Uniform Policy

2009-2010 Uniform Policy Grades 1-8 (Preschool & kindergarten do not wear uniforms).

Girls  

  • Blue & red plaid jumper – grades 1-5, purchased thru uniform company only.
  • Blue & red plaid skirt, -- grades 5-8, purchased thru uniform company only.
  • Blue & red plaid or navy skort – grades 1-8, purchased thru uniform company only.
  • Navy blue walking shorts (May 1 – September 30) – NO logos or cargo style.
  • * Jumpers, skirts, skorts, and shorts should be no shorter than 2 inches above the knee.
  • Navy blue cotton, cotton twill, or corduroy slacks -- NO logos or cargo style.
  • * NO low-rise slacks/shorts.
  • Plain white long or short sleeved blouses, knit or oxford, with collar – NO logos.
  • Long-sleeved white turtleneck – NO logos.
  • White banded bottom polo purchased thru the uniform company only.
  • SOCKS -- red, navy blue or white ankle length, knee-hi, or tights -- NO logos.

Boys

  • Navy blue cotton, cotton twill, or corduroy slacks -- NO logos or cargo style.
  • Navy blue walking shorts (May 1 – September 30) – NO logos or cargo style.     
  • Plain white long or short sleeved shirt, knit or oxford, with collar – NO logos.
  • Long-sleeved white turtleneck – NO logos.
  • SOCKS – ankle length, white or dark colors.

Sweaters/Sweatshirts

  • Solid red, navy blue, or white sweater or sweater vests – NO logos.
  • Cardigan, V-neck, or crew neck style OR button front or zipper front purchased thru uniform company.
  • No hooded sweatshirts or sweaters.

Spiritwear

  • Embroidered St. Thomas More RED or NAVY sweatshirt or vest available thru St. Thomas More PTO.
  • Embroidered St. Thomas More sweater available thru St. Thomas More PTO.

Shoes

  • Dress shoes which do not leave black marks.
  • NO glitter, sequins, sparkles or fluorescent colors.
  • Tennis shoes. NO lights or trendy colors or styles. NO high-tops or roller skates or heelies.
  • Original laces only; must remain completely tied at all times.
  • NO clogs, flip-flops, open toes or heels, moccasins, or boots.

General

  • Students are to be well groomed and their uniforms clean at all times.
  • Slacks/shorts are to be worn at the waist and secured with a belt.
  • Shirts are to be tucked in at all times. T-shirts worn under shirts are plain white only.
  • Girls only may wear ONE stud earring per lobe.
  • NO make-up allowed. NO body piercing or tattoos allowed.
  • NO fad hairstyles or colors. Hair should not obstruct eyes and be conservative in length and style.
  • Simple hair accessories – NO bandanas.

Optional

  • Red or navy shirt or polo imprinted with STM logo, purchased thru uniform company only.
  • Red or navy shirt or polo embroidered with STM logo (additional charge for embroidery).
  • Navy banded bottom polo purchased thru the uniform company only.

P.E.

  • Students in grades 5-8 are required to wear the PE uniform purchased thru the uniform company.
  • Students are also required to wear gym shoes which are kept at school and worn during PE class only.

Uniform Company Educational Outfitters 167 W. Golf Road Schaumburg, IL 60195 Phone: 847-882-7990     Website: http://www.educationaloutfitters.com STM website school code: IL0488

The principal reserves the right to interpret the uniform policy as needed.

The principal reserves the right to grant out-of-uniform days per her discretion.