St. Matthew Student Dress Code
Saint Matthew School maintains the practice of requiring students to wear UNIFORMS. Wearing uniforms cuts down on the expense of buying clothes and also brings about a clean, orderly and attractive appearance of each student.
All students must wear their school uniforms to school every day. The purpose of a dress code is to allow the students to concentrate on their academics and to take away the competition of what other classmates are wearing.
The regular school uniform may be purchased at Rush Uniform Company at 101 West Harrison Ave., Wilmington Manor, New Castle, DE. You may have your child measured in school when a representative from the uniform company comes. You will be notified of this day.
THE FOLLOWING DRESS CODE WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED:
| BOYS |
| Primary Grades (K-5) |
| PANTS | Docker style Navy Blue well-tailored dress slacks and a dress blue, black, or brown belt are permitted. Denims, Cargo pants, or jeans with decorative stitching, faddish styles and multi-pocketed
slacks are not permitted. Pants are to be worn in a professional manner - waist level with a belt. |
| SHIRTS | Plain white 2 or 3-button golf shirt with or without the St. Matthew logo with long or short sleeves, OR white turtleneck shirt. Tee shirt worn under the dress code shirts must be plain and not visible past the end of the uniform shirt's sleeve or the collar of the shirt. |
| SWEATER (Optional) | If a sweater is to be worn by the student, it must be: Solid NAVY BLUE V-neck pullover, sweater vest OR Solid NAVY BLUE cardigan. Hooded or non-hooded sweatshirts, hooded or non-hooded sweaters or zipped sweaters are not permitted. |
SOCKS | Plain Navy Blue or Plain White socks - crew length only. Ankle socks are not permitted. |
| SHOES | Brown or Black tie shoes or loafers are permitted.
NO BOOTS OF ANY KIND. Flat shoes only-heel of 1 inch or less (ballerina style not permitted). |
| HAIR | Hair shall be trimmed, clean and styled, not below the eyebrows nor fully covering the ears, nor more than collar length. |
| Middle School Grades (6-8) |
| PANTS | Docker style Khaki (tan) well-tailored dress slacks and a dress blue, black, or brown belt are permitted. Denims, Cargo pants, or jeans with decorative stitching, faddish styles and multi-pocketed
slacks are not permitted. Pants are to be worn in a professional manner - waist level with a belt. |
| SHIRTS | Clean business White dress shirt with long or short sleeves. Tee shirts worn under the dress code shirt must be plain white and not visible past the end of the uniform shirt's sleeve, collar, and bottom of the dress code shirt. |
TIES
Worn from 10/13 - 4/11 | Grades 6 & 7: Solid Navy Blue tie
Grades 8 only: Style can be solid, checkered, striped or dotted. Novelty ties will not be permitted. |
| SWEATER (Optional) | If a sweater is to be worn by the student, it must be: Solid NAVY BLUE V-neck pullover, sweater vest OR Solid NAVY BLUE cardigan. Hooded or non-hooded sweatshirts, hooded or non-hooded sweaters or zipped sweaters are not permitted. |
SOCKS | Plain Navy Blue or Plain White socks - crew length only. Ankle socks are not permitted. |
| SHOES | Brown or Black tie shoes or loafers are permitted.
Flat shoes only-heel of 1 inch or less. From April 20 until the end of the school year, tennis shoes may be worn as long as they are laced and tied. NO BOOTS OF ANY KIND. The following shoes are not acceptable: work shoes or work boots, steel tipped shoes, hiking boots, cowboy boots, athletic shoes, sneakers, Docksiders, Capezios, Doc Martin's, clogs, sandals, skate shoes, etc. |
| HAIR | Hair shall be trimmed, clean and styled, not below the eyebrows nor fully covering the ears, nor more than collar length. |
| GIRLS |
| Primary Grades (K-5) |
JUMPER & SHIRT | Blue and gray plaid jumper with a plain white uniform blouse with Peter Pan collar with long or short sleeves OR white turtleneck shirt. Tee shirt worn under the dress code shirts must be plain and
not visible past the end of the uniform shirt's sleeve. |
| PANTS & SHIRT | Docker style Navy Blue well-tailored dress slacks and a dress blue, black, or brown belt are permitted. Denims, Cargo pants, or jeans with decorative stitching, faddish styles and multi-pocketed slacks are not permitted. Pants are to be worn in a professional manner - waist level with a belt.
