Uniform Policy
St. Francis de Sales Catholic Academy believes that clothes do not define a person. The wearing of a uniform allows everyone to be seen for who they are, not by what they have. The purpose of a uniform is a means of consistency in student dress while keeping costs to a minimum. It also reduces the problem of competitive dressing. Students, unless otherwise notified by the administration, will wear the school uniform.
By sending your child to St. Francis de Sales Catholic Academy, you are agreeing to have your child wear the uniform that has been selected. Students are expected to be in complete uniform at all times unless something unusual happens and a note is sent in by the parent.
Jewelry is not part of the uniform. Students may wear one simple bracelet and one necklace that is kept tucked into the shirt. Girls may wear one small post-earring in the lobe of each ear. Hoop earrings or dangling earrings are not permitted. Boys are not permitted to wear earrings. Students are not permitted to wear any makeup including eye makeup. Girls may wear light-colored nail polish only. No dark colors or neon colors are permitted. Acrylic, fake, or nail tips are not permitted at any time. There should be no writing on body parts (hands, arms, legs, etc.) Both boys and girls are to have moderate, neat hairstyles. Boys may not have hair covering their ears. No student is permitted to have highlights or dyed hair. Hair should be natural in color. Mohawks and shaved designs are not permitted.
If there is a question concerning hairstyles or nail polish color, the decision will be up to the discretion of the administration.
Students failing to conform to uniform regulations will be given an infraction or out-of-uniform notice. If the problem continues, they will be given detention.
Please note that all parts of the uniform must be bought from our vendor: Flynn and O’Hara.
Winter Uniforms
(October 23rd-May 3rd)
All students must be in their complete winter uniform including shoes by 10/23/23
Girls and Boys Kindergarten and Pre-Kindergarten
Uniform sweatsuit and tee-shirt (K – gray, Pre-K maroon)
Sneakers
GIRLS GRADES 1-4
Gray and blue jumper, or gray uniform slacks with navy blue v-neck sweater (long or short sleeve) Blue oxford shirt (long or short sleeve)
Navy blue or black tights or navy blue knee socks
Black leather rubber sole dress shoes either tie or loafer style (no uggs, boots, platforms, or heels)
Please note that these must be dress shoes, not sneakers.
IF THE STUDENT’S SHOES ARE IN QUESTION, THE DECISION WILL BE MADE BY THE ADMINISTRATION. IF THE ADMINISTRATION DETERMINES THE SHOES ARE NOT COMPLIANT WITH THE UNIFORM POLICY, PARENTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO PURCHASE NEW SHOES.
GIRLS GRADES 5 – 6
Gray and blue skirt or gray uniform slacks
Blue oxford shirt (long or short sleeve)
Navy blue v-neck sweater (long or short sleeve)
Navy blue or black tights or navy blue knee socks
Black leather rubber sole dress shoes either tie or loafer style. (no uggs, boots, platforms, or heels)
Please note that these must be dress shoes, not sneakers.
If the student’s shoes are in question, the decision will be made by the administration. If the administration determines the shoes are not compliant with the uniform policy, parents will be required to purchase new shoes.
GIRLS GRADES 7 – 8
Gray uniform slacks
Blue oxford shirt (long or short sleeve)
Navy blue v-neck sweater (long or short sleeve)
White or black socks
Black leather rubber sole dress shoes either tie or loafer style. (no uggs, boots, platforms, or heels)
Please note that these must be dress shoes, not sneakers.
IF THE STUDENT’S SHOES ARE IN QUESTION, THE DECISION WILL BE MADE BY THE ADMINISTRATION. IF THE ADMINISTRATION DETERMINES THE SHOES ARE NOT COMPLIANT WITH THE UNIFORM POLICY, PARENTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO PURCHASE NEW SHOES.
BOYS GRADES 1-8
Gray executive school pants
Blue oxford shirt (long or short sleeve)
Black belt
Navy/gold/white school tie
Navy, white, gray, or black socks
Black leather rubber sole dress shoes either tie or loafer style. (no uggs or boots)
Please note that these must be dress shoes, not sneakers.
