ST. PIUS X CLASSICAL ACADEMY DRESS CODE

The purpose of uniforms is to minimize distractions so that an atmosphere conducive to learning is fostered. The St. Pius X Classical Academy uniform must be worn at all times throughout the academic year, beginning the first day unless otherwise announced. 
If a student does not wear the complete uniform to school, he/she must bring to the homeroom teacher a written explanation from his/her parent/guardian, or be given a correction

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We are excited to be partnering with French Toast as our new school uniform company. We hope you find this a more cost efficient option for your family. You may make your Spring Uniform selections at frenchtoast.com with school ID: QS5KFRU. With each uniform purchase, we receive cash back. Students may continue to wear their current uniform pieces.

Second-hand uniforms in many sizes are available through the Academy office.
Every student is REQUIRED to have at least one (1) OFFICIAL uniform for summer AND winter.  All other uniform pieces are optional to purchase.  All uniform polos, sweaters, vests, t-shirts, must have the school logo.  Wrap-around skorts must be purchased at Dennis uniforms, no other styles may be worn. 
The  OFFICIAL uniform is as follows: 
Girls Pre-K –3 : Plaid jumper, blouse, white socks/tights
Girls 4—8 :  Plaid skirt, blouse, sweater vest or cardigan or pullover, white socks/tights
Boys Pre-K – 5 :  Navy pants, white oxford shirt, sweater vest or cardigan or pullover, white socks
Boys 6 – 7 :  Navy pants, white oxford shirt, sweater vest or cardigan or pullover, white socks, tie
Boys 8:  Khaki pants, light blue oxford shirt, sweater vest or cardigan or pullover, white socks, tie.

Further explanations:
Jumper: Jumper hems must touch the floor when the girl is kneeling.
Belts: Navy, dark brown, or black belts are required to be worn with shorts and with slacks/pants.  Belts may be solid leather or braided.  No designer belts may be worn.
Slacks/Pants: Navy poly/twill slacks of the same style and material as those from Dennis.  Slacks are optional for girls.
Shirt/Blouse: White blouse with round collar or white button-down Oxford blouse/shirt, with short or long sleeves.
Polo short-sleeved shirt (optional summer only)
Sweaters: Students may wear only regulation navy vest, cardigan, or pullover sweaters in a classroom.  No unofficial jackets, sweaters, or sweatshirts (even if they have a school logo) may be worn in the classroom.  No hoodies with/without the Academy logo may be worn in the Academy classrooms or Church.
Socks: Navy or white knee- or crew-length socks.  (Cover the ankle and fold over once).  No crew socks.
Shoes: With the winter uniform, students should wear Tan Bucks, Merrells, Penny Loafers, or black or brown Dress Oxfords (boys) and navy, tan/dark brown or black shoes with a soft sole (girls).  The sole and heel measured together should be less than 1 ¼ inches. 
Kindergarten students may wear sold-white, low-cut, non-marking tennis shoes (no blinking lights, cartoon figures, wheels etc.) on the days they have physical education class.
Pre-K students may wear solid-white, low-cut, non-marking tennis shoes (no blinking lights, cartoon figures, wheels, etc.) to the Academy every day.

(Girls)

Tights: Navy or white tights may be worn with matching socks in cold weather.  If cable-knit tights are worn, the matching socks are not required.

Headbands – Plaid headbands matching the plaid of our jumper purchased from Dennis or a solid, plain headband without a sash or tie may be worn.  No designer headbands should be worn.

(Boys)

Ties: Required for grades 6-8.  St. Pius X pattern must be purchased from Dennis.

Optional Summer Uniform for Boys and Girls Pre-K through Grade 8

From the beginning of the academic year until November 1, and from April 1 until the end of the year, students may wear the summer uniform:
 Navy Shorts: Navy poly/cotton twill walking shorts of the same style and material as those from Dennis Uniform may be worn by boys and girls. (Eighth grade boys may wear khaki walking shorts.)
Plaid Shorts: Girls in all grades may wear the blue plaid walking shorts from Dennis.
Belts: A navy, brown, or black belt must be worn with the shorts. (Eighth grade boys may wear a khaki belt.)
Shirt: Students in grades K-7 should wear a red knit short- sleeve polo shirt with Academy logo. (8th graders may wear short-sleeve blue oxford shirts with their khaki shorts. White shirts/blouses are not worn with the summer uniform.)
Socks: White crew socks that cover the ankles and are long enough to fold over once. No brand logos.
 Shoes: Solid-white, low-cut, non-marking tennis shoes (no blinking lights, cartoon figures, wheels, etc.) may be worn with the summer uniform.

Physical Education Uniforms

• Girls and Boys: Pre-K -K:  no PE uniforms are required. Solid-white, low-cut, non-marking tennis shoes (no blinking lights, cartoon figures, wheels, etc.) are to be worn to school.

• Solid-white, low-cut, non-marking tennis shoes (no blinking lights, cartoon figures, wheels, etc.)
• 1^st graders change shoes at school.
• Red or Navy shorts should be worn under jumpers.
• No P.E. shirts or shorts are required.

•  Solid-white, low-cut, non-marking tennis shoes (no blinking lights, cartoon figures, wheels, etc.)
•  Navy P.E. shorts with school logo (The P.E. shorts must be purchased from Dennis. Mesh shorts are now available, but  the navy knit shorts may still be worn if they are in good condition.)
• Navy P.E. T-shirt with school logo purchased from Dennis.
• Navy sweatpants and sweatshirt (no logo necessary) may be worn over the P.E. uniform during colder months.

1. No facial make-up and only clear nail polish is allowed to be worn. This includes blush, mascara, eye liner, lipstick, French manicures and artificial nails, etc.  No body art (like tattoos) are permitted. Any garment worn under the shirt or blouse for warmth or modesty must be SOLID WHITE. (Red P.E. shirt may be worn under uniform shirt provided they do not extend outside the blouse or shirt at the neck or sleeves on P.E. days).  Shorts worn under skirts must not show below the skirt hem.
2. Jewelry: IF WORN – One simple and appropriate RING, a wristwatch and scapular.  No NECKLACES other than one religious medal on a simple chain may be worn. One bracelet may be worn.  Girls may wear POST EARRINGS only. No dangling earrings or loops are permitted. Boys may not wear earrings or any other type of facial jewelry. It is not appropriate or safe for children to wear expensive jewelry to the Academy.
3. Hair Styles: Style should be simple and off the face. Design cuts are not acceptable. Boys’ hair should not touch the back shirt collar. No braiding, weaving, or symbols/designs are to be placed/cut into hair or eyebrows.  Extreme styles (Mohawks, spikes, etc.), fashions, or fads are not permitted. Excessive beading/colors are not acceptable as they can be a distraction. Simplicity adds to an atmosphere of learning.
4. Blouses and shirts should be tucked in neatly so that the waistband or belt of the skirt or pants shows.  Not more than one button should be undone on shirts or blouses.
5. Pants are to be worn at the waist and should be hemmed for proper length.
6. Shorts are to measure no more than 2½ inches from the top of the knee.
7. Shoes are to be laced and tied at all times. No bright or neon shoelaces are permitted.
8. The students should not have writing, tattoos, or pictures drawn on their clothing or skin.
9. Clothes must fit properly, being neither too big nor too tight. No undergarments should be visible.
10. Students are expected to be neat and clean in appearance. This reflects pride in themselves and St. Pius X Classical Academy. Uniforms must be kept clean and in good condition. Torn or worn-out uniforms must be replaced.