Uniform Policy

General Uniform Info

Buckhead Uniform Store Info

Used Uniform Sale Guidelines

Used Uniform Sale Dates

Note from Mrs. Collis

Summer uniform "sneakers" - Mid-rise or hightop sneakers are not acceptable.    Please be sure that the shoes you purchase are the normal-style sneaker and that they don't display a lot of color on the shoe or the sole.  The handbook guidelines should be clear, but if you have a question, I'd be happy to look at the shoes you purchase before your child wears them in case you need to return them. 

Summer uniform socks - The socks must raise above the ankle.  Students often wear the "sport socks" or "quarter" socks and these simply do not look good.  As a matter of fact, the sport socks often make it appear as if the student has no socks on at all!  Please be sure that you purchase " crew" socks for your child.  Sock packages identify whether or not they are crew socks.  Please advise your child that crew socks are also not allowed to be "tucked down over their foot inside the shoe" so as to resemble sport socks.  In grades 4-8 detentions are issued for students who violate the uniform policy.  Students in lower grades generally are not as problematic as those in the upper grades, but if there is a uniform violation, we will ask you to purchase the correct item. 

We appreciate the efforts of everyone to work together to have our students look neat and polished because after all, there is a reason that the attire is called a "uniform."   Wouldn't you agree?

Buckhead Uniform Store

We are fortunate to have the Buckhead Uniform Store come to our campus at least once a month. Click herefor the Buckhead Uniform Store School Requirement Sheet for STM

The STM Uniform shop is located in the Youth Group Room and will be open and staffed by a representative from Buckhead Uniform Store, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM on the following dates: (Coming Soon!)

Call the Buckhead Uniform Store ahead of time and have Mike bring your order out to you.

Used Uniform Sales

The dates for the used uniform sales for 2011 – 2012 are listed below. The sales run from 8:00 AM to
3:00 PM. If you would like to put items in the sale, please have them to the office by three days before the sale. Items should be dropped off in the office, not put on the clothes racks.

Guidelines for preparing the uniforms for the sale can be found here. When you come to the sale, please be sure to have cash, in small bills, as there is no change available. Uniforms for all grades are on the racks, so please be sure to only buy what is applicable to your child’s current grade. If you have any questions, please email gtjackets@eganinternet.com

General Uniform Information

Girl's Dress/Winter and Summer Uniform Requirements

Boy's Dress/Winter and Summer Uniform Requirements

Middle School PE Uniform Requirements

Out of Uniform Day Requirements

The primary provider for St. Thomas More uniforms is Buckhead Uniforms.

Land’s End also provides shirts, pants and shorts. The STM preferred customer # is 900027962. The STM logo number is 9819538k. You will need this information when ordering from Land’s End.

All uniforms are to be purchased from either of these companies. No exceptions.

The complete DRESS uniform must be worn when students participate in liturgies or are representing our school. The dress uniform can be worn all year . The dress uniform and summer uniform CANNOT be mixed. (i.e. no long pants with white sports shoes). Skirts and jumpers should be worn 4 inches from the top of the knee or longer when kneeling down. Pants and shorts must fit correctly, not too loose or too tight. The school uniform is to be sized and worn appropriately regardless of current fashion trends. Skirt/Skort waistbands are not to be rolled over and oxford shirts are to be tucked in properly and are not to hang over the skirt/skort or pants. Pants and shorts are to be worn at the natural waistline. T-shirts with slogans or with sleeves longer than the uniform shirt are unacceptable. Please replace items that wear out.

Please note: Because of the unique and constantly changing nature of fashion, the school has reserved the right to classify any style of dress, grooming or appearance inappropriate.

During the months when the winter uniform is required, shorts may not be worn on out of uniform days.

If a teacher finds a student to be dressed inappropriately, the school will contact the parents of the student and request that the child be picked up and taken home, or the appropriate item(s) be brought to school so the student may change.

 Please be sure that all belongings are labeled with your child’s name.

Mass Days

 All students must wear the complete dress uniform on Mass Days. Scout Uniforms and Basketball shirts/khakis may not be worn on Mass Days. Students are allowed to be out of uniform on Mass Days when they are celebrating their Birthday.

The STM Emblem

ALL shirts, blouses, jumpers and sweaters must have the STM emblem. The STM emblem must be visible at all times on shirts, blouses, jumpers and sweaters. Buckhead Uniform can either embroider or heat press the STM logo on these items.  

