Uniforms

Students are required to be in complete uniform coming to school and going home, unless a staff member allows them to change for an after school activity. Out of uniform times occur only with administrative approval. The official St. Joan of Arc uniform can be purchased at the Dennis Uniform Store at:
1141 N. Main St., Lombard, Illinois
630-932-7171

Girls

Kindergarten - 5th (required)

  • Dunbar plaid shift or jumper with white long sleeve or short sleeve collared blouse OR
  • Navy twill pants with white long sleeve or short sleve polo shirt
  • Navy or white socks which cover the ankle or tights
  • Navy cardigan sweater (optional)
  • SJA school sweatshirt (optional)

Summer uniform option: April 1 - October 31

  • Navy shorts may be worn.

Junior High - 6th-8th (required)

  • Dunbar plaid skirt, khaki skort or khaki twill pants
  • White long sleeve or short sleeve oxford cloth shirt (sweater vest, sweater, or fleece must be worn with white shirt.) or navy short sleeve polo
  • Knee socks or tights (navy, white, grey, or maroon)
  • Navy v-neck sweater vest, long sleeve navy sweater, or navy fleece with school logo

Summer uniform option: April 1 - October 31

  • Khaki shorts may be worn.

Boys

Kindergarten - 5th (required)

  • Navy twill pants
  • Light blue long sleeve or short sleeve polo shirt
  • Navy or white crew socks
  • Navy cardigan sweater (optional)
  • SJA school sweatshirt (optional)

Summer uniform option: April 1 - October 31

  • Navy shorts may be worn.

Junior High - 6th-8th (required)

  • Khaki pants
  • Light blue long sleeve or short sleeve oxford shirt or short sleeve navy polo
  • Belt (black or brown)
  • Navy, white, black, or brown crew socks (solid color only)
  • Navy fleece with school logo (optional)

Summer uniform option: April 1 - October 31

  • Khaki shorts may be worn.

Please Note

Slacks or pants must be plain, not a blue jeans style (no rivets or patch pockets). The legs are straight and not flared. The waist should be at the natural waistline.

Shoes must be sturdy suede, leather or leather-like with a non-marking soft sole and must be below the ankle. No sole or heel may be higher than 1½ inch. Solid colors of navy, brown, black or tan are acceptable.

Uniforms are worn from the first day of school until the last day. Special out of uniform activities are deemed by the principal.

Students may not:

  • wear colored t-shirts under uniform shirts or blouses
  • wear any make-up
  • wear anything other than clear, white or pastel pink nail polish
  • wear more than one small earring in each ear lobe; boys may not wear earrings
  • streak, bleach, color, or dye their hair
  • have shoelaces untied
  • wear over-sized clothing
  • have blouses or shirt untucked
  • wear boots during the school day
  • wear choke chains
  • wear jewelry (except a small pair of earrings for girls, a small ring for girls, or a light chain with a SMALL Catholic medal or cross)
  • Boys may not wear earrings or rings, but may wear a light chain with a SMALL Catholic medal or cross.
  • wear trendy necklaces or bracelets

Boy’s hair should be neatly trimmed, no longer than collar length, and of a suitable style for an academic environment, as determined by the administration.

Girl’s hair should be neat and of a suitable style for an academic environment, as determined by the administration.

The uniform should be clean and pressed with all buttons attached and hem intact. Shirttails should be tucked in while a student is on campus.

Out of Uniform Guidelines

Students may wear

  • jeans (without holes or rips)
  • tennis shoes
  • short socks
  • shorts no shorter than three inches above the knee
  • skirts no shorter than directly above the knee
  • skorts
  • sweatshirts
  • dresses
  • slacks/pants

Students may NOT wear

  • flip-flop sandals
  • no open back shoes
  • tank tops
  • T-shirts with inappropriate writing
  • tennis shoes that convert to roller skates
  • bike shorts
  • pajama pants – yoga clothing
  • make-up
  • low cut blouses/tops
  • clothing that is extremely tight
  • hats
  • leggings

Good Rule: If you think you shouldn’t wear it, you shouldn’t. Teachers will enforce the dress code policy. A dress code violation will be given to a student if there is an infraction. The notice must be signed and returned to school the next day and the violation must be corrected by the next day as well.

Uniform Resale

Two times a year, the PSO will have a uniform resale in the PAR. Please note, dates are usually in August and January. Watch SchoolSpeak for more details.

Gym Uniforms

For information on gym uniforms please refer to the physical education page for each grade level.