School Uniform

The dress code for St. Monica Catholic School students is intended to encourage a neat appearance consistent with our values and appropriate to a learning environment. A uniform sets the tone for each school day - showing that students are ready to work hard, aiming for high standards and caring for one another equally.

We expect all pupils to wear the correct uniform every day and to feel proud both of the way they look and the school they represent.

Personal appearance

Hair color should be natural. Extreme hairstyles, color or hair art are not allowed.
A modest amount of natural make-up is acceptable.
Nails should be kept short. Neutral nail colors are permitted.

Technology

Cellphones and Smartwatches are NOT to be used or worn during the school day. However, students can turn them into their teachers for safekeeping during the day.

Why School Uniforms Matter

Uniforms are practical, economical, reinforce a school’s traditions and educational vision—and they make it a snap to get ready for school!

Decades of study and research prove that uniforms produce a wide range of benefits for communities, schools, parents and students. The pressure tied to fashion in schools can be intense. That’s where a uniform comes in. By adhering to a uniform, we eliminate the socioeconomic tension driven by fashion trends and high-end brands while increasing safety on campus and distinguishing students within their community.

Daily Uniform

Girls Pre-K-8th Grade

White polo shirt (long or short sleeve), PreK-8
Evergreen drop waist dress, PreK only
Jumper Sequoia, PreK-2 (bike/modesty shorts required under skirts)
Skirt/Skort Sequoia, 3-5 (bike/modesty shorts required under skirts)
Solid Navy Skirt/Skort, 6-8 (bike/modesty shorts required under skirts) Must be 3″ below the fingertip when arms are straight. No rolling the skirts or pulling them up high on the waist to make them shorter.
Navy Walking shorts or pants, PreK-8
White, Navy, or green anklets, knee highs or tights, all grades
Navy leggings (under skirts or jumpers only), All grades (NO gray, printed, black, green, or other colors)

Boys Pre-K-8th Grade

White Polo Shirt (short or long sleeve), PreK-8
Pants Navy Twill, PreK-8
Walking shorts navy, PreK-8
White navy, or green socks, all grades

High School Girls

Solid Khaki Skirt/Skort, 9-11
White blouse with a navy tie, 9-11
Navy cardigan sweater with logo, 9-11 (Dennis Uniform)
White, Navy, or green anklets, knee highs or tights, all grades
Navy leggings (under skirts or jumpers only), All grades (NO gray, printed, black, green, or other colors)

High School Boys

Khaki pants or walking shorts, 9-11
White dress shirt with Navy tie, 9-11
Navy sweater with logo, 9-11
White navy, or green socks, all grades

We recommend that all pupils' clothing and personal belongings are clearly labelled with their name.

Uniform Exchange

Shoes

Spirit Wear/PE Uniform

Students may wear their uniforms or Spirit Wear on their PE days, since they are unable to change clothes for PE class. Spirit Wear tops should be worn with either Spirit Wear sweats or uniform bottoms. No pajama bottoms. The Spirit Wear PJs are for home or designated PJ Days. Of course, wear your Spirit Wear to CYO practices, games, and community events too! Students will learn their PE days on the first day of school. On all other days, full school uniforms are required. In addition, all students, regardless of grade, must wear gym shoes during PE class.

Off Limit Clothing

Clothing that is not allowed includes miniskirts, shirts with spaghetti straps, tank tops, t-shirts with offensive or inappropriate language or content, torn or ripped clothing, and tattered jeans or pants. Clothes that are skintight or are excessive in size, low riding pants, or low-cut tops. Bare midriffs are unacceptable. Hats are not allowed. Distracting make-up, hair, and nails are not permitted.
If girls wear yoga pants – they MUST have a shirt/sweatshirt that always covers below the hips/buttocks. If students wear shorts, they must be at least 3″ below fingertip length, and their shirt can’t be longer than the shorts, or worn too short. Do not roll up shorts/skirts to make them shorter.

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