Uniform Policy

Uniforms are required and are not subject to modification. Uniforms should be clean and pressed with all buttons attached and hems intact. Students and parents share the responsibility for proper dress and grooming.

Lands’ End Uniform Information

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EXPECTATIONS FOR UNIFORM

Uniform Code

Uniforms are worn at Father Andrew White, SJ School as a symbol of unity and school pride. The school dress code is designed to promote an atmosphere that is appropriate for a school setting and intended to reduce distractions, allowing students to focus on their academic responsibilities. The wearing of uniforms is to be a cooperative effort among parents, students, and staff.

Uniforms are required and are not subject to modification. Uniforms should be clean and pressed with all buttons attached and hems intact. The plaid jumper and skirt must be from the school sponsored uniform company. Students and parents share the responsibility for proper dress and grooming.

K-8 PE Uniforms, All Students:

• Navy blue gym shorts or sweatpants with school insignia
• Gray t-shirt or gray/navy blue sweatshirt with school insignia
• Any color athletic shoe with good support and a rubber sole required
• Dress shoes may not be worn for PE class
• All students must be in PE uniform to participate in class
• For safety reasons, no jewelry is to be worn on PE days

PE Option:

Students may wear their FAW spirit gear on the day of their regularly scheduled PE class. The royal

blue, gray, or long-sleeve shirt or hoodie (Under Armour sold by the school) with the Father Andrew

White/Crusaders logo can be worn in place of the gray t-shirt or gray crew neck sweatshirt with the

school insignia on it on PE days only during the winter time. No hoodies/sweatshirts are to be worn

during the fall/spring uniform time. With this option, students are still required to wear the navy blue

FAW shorts or sweatpants. The HSA has a School Spirit Website with designated PE items available for

purchase.

Hair:

• Students’ hair length and style must not impede vision nor be a distraction from schoolwork
• Neither coloring of the hair (i.e. dyeing, bleaching, coloring, etc.) nor extreme hairstyles (i.e. designs cut in the hair, hard parts, faux-hawks, mohawks, mullets, skin fades, spiking the hair, pompadours, rat tails, etc.) are permitted

• Girls’ hair should be clean and neatly groomed with bangs cut above the eyebrows – long hair must be pinned back so as not to fall over the eyes or face. Shaved sides are not permitted.

• Girls’ hair accessories must be minimal and not distract from the uniform
• Girls’ hair accessories (i.e. headbands, bows, etc.) MUST BE PLAIN and match a color in the school uniform.

• Boys’ hair must be cut above the eyebrows, cut above and not touch the shirt collar, and cover no more than the top third of the ear

• Boys’ hair may not flip up above the eyebrows, collars, or ears
• Older boys must be clean shaven – no facial hair is permitted

Hats are not to be worn in the building

Jewelry & Accessories:

In keeping with the simplicity of a uniform, accessories should be minimal as follows:

• Wristwatches may be worn (those with sound capabilities should be set to silent mode)
• Bracelets, fitbits or hair ties of any kind worn on the wrist are not permitted

• Due to the stand alone capability of some models/brands to send and receive text messages and take pictures, no smartwatches of any kind (i.e. Apple Watch, Android Watch, etc.) may be worn at any time, even if their “smart” functions can be ‘turned off’

• Rings of any kind are not to be worn
• A plain chain necklace with a cross or religious medal is the only necklace that may be worn
• Modest, appropriate stud earrings (one in each ear) may be worn – in the interest of safety, hoops of any size nor any dangling earrings are permissible. BOYS may NOT wear earrings of any kind.

• For safety reasons, no jewelry is to be worn on PE days with the exception of stud earrings.
• No make-up is to be worn to school
• No nail polish, artificial nails, or French manicures (regardless of out-of-school commitments)

• Visible body markings such as temporary tattoos must be covered with a bandage until they have worn off or been removed
• Students may not draw tattoo-like markings on any visible parts of their bodies with pens or markers

Uniform Infractions

All students are expected to follow the complete dress code. When a uniform violation occurs the first time, a verbal warning will be given. The second time, teachers will notify parents so they can help the child correct the violation. For middle school students, after a verbal warning, if the violation is not corrected, middle school students will be assigned a Level 1 Behavior infraction. Further violations of the dress code may result in the student losing part or all of recess, additional infractions for middle school students, and/or notification of the parents by the principal. Parents will be called to pick up their child when uniform violations are not corrected. Repeated uniform infractions that indicate defiance are a Level 2 Behavior, subject to Level 2 Consequences.

PK Girls Fall/Spring

• Navy blue skort or navy blue elastic waist cotton shorts
• Yellow short-sleeve polo shirt with school insignia Winter
• Navy blue sweat pants with school insignia or navy blue elastic waist long slacks
• Yellow short- or long- sleeve polo shirt with school insignia
• Navy blue or gray sweatshirt with school insignia (optional)

Year-round

• Navy blue or white crew socks
• Tennis shoes (any color)

PK Boys Fall/Spring

• Navy blue elastic waist cotton shorts
• Yellow short-sleeve polo shirt with school insignia Winter
• Navy blue sweat pants with school insignia or navy blue elastic waist long slacks
• Yellow short- or long- sleeve polo shirt with school insignia
• Navy blue or gray sweatshirt with school insignia (optional)

Year-round

• Navy blue or white crew socks
• Tennis shoes (any color)

K-5 Girls Fall/Spring

• Plaid jumper or navy blue permanent-press shorts with stitched belted waistband – shorts may not be below the knee and no shorter than two inches above the knee
• Short-sleeve light blue peter pan collar blouse when wearing a jumper or polo shirt with the school insignia when wearing shorts
• When choosing to wear shorts, a plain brown or black belt must be worn and shirts must be tucked in neatly at all times

Winter

• Plaid jumper or navy blue permanent-press dress pants with stitched belted waistband may be worn and must include a plain brown or black belt
• Short- or long-sleeve light blue Peter Pan collar blouse when wearing a jumper or short- or long-sleeve polo shirt with the school insignia when wearing pants.

