John XXIII Uniform Code

NOTE:  John XXIII will be using Schoolbelles for  school uniforms starting with the Fall 2008 school year.  The plaid jumper and plaid skirt must be ordered through Schoolbelles.

They also offer an approved line of pants, shorts, skorts, shirts and accessories that you may choose to purchase. 

1. Plaid Uniforms – Girls

• Jumpers for 1st – 5th grade
• Skirts for 6th – 8th grade

2. Pants/Slacks – Boys & Girls

• Durable dress slacks in navy blue with inset pockets, board-approved style only. (These styles are available from Schoolbelles or from the Lands’ End catalog
• No jeans
• No cargo-style pants
• No flap pockets
• No low-rise waist
• 100% cotton twill, cotton/polyester blend or corduroy

3. Shorts – Boys & Girls

• Durable dress shorts in navy blue with inset pockets, board-approved style only. Shorts must have zipper and button/placket front closure. (These styles are available from Schoolbelles or from Lands’ End catalog)
• 100% cotton twill, cotton/polyester blend
• No nylon
• No corduroy
• Shorts must be no shorter than 2” below the fingertip
• Shorts may be worn until November 1st and may be worn again beginning May1
• Tights may not be worn under shorts

4. Skorts – Girls

• navy blue with inset pockets (no cargo pockets)
• 100% cotton twill, cotton/polyester blend - No nylon - No corduroy
• Skorts must be no shorter than 2” below the fingertips
• Skorts may be worn until Nov. 1 and may be worn again beginning May 1
• Tights may not be worn under skorts. (These styles are available from Schoolbelles or from the Land’s End catalog)

5. Polo Shirts – Boys & Girls

•  Long or short sleeve, white, knit polo shirts are to be worn
•  Long-sleeve white turtlenecks are acceptable at any time (no sweater or sweatshirt necessary). No other types of shirts permitted
• A plain, white blouse may be worn under the uniform jumper
• A single, plain, white, short-sleeved t-shirt may be worn under the polo shirt (no print permitted). No colored t-shirts permitted under the polo
•  All shirts must be tucked in at all times
• No oversized or undersized shirts are permitted

6. Sweaters – Boys & Girls

• Navy blue pullover, cardigan or vest may be worn

7. Sweatshirts – Boys & Girls

• John XXIII uniform sweatshirts sold through Falcons Nest spirit shop
• There are 3 uniform sweatshirts · red fleece sweatshirt w/John XXIII logo · blue crew neck sweatshirt w/John XXIII · grey hooded sweatshirt w/John XXIII logo

8. Socks – Boys & Girls

• Solid white or navy blue crew or low cut crew socks
• Knee socks or tights in white or navy acceptable for girls
• No hose or leg warmers permitted

9. Shoes – Boys & Girls

• Gym or dress shoes only
• No sandals, clogs, heels, platform or sling back shoes, even on out of uniform days

10. Jewelry – Boys & Girls

• Single necklace or chain or school appropriate jewelry
• No studded jewelry
• No dog collars
• No heavy chains
• Girls may wear up to two pairs of earrings
• No excessively long, dangling earrings
• Boys are not permitted to wear earrings
• NO other body piercing is acceptable

11. Bookbags – Boys & Girls

• Backpacks or other large carriers are not permitted in the classrooms, but must be kept in school lockers

12. Hair

• Alternative or extreme hairstyles, as well as unnatural hair colors are not acceptable

13. Make Up

• No noticeable make-up is permitted
• Nail polish is permitted for girls in 6th – 8th grade only

14. Kindergarten

• Kindergarten students are not required to wear the school uniform

15. Out of Uniform Days

• Allowed on special occasion
• Nice jeans and shorts (in shorts season) may be worn
• No fleece sweatpants or clothing with inappropriate wording or pictures 
• If school personnel deam non-uniform clothing to be inappropriate (shorts too short, 
       midruff-baring tops, etc), parents will be called to bring appropriate clothing

16. The principal may exclude any student when on his/her judgement, a student's apparel is inappropriate

♦  Uniforms must conform to our dress code.  School personnel will strictly enforce the uniform policy.
♦  Parents are asked to see that their children are in full uniform before they leave home in the morning. 
♦  Uniforms may not be torn or defaced with drawings, designs or words.
♦  Alternative clothing of any type will be considered a substitution and not permitted.
♦  Girls are not permitted to roll their skirts at the waist.
♦  A demerit can be issued for non-compliance with the uniform policy, and/or parents of children not in uniform may be called to bring appropriate clothing to school. 
♦  For 6th-8th grade, an accumulation of five (5) uniform demerits in one quarter will result in mandatory Saturday school attendance.
♦  A $25 fee will be assessed to those requiring Saturday school. 
♦  Each uniform demerit received after 5 (per quarter) will result in Saturday school attendance. 
♦  Uniform demerits do not carryover from quarter to quarter.  If ordering through Lands End please use the 
       “Preferred School” code (9000-6563-2).