CLOTHING OPTIONS Pre-School:

SHIRTS

Pre-School T-Shirts

?    Red, white or blue t-shirt purchased from St. Ambrose School (polo shirts are no longer being sold to pre-school families from our vendor)

BOTTOMS

Pants, Skirts, Shorts, Capri’s or Skorts

?    Navy or tan/khaki 

?    Skirts, shorts or skorts must be at least as long as the students’ fingertips when hanging at their side (fingertip rule) and no more than 3” below the knee

?    Painter or carpenter style pants or shorts are acceptable

?    Bottoms must be fitted and may not be “sagged”

CLOTHING OPTIONS Kindergarten – 8^th Grade:

SHIRTS

School Logo Polo Shirts

?    White, black, light gray, red or royal blue from approved vendor

?    Shirts may be worn un-tucked provided that they are no longer than the length of the students’ hand when hanging at their side (fingertip rule) and no shorter than the waistband when arms are raised above the head

Special Shirts

?    From approved St. Ambrose events may be worn in lieu of polo shirts (classroom t-shirts, Student Council shirts, Peer Mediator shirts, etc.)

Turtleneck sweaters (worn under polo shirt, PE t-shirt, jumper or sweatshirt)

?    White, black, light gray, red or royal blue

Girls Only –

?    Navy or tan/khaki school jumper with white long or short sleeved Peter Pan collar blouse

During Mass, all shirts must be tucked-in to the waistband of pants, skirts, shorts, Capri’s or skorts

PE

UNIFORMS

?    St. Ambrose PE shirt & shorts purchased as a set (light gray shirt and royal blue shorts)

?    St. Ambrose Fiesta or other St. Ambrose t-shirt that is light gray

?    Royal, navy or light gray sweatpants (for cold weather)

?    Tennis shoes are required on PE days

During Mass, all shirts must be tucked-in to the waistband of pants, skirts, shorts, Capri’s or skorts

BOTTOMS

Pants, Skirts, Shorts, Capri’s or Skorts

?    Navy or tan/khaki 

?    Skirts, shorts or skorts must be at least as long as the students’ hand when hanging at their side (fingertip rule) and no more than 3” below the knee

?    Painter or carpenter style pants or shorts are acceptable

?    Bottoms must be fitted and may not be “sagged”

JACKETS

?    School logo sweatshirts and jackets (purchased from approved vendor)

?    White, black, light gray, red or royal blue jackets, sweatshirts, cardigans, vests

?    Sweatshirts or jackets bearing a college name/logo are acceptable

FOOTWEAR

?    Traditional dress shoes and tennis shoes, in colors that compliment or coordinate with the school uniform are to be worn

?    Socks must be worn

?    Tennis shoes are required on PE days

UNACCEPTABLE CHOICES:

When in doubt, make a good choice and select something you know meets our dress code.

SHIRTS

Undershirts

?    May not be visible under uniform shirts

Shirts (all types)

?    May not be tied in the front or back of the shirt

BOTTOMS

Pants, Skirts, Shorts, Capri’s or Skorts

?    Cargo style pants or shorts are not acceptable

?    Bottoms must be fitted and may not be “sagged”

PE

UNIFORMS

?    Sports uniforms are not to we worn on PE days

?    Waistbands on PE shorts are to be worn properly (not rolled up)

JACKETS

?    Hooded jackets are not to be worn in classrooms

?    Logos greater than 1” are unacceptable

FOOTWEAR

?    Boots, sandals, slip-on shoes, ballet slippers, shoes with heels or any shoe with more than a 1 1/2” sole/heel are not permitted

?    Wheelies, heelies and/or skate shoes are not acceptable

MISCELL-

ANEOUS

Jewelry

?    Post earrings only (girls)

?    No earrings allowed (boys)

Purses

?    If you must bring a purse, it is to remain in your backpack

Hats, Hair, Make-Up and Nail Polish

?    Hats may not be worn in classrooms (acceptable at recess and PE only) and must remain in backpacks during class

?    Fad hair-styles (including colored hair) may not be worn

?    Make-up and tattoos are not acceptable

?    Dark or bright colors of nail polish are not acceptable