Parent Handbook & Policies

Family Handbook
The Family Handbook is currently under revision.

family handbook

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The Uniform Policy

SCHOOL UNIFORM POLICY * Final decision on uniform policy items rests with school administration *
Students of St Matthew School will wear the official school uniform.
Each student has the responsibility to be neat in appearance at all times.
Students are to be in uniform unless a non‐uniform day is designated.
The uniform is to be clean, well‐pressed, properly fitting and in good repair.

Non‐compliance will result in the following steps:
1st time: A student will be given the opportunity to select the necessary items from the used uniforms and a note will be sent home from teacher stating the uniform infraction.
2nd time: Parents will be called to bring the appropriate uniform items to school or take the student home to change.
3rd time: A detention will be given. 

Official Uniform

Purchasing the Uniform

PURCHASING
Uniform items may be purchased at any clothing store as long as they follow regulations. The uniform sweaters, sweatshirts, fleece vests and plaid skirts, skorts and jumpers are only available at:
Dennis Uniform
www.dennisuniform.com

Uniform sweatshirts are also available from Embroideriffic, a school family-owned company:

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Boys & Girls

Shirt/Blouse – Must be tucked in
White button-down, collared shirt/blouse – long or short sleeves
White polo shirt – long or short sleeves
Grades 6‐8 Navy polo optional​

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Sweater/
Sweatshirt/
​Fleece Vest

Must have and is part of the full uniform. 
Cardigan knit sweater
Pullover sleeveless vest
Sweatshirt
Fleece vest
Must have logo
Must be worn as part of uniform every day
Must be worn over blouse /polo
Pre-K‐5 Mayfair Blue (regulation color from Dennis Uniforms)
6‐8 Navy (Regulation color from Dennis Uniform)

Girls
(specific information)

Jumper for K‐5 – Regulation plaid 00 – available through Dennis Uniform only
Skirt/Skort – Regulation plaid 00 – available through Dennis Uniform only
Grades 6‐8 – Khaki or Navy skirt/skort
Length: Top of knee to two inches above

Pants/Shorts

PreK‐5 Navy twill, relaxed fit pants/shorts
6‐8 Khaki twill, relaxed fit pants/shorts
No stretch, pencil, taper or skinny silhouette
No cargo style or sagging pants
No jeans on uniform days

Shoes

Safe and appropriate for school
Tie/Velcro/buckle
Sturdy athletic shoes for fitness
No open toed shoes
No boots worn in the school
No Crocs, flats, heels or clogs

Socks & Tights/ Leggings

Must be worn every day
Socks must show above the shoe
Solid colors in white, navy or black only
Leggings must be full length to the ankle

Jewelry/
Hair/
​Makeup

Jewelry
No jewelry is allowed except:
Cross/crucifix necklace
Small stud post earrings (girls only)
Student activity/award pins or patches
No bracelets/anklets
One watch is permissible

Hair
Hair should be clean, combed and neatly trimmed
No unnatural hair color or distracting hairstyle
Hair must not cover the eyes
Boy’s hair must be trimmed above the collar
No hats allowed in school building

Makeup
No makeup or nail polish is allowed
No tattoos or henna

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Spirit Days









Free Dress

SPIRIT DAYS
Each Friday is Spirit Day (except Mass days)
Students wear a St. Matthew Spirit Day t‐shirt/sweatshirt or St. Matthew team sport jersey (if sleeveless, must wear shirt underneath)
Blue jeans, uniform pants or uniform shorts and uniform skirts or skorts are acceptable
No sweat pants, athletic shorts, yoga pants, spandex, leggings as pants, ill‐fitting or jeans with holes are allowed
Students can wear regular school uniform instead of Spirit wear

FREE DRESS
Free dress is a privilege. Students may wear free dress on designated Free Dress Days with the following requirements:
Tops – t-shirts/sweatshirts (no inappropriate language or graphics), sweaters, long/short sleeved, no spaghetti straps or sleeveless tops, no cropped tops
Pants/shorts/skirts/dresses – jeans/pants (no holes), shorts (must be to the knee or two inches above, can be athletic type shorts), no cutoffs or bike and track shorts, no pajama type pants/shorts, skirts and dresses (must be to the knee or two inches above), no sweatpants or excessively tight or baggy pants
No yoga pants or leggings as pants or ill-fitting pants/jeans
Shoes – safe and appropriate for school (as stated above)
Socks – must wear socks, can be colored

The rules for free dress will be enforced.  Your child will be asked to change into uniform clothes that we have on hand, or call a parent to bring them appropriate clothing.  Enforcement is at the discretion of the Principal.

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