John XXIII Uniform Code

The John XXIII Falcon's Nest will be open on the First and Third Wednesdays of the month from 6-8pm and the First and Third Thursdays of the month from 2-3:15pm.  

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 Appleheart 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 Appleheart 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 Appleheart 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 $30 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).