OPTIONAL UNIFORMS

Optional uniform choices are not to be worn for Mass or any other day designated as a mandatory uniform day but are allowed any other time on campus. The following are the optional uniform choices:

 

• PCA logo polo shirts in navy or green for girls and boys in all grades.

• Grade 1-2 students - Plain black, white or blue tennis shoes including high tops (soles must be non-skid)

    – no light-up sneakers

• Plaid skorts may be worn with the polo shirts for girls in grades PK-4. Skorts and skirts may not be rolled at the waist. Hemlines must reach the top of the knee. Waistlines must fall on the

student’s waistline, and not below.

• RC uniform navy walking shorts may be worn by boys in all grades. Shorts are not to be worn on cold, winter days.

• Navy blue fleece jackets and V-neck sweaters with Palmer logo (purchased from RC Uniforms), and Palmer sweatshirts (from CP&S) may be worn during cold weather. Sweatshirts and sweaters with other logos are not permitted. Plain white or navy sweater or cardigan may be worn if it has no logo or design. No other sweaters, sweatshirts, or hoodies are permitted.

 

**Please note that items bearing any logo representing Palmer Catholic Academy must only be affixed to PCA uniforms and school accessories by RC Uniforms. All school logos are owned by Our Lady Star of the Sea parish and Palmer Catholic Academy and no agent other than those under contract are lawfully permitted to use them for any purpose, unless by the written consent of the pastor and principal.

 

 

PHYSICAL EDUCATION UNIFORM

Grades PK – 4 do not have a PE uniform but should wear their sneakers to school on PE day. High tops are permitted for PE.

Grades 5 – 8 will wear PCA PE uniforms (see below) and sneakers to school on PE days. High tops are permitted on PE days.  PLEASE NOTE -  PE SHORTS SHOULD NOT BE WORN TO SCHOOL ON MASS DAYS.

 

Girls will wear sneakers and their PCA PE shirt with their PCA PE shorts (EXCEPT ON MASS DAYS). If preferred, they can wear their shorts UNDER their skirt, and remove the skirt for PE class. (Note: girls may wear bike shorts under the PE shorts if they wish.)

Boys will wear sneakers and their PCA PE shirt with their PCA PE shorts (EXCEPT ON MASS DAYS).

 

 

DRESS DOWN DAYS & DRESS UP DAYS (Non-Uniform Days)

The principal will designate certain days as dress down or dress up days. For dress down days, jeans are acceptable but cannot have any rips or tears. No hats (except on designated “hat days”) are to be worn to school. No tank top style tops are allowed. Hair, make-up and jewelry rules are as stated in the chart above. Students (boys and girls) may only wear shorts that are no more than 3 inches above the middle of the knee (Bermuda length or basketball/soccer style). Shoulders, midriffs, and backs must be covered (no cut-out style clothes) at all times. Leggings are not allowed unless the shirt reaches the mid-thigh area. Dresses and skirts that reach the top of the knee may be worn. All sandals must have backs and should not be more than 2-inches high for safety on the stairs. Crocs, flip-flops, slippers, slip-on, or backless shoes are never allowed. Pajama-style pants are not allowed. Clothing should not have any messages or words that would be considered inappropriate for a Catholic school.

 

**Students in violation of the dress code will receive disciplinary action. Please refer to the Student Code of Conduct for details.

 

**Each student will be provided with a badge at the beginning of the school year at no charge. If a badge is lost, there is a $10.00 fee to replace it. For your convenience, the fee will be charged to your FACTS account.