Saint Joseph High School

UNIFORM POLICY

The Christian message is a call to a lifestyle that is different from the norm of society. Dress and grooming regulations, based on that call, are centered around cleanliness, neatness, modesty, good taste and safety.Listed below are specific rules which give definite statements for dress and grooming. These regulations are to be observed by all students at all times while at school or at any school function (field trips, games, etc.) unless specific regulations, differing from those listed below, are given by the Administration or Deans of Students.The school reserves the right at all times to determine whether or not a student is appropriately dressed and groomed. The Deans of Students reserve the right to request any student to change attire to regulate against certain fashions, and to confiscate any objectionable items when they deem it necessary. Students who violate the dress code will receive an “Out of Uniform” and a detention. Additional disciplinary action includes: requiring the student to change into uniform clothing kept by the Deans, and /or denial of participation in future casual dress days. If out of uniform corrections cannot be made by the student on campus, the student’s parent will be called and required to bring the correction to school while the student waits in the Dean’s Office, or if correction cannot be made, the student’s parent will be called to pick the student up and take her home.The Student Body of Saint Joseph High School, by electing their student leaders, gives them the right to help formulate and enforce certain rules and regulations, under the direction of the Student Council Moderator. The Administration and the Student Council for the betterment of the Associated Student Body established the following rules. These rules may be changed by the administration with faculty and Student Council input.

1. UNIFORM REGULATIONS

**Must be purchased through the Sue Mills Uniform Company.

Required items:

SKIRT** – and/or CULOTTES--plaid skirt OR culottes--length 2" from top of the knee.

SWEATER** – navy blue, long sleeve, crewneck cardigan or v-neck sweater with school logo.

BLOUSE – Oxford, button-down collar, long or short sleeve blouse in white, worn tucked inside the skirt, culottes and pants. The collar must be visible.

SHOES – dark blue, brown or black penny loafers with penny slot. No patent leather loafers may be worn. Heels can be 1/2" high. Soft types are acceptable, as well as navy and white or black and white saddle shoes. All shoes must have rubber soles. If for any medical reason, the loafer cannot be worn, the oxford blue and white saddle shoe must be worn in place of the loafer. If special shoes are needed for medical reasons the appropriate form must be obtained from the Dean of Students and only Orthopedic and nursing shoes in black and brown will be allowed. If your doctor feels that a tennis shoe is best for you, then he or she must sign the form provided by the dean indicating this deviation from orthopedic or nursing shoe. Please note that this tennis shoe must be all black or brown to match the uniform. If your tennis shoe option does not come in black or brown, please dye them black or brown. All shoes must also be clean and free of any marks/writing and must be worn correctly. Those violating this policy are subject to an out of uniform infraction. Tennis shoes are not an option for underclasses. This is a senior privilege.

SOCKS – solid white or navy blue bobby socks, crew socks, or knee socks with no logos. Cotton non-sheer plain white or navy blue tights may also be worn. Socks must completely cover the ankle. No athletic socks will be allowed. SJHS logo socks may be worn. Socks and tights may not be worn together; a student must choose EITHER socks or tights.

SWEATSHIRTS – only navy blue Saint Joseph High School sweatshirts may be worn with the school uniform.

Optional items:

PANTS**—navy twill slacks purchased from Sue Mills Uniform Company.
JACKET—for cold days, SJHS blue polar jacket or vest purchased from the Sue Mills Uniform Co. Solid navy blue jackets or coats may be worn OVER the blue sweater. Denim material is not acceptable. No logos of any kind are acceptable on jackets.
SCARF—Only official SJHS scarves may be worn.
TIGHTS—navy blue or white opaque tights may be worn with the uniform. Nylons, tights with designs (with the exception of ribbed tights), and footless tights may not be worn. Socks of any color may not be worn over tights. Tights and socks may not be worn together; a student must choose EITHER tights or socks.
In addition, tights must be in good condition, without holes or runs.

2. CASUAL DRESS REGULATIONS:

Periodic Casual Dress Days are awarded by the Administration or requested by Student Council. This is a privilege given to those who observe the uniform regulations. Any grade level with excessive “Out of Uniforms” on record for a given month, or any student with thrre or more “Out of Uniforms” in a given month will lose that month’s casual dress priviledge.

Beach clothing--any clothing that reveals the back, midriff or bare shoulders-- will not be allowed. Longer shirts must be tucked in to skirt or pants.
Shoes must be worn at all times. No thong or backless sandals are ever permitted on campus. This includes athletes who change early for athletic competitions.
No shorts, crop tops, halter tops, tank tops of any width or spaghetti straps may be worn on these days. Appropriate logo shirts may be worn on these days. When shorts are allowed on campus, they must be appropriate walking shorts and must reach mid-thigh.
Capri pants (below the knee) may be worn. Skintight pants, leather pants or mini-skirts may not be worn.
Appropriate jeans, sweats and walking shorts are acceptable when announced, and for Class Retreat days. Jeans with holes, faded, or in poor condition may not be worn to school.
Skirts must be no more than 3" from the top of the knee.

