Uniform Policy Uniform Philosophy The primary purpose of our uniform code is to ensure that the students of Sacred Heart Academy be neat, clean, well-groomed and dressed appropriately for all school activities. We believe that there is a direct correlation between a student s appearance and overall behavior and attitude. We expect our students to be in uniform at all times, except on designated non-uniform days. All uniforms must be clean, neat, properly fitted and in good repair. Parents are responsible to see that their children are dressed in accordance with the uniform or non-uniform code from the first day of school to the last. It is the responsibility of parents to see that students do not leave home in the morning in violation of regulations. Sacred Heart students should wear their uniforms with pride. It is the responsibility of each student to adhere to the uniform policy throughout the entire day. The administration and staff will consistently enforce these policies. If the purchase of school uniforms presents a financial hardship, please contact the school office for assistance information. Uniform Descriptions This year we are refining our uniform policy and adopting a Liturgy uniform for Mass days, field trips, and special occasions. Please note the items listed below that MUST be purchased from True Grits, Ruben s Promos or Dickies brand at any retail store. Purchased from True Grits uniform company: Uniform skirts, jumpers, navy vests and ties. Orders may be placed by phone, online or from the True Grits uniform store. Orders can be delivered to the school with no shipping fee. The office will contact parents when their items are delivered to the school. True Grits 11800 Sterling Avenue #L Riverside, CA 92503 Telephone: (909) 343-0411 Fax: (909) 343-0270 Website: www. truegrits.com School Code SHA040 Purchased from Ruben s Promos: Navy polo shirts with SHA logo (K-5 girls and boys), red polo shirts with SHA logo (6-8 girls and boys), red zipper sweatshirts with hood and SHA logo, and P.E. shirts, shorts and sweatpants. OPTIONAL: windbreaker red jacket with hood. Ruben s Promos 909-800-9930
Purchased from Dickies retail stores: Navy pants and shorts for boys and girls (flat front, no patch pocket, no cargo, low-rise, skinny fit) Girls (K-5): Jumper (Grades K-3) Hamilton plaid, no more than 2 inches above the knee, with shorts underneath (True Grits) Skirt (Grades 4-8) Hamilton plaid, no more than 2 inches above the knee (True Grits) White Peter Pan collar short or long sleeved shirt worn under jumper or with skirt (Grades K-5) Polo shirt: Navy with SHA logo, worn with pants or shorts (Ruben s Promos) (OPTIONAL for cold weather) Turtleneck: Navy worn under Navy polo shirt OR White worn under Peter Pan collar white shirt. Pants: Navy flat front Dickies brand: no patch pocket, cargo, low-rise, or skinny fit. Shorts: Navy flat front Dickies brand, no more than 2 inches above the knee. No cargo, lowrise, or skinny fit. Socks: Predominately red, white, navy, black or gray in anklet, crew or knee sock style. Tights: Solid white or navy. Leggings: Solid white or navy with socks Shoes Safe shoe of any color with a rubber sole; closed toe and heel and fits securely on the foot. Mary Jane shoes are allowed with a rubber sole. No sequins or glitter on shoes. No shoes that light up. Hair accessories (red, white, navy blue, brown, black). Belt: Solid red, white, navy, black, brown or khaki. (Grades 4-5). Toms shoes are for junior high only and must not be tattered with holes or rips in the shoe. Warm jackets: May be worn outdoors only. Girls (6-8): Skirt: Hamilton plaid, no more than 2 inches above the knee (True Grits) Red polo shirt with SHA logo, worn with pants, shorts or skirt (Ruben s Promos) (OPTIONAL for cold weather) Turtleneck: White worn under red polo shirt. Pants: Navy flat front Dickies brand: no patch pocket, cargo, low-rise, or skinny fit. Shorts: Navy flat front Dickies brand, no more than 2 inches above the knee. No cargo, lowrise, or skinny fit. Socks: Predominately red, white, navy, black or gray in anklet, crew or knee sock style. Tights: Solid white or navy Leggings: Solid white or navy with socks Shoes Safe shoe of any color with a rubber sole; closed toe and heel and fits securely on the foot. Hair accessories (red, white, navy blue, brown, black). Belt: Solid red, white, navy, black, brown or khaki.. Grade 8 ONLY may wear Catalina sweatshirt, and sweatshirts from local Catholic high schools (Aquinas, Notre Dame)
