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ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI SCHOOL DRESS CODE
HOW TO PURCHASE DRESS CODE ITEMS:
Local Stores
Local stores carry shirts, pants, shorts, capris, as well as
plain sweatshirts and polo shirts. These stores do not carry the plaid jumper,
or coulotte. These stores include, but are not limited to Kohls, JCPenny’s,
Younkers, Old Navy, Sears, Target, and Gap.
Used Uniform Clothing
Home and School will also host used uniform sales after Masses
during the August packet weekend and again in the spring. Parents may also
donate good used uniform items to Home and School.
Image Solutions
Image Solutions carries a short sleeved polo, long sleeve
polo, mock turtleneck, uniform sweatshirt, uniform fleece, PE uniform, and
spirit wear. To see sizes and prices go on line at
www.imagesolutionsdm.com/stores/sfaschool
PE uniforms ordered online by July 30th will be
available for pick-up at the
back-to-school sale on August 14-15. The FINAL deadline to order P.E. uniforms
is August 25, and will be delivered to your child's homeroom.
Lands' End
Visit http://www.landsend.com/school
to see their selection of clothing that meets our dress code. Be sure to
mention the Saint Francis uniform code (900058330) when placing your order.
Carpenter Uniforms
Carpenter Uniforms carries plaid jumpers and skorts. They also
have other plain clothing items that meet the school dress code guidelines.
Items may be ordered by telephone at 515-2831985 or by going to their store
located at 5801 Thornton, Des Moines Iowa.
It is a decision of the Board of Education that all
students will abide by the St. Francis of Assisi Dress Code. The
intention is to encourage good grooming habits and neat, clean personal
appearance, and provide rules for modest attire and cleanliness as a
foundation for scholastic attitude.
Spirit wear is apparel that represents St. Francis School, however it is not
to be considered as part of the dress code. Spirit wear is worn on designated
days such as special jean days, or spirit wear days.
Spirit Wear Day
All St. Francis of Assisi spirit shirt clothing
sold by Home and School can be worn on mission day and spirit wear
day. Spirit wear must be worn with uniform pants.
Mission Day
One day each month is designated as a
mission day. On this day students are allowed to be out of uniform,
provided that they participate in the mission. We ask that the
following guidelines be followed on out of uniform days:
No baggy or torn clothing, tank tops or short shorts, sweat/wind
pants.
Sweatpants, running suits, mesh/shiny fabric practice/sports shorts
and the like are not allowed.
Students need to wear socks and safe shoes, no flip flops or pool
sandals.
Clothing must be appropriate for a Catholic School Setting.
ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI SCHOOL DRESS
CODE
SLACKS:
Navy blue or khaki CLASSIC dress slacks. Corduroy or twill only.
Pants must be worn at the waist with a belt. The following are not
permitted: baggy pants, extra pockets (cargo/painter), loops or ankle zippers,
dragging hems, or low rise. NEW FOR 2009-2010: Capri pants (navy or khaki)
may be worn in the months of August, September, and May for elementary and
middle school students.
SHORTS:
Navy blue or khaki CLASSIC walking shorts. Twill or corduroy
only. Shorts may be worn in August, September, and May. Shorts must be
worn at the waist and may not be shorter than 3” above the knee. The following
are not permitted: extra pockets (cargo/painter) or loops, trendy short shorts
worn at the hips, or oversized and baggy shorts.
SHIRT/BLOUSE:
Solid navy or white shirt. Must have collar and sleeves. Must be
tucked in. Approved styles are oxford cloth/cotton button downs, polo
knit, turtleneck or mock turtleneck. No denim or chambray. No logo
except approved SFA logos. SFA hunter green will be permitted for middle
school students grades 6-8. NEW for 2009-2010: white long sleeve
shirts may be worn under uniform shirts.