3. FORMAL ASSEMBLIES / LITURGIES:

For formal assemblies and/or liturgies, students must be in complete uniform. Students must wear a white blouse, blue long-sleeve sweater or vest and the plaid skirt or culottes. NO pants, shorts, letterman jackets, sweatshirts, or polo shirts of any color may be worn. Sweaters must be worn at all assemblies unless an announcement has been made. Students should not tie sweaters around their waist.

4. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:

The following pertains to ALL students:

According to the California Public Health Code, shoes must be worn on campus at all times. “Flip Flops” or back-less sandals are never allowed. This also applies to athletes who change early for an athletic contest.
Wearing double socks or nylons is not allowed. Wearing T-shirts or thermal shirts under the blouse is not allowed. White turtlenecks may be worn under the blouse only from November through February. Undergarments should be neutral colors.
SJHS shirts, sweatshirts or jackets may be worn for Casual Dress days.
All clothing should be in good condition, without patches or holes. Shoes must be polished. Each student is encouraged to be clean and neat at all times.
Hair rollers, scarves, or hats are inappropriate for school-wear. No bandanas of any kind may be worn, even when worn as a headband. This also applies to rallies.
Natural makeup is appropriate for school and should be worn in moderation.
One pair of conservative sized matched earrings (about the size of a quarter) is permitted. Cartilage and all body piercings are not acceptable, and students will be asked to remove their inappropriate piercings.
Jewelry must be kept to a limited amount. Only one ring per hand may be worn, one bracelet (silver or gold)and one necklace (silver or gold). No chokers or hemp jewelry is allowed at school. All jewelry must be in good taste.
Hairstyles, nail polish and attire that do not reflect the philosophy of the school are not acceptable.
The following is considered inappropriate: exaggerated hair styles (tails, unnatural red/orange/or other colored hair); multi-colored hair, excessive use of gels or sprays; shaved areas; hair that hangs in face; spikes, highlighted hair with stripes, chunks or distinctive two-tones. Only natural weaves that highlight the hair’s natural color are acceptable. Hair must be a natural hair color.
Students and their parents will be given two weeks notice in writing to fix hair code violations. If not fixed, student sent home from school will not be re-admitted to school until the hair has been fixed or until parents provide confirmation to the dean of students verifying that arrangements and appointments have been made to amend the violation.
Multicolored, black or other faddish fingernail polish is considered inappropriate. Only clear, beige, nude, red, or cream colors may be worn. Nails should be medium in length.
Tattoos are inappropriate and unacceptable, as are pierced nostrils, eyebrows, tongues or other body parts (aside from ears). No spacers may be worn.
Tuesdays are Orange Pride Days. Students may wear school-sanctioned orange and white clothing. Orange tennis shoes and white tennis shoes with orange shoelaces or stripes are acceptable on this day only. Class colors, Kairos shirts, and Senior attire may not be worn on Orange Pride Days.
No Casual dress during final exams.
Formal Assembly dress is: plaid culottes/skirt with white blouse, blue long-sleeve button-up sweater or pull over sweater.
Earrings should not dangle below the top of the jaw bone.
No sweat jackets or sweat material of any kind, except navy blue Saint Joseph sweat shirts, are to be worn with the uniform.
All shirts, including senior polo shirts, must be tucked in skirt, pants or culottes. Shirts that are tucked under, but not tucked into a waistband, will be considered untucked.

5. SENIOR PRIVILEGES

The following are granted to seniors for having cooperated with the school at all levels. These same privileges may, however, be revoked if as a class, the seniors become lax in abiding by all the rules in this handbook.

Uniform:

Oxford shirts and polos in white or in the senior class color (solid color only)
class flannel pants, shorts, and sweatshirts (appropriate only on Fridays, Rally Days and Casual Dress days)

Jewelry:

Earrings- two on each ear (maximum) no cartilage
Bracelets- one per wrist
Rings- two per hand
Pendants- gold or silver, school appropriate

Shoes:

any all white tennis shoes
slip-on Vans in the senior class color (solid color only)
approved tennis shoes in white and/or in the senior class color (solid color only)

Socks:

white athletic sports socks above the ankle

Casual Dress:

every Friday: Senior shorts, pants and sweatshirt only (with appropriate tennis shoes)

Hair:

Highlights must be natural weaving

Winter Clothing:

Turtlenecks in white or in the senior class color (solid color only)

Chapel Court:

music every Friday
music must be pre-approved by moderator

Powder Puff:

last name only on Powder Puff jerseys and spelling of names must be approved

Miscellaneous:

senior day off after Grad Nite
senior Microwave
first to buy dance bids
first to buy parking permits
first to receive pictures from dances
first to receive yearbooks
locker priority—assigned ahead

6. FORMAL ASSEMBLIES / LITURGIES

On game days, student athletes may be given permission to change to their athletic uniforms because of early dismissal for a game. In these cases, students are to wait until the lunch break to change to athletic uniforms.

Pep squad members may also be given permission to change to their pep squad uniforms before a rally or game, or to wear their pep squad uniforms on the day of a rally. In these cases, students are to be in complete pep squad uniform.

In addition, the complete athletic or pep squad uniform (and not just warm-ups) must be worn in lieu of the student uniform, including appropriate closed shoes. Violation of these policies will result in an “Out of Uniform” and a detention.