Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic School
STUDENT UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS
Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic School values and needs the support of parents in upholding
the dress and grooming guidelines. All Students at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic School are
required to wear the school’s adopted uniform from the first day of school until the last
day of school, unless participating in a school sanctioned spirit dress or free dress day.
Uniforms are purchased at Parker Uniform Company. Because uniforms look alike, all
articles of clothing should be marked with the student's name; as ink markings eventually
wash out, it is best to use ‘sew-in’ labels.
Regular Attendance Days
GIRLS:
- Girls in Pre-Kindergarten-3 through the 5th grade are expected to wear the white “Tulane” (Peter Pan) blouse, or gray polo, plaid jumper, or plaid skort in any combination. All shirts and blouses are to be worn tucked-in. Girls are permitted to wear white or gray cable knee-hi socks, white bobby socks, white athletic socks, or white tights.
- Young ladies in the 4th and 5th grades have the option of wearing the jumper or may purchase a plaid skirt or skort to be worn with the white “Tulane” (Peter Pan) blouse or may purchase the white over-blouse. The white over-blouse does not have to be tucked-in when worn.
- Girls in grades 6th – 8th grades are permitted to wear the royal blue polo, the white over-blouse, the plaid skort, or the plaid skirt in any combination. The royal blue polo shirts are to be worn tucked-in. Girls are permitted to wear white or gray cable knee-hi socks, white bobby socks, white athletic socks, or white tights.
BOYS:
- Boys in Pre-Kindergarten-3 through the 5th grade are required to wear the gray polo shirt in combination with the khaki shorts or pants. Shirts are to be worn tucked-in. Boys must wear a black or brown leather belt with any shorts or pants having belt loops. Boys are permitted to wear solid white or solid black socks. The socks should be visible.
- Boys in grades 6th through 8th are required to wear the royal blue polo shirt in combination with the khaki shorts or pants. Shirts are to be worn tucked-in. Boys must wear a black or brown leather belt with any shorts or pants having belt loops. Boys are permitted to wear solid white or solid black socks. The socks should be visible.
Mass Days
GIRLS:
BOYS:
- Boys in Pre-Kindergarten-3 through the 5th grade are required to wear the gray polo shirt in combination with the khaki pants. Shirts are to be worn tucked-in. Boys must wear a black or brown leather belt with pants that have belt loops. Boys are permitted to wear solid white or solid black socks. The socks should be visible.
- Boys in grades 6th through 8th are required to wear the royal blue polo shirt in combination with the khaki pants. Shirts are to be worn tucked-in. Boys must wear a black or brown leather belt with pants that have belt loops. Boys are permitted to wear solid white or solid black socks. The socks should be visible.
OUTERWEAR:
Students may purchase St. Peter & Paul Catholic School polar fleece jacket, sweatshirt, vest or sweater through Parker Uniform. The school polar fleece jacket, sweatshirt, vest or sweater can be worn in classrooms. Other jackets may be worn before or after school and to lunch or recess but are returned to backpacks during the school day – they are not to be worn in the classroom.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION/ATHLETICS:
Only students in 6th through 8th grades are required to change clothes for Physical Education or Athletics. Gym shorts need to be black and have at least a 7" inseam. T-shirts worn for PE or Athletics must be purchased from the school office for $10. All shoes worn during physical education must be non-marking shoes.
SHOES:
Shoes worn to school as part of the uniform are required to meet the following standards. Students are permitted to bring running or athletic shoes from home for physical education. All shoes are required to have non-marking soles.
Girls Uniform Shoes:
- Black, low-heeled penny loafers
- White saddle oxfords or athletic saddle oxfords with a navy or black stripe
- Black mary janes
- All-white athletic shoes (velcro or tie)
- No wedge heals, open toes or open backs
Boys Uniform Shoes:
- Black oxfords or loafers
- All-Black athletic shoes (velcro or tie)
Grooming
High standards of grooming are very important, not only at St. Peter & Paul, but in the real world as well.
- Hair is kept neat, clean and away from the face. Hair is not dyed in colors or cut in faddish fashion; ponytails for boys are not permitted. Boys’ hair shall not touch their shirt collar.
- Boys experiencing the growth of facial hair must shave.
- Combs are left in student lockers (Grades 5-8) or backpacks.
- Tattoos, temporary or permanent, are not worn.
Uniform Neatness
High standards of neatness in dress are a part of our life at Sts. Peter & Paul School.
- Uniforms are to always be clean, tidy, in good repair and fit the student.
- Girls’ hair bows should not be too large or distracting. They may only be in school colors: blue, white, gray, or black.
- Students do not wear facial make-up or nail polish or artificial nails during school hours.
- One 18” necklace with a religious medal is permitted, worn inside the shirt, one watch, and one pair of stud earrings or small hoop earrings (for girls) are permitted.
- Body piercing is not allowed.
Spirit Dress Days
Throughout the year, there are days designated as "Spirit Days." Students are to wear shirts that show their school spirit or the spirit of our faith. Clothing worn on these days is in good taste and does not distract from the learning process. In poor taste are baggy pants, T-shirts with inappropriate advertisements (alcohol, sex, tobacco, drugs etc.), bandanas, midriff, halter, spaghetti straps, strapless, exposed back, sheer or tank top shirts or dresses, and jeans with holes or frayed edges. Shorts are acceptable, however, cut-offs, spandex or Lycra, gym shorts, form fitting bicycle shorts, wind shorts, shorts with frayed or unhemmed edges or shorts with holes are not acceptable. Shorts are to be no shorter that 4” above the center of the knee. Students may wear shoes other than those specified in the guidelines above on these days. Any potentially dangerous or unnecessarily distracting shoe should not be worn. Sandals, flip flops, and shoes with wheels should not be worn.
When the occasion arises that swimwear can be worn for a field trip or event, the swimsuits must be modest in nature. Girls are to wear a one-piece suit or to wear shorts and a shirt to cover immodest swimwear. The field trip’s sponsor shall be the judge of what constitutes immodest swimwear.
Changing Clothing After-School
Sts. Peter & Paul students represent our community at all times and especially when in uniform. Students should arrive at and leave from school wearing the required (full) uniform. Students in the sports program are permitted to change out of their uniform for sports practice and competitions. Students in the After School Program may wear their school or PE shorts during hot weather, but remain in full uniform otherwise.
Lost and Found
Items that are found are brought to the glassed- in porch area. When a child's name is in the item, it is returned to the child. If a lost article is not in the glassed-in porch area, please check the child's classroom(s), playground, front office or the After School Care rooms. Items that are left in the lost and found for more than a week after each semester ends will be donated to the Thrift Store, the Saints Peter and Paul Catholic School Uniform Exchange, or discarded.