Plain white 2 or 3-button golf shirt with or without the St. Matthew logo with long or short sleeves OR white turtleneck shirt. Tee shirt worn under the dress code shirts must be plain and not visible past the end of the uniform shirt's sleeve. |
| SWEATER (Optional) | If a sweater is to be worn by the student, it must be: Solid NAVY BLUE V-neck pullover or sweater vest OR Solid NAVY BLUE cardigan Hooded sweatshirts, hooded sweaters or zipped sweaters are not permitted. |
| SOCKS | Plain NAVY BLUE or Plain WHITE KNEE socks or Plain NAVY BLUE or Plain WHITE Leotards. No nylon or opaque hose. Ankle socks are not permitted. |
| SHOES | Brown or Black tie shoes or loafers are permitted.
Flat shoes only-heel of 1 inch or less. NO BOOTS OF ANY KIND. The following shoes are not acceptable: work shoes or work boots, steel tipped shoes, hiking boots, cowboy boots, athletic shoes, sneakers, Docksiders, Capezios, Doc Martin's, clogs, sandals, skate shoes, etc. |
| Middle School Grades 6-8 |
| SKORT & SHIRT | Blue and gray plaid skort (length to be one inch below the knee to one inch above the knee) with a plain white uniform banded knit blouse with or without the St. Matthew logo with long or short sleeves OR white turtleneck shirt. Tee shirt worn under the dress code shirts must be plain and not visible past the end of the uniform shirt's sleeve. |
| PANTS & SHIRT | Docker style Khaki (tan) well-tailored dress slacks and a dress blue, black, or brown belt are permitted. Pants are to be worn in a professional manner - waist level with a belt. Denims, Cargo pants, jeans pants with decorative stitching, faddish styles and multi-pocketed slacks are not permitted.
Plain white 2 or 3-button golf shirt (banded or not banded) with or without the St. Matthew logo with long or short sleeves OR white turtleneck shirt. Tee shirt worn under the dress code shirts must be plain and not visible past the end of the uniform shirt's sleeve. |
| SWEATER (Optional) | If a sweater is to be worn by the student, it must be: Solid NAVY BLUE V-neck pullover or sweater vest OR Solid NAVY BLUE cardigan Hooded sweatshirts, hooded sweaters or zipped sweaters are not permitted. |
| SOCKS | Plain NAVY BLUE or Plain WHITE KNEE socks or Plain NAVY BLUE or Plain WHITE Leotards. No nylon or opaque hose. Ankle socks are not permitted. |
| SHOES | Brown or Black tie shoes or loafers are permitted.
Flat shoes only-heel of 1 inch or less. NO BOOTS OF ANY KIND. The following shoes are not acceptable: work shoes or work boots, steel tipped shoes, hiking boots, cowboy boots, athletic shoes, sneakers, Docksiders, Capezios, Doc Martin's, clogs, sandals, skate shoes, etc. |
| WARM WEATHER UNIFORM (1st day of school to 10/9 and 4/12 to last day of school) |
| Primary Grades (K-5) |
| SHORTS | Navy blue bermuda length twill cotton dress shorts (knee length) with belt loops and belt worn at waist height. |
| SHIRTS | Plain white 2 or 3-button golf shirt with or without the St. Matthew logo with long or short sleeves. Tee shirts worn under the dress code shirt must be plain white and not visible past the end of the uniform shirt's sleeve, collar, and bottom of the dress code shirt |
| SOCKS | Plain Blue or Plain White CREW socks. Ankle socks are not permitted. |
| SHOES | From April 12 until the end of the school year, solid white tennis shoes may be worn as long as they are laced and tied. |
Please note the following regulations concerning jewelry:
- One earring on the lower earlobe in each ear - post only - nothing below the earlobe.
