Pants/shorts must be worn so that the waist of the garment cannot go lower than the hipbone. No side pockets are allowed on the lower legs of pants/shorts. No external pockets are allowed on the pants/shorts. Exaggerated size pant bottoms (not to exceed 22" in circumference) and/or fraying of hems are not allowed. No visible name-brand emblems are allowed on these garments. Khaki-colored jean/denim style pants/shorts, overalls, corduroys, warm-ups, cargo, joggers, and drawstring clothing are not considered to be acceptable uniform style pants. Students in grades (Pre-K - 2), will be allowed to wear pants or shorts that have an elastic waist.
- Female students must wear khaki-colored or black, uniform style pants or shorts, skirts, skorts or jumpers (no jeans). These garments can be pleated or straight fronts. These garments are to be the appropriate size for the student, must fit properly at the waist, (No hip-huggers or low riders), and must be neither too tight nor too baggy. No side pockets are allowed on the lower legs of pants/shorts. Exaggerated size pant bottoms (not to exceed 22" in circumference) and/or fraying of hems are not allowed. Short skirts cannot be wrapped around or have splits in front or back. Hemlines of shorts, skirts, skorts or jumpers cannot exceed two inches (2”) above the knee. Only longer skirts (27" or more) may have splits in back or side. No side pockets are allowed on pants/shorts or long skirts. No external pockets are allowed on pants/shorts or skorts. No visible name-brand emblems are allowed on these garments. Khaki-colored jean/denim style pant/shorts, overalls, corduroys, warm-ups, cargo, capri, leggings, jeggings, joggers, and drawstring clothing are not considered to be acceptable uniform style pants. In grades (Pre-K thru 2), students will be allowed to wear pants, shorts, skirts or skorts that have an elastic waist.
Appearance of uniform
Clothing must be neat, clean, modest, properly worn, and the correct size for the student.
Backpacks
All schools will require see-through or mesh backpacks. See Clear Bag Policy.
Belts
Students must wear a solid khaki, black, navy blue or brown (leather or cloth) belt with uniform style pants. (Standard size buckles are required–not to exceed 2" in height. (No big buckles are allowed.)
Blue Jeans
On designated jean days as determined by the principal, blue jeans must meet the same criteria as the uniform pants. Jeans must be long blue jeans with no holes, rips, tears, or frays.
Face Coverings (PPE)
Masks (worn for health purposes) are optional. Masks shall be solid colors or school appropriate print with no writings, emblems, insignias, or logos except those provided and/or approved by the superintendent or his/her designee.
GROOMing
The St. Mary Parish School Board feels it is the responsibility of each student to use good judgment in one’s total appearance so that the attention of others is not distracted from the purpose of school. Cleanliness and safety will be a basic consideration.
The suitability of all rules will be judged and enforced by the school administrators.
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- School uniforms must be clean and neat.
- Haircuts and hairstyles must be neat, clean, and presentable. (Hair rollers or "set" is prohibited.)
- Fingernails, haircuts, and hairstyles may be prohibited if they present a danger to the student’s health and safety or create classroom or school disorder.
- All visible body pierced jewelry except for earrings on the ear shall be prohibited.
- Tattoos deemed as inappropriate by the principal are prohibited and must not be visible.
Inappropriate print
Items containing graffiti, writing, symbols, or logos, etc. perceived to be vulgar, profane, disruptive, gang-related, violent, heavy metal, tobacco or alcohol-related language shall not be worn or brought on the school campus.
Jackets
A lightweight jacket, parka, or windbreaker can be worn when experiencing cooler weather (fall) or when buildings are too cool for students. The garment must be solid navy blue, khaki/tan, white, black, brown, or designated school color. No contrasting colors, stripes, etc. will be allowed. These garments may have hoods but no name brand emblems. (Hoods must be removed once inside the building.) Official school mascots/logos may be located on these additional garments. School-issued jackets may be taken into consideration as part of the uniform.
Shoes
Students must wear shoes such as tennis shoes (including high-tops), casual, or dress styles that are at the ankle or below. Shoes are to be always worn. They must be buckled, buttoned, tied, or zipped if so designed. No sandals, thongs, boots to the knee, or other inappropriate footwear are allowed. Shoes must have a complete front and back. Shoes requiring laces must have the laces and be kept always tied during the day. Boots that are part of a JROTC uniform or vocational course may be worn as required.
Socks
Students must wear solid white, black, brown, navy blue or khaki/tan colored socks with no logos or emblems on them. Socks must be worn above the ankle and must be always visible. (No anklets or footies socks allowed). The same-colored tights or stockings may be worn instead to accompany the uniform.
Spirit Shirts
Spirit shirts may be worn with approved pants/shorts, skirts, etc., on such designated days as determined by the principal. The students have the option of wearing the spirit shirt or the standard school uniform.
Sweatshirts and Sweaters
Solid navy blue, khaki/tan, white, black, brown, or school-colored sweatshirts, sweaters or sweater vests may be worn over polo or oxford shirts. No contrasting colors, stripes, etc. will be allowed. Sweatshirts, sweaters and/or sweater vests may have an official school mascot/logo on them. Sweatshirts must be pullovers in nature and may not have hoods. Uniform shirt collars must always be visible when wearing these garments.
Transfer Students
Students who transfer into St. Mary Parish schools will be allowed two (2) weeks to purchase uniforms and comply with the policy.