Uniform Information

Full/Formal uniform may be worn on all school days, but must be worn at school liturgies, graduation, specified field trips, and other occasions that will be indicated on the school calendar.

A boy’s V-neck sweater and girl’s cardigan sweater in royal blue are required for the formal dress uniform. You can order all formal uniform items from Classic Design.


WHERE TO PURCHASE UNIFORMS:

Sweaters (V-neck & cardigan), jumpers and skirts can be purchased from Classic Designs School Uniforms (415) 661-4700.

Pants, shorts, shirts, undershirts and skorts may also be purchased at stores such as Target, Old Navy or Kohl’s as long as the clothing purchased fits the Uniform Guidelines.

Saint Isabella School sweatshirts are sold by the Parent Club and can be purchased on the first two days of school or afterwards by filling out the order form (the form is also available in the office). Parents should make sure that all clothing is clearly labeled with the student’s name and grade.

School Sweatshirt

School Sweatshirt Coordinator: Cathy Podhasky – cpodhasky@stisabellaschool.org

Sweatshirt Order Form


UNIFORM GUIDELINES

Boys’ Full/Formal Uniform:
  • Royal blue V-neck sweater with Saint Isabella School emblem, (exception 8th grade class sweatshirt).
  • White short or long sleeved polo style shirt (K-8 all undershirts must be white).
  • Khaki long pants (not corduroy) (K-8).
  • Pants must fit at the waist (not at the hips and not showing underwear), and neither too baggy nor too snug or cargo style.
  • Laced or strapped white or black athletic rubber soled sports shoes only. No slip-on shoes or Converse tennis shoes. Shoes must be primarily black or white with minimal contrast or detail. Nike swoosh or Adidas stripes are OK, no checkerboard patterns.
  • All white, navy or black socks with minimal contrast (Nike swoosh; Adidas stripes OK); no slogans/lettering/patterns.
Girls’ Full/Formal Uniform:
  • Royal blue cardigan sweater with Saint Isabella School emblem, (exception 8th grade class sweatshirt).
  • White short or long sleeved polo style shirt (K-8 all undershirts must be white).
  • Plaid jumper (K-4) or plaid skirt (no shorter than 4” from mid-knee) (5-8).
  • Navy, black, or white shorts worn under jumper or skirt.
  • Laced, strapped, white, or black athletic rubber- soled sports shoes only. No slip-on shoes or Converse tennis shoes. Shoes must be primarily black or white with minimal contrast or detail. Nike swoosh or Adidas stripes are OK, no checkerboard patterns.
  • All white, navy or black socks with minimal contrast (Nike swoosh; Adidas stripes OK); no slogans/lettering/patterns.
  • All white, navy or black tights or leggings under skirt or jumper in cold weather.
Boys’ Daily Uniforms Options (non-formal days):
  • Saint Isabella School navy sweatshirt or royal blue Saint Isabella School V-neck sweater.
  • White or navy short/long sleeve polo style knit shirt (K-8 all undershirts must be white).
  • Solid navy or khaki long pants.
  • Pants must fit at the waist (not at the hips and not showing underwear), and neither too baggy nor too snug.
  • Solid navy or khaki knee-length shorts (K-8).
  • Laced or strapped white or black athletic rubber soled sports shoes only. No slip-on shoes or Converse tennis shoes. Shoes must be primarily black or white with minimal contrast or detail. Nike swoosh or Adidas stripes are OK, no checkerboard patterns.
  • All white, navy or black socks with minimal contrast (Nike swoosh; Adidas stripes OK); no slogans/lettering/patterns.
  • Saint Isabella School windbreaker (outside only).
  • During cold weather, jackets may be worn over (not instead of) the Saint Isabella School sweatshirt on the playground, but not inside the buildings. The policy regarding uniform shoes does not change during cold weather.
Girls’ Daily Uniform Options (non-formal days):
  • Saint Isabella School navy sweatshirt or royal blue Saint Isabella School cardigan.
  • White or navy short/long sleeve polo style knit shirt (K-8 all undershirts must be white).
  • Solid navy or khaki long or short pants (K-8).
  • Solid navy or khaki skort (K-4).
  • Laced or strapped white or black athletic rubber soled sports shoes only. No slip-on shoes or Converse tennis shoes. Shoes must be primarily black or white with minimal contrast or detail. Nike swoosh or Adidas stripes are OK, no checkerboard patterns.
  • All white, navy or black socks with minimal contrast (Nike swoosh; Adidas stripes OK); no slogans/lettering/patterns.
  • Pants must fit at the waist (not at the hips and not showing underwear), and neither too baggy nor too snug.
  • Plaid jumper or skirt with white, navy or black shorts worn underneath.
  • All white, navy, or black tights or leggings under skirt or jumper in cold weather.
  • During cold weather, jackets may be worn over (not instead of) the Saint Isabella School sweatshirt on the playground, but not inside the buildings. The policy regarding uniform shoes does not change during cold weather.
Non- Uniform Dress:

