The Catholic community of Saint John Nepomuk is committed to developing in our students a strong sense of Catholic identity. A school dress code compliments the teaching of order and discipline, provides for a less distracting environment, and builds community. Uniforms promote a sense of belonging and unity among the student body of SJNCS.
The Gospel calls the people of God to lead simple lives. In keeping with this, the Saint John Nepomuk Dress Code Policy is intended to be a guideline by which students may dress in a respectful manner that reflects the importance of learning in their lives.
Ideally, it is our desire that our students are not dominated by material wants, do not have to worry about what they wear to school each day and are free from certain peer pressures, making unnecessary choices, or having unnecessary worries.
Students must be in uniform every day unless determined by the principal.
Shirts and blouses must be buttoned and tucked while on campus.
The school uniform is available at Parker School Uniform in Oklahoma City. Any clothing items not purchased from Parker must be similar to the regulation uniform. School t-shirts, sweatshirts and fleece jackets are available through the PTC.
The regulation uniform code is as follows:
GIRLS
Jumper Plaid (K-4)
Skirt Plaid with multi-pleats (5-8)
Navy blue with multi-pleats (Pre-K 3 & 4 yr. olds-8)
Skort/Culottes Navy (Pre-K 3 & 4 yr. olds-8) (NO decorative novelties)
Plaid (K-8)
Blouse White round (Peter Pan) collar, short or long sleeves
(NO puff or 3/4 sleeves) (K-4)
Light blue or white oxford, short or long sleeves
(NO puff or 3/4 sleeves) (5-8)
White polo shirt with collar, short or long sleeves
(K-8)
***Grades 6-8 only Maroon polo shirt (may only be
purchased through Parker Uniform)
Sweater Navy blue, cardigan or pullover permitted but NO
designs or logos (K-8)
***Grades 6-8 only Navy blue sweater vest
Slacks Navy, poly/cotton blend pleated with tabs or flat front;
NO hip huggers, stretch pants, cargo or carpenter
style with exterior pockets (only 4 pockets:
2 in front, 2 in back) (Pre-K 3 & 4 yr. olds-8)
Shorts Navy, poly/cotton blend, "walking shorts," with cuffs
or hemmed, pleated or flat front; navy knit shorts
may be worn only under skirts or jumpers and are
required to be worn for modesty;
NO cargo or carpenter style with exterior pockets
(only 4 pockets: 2 in front, 2 in back) (Pre-K 3 & 4 yr. olds-8)
Belts Grades 2nd-8th require a leather or synthetic
leather navy, black or brown belt
with slacks/shorts/skirts
(NO decorative novelties)
Socks Solid white or navy ***The only acceptable sock
styles are bobbie socks, crew or ankle/quarter
lengths. Students MAY NOT wear low-cut or
no-show style socks.
Tights Solid navy or white
Hair Ribbons White, navy or uniform plaid
Headbands White, navy, uniform plaid, black or brown
(headbands may be no wider than 3 inches and
may not have long sashes/scarves attached to tie
underneath the hair)
BOYS
Shirt Light blue or white oxford, short or long sleeves
(K-8)
White polo shirt with collar, short or long sleeves
(K-8)
***Grades 6-8 only Maroon polo shirt (may only be
purchased through Parker Uniform)
Sweater Navy blue, cardigan or pullover permitted but NO
designs or logos (K-8)
***Grades 6-8 only Navy blue sweater vest
Slacks Navy, poly/cotton blend pleated or flat front,
with or without cuffs
NO cargo or carpenter style with exterior pockets
(only 4 pockets: 2 in front, 2 in back) (Pre-K 3 & 4 yr. olds-8)
Shorts Navy, poly/cotton blend, "walking shorts," with cuffs
or hemmed, pleated or flat front;
NO cargo or carpenter style with exterior pockets
(only 4 pockets: 2 in front, 2 in back) (Pre-K 3 & 4 yr. olds-8)
Belts Grades 2nd-8th require a leather or synthetic
leather navy, black or brown belt
with slacks/shorts/skirts
Socks Solid white or navy ***The only acceptable sock
styles are bobbie socks, crew or ankle/quarter
lengths. Students MAY NOT wear low-cut or
no-show style socks.
Ties Navy - clip-on (K-4)
Navy - standard (5-8)
(Ties may only be purchased through
Parker Uniform)
Shoes should be clean, in good repair and fit properly. Athletic/running/tennis shoes/sneakers are required Monday through Thursday. They may use lace ties, Velcro or elastic bands to secure the shoe to the foot. Dress shoes will be permitted only on Mass days. Dress shoes may not be sandals, cleats, CROCS or CROC-style shoes, open-toed shoes, flip-flops, backless/mules, or sling-backs. Boots will no longer be allowed for girls or boys. This includes cowboy boots and tall or ankle length dress boots. Dress shoes should be FLAT HEELED and in colors that compliment the school uniform such as black, brown, navy or white. ShOES MAY NOT INCLUDE WHEELS OR LIGHTS.
The St. John’s gray t-shirt may only be worn on PE days. St. John’s gray sweatshirt must always have a shirt with a collar underneath it when worn on a non-PE day. Students may not wear previous year versions (only acceptable version is the design adopted in 04-05 SY and currently sold by SJNCS PTC). FOR THE 2010-2011 SCHOOL YEAR, PE WILL BE ON MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS FOR GRADES K-2 AND TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS FOR GRADES 3-8.