Shoes

Appropriate shoes are part of the school uniform. Heels should not exceed 1”. PE shoes are to be all whitecanvas or leather athletic shoes-no high tops, beads or charms on shoes. See the uniform requirements for acceptable shoes.

Outerwear 

Pullover, cardigan sweaters or sweater vests with the STM emblem embroidered on the item may be worn during class. Sweaters are NOT to be oversized. Please remember that Kindergarten through Fifth Grade must wear navy blue. Middle School students may wear burgundy or navy. No other sweaters, sweatshirts or jacket may be worn during class. A fleece jacket is available through Buckhead Uniform to be worn asOUTDOOR WEAR only. Navy is required for grades Kindergarten through fifth and burgundy for grades six through eighth.

PE Uniform

 Middle School students are required to have the PE uniform and wear it for PE and sports related Encore classes. The PE shirt and shorts must have the STM logo. STM sweat pants can be worn during the winter uniform period. These uniforms can be purchased from Buckhead Uniforms. All PE students are required to wear white or black tennis shoes.

Accessories

 Belts should be worn if there are belt loops on shorts or pants. Hats and ball caps may not be worn indoors.

Ties are to be worn by all boys in grades six through eight in Middle School on Mass days and other days as required by Administration. Ties will be kept in the student’s homeroom.

Small necklace (“choker” style necklaces are NOT allowed), simple ring, wrist watch, and tiny, plain, non-dangling earrings (no larger than ear lobe and for safety reasons, no hoop earrings).

Hair

Unusual or dyed hairstyles are not permitted. Girls are not permitted to wear chopsticks/knitting needles or hair pins to put hair up. All boys’ hair should be cut, not pushed back, to NOT exceed the eyebrows, or the top of the shirt collar, or top of the ears. No ponytails or side burns are permitted for boys.

PLEASE NOTE: Anything that is a distraction to learning (i.e. nail polish, hair styles and accessories) will not be tolerated and will be dealt with on an individual basis. Clear nail polish is acceptable. ONLY 8 th grade girls may wear pale lipstick and a reasonable amount of make-up.

Dress Code For Out of Uniform Days

When an out of uniform day is announced, or a student comes out of uniform for his/her birthday, the student(s) are expected to be neat and well groomed and dressed appropriately.

Shorts, skirt and skort lengths are to comply with the length guidelines for the school uniform as stated previously under General Uniform Information. Skirts, skorts and jumpers are to be worn 4 inches from the top of the knee (when kneeling down) or longer. Shorts are not to be shorter then 4 inches above the knee (when kneeling down), nor should they measure below the knee.

Denim jeans or casual slacks are permitted, but should be sized appropriately and should not be torn or worn out.

Students are not allowed to wear tank tops, spaghetti strap tops, strapless tops, halter tops, mesh or see-through tops or short shorts. Backless shoes (clogs, Birkenstocks, crocs, e.g.), beach shoes, flip-flops, sports sandals, Heelys or any other type of skate shoe are not permitted. T-shirts/shirts with advertising that does not promote the Christian values taught at St. Thomas More School are also not allowed.

The students’ shoes on an out of uniform day must comply with the guidelines stated in the STM handbook. The heels of the shoes should not exceed 1 inch. If a student has physical education on an out of uniform day, they must have shoes appropriate for the class.

Students are not allowed to wear hats indoors during the school day.

Scout Uniforms/Basketball Game Days  

On Scout meeting days-all scouts must be in full scout uniform (pants, skirts, shirts, etc.) Jeans are NOTpart of the scout uniform. If your troop wears only a vest, they may wear this over their school uniform.

If you are on a Basketball team, on Fridays before a Saturday game, you may wear your team warm-up shirt (Navy shirt with you name on the back) and khaki pants. Jeans are not allowed. You may wear a white long sleeve shirt underneath the navy shirt on colder days. Exception: Students are expected to wear dress uniforms on Mass days.

Uniform Requirements

Girl's Dress/Winter and Summer Uniform Requirements

Boy's Dress/Winter and Summer Uniform Requirements

Middle School PE Uniform Requirements

All uniforms must be purchased from Buckhead Uniforms and logoed accordingly as required. Shorts, pants and shirts may also be purchased from Land’s End.