SWEATER:
Solid navy or white sweaters. Approved styles are cardigan, vest,
v-neck and crew neck. Approved uniform shirt MUST be worn underneath. No
hoods or fleece. SFA hunter green permitted for middle school students.
SWEATSHIRTS:
Approved SFA sweatshirt. Approved uniform shirt MUST be worn
underneath. NEW FOR 2009-2010: Middle school students may wear
approved SFA sweatshirts OR SFA fleece.
 
COULOT/JUMPER:
SFA school plaid or SFA navy. May not be shorter than 3” above the knee.
The uniform plaid is recommended dress for girls for uniformity at SFA.
These items must be purchased through Carpenters Uniforms.
SKORT:
Navy blue or khaki skort from Carpenter’s only. Carpenter's skort
may be worn year round.
BELTS: 1st through 8th grade
Belts must be worn with clothing that has belt loops. Extra belt
length must be worn in belt loops.
SHOES/SOCKS:
Shoes must be closed toe and closed heel. No wheels. Socks or tights
must be worn at all times. Socks must be visible above shoe tops –
minimally up to ankle. Sandals may be worn during August, September,
May. Sandals must have a back strap. No flip flops or pool sandals, with socks.
OTHER:
1. Students are expected to come to school neatly dressed and
well groomed. Uniform shirts and blouses are to be tucked in at all
times. Pants and shorts are to be worn at the waist with no sagging.
Dress code will be enforced from the time students arrive until
dismissal.
2. A collared uniform shirt must be worn under sweatshirts,
sweaters, or fleeces. No colored T-shirts under shirts; white short
sleeved T-shirts or long sleeve shirts are appropriate. No print should
be visible.
3. Hair colors, facial hair, make-up, hats or jewelry that draw
undue attention or are disruptive are not permitted. Girls may wear post
earrings only. Earrings are not to hang below the earlobes. Boys are not
allowed to wear earrings. No body piercings are allowed. Make-up: 7 & 8
graders are allowed to wear light mascara, blush, and lip gloss.
4. Hair should be clean and neatly groomed. Boys hair length
should be at or above the collar and no longer than mid-ear on the
sides.
5. Tattoos, including temporary, washable tattoos, are not
permitted. Decals, stickers, sequins, glitter many not be worn.
6. Backpacks should not have wheels.
7. Tight fitting clothing of any kind is not considered
appropriate to our environment.
8. Scouts may wear their uniform shirt/blouse on their meeting
day.
All final dress code decisions will be determined by
the administration.
While it is impossible to predict fashion trends year to year, the
classic clothing items in this dress code can always be found in area
stores and catalogs. Clothing that does not conform to these guidelines
may not be worn at school. Uniform jumpers, skorts and coulots must be
purchased at Carpenter’s.
Consequences (per quarter) for
Violation of the Dress Code:
K-8th grades:
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1st time: a note will be sent
home stating that the student was in violation of the dress code.
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2nd time: another reminder note
will be sent home.
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3rd time: a phone call to
parents from teacher.
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4th time: parents must bring
appropriate clothing to school.
Flagrant violations will result in the student having to
call home and not being readmitted to class until the violation is
corrected. All students in Grades 3-5 will pull a discipline card for
untucked shirts. Middle school students will receive a discipline mark
for untucked shirts.
REQUIRED ATTIRE FOR PHYSICAL EDUCATION:
Grades kindergarten through eight must have socks and tennis shoes for
PE for student safety and the protection of the gym floor.
Students in grades six through eight will dress in SFA shorts and
t-shirts for PE. Students in grades six through eight who have PE
first period may wear their PE clothes to school.
WINTER ATTIRE :
All students are expected to dress appropriately for
winter weather. Students will be outside unless the temperature is
zero degrees or below with the wind chill. During wither months,
encourage students to wear mittens, hats, heavy coats, and boots.
For the health of each student, boots/overshoes are expected in wet and
snowy weather. Students should bring an extra pair of shoes to
wear inside when they wear boots.
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