PJPII CATHOLIC SCHOOL
After consultation with the community, and much good work by the Catholic School Council and staff, the Pope John Paul II School Uniform
Policy was instituted in September 2005.
ADVANTAGES OF A SCHOOL UNIFORM
We believe that the Pope John Paul II uniform will:
Foster an even greater sense of unity, equity, belonging and pride for our students.
Enhance self-esteem and self discipline.
Provide an overall greater level of safety and security with easy identification of students both while at school and while on field trips.
Reduce competitive peer pressure brought about with designer labels.
Offer families good economic value, while providing an attractive appearance; and
Simply offer convenience for students and parents in daily routines.
Our main criteria continues to be to:
Provide attractive, practical and comfortable clothing that students will like to wear.
Make it reasonably simple, affordable and flexible
Common concerns addressed are that:
Due to the growing nature of our school community, new registrants may have up to 20 school days from the date of registration to acquire the uniform.
During this time, he/she must wear dark pants (no denim); and a plain top
incentives and consequences will help to ensure compliance with the policy.
Parents/guardians do not have to purchase uniform items sold by DO-RE-ME-KIDS. Uniform clothes can be purchased from any source as long as they
comply with the policy and are similar in style and colour. They can not have any visible logos or symbols.
SCHOOL CODES OF CONDUCT
AND UNIFORM POLICIES
The Ministry of Education and the York Region Catholic District School Board require all schools to have a dress code or uniform policy. The Pope John Paul II uniform policy is detailed on the following page.
Consequences for students out of uniform:
Consequences apply when a student is not in compliance with the policy. Consequences and passes are tracked and communicated to parents as follows:
1st Time: Uniform Infraction #1
2nd Time: Uniform Infraction #2 and Think Paper
3rd Time: Parent/student interview with the Principal
4th Time: Withdrawal of a privilege as determined by the school
5th Time: Principal will determine the appropriate consequence
In exceptional circumstances when hardship can be demonstrated, families may qualify for financial subsidy
after providing written request to the Principal.
To be fair and consistent a “PJPII School Subsidy Policy” has been developed.
The Pope John Paul II school uniform should be worn with pride.
POPE JOHN PAUL II CATHOLIC SCHOOL: UNIFORM POLICY
Clothes purchased elsewhere must be similar to DO-RE-MI-KIDS in style and colour.
The uniform must be worn to school each day, unless it is designated as a “Civies Day”.
Uniform Clothing:
· All tops must be white and crested;
- white crested polo shirts (short and long sleeves) - white crested turtleneck
- white crested moch neck long sleeve top - white shirt/blouse
· Pants/skorts/shorts are a dark navy blue
· Dark navy blue shorts and skorts are worn just above the knee (approximately 1-2”).
When wearing shorts or skorts the socks or stockings should be dark blue or white.
· Tunics or skirts are not part of the uniform
· All clothing is to be free of visible writing, symbols, brand names, logos or pictures.
· Pants and shirts should be appropriately sized.
· Blue sweaters, vests, sweatshirts and pullovers must be crested. Hooded sweaters are not permitted. If wearing a sweatshirt or a sweater a white crested top must be worn underneath so that when students remove it they will remain in uniform.
· Hats, scarves, bandanas, wristbands or jackets are not permitted in class.
· Track pants may be worn by kindergarten, grade one, two and three students only.
· Torn or faded clothing will be considered “out of uniform”.
· Undershirts must be solid white.
Shoes
· Outdoor shoes must have an enclosed toe and must not have a heel height of more than 6 cm.
· In class, “indoor” running shoes must be worn.
· For gym, non-scuff running shoes must be worn (these are the student’s “indoor shoes”)
GYM WEAR
- navy shorts and white T- shirt with no logos/markings (Gr. 4-8 only)
- navy athletic pants (optional)
UNIFORM SUPPLIER: DO-RE-MI-KIDS
CONTACT BY PHONE: (905) 303-1114
*REMEMBER TO LABEL ALL UNIFORM ITEMS WITH YOUR CHILD’S NAME*
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