Students in grades Pre-kindergarten through eight wear a neat, attractive uniform that not only manifests the equality of all students but also enhances the learning environment. Uniforms must be worn properly.  Unusual weather conditions may necessitate a change in the uniform schedule.  The principal will announce such exceptions.

All uniform items must be purchased through Risse Brothers at 9700 Martin Luther King Jr. Highway, Suite B, Lanham, MD 20706, www.rissebrothers.com, 301-220-1985, School Code: SJ1517. ​
 
Pre-Kindergarten Uniform       
          August - October 31st and May 1st -June

• Maroon shorts or sweatpants with logo
• White polo shirt with logo

• Tennis shoes (black or white) with Velcro closures, NO flashing lights, character shoes, or roller attachments

• White knee or crew socks (no logo) above the ankle
• *Optional St. Joseph’s Regional Catholic School maroon logo sweatshirt

          November 1st – April 30

• Maroon sweatpants with logo
• Tennis shoes (black or white) with Velcro closures, NO flashing lights, character shoes or roller attachments
• White knee or crew socks (no logo) above the ankle
• *Optional St. Joseph’s Regional Catholic School maroon logo sweatshirt

 
Girls:  Dress Uniform - Grades K-5    
          This may be worn in all months (August through June) except on PE days.

• Plaid jumper (knee length)
• Navy blue dress slacks (no cargo pants or cuffs) with black, navy blue, or brown leather belt
• Long or short-sleeved white blouse with Peter Pan collar
• Navy blue knee socks or tights (no logo)
• *Optional buttoned maroon or blue cardigan, fleece jacket, or maroon sweatshirt with embroidered logo

         Options August – October 31st, May, and June

• Navy blue shorts with black, navy blue, or brown leather belt

 
Girls:  Dress Uniform - Grades 6-8
         This may be worn in all months (September through June) except on PE days.

• Blue plaid skirt (knee length)
• Navy blue dress slacks (no cargo pants or cuffs) with black, navy blue, or brown leather belt
• Long or short-sleeved white polo shirt with embroidered logo
• All undergarments worn under the white uniform shirt need to be white or flesh colored
• Navy blue knee socks or tights (no logo)
• *Optional buttoned maroon or blue cardigan or fleece jacket or maroon sweatshirt with embroidered logo

          Options September – October 31st, May, and June

• Navy blue walking shorts with black, navy blue, or brown leather belt

 
Boys:  Dress Uniform - Grades K-8
          This may be worn in all months (September through June) except on PE days.

• Navy blue dress slacks (no cargo pants or cuffs) with black, navy blue, or brown leather belt
• Long or short-sleeved white polo shirt with embroidered logo
• All undergarments worn under the white uniform shirt need to be white or flesh colored
• Navy crew socks (no logo) above the ankle
• *Optional buttoned maroon or blue cardigan or fleece jacket or maroon sweatshirt with embroidered logo​

          Options August – October 31st, May, and June

• Navy blue walking shorts with black, navy blue, or brown leather belt

 
Girls and Boys: Shoes – Grades K-8

• All students are required to wear either all black or all white, low cut, athletic shoes with matching laces and no contrasting branding. (Shoe polish or permanent marker may be used to make the necessary revisions.) Girls also have the option of wearing black flats or Mary Janes with their dress uniform.
• Shoe laces-black or white only (no mix match laces)
• No flashing lights, character shoes or roller attachments

 
 
 Girls and Boys:  Physical Education Uniform - Grades PK - 8
          August – October 31st, May, and June

• Maroon wicking shorts
•  St. Joseph’s Regional Catholic School burgundy wicking t-shirt with logo
• Tennis shoes (black or white)
• White socks (no logo) above the ankle
• *Optional maroon logo sweatshirt

           November 1st – April 30th

• Maroon sweatpants with logo
• St. Joseph’s Regional Catholic School burgundy wicking t-shirt with logo
• Tennis shoes (black or white)
• White socks (no logo) above the ankle
• *Optional maroon logo sweatshirt

 

• Shirts must be tucked in at all times.
• Students in grades K-8 are in dress uniform four days a week and physical education uniform one day a week.
• Acceptable personal jewelry includes a watch, one pair of post earrings (one earring in each ear lobe), a significant religious medal, and/or one ring.  Bracelets may not be worn.  Hoop or dangling earrings may not be worn.  Boys may not wear earrings.  All hair accessories must be white, maroon, or school plaid.
• Makeup, artificial fingernails, and fingernail polish may not be worn. Trendy styles or fads are a violation of the uniform policy.
• Hairstyles should be neat and conservative.  Boys’ hair may not go past their eyebrows, ears or over their collar.  Fad hairstyles are not to be worn (i.e. – mohawks, shaved designs). Hair color is not to be altered in any way: dyeing, bleaching, streaking, etc. Hair extensions must match your natural hair color. Hair styles should not cover the eyes. Boys are to be clean-shaven at all times.

 
Dress Down Days – Tag Days
We are a Catholic elementary school. Jewelry, hair, and clothing should be conservative and modest, not distracting or unusual.

• Hair adornments are also to be conservative and not distracting. Jewelry is limited to 1 bracelet, 1 small religious necklace (that is to be tucked under the shirt), and 1 small pair of earrings. Only girls are allowed to wear earrings.

• Teachers and the administration will make the determination as to what is appropriate and not distracting.  The principal has the final decision on all matters of dress and grooming.
• Any student wearing clothing that does not comply with the non-uniform policy will result in a call for parents to bring a change of clothing to the school for their child, or, if available, the student to change into a uniform provided on loan.

 
 On TAG DAYS (out of uniform) students may wear:
*jeans (not ripped or torn)
*tennis shoes
*short socks
*shorts no shorter than three inches above the knee
*skirts no shorter than three inches above the knee
*skorts no shorter than three inches above the knee
*sweatshirts
*jogging suits
*nail polish
*jewelry (see above)
*dresses no shorter than three inches above the knee
*slacks
 
Students may not wear:
*flip-flops
*open-toed shoes
*open back shoes
*see-through clothing
*tank tops or muscle shirts
*tube tops, spaghetti straps
*T-shirts with inappropriate writing
*tennis shoes that convert to roller skates
*biker shorts
*pajama pants
*Makeup
*low cut blouses/tops
*Shirts and blouses that are not continuous from neckline to waist (midsection should not show)
*clothing that is extremely tight-i.e. yoga pants, jeggings, spandex, leggings, skinny jeans, etc.
*hats
 
Good Rule:  If you think it might be inappropriate, then it is.
 
If a student reports to school out of uniform, he/she must bring a written note from his/her parent or guardian with a reason.  Demerits may be issued for inappropriate dress/uniform infractions. 
 
Uniform Exchange
Parents may donate used uniforms. The uniform exchange is open and free of charge for parents.