UNIFORMS
Please print or sew the student's name on all clothing items. This will help in the recovery of lost items. Due to the increase of expensive outerwear worn to school and electronic devices brought to school, St. Martha will not be responsible for lost or stolen items.
Students are to be neatly dressed and well groomed. The school principal or assistant principal is the judge of what is acceptable in both dress and hairstyles.
1. Skirts (Grades 3-8) Blackwatch Plaid
Jumpers (Grades 1,2, and optional for 3)
. The length of the girls skirts is to be no shorter than the top of knee
2. Slacks navy blue (cotton) uniform slacks only
(No Duckheads, Dockers, Levis or Corduroys) No topstitching. Must be worn at waist.
3. Shorts - Navy blue uniform shorts only August October 31/ April 1 end of school.
4. Blouses white long or short sleeve with turnback collar, round collar, or button-down collar.
No decoration or monogram on the blouse. Blouses must be completely tucked into skirt.
5. Turtlenecks and mock turtlenecks - white (no insignia).
6. Golf Shirts white (no insignia) or forest green with St. Martha logo
7. Sweaters forest green only
V-neck or crew neck, pullover or cardigans. No monograms, emblems or cable knits.
8. Sweat Shirts forest green with St. Martha logo
9. Socks solid white, crew socks only- no ankle socks, or knee socks. White, forest green or
navy blue tights are permitted in cold weather (no insignia). All socks must be appropriate length.
10. No make-up or jewelry may be worn. No necklaces or play type jewelry/fads. Only watches and
dime size (one per ear) loop or studded earrings are permitted.
11. Belts must be worn with shorts and slacks if they have belt loops.
12. No sandals may be worn. All shoes must be closed and tied if appropriate.
13. Fingernails are to be appropriate length and not distracting. No fingernail polish.
14. 8th graders may wear gray sweatshirt with names of graduating class.
15. Only official St. Martha gray sweatpants (purchased through PTO) may be worn December through
March 15th.
BOYS
1. Slacks navy blue (cotton) uniform pants only in appropriate size. Belts must be worn. (No Duckheads, Dockers, Levis, or Corduroys; no topstitching brads or labels). Must be worn at waist.
2. Shorts Navy blue uniform shorts only. August October 31 / April 1 end of school.
3. Shirts white long or short sleeve with pointed or button-down collar. No decoration or monogram on the shirt.
4. Shirts must be completely tucked into pants.
5. Turtlenecks and mock turtlenecks white (no insignia) must be tucked in.
Golf Shirts white (no insignia) or forest green with St. Martha logo, must be tucked in.
Sweaters forest green only: V-neck or crew-neck, pullover or cardigans. No monograms, emblems
or cable knits. Sweat Shirts forest green, with or without, St. Martha logo.
6. Socks white crew socks, no anklets, with no insignias. Appropriate length.
7. Belts must be worn with shorts and slacks if they have belt loops.
8. No shoes with cleats may be worn.
9. If undershirts are worn, they must be solid white.
10. No earrings may be worn. No necklaces.
11. No sandals may be worn. All shoes must be closed and tied if appropriate.
12. 8th graders may wear gray sweatshirt with names of graduating class.
KINDERGARTEN ‑ No uniforms--students may wear play clothes.
Hair is not to be hanging in the face. Hair should be no longer than the collar for boys; no stripes, lines, numbers, braids or designs. Hair fads are not permitted; decisions concerning fads are left to the discretion of the principal or assistant principal. No unnatural hair colors or extensions. Boys must be clean shaven ‑ no mustaches, etc.
Personal appearance must be clean and neat at all times. All shirts and blouses must be tucked in. Blouses/shirts must be buttoned up to collar button. Long sleeves must be buttoned or rolled up neatly. No oversized blouses/shirts, sweatshirts or pants may be worn. Skirts may be no shorter than the top of knee. Shorts must be modest length, at least arms length.
Sometimes extenuating circumstances may occur in which a student may not be in uniform. Should this occur, please send a note of explanation with the child who is not in uniform. Unexcused violations will be considered deliberate and dealt with accordingly.
Hats may be worn indoors only on designated "Hat Day" authorized by the principal or assistant principal. No hats on picture day.
POLICY FOR UNEXCUSED UNIFORM VIOLATIONS
A. lst warning ‑ An infraction notice is sent to the child's parents stating the infraction of the uniform policy. The parents sign the letter and return to school.
B. 2nd warning ‑ A dictionary page will be hand copied by the student for homework and returned the next day.
C. 3rd Warning ‑ St. Martha uniform policy will be hand copied by the student for homework and returned the
next day.
D. 4th Warning ‑ Detention
Any change of clothing for after school activities other than sports should take place in a restroom after last bell with the teachers permission.
Uniform breaks are sometimes given to classes or students as a special reward. Please contact a classmate if you are not sure if one is to be taken.
DRESS‑DOWN DAY
"Dress‑Down" implies comfortable and casual, yet neat. On a day designated as "Dress‑Down Day" the following guidelines are in effect:
GIRLS;
· No necklaces/make-up (dime sized pierced earrings). Only 8th graders may wear small necklaces under their collar.
· Jeans are appropriate if they are clean and neat.
· Casual shirts and blouses may be worn, including colored t-shirts. (Tank tops/spaghetti straps or undershirts not permitted) (only appropriate wording/pictures, no double meaning t-shirts, no rock band, tobacco or alcohol insignia shirts).
· No midriff tops or shorts other than uniform shorts.
· Sweatshirts and jogging suits, and official St. Martha sweat pants only purchased through the PTO, providing they are neat and clean, may be worn.
· Crew socks must be worn. No anklets.
· No sandals (safety reasons).
· No nail polish.
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BOYS:
· No necklaces. Only 8th graders may wear small necklaces under their collar.
· No cut off jeans or holes in jeans permitted.
· Uniform shorts only.
· Casual shirts may be worn, including t-shirts (only appropriate wording/pictures, no double meaning t-shirts, no rock bands, tobacco or alcohol insignia shirts), sport shirts, flannel shirts. (Tank tops are not permitted).
· Sweatshirts and jogging suits, and official St. Martha sweatpants purchased through the PTO may be worn provided they are neat and clean.
· Socks must be worn. No anklets.
· No earrings.
· No sandals. (safety reasons)
If a student wears a uniform on non‑uniform day, he/she must abide by uniform code.
GRADUATION DRESS:
Students will wear gowns for the graduation ceremony (no caps).
Girls Gowns ‑ white
Light color dress or skirt and shoes. No strapless, low‑cut, spaghetti strap dress will be allowed. Shoulder
must be covered. Length of dress must be appropriate.
Boys Gowns ‑ green
Shirt and dress pants.
No tuxedos or formal attire.
A nominal fee for these will be included in graduation fee.