If the student’s shoes are in question, the decision will be made by the administration. If the administration determines the shoes are not compliant with the uniform policy, parents will be required to purchase new shoes.
Girls and boys in Grades 1-8 are to tuck blouses and shirts inside the skirt or uniform pants.
Boys are to button both their top button and the small buttons on their collar.
Sweaters/Sweatshirts: Students are only permitted to wear the uniform navy v-neck sweaters with the school emblem (sleeveless or long sleeve) or the approved SFDS Quarter Zip Sweatshirt in the classroom.
Sweatshirts are not allowed to be worn in the building. This includes the blue/yellow SFDS school hooded sweatshirt and any CYO sweatshirts.
Summer Uniforms
(First Day of School-October 20th and May 6th-Last Day of School)
BOYS AND GIRLS GRADES 1-8
TAN UNIFORM SHORTS FOR GIRLS AND BOYS OR SKORTS FOR GIRLS
Blue golf shirts with the school emblem
Black or brown shoes (sneakers and sandals are not permitted, Sperrys/Boat shoes without design or bright colors may be worn with white/black socks)
White/black socks and a black or brown belt.
Shorts are to be worn just above the knee. Short shorts are not acceptable.
Sweatshirts are not allowed to be worn in the building. This includes the blue/yellow SFDS school hooded sweatshirt and any CYO sweatshirts.
PRE-K AND KINDERGARTEN
Uniform mesh shorts and t-shirts with school emblem (Pre-K: Maroon, Kindergarten: Gray)
White socks, sneakers with velcro or shoelace closures
Students may wear their summer uniforms:
- From the 1st day of school until the Monday after Columbus Day
- From the 1st Monday in May until the last day of school
Gym Uniform
When the students are in winter uniform they may wear the uniform sweatsuit (both sweatshirt and sweatpants with the school emblem on the shirt and pants) and sneakers to school on gym day. A uniform tee shirt is available for wear under the sweatshirt, and this tee shirt must be worn if the sweatshirt is removed in the classroom.
When the summer uniform is worn, students should wear sneakers and white socks to school on their gym day. Students may wear either their summer uniform or the lighter gym uniform shorts and a uniform tee shirt with their sneakers.
Slip-on sneakers are not permitted. Sneakers must have laces or Velcro closures.
Students may wear their gym uniforms:
- On scheduled Gym days once a week
- As directed by the administration in case of bad or cold weather
- As directed by a teacher for Science lab/Field Trip
All uniforms are purchased from:
Flynn & OHara
The Shops at Atlas Park
8000 Cooper Avenue Lower Level
Glendale, NY 11385
718-326-2704
Phone ordering: 1-800-441-4122
Dress-Down Days
There may be occasions in which students are allowed to wear non-uniform attire. Students are reminded to dress with modesty. Students should adhere to the following attire:
- Appropriate length skirt, shorts (can only be worn during summer uniform period) or dress
- No spaghetti strap tanks, midriffs, tube tops, etc.
- No hats (unless specifically designated)
- No loose/baggy pants or shorts
- No make-up
- No hoop earrings or excessive jewelry
All clothes must have appropriate images and sayings on them. There should be no clothes that have any political statements on them as well. This is at the discretion of the administration.
Grooming Code
Hair must be its natural color, clean, neatly combed, not totally covering the ears or eyes, or falling below the shirt collar (boys).
Facial hair is not permitted
Hair must be a natural color. Streaking, highlighting, lowlights, glints, etc. are not permitted. Mohawks and shaved designs are not permitted.
Students are not allowed to wear make-up at any time. This includes eye make-up, dark nail polish, and acrylic nails.
Only appropriate jewelry is allowed. One bracelet may be worn at a time. One pair of small post earrings may be worn by girls only. Necklaces must be tucked into the shirt.
Tattoos and body piercings are not allowed.