SCHOOL UNIFORM (2007-2008)

UNIFORMS ARE WORN BY STUDENTS ATTENDING ST. AMBROSE SCHOOL. In addition to providing a sense of group identity and self-discipline, they reduce distractions, eliminate competition for attention, and minimize social differences.

IN GENERAL, IT IS EXPECTED THAT STUDENTS MAINTAIN A NEAT, AGE APPROPRIATE APPEARANCE AT SCHOOL OR IN ANY SITUATION WHICH IS AN EDUCATIONAL EXTENSION OF THE SCHOOL DAY. Thus, uncombed hair, flapping shirt tails, faded pants, torn hems, untied shoe laces, low-slung pants, inappropriately short shorts and culottes, heavy make-up and excessive jewelry are not appropriate.

SHIRTS          

·       Plain red, navy blue, gray or white traditional polo-style knit shirt with long or short sleeves, pointed collars and buttons. 

·       Plain red, navy blue, gray, or white turtleneck. 

·       If a t-shirt is worn under the uniform shirt, it must be plain white.

·       Marquette logo is permitted on shirts.

·       No other emblem/logo is permitted. 

·       All shirts must be tucked-in.

PANTS/CAPRIS

·       Plain navy blue or khaki poly-cotton pants that fit to the waist.

·       Plain navy blue or khaki poly-cotton capri pants.

·       Plain navy blue or khaki poly-cotton elastic-waist pants.

·       Fischer’s Parochial Fashions, JCPenney’s, Sears, and Lands End all carry the above mentioned ‘uniform’ type pants.

·       Blue jean-style and cargo-style pants are not permitted. 

SHORTS         

·       Plain navy blue or khaki poly-cotton dress shorts hemmed no shorter than 2 inches above the knee.

·       Baggy shorts and cargo style shorts are not permitted. 

JUMPER/CULOTTES/SKIRTS

·       Solid navy or navy and red plaid jumper, culottes, and skirts in the style found at Fischer’s Parochial Fashions and at the

Head of the Class store.

·       Girls in grades K-5 may wear jumpers or culottes.  Girls in grades 6-8 may wear jumpers, culottes, or skirts.

·       Gym shorts may be worn under jumpers, culottes, and skirts.

·       Jumpers, culottes, and skirts should be hemmed no shorter than 2 inches above the knee.

SWEATERS    

·       Red, navy blue, gray, or white crew neck pullovers or cardigans.

SWEATSHIRTS

·       Crew neck pullover or hooded pullover sweatshirt; must be plain red, navy blue, gray, or white and may have a St. Ambrose or Marquette logo. Royal blue sweatshirts with Marquette logo are also permitted.  No other logos are permitted.

·       Uniform polo-style shirt or turtleneck must be worn under sweatshirt. 

·       Fleece items, jackets, vests or over shirts of any other variety may only be worn to recess and to and from school and church.  This is considered outerwear.

SHOES           

·       Dress shoes or athletic shoes.  Athletic shoes with white soles are preferred.  They must be in good condition and have laces tied. 

·       Athletic shoes must be worn on fitness day. 

·       Boots may be worn outside in the winter.  Only school shoes are allowed inside. 

·       “Crocs” style shoes may be worn if the strap is used behind the heel. 

·       Sandals and clogs are not permitted.

SOCKS              

·       Solid white, gray, navy blue or red socks or tights must be worn at all times. 

MISCELLANEOUS

·       Belts may be worn as long as the tail is tucked into the belt loops.

·       Make-up and jewelry should be used in moderation. 

·       Earrings are traditionally worn by girls only. 

·       Hats may not be worn in the school building.

·       Tattoos or writing on the body or school clothing is NEVER allowed.

·       The principal reserves the right to not allow anything he/she determines to be a classroom distraction.

NON-UNIFORM DAYS/EVENTS

Non-uniform days occur occasionally. Clothing should always be neat clean and modest.  When these days are announced, the following dress code will be in effect:

·       All school apparel must be modest, clean and neat.

·       Shorts comparable in length to the uniform shorts, including HEMMED jean shorts, are permitted. 

·       Skirts must be hemmed no shorter than 2 inches above the knee.

·       Short shorts, cut-offs, sundresses, tank tops, halter tops, sleeveless tops and skin tight clothing will not be permitted.

·       Writing on the seat of pants, shorts or sweatpants will not be permitted. 

·       T-shirts with reference to alcohol, drugs or any other inappropriate slogans will not be permitted. 

HOLIDAY ACCESSORIES

These are regular school days, but on designated days students may wear:

·       Holiday theme shirts, sweatshirts or sweaters

·       Hair ribbons, jewelry or a button   

EIGHTH GRADE CLASS PRIVILEGE

The eighth grade class may design a class sweatshirt and/or t-shirt in school colors that may be worn during school.  The design must be approved by the principal.

UNIFORM INFRACTIONS

It is hoped that a warning will solve the problem of a uniform infraction.  Following a warning, students will be asked to call home for the necessary uniform clothing.

In agreeing to abide by the contents of the procedure booklet, you are agreeing to follow the dress code described above.