Occasionally students are given the opportunity to wear non-uniform dress. Every attempt is made to notify families of these non-uniform dress days well in advance. Families are reminded that students’ non-uniform dress is expected to be in good taste, age-appropriate and consistent with the dress guidelines of Saint Isabella School.

Shorts, skirts and dress lengths must be longer than your fingertips when standing up straight or no shorter than 4” from the center of the knees. No yoga pants OR leggings, unless worn under loose shorts or with a long shirt that hits your fingertips when standing up straight symmetrically all the way around.

Joggers and sweatpants are accepted. To ensure the children’s safety, open-toed shoes and ballet shoes are not allowed.

No tank tops, halters or shirts with thin straps. Shirts need to cover the midriff when a student raises his/her arms. Students may not be allowed to attend class until dressed appropriately. Further disciplinary measures may be taken.

Accessories

Students may wear up to one discreet bracelet and/or one discreet necklace.

Girls may wear one set of small stud earrings or tiny hoops that fit snugly around the earlobe.

Girls may also wear decorative headbands/hair accessories no larger than 2” in width in the school colors of blue, white, black, or yellow (to match girls’ uniform).

Not Allowed At Any Time
  • UGG boots or rain boots
  • Yoga pants or leggings without loose shorts or a long shirt that hits your fingertips when standing up straight symmetrically all the way around
  • Pajama pants or “jeggings”
  • Colored tee shirts worn under uniform shirts
  • Shorts/skirts shorter than 4 inches above mid knee
  • Crop tops
  • Clothing that is torn, has holes or frayed cuffs
  • Clothing that is too tight, too short or extremely oversized
  • Caps worn backwards or inside buildings
  • Decorative headbands/hair accessories that are larger than 2” in width or non-school colors; only blue, white, black, or yellow
  • Excessive jewelry, dangling earrings, fingernail polish, make-up, real or temporary tattoos, drawing or writing on the body, or any other accessory that is deemed inappropriate or create distraction with our school uniform.
  • Pants must fit at the waist (not at the hips and not showing underwear), and be neither too baggy nor too snug.
  • In the event that a student does not adhere to the free dress guidelines, the parents will be called to bring a uniform to school. If parents cannot bring a uniform to school, a uniform will be issued to the student to wear for the rest of the day.
Previously Owned Uniforms

As a service, the Parent Club has organized a Uniform Exchange to make previously owned uniforms available to school families. Families are encouraged to donate uniforms that they no longer need. The Uniform Exchange is available in the Parish Center on the first day of school and each item may be purchased for a nominal amount. During the year, previously owned uniforms are stored on site. The Uniform Exchange Coordinator’s phone number is in our directory. Parents may contact the coordinator and request items and sizes and arrange a time to meet.

Uniform Exchange Coordinator: Stephanie Falxa