A school spirit t-shirt in light blue with the Saint John mascot has been adopted with the 2006-2007 SY. This t-shirt DOES NOT take the place of our gray uniform t-shirt and MAY NOT be worn on PE days instead of the gray t-shirt. Special days as designated by the school administration and staff will be determined for when the spirit shirts may be worn and prior notification will be communicated to students and parents. These days may include, but not limited to school field trips, BMCHS and Holy Trinity track meets, special school days, etc.
The length of the jumper, skirt, short or skort is to be no shorter than the width of a dollar bill above the top of the knee and no longer that the width of a dollar bill below the top of the knee.
Students may also purchase a navy or gray fleece jacket with the school emblem. No other style of jacket, sweatshirt, hoodie, etc. may be worn in the classroom.
Students may not wear long sleeved undershirts underneath their short sleeved t-shirts or other uniform shirts. Long sleeve shirt uniform options, cardigans, etc. are available as options for students during colder weather.
No head gear may be worn in class (caps, bandanas, hats, etc.)
SUMMER UNIFORM: Students may wear the “summer uniform” from the beginning of school through October 31 and from April 1 through the last day of school.
The “summer uniform” includes the regular uniform plus uniform walking shorts (no tight fitting shorts). The length of the short is to be no shorter than the width of a dollar bill above the top of the knee and no longer that the width of a dollar bill below the top of the knee. THE “SUMMER UNIFORM” MAY NOT BE WORN ON MASS DAYS.
MASS WEAR: On Fridays or any other days when the students attend Mass, all children will be required to wear the school dress uniform. Shorts, St. John’s t-shirts and sweatshirts will not be allowed.
On Mass days, girls are required to wear the plaid jumper (K-4), plaid skirt (5-8), navy blue skirt (PK-8) or plaid skort (shorts underneath, but looks like a skirt from front and back; K-8) with a white blouse with the Peter Pan collar for grades K-4 or a white or light blue oxford for grades 5-8. The blouses/oxfords may be short or long sleeved. Girls may NOT wear pants, navy skorts or culottes or the white or maroon polo shirts to Mass.
On Mass days, boys ARE required to wear navy pants/slacks with a white or light blue oxford that may be short or long sleeved. Boys will WEAR A TIE ON Mass days. The navy blue tie is available from Parker school uniforms. A standard tie will be required for grades 5-8 and a clip on tie will be required for grades K-4. Boys may noT wear the white or maroon polo shirts to Mass.
sweatshirts and fleece jackets are not permitted to be worn during Mass. For those students who may be cool during Mass, they may consider wearing long sleeves or are permitted to wear a navy blue SWEATER.
PRE-KINDERGARTEN (3 & 4 YEAR-OLDS): Students in Pre-Kindergarten (3 & 4) have a uniform t-shirt available in short and long sleeved. Pre-K (3 & 4) students are required to wear a uniform bottom. This will include the navy blue items available to grades K-8. These items are the navy pants, shorts, skirts, skorts and culottes. When attending Mass, Pre-K students will continue to wear their t-shirt, but boys will wear pants and girls will wear skirts. The remaining dress code guidelines which address shoes, hair, jewelry, etc. do apply to the Pre-Kindergarten (3 & 4)students as well.
FREE DRESS DAY: Free Dress Day may be declared at the discretion of the principal. The following guidelines should be followed:
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Clothes should be appropriate, clean, modest and in good taste for a Catholic school
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Shorts, pants, jeans and shirts must be without holes. Shorts, jeans and skirts must be worn on the waist.
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Blouses may be sleeveless. The shoulders of a sleeveless blouse must be at least the width of a dollar bill. Tank and spaghetti strap style blouses are not allowed.
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Shorts and skirts are to be no shorter than the width of a dollar bill above the knee.
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T-shirts may be worn, however the logo and graphics must be appropriate for a Catholic school.
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The guidelines for shoes and socks remain the same whether in school uniform or on Free Dress Day.
There may be a monthly Free Dress Day the first THURSDAY of each month beginning in September. This is a reward for being in daily compliance with all the uniform regulations. Students sign a logbook whenever they have a uniform infraction. Students with more than two uniform infractions in a month will not be allowed to participate in the free dress day. The principal may issue further discipline for repeated uniform code violations.
HAIR: Hair should be neat with bangs not covering the eyes for both boys and girls. The hair length for boys should be no longer than the top of the shirt collar. Extreme hair coloring and bleaching are not permitted (including Free Dress Days). Extremes in hairstyles are not permitted. The principal will determine what is or is not extreme. Scrunchies, hair clips, elastic head bands, etc. must be in the hair not on the wrist.
MAKE-UP: No cosmetics, lipstick, artificial nails or tips may be worn (all grades) (including Free Dress Days). Nail polish of only a subdued color may be worn.
JEWELRY: Girls may wear only single post earrings, no dangling earrings; and only necklaces of a lightweight chain with a cross or symbol of your faith. Earrings are not an approved item for boys.
MISCELLANEOUS (including Free Dress Day):
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Tattoos (temporary or permanent) and body piercing (other than earrings for girls) are not permitted
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Hologram contact lenses are not permitted
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Slacks or leggings may not be worn under uniform jumpers or skirts
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Shoes with laces must be tied
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Baggy and oversized clothing/uniforms are unacceptable
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Boy and girl scouts may wear their scouting uniform to school on meeting days
The aforementioned dress code applies to all students enrolled at Saint John Nepomuk Catholic School. The Principal will make all final decisions regarding school dress.
