Student Uniform

DRESS CODE

Students are expected to wear the PCSST uniform at all times and to dress and groom themselves in such a way as to reflect neatness, cleanliness and safety. All students should dress appropriately so as not to disrupt on interfere with the educational program or the orderly operation of the school. The principal or other duly authorized school official shall determine whether any particular use of the school uniform is in a violation of the spirit and/or the intent of this school uniform policy. Students and parents are expected to honor the uniform code in order that valuable school time is not spent examining student attire to determine appropriateness. At no time will a student be permitted in the building with improper footwear as noted in the Dress Down Policy.

The student’s parent will be notified of this violation by written notification given to the student. If a student comes to school on a second occasion inappropriately dressed, his/her parent will be notified of this violation by written notification given to the student. A student who violates the uniform code on the thirdoccasion will be issued a Saturday detention. The cycle restarts with the fourth uniform code violation. The cycle restarts with the 7th uniform code violation. The tenth and all incurring violations may result in an out-of-school suspension.

Inappropriate attire jeopardizes the instructional climate and therefore, will not be tolerated. Guidelines for clarification are as follows: 

Uniforms should be neat and clean.

Uniforms may not be worn inside out or backwards.

Students must wear a pair of all-black sneakers or all-white sneakers.

Thermals, hats, caps, curlers, headscarves, bandanas, doo-rags, sweatbands, chains, sunglasses, gloves and coats are not to be worn during school hours.

Pants should be worn at the waist and not sag. Belts must be worn with all pants and shorts. Pants should also not fit too snuggly.

P.E. uniforms are only permitted in P.E. classes.

Uniforms with rips, tears, holes or frayed edges are considered inappropriate for school.

Shoes must be worn at all times. Proper dress does not include bedroom slippers, clogs, flip-flops, etc.

Undergarments must not be exposed.

Hair, face and body paint are inappropriate for school.

Jewelry and accessories should be appropriate for school and not attract undue attention or pose a safety risk. Students risk the following being confiscated:

a) Only stud earrings will be allowed with the limit of 2 per ear.

b) No other visible piercing will be permitted such as tongue rings, facial piercing, etc.

c) All necklaces must be tucked in their shirts and not be made visible.  

No make-up should be re-applied in school, (all makeup confiscated will be disregarded and not given back). Make-up should be appropriate for school and not attract undue attention.

Extreme hairstyles are not permitted (ex. Mohawk cuts, excessive parts, mullets).

Extreme dyes or sprays are not permitted (Red, blue, pink, yellow, green, etc.)

All shirts must be tucked in pants.

Street Clothing (jeans, sweats, slickers, etc.) cannot be worn under uniform.

Belts must be a plain and solid black or brown in color (no metallic belts)

Nails must be an acceptable length to ensure the safety of the student and others.

UNIFORM POLICY

(No other garments can be worn in the school building)

Grades 6-8 must purchase (regular uniform):

White collar logo shirt

Khakis w/logo

Blue logo vest or logo sweater

Brown or black leather belt with standard buckle

Grades 6-8 must purchase (physical education):

Light blue logo t-shirt

Logo sweat shirt and pants

Grades 9-12 must purchase (regular uniform):

Light blue collar logo shirt

Dark blue khakis w/logo

Gray logo vest and logo sweater

Brown or black leather belt with standard buckle

Grades 9-12 must purchase (physical education):

Light blue logo t-shirt

Light gray logo sweat pants and shirt

The shoes for all grades, for the regular uniform, are brown or black rubber soled shoes. All-black or all-white sneakers are to be worn with the physical education uniform. Physical education uniforms can onlybe worn on a day that particular students have physical education class

Dress Down Day (Tag Day) 

Students are given the opportunity to participate in dress down day (optional). Dress down day is an opportunity for students to wear clothing other than their school uniform. Students are still expected to dress appropriately. A fee may be charged in order to participate. Students are prohibited from wearing the following if they chose to participate.

Open toe/heel shoes (flip flops, sandals, crocs, etc)

Skirts

Shorts

Capris

“Belly shirts” or shirts that expose the mid-section

Tights

Ripped jeans or any pants resembling rips

Sleeveless shirts

Open front or back blouses

Pajama pants

Jewelry (other than stud earings)

Scarves, badanas, flags, hats, gloves, etc.

Jackets or “hoodies”

Facial piercing

Offensive messages/pictures on shirt and pant

Body conforming clothing

Extremely baggy clothes

Any offenders will be subject to one or all of the following:

1st offense: Saturday detention and contacting parent to bring in uniform

2nd offense: Loss of Tag Day privileges for the rest of the school year and contacting

parent to bring in uniform.