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DRESS CODE

In a society where there is so much emphasis on the external appearance and material possessions, it behooves us as parents and educators to help our children grow in the ability to see through and beyond these concerns to more important values. In an effort to teach our children that it is not the clothing or the possessions that make each person special. We at San Martin de Porres Catholic School require all students to wear the school uniform as prescribed unless the have been given specific permission to do otherwise.

The dress uniform may be worn at all times but is required on Thursday, special designated days, and school field trips. The causal uniform may be worn on days the dress uniform is not required. The prescribed uniforms to be purchased at Parker Uniforms are as follows:

All knit shirts, jumpers, and white shirts MUST have the San Martin logo, which can be purchased at Parker Uniform store.

Girls: PK3 – 3rd Grade - Mass day and special events-
Jumper and white blouse with rounded collar. Daily wear – culottes with green or yellow jersey knit top or pullover Sailor Middy with tie.

Boys: Mass day and special events – Navy slacks with dark belt, white oxford style shirt, and navy blue tie. Daily wear – Navy sorts with yellow of green knit pullover.

Boys and Girls:
• White or navy crew socks (girls may wear white tights in winter) No ankle socks
• Navy oxford sweater in winter for both boys and girls, Only the Parker Uniform style sweater with school emblem.
• Tennis shoes or dark shoes (no sandals)
• Girls may wear navy blue slacks (from Parker Uniforms) November – February.
• Turtlenecks (white) may be worn when the High temperature is predicted to be less than 60.
• Navy sweat suits (both pieces) may be worn when the high temperature is predicted to be less than 60.
• The official Cub Scout uniform or Girl Scout uniform may be worn to school on the day of regular meetings or for special scouting events except on Mass day.
• A regulation haircut that does not touch the collar is required for boys. Haircuts that involve shaving all or part of the head, wedges, mushrooms, pigtails, or signs, symbols, lines or words cut into the hair are not allowed. Hair my not be bleached, tinted, or dyed. This haircut regulation is for all male students. No faddish hairstyles.
• Girls’ hairstyles are to be kept simple. Barrettes, bows, combs and braiding my be used to keep the hair controlled. Styles that involve shaving the top or sides of the head are not permitted. Hair must be worn in a way that is not distracting and does not distract and does not cover the eyes. The hair my not be bleached, tinted or dyed.
• Girls may wear simple barrette of ponytail holders in hunter green, navy blue, pale yellow, white or same plaid as uniform.
• Earrings that reach up to half an inch (0.5”) in length or width may be worn by female students with pierced ears. Only one earring per ear lobe.
• Earrings are not allowed for male students.
• One ring, one bracelet, one watch may be worn. One chain or a chain with metal cross may be worn.
• Hair sprays, colognes, or perfumes may not be brought to school. These will be taken to office and returned to parent at end of day.
• Makeup may not be worn. This includes polish. No tattoos.

The prescribed uniforms are to be purchased at Parker Uniforms :
Parker School Uniforms 614 Ed Carey Drive Harlingen, TX 78550 (956) 440-9232

Or online at http://www.parkersu.com/main