- Boys are permitted to wear a post earring.
Gold or silver only. No dangling earrings.
- One ring on each hand
- One watch, no bracelets, no wrist bands.
- One religious medal on a thin silver or gold chain.
The following rules should be observed regarding hair:
- Students are required to have traditional haircuts or hairstyles.
- Razor cuts, hair message designs, long hair past the
shirt collar (boys), tails, etc. will not be permitted.
- Hair is to be kept neat and clean and out of the eyes
of the student to permit correct vision while reading or writing.
- Students' hair must be one natural color. (No two-tones or multi-colors).
In addition, no make-up, nail polish, hair spray, perfume or cologne, etc. is to be worn or brought to school by any student. Fingernails must be natural - tips, fancy cuts, etc. are not permitted.
Any excuse from the Dress Code must be approved by the Principal after a note has been sent to him explaining why the student is out of Dress Code.
The P.E. uniform consists of:
- Tee Shirt - Gray with St. Matthew Wildcat logo - this shirt is sold through YAC at the School Office
- Gym Shorts - Navy Blue gym short (nylon with emblem) - sold at Rush Uniform
- Sweatshirt - Navy Blue crew neck sweat shirt with St. Matthew Wildcat logo
- Sweatpants - Navy Blue Sweat Pants with St. Matthew Wildcat logo
- Footwear - Athletic tennis shoes only. No Heelies are permitted (with or without wheels)
N.U.T. Day - If student is scheduled for Physical Education Class, Athletic tennis shoes must be worn with the N.U.T. Day outfit to permit participation in the Physical Education Class.
On P.E. days, students must wear the Physical Education Uniform to school. St. Matthew T-shirt and gym shorts must be worn for all P.E. classes. If the child needs a cover-up, then the Navy Blue crew neck sweat shirt with St. Matthew Wildcat logo and Navy Blue Sweat Pants with St. Matthew Wildcat logo. The Physical Education uniform can be worn in its entirety in place of the regular school uniform on the days the students have Physical Education classes. If the Physical Education uniform can not be worn in its entirety as listed above, students must wear their regular school uniform to school and carry the replacement Physical Education uniform with them and change into it when they get to the Gym. (When the complete uniform can not be worn, a note to the homeroom teacher from the childŐs parent explaining the situation must be given; this can only be used for one class without a demerit being issued.)
P.E. uniforms are purchased from Rush Uniforms
101 West Harrison Avenue
New Castle, De 19720
Phone (302) 395-1306
Fax (302) 395-1309
N.U.T. (No Uniform Today) Day passes are issued as rewards to students. Being out of uniform is a privilege. Students are expected to follow the N.U.T. Day guidelines or he/she will lose the opportunity to take part in future N.U.T. Day passes.
GIRLS
- Shirt/top must have thick straps or sleeves and cover torso front and back. Tank tops are not permitted.
- Shorts and skirts must be loose fitting and no shorter than two inches above the knee.
- Jewelry: Hoop and dangling earrings and an appropriate non-religious necklace may be worn.
- Nail polish may be worn.
- Plain shirts or shirts with positive messages may be worn.
- Sneakers or shoes with one-inch heels or less may be worn. (No open back shoes permitted.)
BOYS
- Top of pants must be around waist.
- Plain shirts or shirts with positive messages may be worn. Tank tops are not permitted.
- Jewelry: An appropriate non-religious necklace may be worn.
A post earring is permitted.
- Sneakers or shoes with one-inch heels or less may be worn. (No open back shoes permitted.)
- Hats may be worn only on designated days.
N.U.T. Day coupon must be turned into the student's homeroom teacher one day prior to use. The homeroom teacher must give permission for the N.U.T. Day coupon to be used on the designated day chosen by the student.
N.U.T. coupon may not be used on field trip days or days the school attends liturgy/prayer service.
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