St. John's Lutheran School Dress Code   This dress code is based on the Dennis Uniform Co. and Lands' End uniform styles. St. John's does not make it mandatory to purchase the school uniform from these stores; however, uniform items purchased elsewhere must match in style and color. This style does not include bell bottoms, hip huggers, oversized shorts, or clothing with any kind of printing or insignia other than St. John's official clothing logo. The approved colors and styles are available on the Dennis Uniform Co. and Lands End Uniform websites or at one of their stores. Dennis and Lands End will have our St. John's Logo available for polos or sweaters for those who would like that option. Other St. John's logo sweatshirts are still available for purchase at the school as before. Students in Kindergarten through Grade 8 wear the school uniform on all school days, unless a given day is designated by the school as an exception or a special "dress-up" day. School officials have the right to make any judgments necessary to assure compliance with the stated dress code. School Approved Colors and Fabrics: Navy Blue, Chambray Blue (light blue), Yellow, Dark Green (forest or hunter), Red, White for polos, solid White for blouses and shirts, Khaki, Navy blue, and Belair Plaid for pants, shorts, skirts, and skorts as specified. Students in Grades 5-8 may also wear black as a school approved color for polos, turtlenecks, sweaters, and sweatshirts. No denim is allowed. School Approved Color Swatch cards are available to help in choosing colors. Shirts do not need to be tucked in if they have a straight bottom. However, they do need to be long enough to be tucked in and remain tucked in with normal movement. Shirts need to have collars and be one of the school approved colors with no striping or logos, with the exception of a St. John’s Lutheran approved logo. Oxford shirts need to be in white or chambray. Blouses must be white and have a collar. Blouses with a V-cut front need to have buttons. Polos are allowed for both boys and girls. Sweatshirts need to be a solid school color with no striping or logos of any kind, with the exception of a St. John’s logo on the sweatshirt. Sweaters or cardigans may be worn as long as they are a solid school approved color. Polartech jackets and pullovers are available at both Dennis Uniform Co. and Land’s End Uniform Co, but are not mandatory (outerwear must not be worn inside the classroom unless it is in a solid school approved color with no logos, stripes, or other designs). Pants: Tailored pants with zipper front or pull on style for younger students. Navy blue and Khaki only; no jeans or denim. Cargo pants are allowed, but only if purchased through Dennis or Lands End. Corduroy pants are allowed, but only if purchased through Dennis or Land End. Girls may also wear Capri pants. Capri pants must be purchased from Dennis or Lands End, or match Dennis or Lands End styles. Pants must be worn at the waist. Sagging, bagging or dragging is not allowed. Shorts must be of a Uniform Co. style. Solid navy blue or khaki is the only accepted colors. Cargo shorts must be purchased through Dennis or Lands’ End. Shorts may not be oversized and may not be worn higher than half way up the thigh when sitting. Shorts must be worn at the waist. Sagging and or bagging are not allowed. Skirts need to be a Dennis Uniform Co. or Lands’ End Uniform style in navy blue or khaki solid color or Belair Plaid. The skirt length may not be higher than halfway up the thigh when sitting. Skirt must be worn at the waist. Skorts may be worn and must be of a Dennis Uniform or Lands’ End Uniform style in solid navy blue or khaki color. Plaid skorts must be purchased through Dennis or Lands End only. Corduroy skorts are also allowed, but must be purchased through Dennis or Lands End. Skorts may not be higher than halfway up the thigh when sitting and must be worn at the waist. Shifts: Girls may wear a plaid, navy blue, or khaki shift. Belair plaid shifts must be purchased through Dennis or Lands End only. Shift lengths may not be higher than halfway up the thigh when sitting. Tights: Girls may wear tights or leggings with skirts, skorts, or shifts as long as they are in a school approved solid color. Shoes and Socks: The heels of the shoes must not be higher than 1”, as measured by the back of the heel, and must have a back or back strap. Sandals or flip flops are not considered shoes and are not allowed. Shoes must be closed toe for safety reasons. Shoes need to be black, brown, or predominantly a school approved color. No “Heelies” are allowed to be worn while on campus. Shoes must be properly fitting, and laced shoes must be tied. Socks must be a school approved solid color with no designs or other logos on them. Other Restricted Items: Hats or other head covering (while indoors), unusual coloring, hair nets, body piercing other than the ears, excessive jewelry, gang-related items, unusual belts, and other accessories that are determined to be distracting to the learning environment. All accessories must be in solid school approved colors. Hair must be kept neat, clean, and not worn in such a way as to be a distraction to the individual student or those around them. Uniform Dress Code Suppliers: St. John's has accounts with both Dennis Uniform and Lands' End. *Dennis will have our uniform styles and colors listed (School Code: WSJLS). Lands End does not list the items that correspond to our dress code on line, but if you call they can list them. The Lands End School Code (9000-4401-7) is used in the final steps of purchasing online. You may also purchase uniform items from Target, Mervyns, Sears, or JC Penny. They all have uniform lines that match up with the dress code guidelines. Mervyns has items in stock most of the year. Target, JC Penny, and Sears are more seasonal (Back to School time). Final judgments of dress code compliance will be made by the classroom teacher or the principal. When students wear clothing that does not comply with the established dress code, they may be removed from class and a parent will have to bring appropriate clothing to school before they will be allowed back in their classroom.