Part X: Dress Code and Grooming Regulations Saint Joseph Academy maintains a code of dress and grooming consistent with its character as a private, Catholic, college-preparatory school. This code contributes to a seriousness of purpose, a constructive learning atmosphere, and the development of sound personal habits and a positive self-image. Violations of any of the policies listed herein will result in disciplinary consequences.
Parents are expected to support this policy by ensuring that their children wear only the approved school uniform provided by Lands’ End Uniforms.
Students’ failure to comply with dress and grooming regulations will result in disciplinary action. Repeated failure to comply with regulations may result in disciplinary action and/or being sent home. Students are expected to be in proper uniform when they arrive on the campus.
Boys • Choice of khaki or navy blue uniform pants with black or brown belt. • Belt must be worn at all times with tucked shirt (Oxford or Polo). • Choice of Oxford shirt (long or short sleeves) in white or blue or school polo. • ALL shirts must be tucked into trousers. • T-shirts worn under uniform shirts must be WHITE. • Hair Styles and Good Grooming: Students must always be clean shaven and are not permitted to wear mustaches or beards. After the third time a student is sent to shave, he may be assigned In School Suspension (ISS). Students will be charged $1.00 for a razor if needed.Hairstyles must be short and not reach the shirt collar. Any hairstyle is subject to administrative approval.The following is not permitted: • Bangs longer than the eye brow. • Pinning
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hair behind the ears • The use of gel, water, or hair spray to disguise length of hair • Hair that falls below the collar • Dyed hair • Sideburns that are longer than the bottom of the ear • Excessive verticality • Pony tails are not allowed. • Faces are to be clean shaven. • Earrings and other visible piercings are not allowed. • Makeup and other cosmetic products, including nail polish, are not allowed. Only SJA uniforms supplied by Lands’ End will be allowed beginning August 2021. Solid, navy, gray, or plaid skirts from other vendors are NOT allowed.
Girls • Choice of green plaid skirts, uniform slacks in navy blue or khaki. Skirt length is subject to the discretion of the administration but must reach the back of the knee. Students in skirt lengths deemed inappropriate are subject to disciplinary consequences which may include loss of privilege to wear skirts. • Choice of 1) Oxford blouse (long or short sleeves) in white, 2) school polo shirt in white or black. • Tights may be worn (only white, gray or navy are allowed). • Oxford blouses and polo shirts must be tucked in. • Appropriate makeup is permitted only in grades 9 through 12. • H a i r s t y l e s a re t o b e n e at a n d well-groomed. • Ear piercings are permitted, but are not to exceed more than two earrings on each ear. • T-shirts worn under uniform blouses must be WHITE. • Colored undergarments must not be visible through the uniform blouse. • Boots of any type are permitted in cold weather only.