All students in grades k-8 are required to wear a uniform at all times during school hours. Uniforms are expected to be neat and clean. Parents should label their child's name on all articles of clothing. Uniforms may be purchased from the Flynn and O'Hara Uniform Company, (800) 441-4122. Main office and distribution center is located a 10905 Dutton Road Philadelphia, PA 19154. Their website is www.flynnohara.com.

UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS

The uniform is a symbol of St. Patrick's School and should be worn with pride. In grades PreK-8 the complete uniform, including the uniform shoe must be worn each day. The shoes may be purchased at any of the local stores indicated on a printout available in the office. Gym shirts are purchased at the front office of the school. Socks are knee socks or tights indicated on the uniform order sheet. Tennis socks or peds (low cut white socks) are NOT appropriate.

On gym days only, the students may wear their gym uniform to school. No other type of gym clothing may be worn, just the official school gym uniform. Sneakers may be worn on gym days only.

The school shoe is a black leather shoe that has ties or velcro and a rubber bottom with no more than a one inch heel. No high heels or stacked heels are allowed. No loafers are allowed. Boots may be worn in inclement weather, but must be changed upon arrival.



GRADES 1-5
Girls

• Jumper or Tunic
  
• White Peter Pan collar shirt - short sleeve
  
• Sweater
  
• White Turtleneck in winter
  
• Option of Twill Slacks in winter
  
• Walking shorts in spring
  
• Navy knee socks or tights or navy crew socks with walking shorts
  
• Navy blue sweatshirt and sweatpants for gym or mesh shorts
  
• Optional fleece Jacket
  
  

Boys

• Navy blue twill pants
  
• Light Blue Knit shirt - long or short sleeve
  
• Sweater
  
• Turtleneck in winter
  
• Walking shorts in spring
  
• Navy crew socks
  
• Navy blue sweatshirt and sweatpants for gym or mesh shorts
  
• Optional fleece Jacket
  

GRADES 6-8
Girls

• Skirt or Kilt - which is no shorter than the knee cap
  
• White oxford shirt. All else is the same
  

Boys

• Light Blue Oxford Shirt. All else is same as lower grades
  

PRE K AND KINDERGARTEN
St. Patrick's gym uniform. Sneakers are to be worn every day in PreK and K.
The Kindergarten students wear the gym uniform every day with the exception of the gym shirt. The Kindergarten uniform uses the collared polo shirt. On gym days they wear the gym T-shirt in place of the polo shirt. Kindergarten students wear sneakers every day.

HAIR AND ACCESSORIES
Boys are required to have a traditional "regular" haircut. Other hair styles such as tails, dyed hair and shaved heads are not appropriate. Boys are not permitted to wear facial hair or earrings. Jewelry must be worn in moderation and must be taken off during gym for safety reasons. Girls may not wear dangling or over sized earrings, necklaces or bracelets. Girls may not wear makeup to school.

CLASS TRIP ATTIRE
The individual teacher will clarify class trip attire depending on the nature of the trip and the location.

NO UNIFORM DAY
On occasion the Principal will give a NO UNIFORM DAY. If the student chooses to wear jeans, they must not be baggy, ill fitting, or torn. Girls' skirts must not be shorter than knee length. Shoes must be appropriate and sensible and always worn with socks. No flip-flop sandals or high heels are allowed.