Uniform Policy

In wearing the St. Bernadette School uniform, each student represents to our community the values of our Catholic school. Manner of dress can have a strong influence on classroom environment and learning.  We believe that our uniform sets a positive, calming tone.  

Neatness and cleanliness in personal attire are part of a child's education and the responsibility of parent and child.  A student's appearance, self-respect, and performance tend to compliment one another; therefore, reasonable care and neatness in regard to dress and appearance are required of all.

Kindergarten:
Girls – Navy blue short, skirt, pants or walking shorts. A white golf shirt and navy blue sweater (cardigan or pullover). Navy socks or tights and dress shoes in navy or black. Nothing may be imprinted but the school name.
Boys – Navy blue walking shorts or pants and a white golf shirt for warmer weather and/or white dress shirt in winter. Navy socks and dress shoes.

Girls in Grades 1-4: St. Bernadette School plaid jumper, white blouse (Bermuda collar) or white turtleneck, navy cardigan sweater (optional) with school name. Girls are to wear navy crew socks, or knee socks, in warmer weather and navy tights during the winter months.

Girls in Grades 5-8: a plaid, pleated uniform skirt and white golf shirt; girls wear navy crew socks or leotards. If a sweater is needed, it must be the official school sweater.
 
Boys in Grades 1-8: navy blue dress slacks, plain black belt, white golf shirt with school name imprinted, and navy V-neck pullover sweater (optional) with school name imprinted.

NOTE: students may only wear a St. Bernadette School sweatshirt  on scheduled gym days as part of the gym uniform, otherwise a school uniform sweater can be worn. No other style sweatshirts are to be worn during the school day as part of the uniform.
 
Warm Weather Uniform for Grades 1-8 (Boys and Girls):  navy blue walking shorts, white golf shirt with school name, plain white or navy crew (NO sports socks), and solid color sneakers.  The warm weather uniform may be worn at the beginning of the school year until October 15 and at the end of the school year after April 15.
 
A black, blue or brown substantial shoe is to be worn. Sperry shoes or boat shoes are also permitted.  Blouses and golf shirts may have short or long sleeves. 

School Uniform styles can be found at Flynn & O’Hara: https://www.flynnohara.com/

Gym uniforms are required for Grades K-8 physical education classes.  The uniform is as follows:  Saint Bernadette gray tee shirt, navy blue gym shorts, white or navy socks, sneakers, and navy blue sweat pants.
All infringements of the dress code can be an occasion for a demerit. For more serious or repeated infractions, parents will be called and expected to pick up their child. The student will be readmitted when the situation has been remedied. Parents are asked to assume the responsibility of seeing that their children are properly dressed and truly representative of the school.

Gym uniforms can be ordered From Sports Specialties with the order form and information will be posted at certain times throughout the year to order online

Make-up is not to be worn by students. Clean or light colored nail polish may be worn.

Jewelry No jewelry should be worn with the uniform with the exception of wristwatches, pins given by the school, and one pair of earrings for girls with pierced ears. Earrings should be small and discreet. The boys are not permitted to wear earrings. 

Hair Students' hair must be well groomed and neat, traditional in style with NO DYED, HIGHLIGHTED or extreme cuts.
Final determination of what is traditional and appropriate is determined by the administration. 

Dress Code Violation 
Violation of the dress code will result in the student's receiving a uniform violation. If change does not happen a personal plan may be put into place with the family's involvement. Inability to adhere to the dress code may result in suspension.