Handbook

The handbook contains information about dress code, attendance and tardy policies, academic programming and much more. Please use this file as your go-to guide.  The 2025-2026 Student & Parent Handbook contains several updates. They have been highlighted for your reference.

Dress Code

🎯 Purpose of the Dress Code:

• Encourage neatness, discipline, and a sense of school identity

• Maintain a learning-focused environment without fashion distractions

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Enforcement:

• Parents: Ensure students leave home dressed properly

• Teachers/Admin: Monitor and enforce dress code at school

• Consequences: Violations can result in detentions or being held from class until dress code violation is corrected

📋 General Guidelines:

• All clothing must be clean, neat, and fit properly (no holes, large stains, or excessively wrinkled) 

• No coats, sweatshirts or hoodies worn in classrooms

• Hair must be clean and properly styled (no extreme hairstyles)

• Pants and Polos- one color with no stripes or contrasting trim

• Plain white t-shirts or turtlenecks may be worn under polos

• Dress code is enforced all day

💄 Make-Up & 💎 Jewelry:

• No makeup; parents will be contacted if seen wearing it to school

• Girls may wear fingernail polish (not distracting)

• Girls (Grades 3–8): Small earrings (no hoops), religious necklaces, watches

• Boys: No earrings; may wear simple rings, religious necklaces, watches

• No Smart Watches that have data or internet connection

Uniform Items:

👖 Pants & Shorts:

• Navy blue or tan khaki only (no outside pockets)

• Khaki colored jeans are not permitted

• Must have belt loops and belts (no beading, rhinestone or large belt buckles)

• No jeans, corduroy, cargo, carpenter, or low-cut pants

• No stretchy/elastic waist pants 

• Shorts must be an appropriate length

🩳 Skorts (Grades K–4 girls):

• Solid navy or khaki

• Must be school-appropriate in length

👚 Shirts:

• Solid red, white, or navy polo shirts with collars

• Approved St. Philip polos with embroidered logo (black, white or green)

• Black and green polos without the logo are not permitted 

• Long/short sleeve polos or turtlenecks

• Shirts must be tucked in; only the top button may be undone

• No unapproved logos, designs, lettering, or tight/sheer shirts

👟 Shoes:

• Grades K–3: Athletic shoes only

• Grades 4–8: Tennis shoes suggested

• No sandals, crocs, boots, slippers, or high heels

🧥 Sweaters:

• Solid red, white, or navy cardigans/pullovers

• Must be worn over a uniform shirt

🧣 Outerwear:

• Jackets/sweatshirts: Allowed outside or to/from church only (not in class or Mass)

• St. Philip Black Fleece/Track Jacket: Allowed in class and at church

🧦 Socks/Tights:

• Must be worn and visible

• Should not be distracting or have excessive designs

🎉 Free Dress Days:

• First Monday of each month

• Must still be school-appropriate in style, length, and content

• No inappropriate graphics or messaging

• Boots may be worn (3-8); socks and shoes required

🧘‍♀️ Leggings/Jeggings:

• Must not be too tight

• Long tops required

• Admin may require a change if deemed inappropriate

🚫 Not Allowed:

• Sleeveless/cut-out shirts, tank tops, muscle shirts

• Short shorts or clothing with holes

• Exposed torsos

• Shirts with inappropriate content

• Visible ink or body drawings

📣 Spirit Days:

• Third Monday of each month (unless noted)

• St. Philip spirit shirts or solid green/white shirts

• Bottoms: Uniform pants/shorts or neat jeans/jean shorts (no frays/cut-offs)

🎽 Theme Shirt Days:

• Current year’s theme shirt + uniform pants or jeans

• No leggings or sweatpants

Teachers and administrators deem the right to decide what is or is not appropriate. 

For questions or clarification, please contact Mrs. Kelsey. This summary is meant to guide but does not replace the full policy outlined in the Student & Parent Handbook.