Uniform Guidelines

Skutt Catholic Uniform Guidelines 2010-2011

Students in Catholic schools wear uniforms for important reasons: economy, a level of "reasonableness" in choice of attire, and as a component of the strong discipline for which students and parents choose Catholic schools. Uniforms help ensure that clothing does not become a distraction to the learning environment of the school. Of utmost importance, however, is that the uniform is a symbol of the community that all students in our Catholic schools share. Uniforms are not meant to suppress individuality; rather, the wearing of a uniform frees students to demonstrate their individuality at the most meaningful levels: through their efforts, personality, spirituality, and service to others. Specifications (with examples) are below. You can click on a thumbnail to view a larger image.

SHIRTS:
Students must wear white or black monogrammed polo shirts purchased only from the SCHS Booster Club (at the HawkNest). Shirts must be long enough to stay tucked in and must not be inappropriately tight. Shirts must be tucked in at all times. If a student chooses to wear a tee shirt under the polo shirt, the tee shirt must be of like color with no lettering or graphics. Turtle necks with the SC logo may be worn only with a uniform approved sweater or sweatshirt. Students may not layer short sleeve over long sleeve shirts.


SKIRTS AND SKORTS:
Girls may wear the sequoia-plaid skirt that must be purchased from Dennis Uniform Company. The skirt must be worn no shorter than six (6) inches above the middle of the knee. When hemming the skirt, leave a two or two and a half inch hem to allow for adjustment for growth. Girls also have the option of wearing a black or khaki skort purchased only from Dennis Uniform Company. The skort must be worn no shorter than six (6) inches above the middle of the knee. Sweatpants may not be worn under the skort or skirt. *Being considered is a "4 inch max above the knee" requirement to be implemented by the 2011-2012 school year.


PANTS AND SHORTS:
Boys and girls may choose to wear black or khaki twill shorts during the months of August - October and April - May. These must be dark black or khaki. Shorts should be worn no shorter than six (6) inches above the middle of the knee and should not extend below the knee. Pants (may be worn all year, and corduroy pants are permissible) must be ankle length and may have slash or patch pockets. The school fit calls for the top to be located at the waist. Baggy, saggy, extremely tight, hip-huggers, spandex pants, tattered pants or shorts, and bell bottoms are not allowed. Pants and shorts must have belt loops. A belt is required at all times. Drawstrings and chains are not considered belts.


SWEATERS AND SWEATSHIRTS:
Students may wear only Dennis Uniform Company cardigans, v-neck, or crewneck sweaters, in black, forest green, or burgandy colors, chosen to match the colors of the plaid skirt. Some SCHS sweatshirts are sold by the school and are approved for uniform wear. Additionally, there is an approved hooded sweatshirt that may be worn. Although additional SC sweatshirts are available, not all are approved for uniform attire.