Uniform Code

Uniform Code

General Code for All Students

New for 2020-2021: Smartwatches are not allowed to be worn by students. 
1. Navy blue (K-5th ) and Tan Khaki (6th, 7th and 8th) slacks, pleated or non-pleated, may be worn at any time in grades K – 8.
2. Navy blue/Tan khaki dress shorts may be worn from the start of school until November 15th and from March 15th to the end of the school year. The 8th grade may wear shorts all year.
3. If pants have belt loops, belts are to be worn. Belts are to be solid navy, black, brown or embroidered. Belts with print logos or stamps are not acceptable. Scarves or tied belts are not acceptable.
4. Socks: K –8th-grade students: Socks may be white, black or navy blue. Socks are either ankle or mid-calf in length. Students are also allowed to wear St. Peter, mid-calf logo socks.
5. Red or navy quarter-zip or full-zip uniform St. Peter sweatshirts may be worn with the uniform. They must be purchased from the school. Only St. Peter sweatshirts may be worn during school hours.
6. Tennis shoes must be worn on P.E. days. Tennis shoes should be one or two colors. Avoid bright colors. No multi-colored laces. Low-top shoes only. All tied shoes must be properly tied at all times. Buy and wear shoes with nonmarking soles. Loafers are to have 1” or less soles, no platforms, no clogs, no sandals, Uggs, or boots. If students choose to wear loafers, they must have tennis shoes for P.E. class.
7. Uniform clothing is to be in reasonable condition. No baggy sizes, cargo-type pants, flares or extra-large clothing are acceptable.
8. No hats or head coverings including bandannas may be worn in buildings.
9. No writing on skin or tattoos is allowed.

Girls Code
1. Uniform jumper (Grades K – 3), uniform skirt (Grades 4 – 8) to be purchased from ‘Just Me Apparel’. Jumpers and skirts are to be knee-length or no more than 3” above the knee, measured from the top of the kneecap. Rolled waistbands are not acceptable. Please make sure that uniform skirts fit properly. Skirts may need to be replaced or hems let out as the girls grow.
2. White uniform blouses (round or pointed collar), white oxford cloth blouse, white polo style shirt, or white turtleneck. (for grades K-3 rd). Sleeves may be long or short. No trim, piping, monograms, or logos. Shirts must be tucked in at all times. Navy blue polo shirts are required for 4th –8th grade.
3. Navy blue or white socks, leggings or tights are to be worn at all times. Leggings and tights must be full length. “Yoga pants” are not acceptable. No lace on leggings, tights or socks. Ankle or crew (mid-calf) socks must be visible above the shoes.
4. Acceptable jewelry items are rings, watches, dime-size earrings (or smaller). Only one pair of earrings may be worn (one in each ear). No hoops or dangling earrings. One bracelet and one necklace is allowed. Boys may also wear one bracelet. Necklaces need to be religious and kept inside the uniform. The school reserves the right to not allow certain jewelry items.
5. Make-up or artificial nails are not permitted in any grade.
6. Nail polish may be worn by girls in 6, 7, & 8 grades. One-color only
7. Headbands are solid white, navy blue, red, grey or school plaid. White, navy blue, red, grey or school plaid headbands with “St. Peter” or the girl’s name as a logo are acceptable. Silver or gold metal headbands are acceptable. Other logo or multicolored headbands are not acceptable. No feathers or beads in hair.

Boys Code
1. White (K-5th) and Blue (6th, 7th and 8th) knit polo, oxford cloth, turtlenecks, long or short sleeve shirts. Knit shirts must have a collar. No trim, monogram, or logos are acceptable. Shirts must be tucked in at all times.
2. White t-shirts worn under uniform shirts must have no writing or decoration.
3. Navy, white or black socks must be worn at all times. Ankle or crew (mid-calf) socks only. Socks must be visible above the shoe.
4. Boys may not wear earrings. Bracelets have to be approved
5. Hair must be off the collar in length. Hair should not cover the eyes.

Out of Uniform Days
1. On specified dates (e.g. field trips) students wear their St. Peter “Pride” t-shirts with their uniform pants, skirts and jumpers. Parents are required to purchase a St. Peter Pride t-shirt from the school.
2. On specific non-uniform days students may wear jeans, slacks, Capri pants, athletic pants, shorts and collared shirts or t-shirts. All shirts must have sleeves. Shirts displaying alcohol, tobacco, or rock group advertisements and any type of sleeveless shirt are not permitted.

Shorts must be at an appropriate and modest length. If girls wear leggings they must wear shorts or a long top over them. Tennis skirts are not allowed. Rules regarding jewelry, make-up, socks, and shoes still apply.