Dress Code

The following code establishes the standards believed necessary to enhance an appropriate academic atmosphere. While St. Margaret’s does not dictate what is a suitable appearance outside the school setting, a student’s appearance within the school setting should reflect their pride in our school. Uniforms are to be worn on the first half-day of school and daily, except on special occasions specified by the principal. A note must accompany the student if there is a reason for not wearing a uniform. Uniforms should be clean, wrinkle-free and in good repair at all times.

Any St. Margaret of Scotland t-shirt can be worn on Fridays (blue spirit wear t-shirt, musical, athletic, or event t-shirts)

All parents and students are encouraged to consult Just Me Apparel or Maggie’s Closet to determine the accepted styles of uniform pants/shorts and blouses/shirts. Deliveries from Just Me Apparel are made to the school every Thursday.

Dress and Personal Appearance Code

St. Margaret of Scotland Parish School students are required to wear uniforms daily unless otherwise specified by the Principal. Specific uniform requirements are listed in the St. Margaret of Scotland Family Handbook.                                

(SMOS School Board,  October 2007)

 

The following code establishes the necessary standards to enhance an appropriate academic atmosphere.  While St. Margaret of Scotland School does not dictate what is a suitable appearance outside the school setting, a student’s appearance within the school setting should reflect their pride in our school. Uniforms are to be worn on the first half-day of school and daily, except on special occasions specified by the principal.  A note must accompany the student if there is a reason for not wearing a uniform. 

Uniforms should be clean, wrinkle-free, and in good repair.

For All Students

Pants / Shorts
  • Solid navy uniform pants or shorts with belt loops and belt required for grades 2-8
  • Pre-school, kindergarten and 1st grade students are encouraged to wear pants with an
  • elastic waistband; no belt is required for those grades.
  • Solid Navy Uniform pants/shorts may be purchased from the uniform department of any store but must be similar in style to those sold through Just Me Apparel (denim and cargo pants are not part of the uniform)
Belt 
  • solid navy, red, black, or brown
Shirt 
  • solid white or solid red (please note the light blue shirts are being phased out)  
  • regular or button-down collar knit polo-type shirt without logos and turtlenecks may be worn anytime (Shirts tucked in at all times unless at recess or PE class.)
Socks 
  • solid navy, black, red, or white, one matching pair at a time, solid navy, black, red, or white tights or leggings
Shoes 
  • Durable, practical shoes are strongly encouraged as the children play outside daily.
  • Athletic shoes accepted and encouraged
  • White or matching shoelaces
  • No sandals, “heelies” or “crocs”
  • Snow or rain boots may be worn outside, but students must change into school shoes during class time.
Sweater 
  • navy or red cardigan, pullover or sweater vest without logos; no hoodies 
Sweatshirt 
  • St. Margaret of Scotland sweatshirt or fleece – purchased through school or sweatshirt, fleece or jacket purchased through PTA Spiritwear or Athletic Association and must have a SMOS logo. (other sweatshirts or sweaters are not acceptable to wear in the school building)
Underclothes
  • Should not be visible at any time.
Personal Hygiene
  • Hair is expected to be kept clean, and neatly groomed
  • Hair color is expected to be natural (except with principal’s permission for special events)
  • Hair highlights should be minimal and non-distracting
  • Hair accessories must be small and non-distracting
  • Makeup should be worn minimally or only to cover blemishes.
Jewelry
  • Wearing jewelry is discouraged as the school will not be held responsible for its loss.
  • Any piece of jewelry found to be distracting must be removed.
  • No buttons or pins may be worn on uniforms but may be placed on coats or book bags.
  • The following are permitted (school will not be responsible for loss or damage):
    • Watch (no smartwatches, or watches that make noise)
    • Earrings:  small stud-type earrings (no larger than earlobe)
    • For safety purposes, no hoop or dangling earrings
    • Necklace to be worn inside shirt
    • Minimal rings

Girls' Uniform

Jumper
  • blue plaid jumper for students in preschool through 3rd grade; students in 4th – 6th grades may choose to wear the jumper or wear the skort 

*Students wearing jumpers are encouraged to wear shorts or leggings underneath, especially on PE days.

Skort or Skirt 
  • blue plaid skort or skirt for girls in 7th –8th grades and those in 4th – 6th grades who choose to wear the skort or skirt  

*The jumper, skirt,  and skort are available only at Just Me Apparel or SMOS’ Maggie’s Closet.

Non-Uniform items must be removed while in the school building.

Parents are encouraged to see that all uniform items and jackets, and coats are clearly labeled with the child’s name.

                                                                             

Physical Education Uniforms

 

PE uniforms are only required for 4th – 8th grades when the students have PE.

  • Students in grades 4th- 8th wear designated gym shorts and shirts – both shorts and shirts sold through Just Me Apparel. 
  • Preschool through 3rd grade – wear their regular uniform shorts/pants and shirt.

 

 

(SMOS Revision, Summer 2023)

 

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD PRINTABLE DRESS CODE INFO