• Navy-blue cardigan sweater or 1⁄4 zip fleece with the school insignia (optional)
• F A W sweatpants or solid, navy-blue leggings/tights under jumpers for warmth (optional)
• Girls are also advised to wear a pair of shorts under their jumpers throughout the year

K-5 Boys Fall/Spring

• Navy blue permanent-press dress shorts or pants with stitched belted waistband (elastic on sides or back for sizing is acceptable) – shorts may not be below the knee
• Light blue button-down collar oxford cloth short-sleeve dress shirt or light blue short-sleeve polo shirt with school insignia
• A plain brown or black belt must be worn with pants belted at the waist – shirts must be tucked in neatly at all times.

Winter

• Navy blue permanent-press dress pants with stitched belted waistband (elastic on sides or back for sizing is acceptable) and must include a plain brown or black belt
• Light blue button-down collar oxford cloth short- or long-sleeve dress shirt or light blue short- or long- sleeve polo shirt with school insignia

• Shirts must be tucked in neatly at all times
• Navy-blue V-neck sweater or 1⁄4 zip fleece with the school insignia (optional)

6-8 Girls Fall/Spring

• Plaid skirt or navy blue permanent-press shorts with stitched belted waistband – skirts must be no shorter than fingertip length and may not be rolled at the waistband. Shirts must be tucked in so that the waistband can be seen and waistbands must be sized appropriately.

Shorts may not be below the knee and no shorter than fingertip length

• · Short-sleeve light blue polo shirt with the school insignia
• ·  When choosing to wear shorts, a plain brown or black belt must be worn and shirts must be tucked in neatly at all times

Winter

• Plaid skirt or navy blue permanent-press dress pants with stitched belted waistband may be worn and must include a plain brown or black belt
• Short- or long-sleeve light blue polo shirt with the school insignia and shirts must be tucked in neatly at all times

• Navy-blue 1⁄4 zip fleece with the school insignia
•  F A W sweatpants or solid, navy-blue leggings/tights under jumpers for warmth (optional)
• Girls are also advised to wear a pair of shorts under their skirts throughout the year

6-8 Boys Fall/Spring

• Navy blue permanent-press dress shorts or pants with stitched belted waistband – shorts may not be below the knee
• Light blue button-down collar oxford cloth short-sleeve dress shirt or light blue short-sleeve polo shirt with school insignia
• A plain brown or black belt must be worn with shorts or pants belted at the waist – shirts must be tucked in neatly at all times Winter

• Navy blue permanent-press dress pants with stitched belted waistband and a plain brown or black belt
• Light blue button-down collar oxford cloth short- or long-sleeve dress shirt or light blue short- or long- sleeve polo shirt with school insignia

• Shirts must be tucked in neatly at all times
• Navy-blue 1⁄4 zip fleece with the school insignia

K-8 Shoes, All Students:

• Solid brown, black, navy, or tan rubber sole dress shoes, including Sperry or Docksiders or solid black or white low-cut tennis shoes

• Any contrasting color in stitching, trim, logos, or soles on ANY shoes is not acceptable

No slip on shoes without laces ( Vans or Canucks without laces are not allowed)

• All shoes should have soles and heels no more than one inch high for safety reasons
• High top shoes or boots may not be worn
• School shoes must cover the entire foot – open-toe shoes, clogs, mule style, slides, flip- flops, etc., may not be worn

• Shoes must be secured on children’s feet with tied laces, Velcro, or buckle straps at all times.

K-8 Socks, All Students:

• Plain white, navy, or black crew socks that cover the ankle, must be worn at all times ·
• Navy blue or white knee socks may be worn with skirts and jumpers
• Low cut socks of any kind are unacceptable

HOODIES may only be worn on PE Uniform Days with the winter uniform (not fall/spring) and must be the school issued hoodie. Hoodies are not to be worn at any time inside the school building on a regular uniform day. This includes the classrooms, gym, and hallways.

Socks may have a small logo but cannot have decorations or be trimmed with another color – logos should not distract from the uniform

Out of Uniform Days

On designated days (“tag days”), students may be given permission by the principal to wear clothing other than their uniforms to school. Out of uniform days are for students who have not had a uniform violation in the same month as the “tag day”. Students who have had a uniform violation in the same month as the “tag day”, must wear their school uniform and may not participate in an out of uniform day.

Students must abide by the following on tag days:

1. • Clothing must be modest and appropriate
   • Shirts may not have inappropriate words or pictures on them
   • Pants must be clean and properly sized for both girls and boys
   • Tank tops, tops with spaghetti straps, or crop tops that leave the midriff area bare above the waistband are not permitted

• Shorts or skirts may not be more than three inches above the top of the knee cap

Socks may have a small logo but cannot have decorations or be trimmed with another color – logos should not distract from the uniform

• Leggings are permitted for students in grades PK – 4 only. Leggings may only be worn when paired with a top that is fingertip length or longer.

Pajama bottoms are not permitted.

1. • Jeans should fit properly around the waist
   • Jeans that are ripped or have holes are not permitted
   • Pants or skirts that expose bare skin are not permitted

Parents may be called to bring a uniform to school for any student who the principal determines is dressed inappropriately.

Normal daily school rules regarding accessories, shoes, jewelry and make-up will apply on tag days. Due to safety reasons, no crocs, slides or shoes that cannot be tied are allowed on tag days.

All students are allowed a tag day on their birthday. For students with summer birthdays, a tag day will be issued when the school celebrates summer birthdays in May during the school year. 

Used Uniforms