Warm jackets: May be worn outdoors only. Boys (K-5): Pants: Navy flat front Dickies brand, no patch pocket, cargo, low-rise, or skinny fit. Shorts: Navy flat front Dickies brand, no patch pocket, cargo, low-rise or skinny fit. Shirt: Navy polo with logo, tucked in at all times. (Ruben s Promos) (Optional) T-shirt: white worn under the uniform shirt (Optional for cold weather) Turtleneck: Navy worn under shirt. Socks: Predominately red, white, black, navy or gray, in anklet, crew or mid-calf sock style. Shoes Safe shoe of any color with a rubber sole; closed toe and heel and fits securely on the foot. No shoes that light up. Toms shoes are for junior high only and must not be tattered with holes or rips in the shoe. Belt: Solid red, white, navy, black, brown or khaki (Grades 4-5). Warm jackets: May be worn outdoors only. Boys (6-8): Pants: Navy flat front Dickies brand, no patch pocket, cargo, low-rise, or skinny fit. Shorts: Navy flat front Dickies brand, no patch pocket, cargo, low-rise or skinny fit. Shirt: Red polo with logo, tucked in at all times. (Ruben s Promos) (Optional) T-shirt: white worn under the uniform shirt (Optional for cold weather) Turtleneck: White worn under shirt. Sweatshirt: Red Sacred Heart logo, zip-front with hood (Ruben s Promos) (OPTIONAL) Cardigan sweater red button down (True Grits) Socks: Predominately red, white, black, navy or gray, in anklet, crew or mid-calf sock style. Shoes Safe shoe of any color with a rubber sole; closed toe and heel and fits securely on the foot. Belt: Solid red, white, navy, black, brown or khaki. (OPTIONAL) Red windbreaker (Ruben s Promos) May be worn in the classroom. Grade 8 ONLY may wear Catalina sweatshirt, and sweatshirts from local Catholic high schools (Aquinas, Notre Dame) Warm jackets: May be worn outdoors only. LITURGY UNIFORM (ONLY WORN ON MASS DAYS, FIELD TRIPS,OR SPECIAL OCCASSIONS DESIGNATED BY THE PRINCIPAL) Girls: Hamilton jumper or skirt No pants or shorts. (True Grits) White short or long sleeved collared, button down shirt Navy vest with SHA logo (True Grits) Plaid tie (Gr. 4-8) (True Grits) White socks
Boys: White short or long sleeved collared, button down shirt Navy vest with SHA logo (True Grits) Plaid tie (Gr. 4-8) (True Grits) Navy flat front Dickies brand pants No shorts. Belt: solid red, white, navy, black, brown or khaki Preschool: Shirt: SHA PRESCHOOL T-shirt, SHA P.E. shirt or red Catholic Schools Week T-shirt. Shorts: Red P.E. uniform shorts. Sweatshirt: Red P.E. uniform sweatshirt for cold weather. Sweatpants: Red P.E. uniform sweatpants for cold weather. Socks: Solid red, or white, covering the ankle, crew, mid-calf or knee sock style. Shoes: Rubber-soled tennis shoes are required for safe play. VELCRO ONLY. Hair Hair should not obstruct vision. Boy s hair should be no longer than the top of the uniform shirt collar and sides may be no longer than one inch below the ears. Mohawk and spiked hairstyles are not permitted. Shaved designs on scalp are not permitted. No hats, scarves or bandanas. Hair color is not allowed. Fad cuts or styles need approval from the principal. Jewelry and Makeup Girls may wear: A religious medal/chain or scapular. A religious bracelet A watch. No Smart watches allowed. One set of single stud earrings, worn on the lobe. For safety reasons, no large or dangling earrings may be worn. Clear nail polish. No artificial nails are allowed. Clear, colorless lip gloss or chapstick. Makeup is not allowed No permanent or temporary tattoos are allowed Boys may wear: A religious medal/chain or scapular. A religious bracelet A watch. No Smart watches allowed. Clear, colorless chapstick No permanent or temporary tattoos are allowed No other bracelets, jewelry, makeup, glitter or tattoos are allowed at any time. Students will receive one warning; then the item will be collected and a non-uniform day forfeited.
Non-Uniform Dress In respect for each student s individuality, the principal designates non-uniform days. Dresses, skirts, pants, and shorts should be appropriate, modest and in good taste. Dresses, skirts and shorts should not be more than 2 inches above the knee. The following items are not allowed: Clothing with tobacco, alcohol, or drug symbols. Clothing with suggestive or offensive writing or decoration. Jeans, pants or clothing with rips or tears. Extremely brief garments, low-cut tops, shirts that hang off the shoulder or bare midriffs. Form fitting blouses, dresses, skirts, shorts or pants. Form fitting leggings serving as pants Spaghetti strap, strapless, tank, low-back, sleeveless or athletic tops. Dresses, skirts and shorts that are more than 2 inches above the knee. Open toe, open heel, or platform shoes. Shoes must be closed toe/heel and worn with socks. Exceptions to the jewelry and makeup policy. Tattoos, permanent or temporary, are not allowed. If students are given a non-uniform day and dress inappropriately, they will call home for their parent to bring their uniform to wear. Homeroom teachers check uniforms daily. Appropriate action will be taken with students who choose not to comply with uniform regulations. Students who choose to comply with the uniform code (P.E. uniform included) and have had no uniform violations within the calendar month will earn a non-uniform day on the first Friday of the following month. If Mass is scheduled on the first Friday, the faculty will choose an alternate day. ALL UNIFORM REGULATIONS AND GUIDELINES ARE SUBJECT TO THE DISCRETION OF THE PRINCIPAL P.E. Uniform The P.E. uniform is the red SHA or red Catholic Schools Week T-shirt and red uniform shorts. P.E. uniform shorts should be no more than 3 inches above the knee. Tight shorts are not permitted. In cold weather the red uniform sweatshirt may be worn with red uniform sweatpants. Students wear their P.E. uniforms to school on P.E. days unless it is a Liturgy day. P.E. uniforms are available from, Ruben Promos: (909) 800-9930. Scout Uniforms Scouts may wear their uniform tops on their meeting day (except P.E. days).