Uniform Guidelines

2023-24 Uniform Policy

Keeping consistent with our mission to graduate Leaders In Action, Modeled On Christ, we acknowledge and embrace the fact that the clothing we wear influences our behavior. We believe that wearing uniforms enables students to focus less on their attire and more on schoolwork and other important classroom concerns.  

From the first day of the school year to the last, all students should arrive at school dressed according to the Uniform Policy listed below and adequately for the weather. All staff members are empowered for the consistent implementation of the Uniform Policy, with the Co-Principals reserving the right to make final decisions regarding the appropriateness of any student choice related to appearance while at school. 

2023-24 Uniform Options for Montessori and PreK-8th Grade Students:

PANTS and LEGGINGS:
Boys & Girls: Navy blue or black twill pants (plain, no design). Navy pants are preferable.

  • No yoga pants, sweats, pants with holes, ripped pants, rolled pants or denim.

  • Pants may be purchased from a variety of vendors both local and online. 


Girls Only:

  • Black leggings may be worn under a jumper or skirt during cold weather.

  • Girls in grades 5-8 may wear capri pants as well. 


SHORTS:
Boys & Girls: Navy blue or black twill shorts (plain, no design). Navy shorts are preferable.

  • No bike shorts, denim shorts, ripped shorts, or shorts with holes. 

  • Shorts may be worn throughout the duration of the school year.

  • Shorts must be of an appropriate length; no shorter than just above the knee, and no longer than just below the knee.

  • Shorts may be purchased from a variety of vendors both local and online.


SHIRTS:
Boys & Girls: White, navy or red short sleeve polo shirts (plain, no design), long sleeve polo shirts or turtlenecks are also acceptable.

  • Shirts must be of a reasonable length, neither too short nor too long. 

  • When an undershirt is worn, it must be white, red or navy, and it may not show at either the sleeves or the hemline of the uniform shirt.

  • No crop shirts or midriff


SWEATSHIRTS:

Boys & Girls: There are two school-issued sweatshirt options available for purchase through our online school store during various times of the year: fall, winter, and spring. 

  • Red crewneck sweatshirt with a small St. Aloysius logo on the left chest

  • Red hooded sweatshirt with a large St. Aloysius logo centered on the chest

  • Only uniform approved sweatshirts can be worn in the classroom.

  • Hoods on sweatshirts may only be worn at recess.




SWEATERS:

Boys & Girls: Red or navy blue button down sweaters (plain, no design) are optional.


SKIRTS/JUMPERS-Macbeth Plaid:
Girls Only: 

  • Jumpers are worn only in Montessori and grades PreK-4th.

  • Skirts may be worn in grades 5th-8th. 

  • Jumpers and skirts may be purchased from Dennis Uniform or selected from our uniform exchange closet.

  • All jumpers and skirts must be of an appropriate length; no shorter than just above the knee, and no longer than just below the knee.

  • Shorts, leggings or tights must be worn under jumpers and skirts at all times.


SHOES & SOCKS:
Boys & Girls: All shoes must be closed toe and appropriate for the classroom and playground. 

  • Socks must be worn and visible. They must match basic uniform colors: red, black, white, or navy.

  • Athletic shoes must be worn for PE for safety reasons.


PURCHASING UNIFORM ITEMS:

  • DENNIS Uniform: Many uniform items may be purchased through DENNIS Uniform in downtown Spokane. Follow the link to their website to view available items. https://www.dennisuniform.com/pages/spokane 

  • Local & Online Retailers: Many uniform items may be purchased through a variety of local and online retailers as long as the clothing meets the requirements of the St. Al’s Uniform Policy.

  • St. Al’s Uniform Exchange Program: The school has a free uniform exchange program located downstairs in the main building activity center. Parents may select gently used uniform items from the uniform exchange closet at any time during the school year. This is a great place to start when acquiring uniform items.



ADDITIONAL UNIFORM GUIDELINES:


COLD WEATHER: 

All students should come dressed appropriately with warm clothing including hand, foot, and head gear as morning and noon recesses are outside if weather permits.


FREE DRESS DAYS:

Boys & Girls:

  • Free dress shorts must be of an appropriate length; no shorter than just above the knee, and no longer than just below the knee. 

  • Free dress pants must not have holes. 

  • Free dress shirts cannot display offensive or inappropriate slogans or language.

  • Socks and shoes must be worn, and shoes must be closed toe and secure.

  • Hats are not allowed in our school buildings.


Girls Only:

  • If leggings are worn for free dress, a longer length shirt must be worn that covers the entirety of the torso including the buttocks.

  • Tank tops must have wide straps (at least one inch) and must have a modest neckline.

PE:
All students must wear their school uniform for PE. Girls in jumpers or skirts must wear shorts, leggings or tights underneath. Athletic shoes are required for all students. Wearing jewelry on PE days is not recommended.


PERSONAL HYGIENE & APPEARANCE: 

Students should take special interest and pride in personal hygiene and appearance. Good personal hygiene includes clean and combed hair that does not obscure vision; clean hands, face and teeth; and use of deodorant when appropriate. All clothing should be in good repair. New, unusual, or faddish styles of clothing, hair, makeup, or accessories, which may be of interest to students, can cause them to be distracted or even disrupt the learning process, and therefore, will not be allowed.


HAIR:
Hair must be a natural human hair color and must not be a distracting style. The Co-Principals have the discretion to make final determinations.


LICE:
The Diocese has a NO-NIT policy; therefore, no student will be readmitted after a case of head lice until school personnel determine that no nits are present.


JEWELRY:
Jewelry must be appropriate and not distracting to the learning environment. 


NAIL POLISH:
Nail polish and artificial nails must be appropriate and not distracting to the learning environment.


GAUGES & VISIBLE BODY ART:
Gauges and visible body art are not allowed.