Girls  Dress Uniform/Winter Uniform

Girls Grades K-5

• Plaid jumper (Grades K-4) (no shorter than 4” above knee when kneeling)
• Plaid skirt (grades 4-5) (no shorter than 4” above knee when kneeling)
• Blue short or long sleeve Peter Pan blouse (grades K-5)
• Blue short or long sleeve oxford cloth blouse (grades 4-5)
• Navy V-neck cardigan, V-neck pullover, crew neck pullover or sweater vest
• Navy fleece jacket (may not be worn in classroom)
• Navy slacks
• White or navy crew socks or knee socks (opaque or cable knit) (socks must cover ankles-no sport socks with logos or socks with ruffles)
• Navy tights (cold weather)
• Saddle oxfords, black/brown dress tie shoes, black Merrell Mocs, Black Mary Janes or Keds Saddle Oxfords.
• Plaid Headband, scrunchie and bow on barrette (optional)
• Belt-Navy stretch or black/brown leather or braided

Girls Grades 6-8

• Navy skirt or skort (no shorter than 4” above knee when kneeling)
• Navy slacks
• Blue short or long sleeve oxford cloth blouse
• Burgundy or navy V-neck cardigan, V-neck pullover, crew neck pullover or sweater vest ( Burgundy preferred-Navy ok)
• Burgundy full zip fleece jacket (may not be worn in classroom)
• White/Navy crew socks or knee socks (opaque or cable) (socks must cover ankles, no sports socks with logos or socks with ruffles)
• Navy tights (cold weather)
• Tan bucs, black/brown ties shoes, black Merrell Mocs, black Mary Janes
• Plaid headband, scrunchie or bow
• Belt-Navy stretch or black/brown leather or braided

Girls Warm Weather Uniform

Girls Grades K-5

• Plaid jumper (no shorter than 4” above knee when kneeling)
• Plaid skirt (Grades 4-5) (no shorter than 4” above knee when kneeling)
• Navy walking short (no shorter than 4” above knee when kneeling)
• Navy wrap skort (no shorter than 4” above knee when kneeling)
• Plaid wrap skort (Grades 4-5) (no shorter than 4” above knee when kneeling)
• Light blue Peter Pan blouse
• Light blue oxford shirt (grades 4-5)
• White crew socks (socks must cover ankles, no sport socks with logos or socks with ruffles)
• Plain white canvas or leather tennis shoes, Keds saddle oxfords (no high tops, logos, multiple colors or charms)
• Belt-Navy stretch or black/brown leather or braided

Girls Grades 6-8

• Navy skirt or skort (no shorter than 4” above knee when kneeling)
• Navy walking short (no shorter than 4” above knee when kneeling)
• Light blue short sleeve oxford cloth shirt
• White or light blue knit polo
• White crew socks (socks must cover ankles, no sport socks with logos or socks with ruffles)
• Plain white canvas tennis type of leather sport shoe (no high tops, logos, multiple colors or charms)
• Belt-Navy stretch or black/brown leather or braided

 

Boys Dress Uniform/Winter Uniform

 Boys Grades K-5

• Navy slacks
• Blue short or long sleeve knit shirt
• Blue short or long sleeve oxford shirt (4 th and 5 th grade only)
• Navy V-neck cardigan, V-neck pullover, crew neck pullover or sweater vest
• Navy full zip fleece jacket (may not be worn in classroom)
• Navy/white socks (socks must cover ankles, no sport socks with logos)
• Black/brown ties dress shoes or Black Merrells (Mocs)
• Belt-Navy stretch or black/brown leather or braided belt)

Boys Grades 6-8  

• Navy slacks
• Blue short/long sleeve oxford shirt
• Burgundy V-neck cardigan, V-neck pullover, crew neck pullover or sweater vest ( Burgundy preferred, but Navy acceptable)
• Striped tie (tie will be kept in classroom)
• Burgundy full zip fleece jacket (may not be worn in classroom)
• Navy/white socks (socks must cover ankles, no sports socks with logos)
• Tan Bucs, Black/Brown ties dress shoes or Black Merrell Mocs
• Belt-Navy stretch or black/brown leather or braided)

Boys Warm Weather Uniform

 Boys Grades K-5

• Navy walking shorts (no lower than bottom of knee)
• Blue oxford shirt
• Blue knit shirt
• White or blue knit shirt (grades 6-8)
• White crew socks (socks must cover ankles-no logos)
• Belt-Navy stretch or black/brown leather or braided)
• Plain white canvas tennis type or leather sports shoes (No high or mid-tops, no logos or multiple colors)

 P.E. Uniform (Middle School only)  

• Ash t-shirt
• Navy mesh or knit shorts
• Navy sweat pants