Dress Code

St. Joan of Arc Parish School has adopted a mandatory uniform/dress code to further accomplish our goal of educating the whole person, physically, mentally and spiritually.

St. Joan of Arc Parish Dress Code

General Rules for All Grades


  • Uniforms: Must be worn on school days unless announced otherwise.
  • Non-Uniform Days: Clothes must be appropriate for learning.
  • Clothing Fit: Must be size and age-appropriate.
  • Shoes: Must be safe, practical, and have a heel strap.
  • No platform shoes, crocs, or open-toe sandals.
  • Hats/Scarves: Not permitted indoors; baseball hats allowed outside with teacher approval.
  • Make-Up: Not allowed; no dangling earrings.
  • Hair: Must be natural color.
  • Deodorant: Encouraged for Grades 4 and up.


Reminder: All dress code items should be clean, in good repair, and free of objectionable content.

Junior Kindergarten & Senior Kindergarten

3K / 4K / 5K

Shirts

  • Comfortable length; sweaters and vests permitted.

Pants

  • Elastic waistband cotton pants; skirts, jumpers, or dresses allowed.

Uniform Option

  • Students may wear school uniform if preferred.

Grades 1st - 8th
Dress Code

ALL GENDERS

Shirts

  • Style: Polo, turtleneck, or Oxford (with school logo only).
  • Colors: White, navy blue, forest green, maize yellow.
  • Sleeves: Short or long; no ribbed, ruffled, or contrasting trim.

Pants

  • Style: Solid color, tailored uniform style (navy blue, tan/khaki).
  • Material: Cotton twill or poly blend; no cargo or jeans.
  • Length: Full-length pants; no extra zippers or pockets.

Sweater/Vests

  • Colors: White, navy blue, forest green.
  • Style: Cardigans, pullovers, crew neck, or V-neck.

Shorts

  • Colors: Navy blue or tan/khaki.
  • Style: Tailored, no extra pockets or zippers.
  • Length: Must come to the knee; May be worn in warmer months.

Belts (Optional)

  • Colors: Solid black, brown, or navy blue.
  • Style: Must have belt loops (no studs/decorations)

Grades 1st - 8th
Dress Code

ADDITIONAL GIRLS OPTIONS

Jumpers/Skirts

  • Colors: Solid navy or khaki, plain, tailored style.
  • Plaid: White Plaid (Land’s End); must meet length requirement (2” above the knee).

Socks/Tights

  • Colors: White or navy blue; anklets, knee socks, or tights.
  • Leggings: Navy or white, full-length, no lace or decorations.

Physical Education Dress Code

All Grades:

  • Shoes: Non-marking, activity-appropriate shoes (e.g., tennis, cross-trainers).
  • Socks: Required for safety and comfort.


Grades 5-8:

  • Clothing: Loose-fitting shorts (no shorter than mid-thigh); plain t-shirts or SJOA logo shirts; no denim or cut-offs.
  • PE Bag: Store PE clothes separately.