Our dress code and school uniforms are designed to be conservative in nature to avoid distractions to the learning environment. PARENTS are expected to help children comply with the school uniform rules.
At St. Frances Cabrini School, we wear uniforms because . . ..
- They discourage differences brought about by various income levels, thus eliminating unnecessary peer pressure and allowing the student’s attention to be directed to learning.
- They promote an image of pride both at and away from school. They represent our Catholic school image.
- They help create a positive climate of discipline and responsibility.
- They are financially less costly to families and more easily maintained.
- They promote an attitude of moderation and modesty.
Dennis Uniform Store (online store only) School code: XTF390
School Uniforms by Tommy Hilfiger (online store) School code: STFR20.
Frontline Specialties Store for spirit day uniform to wear only on Thursdays.
Uniform and Dress Code Guidelines
PreKindergarten up to 5th-grade Clothing and Accessories
| Color(s) | Notes | |
| Sweaters Microfleece Jacket | Red | Dennis Uniform Store or School Uniforms by Tommy Hilfiger only. Monogrammed sweater V-necked cardigan, V-neck pullover, sleeveless sweater vest, or fleece jacket. All cardigan sweaters or microfleece jackets must be worn with a white polo shirt. |
| Vests | Red | Dennis Uniform Store or School Uniforms by Tommy Hilfiger only. V-neck cardigan or fleece with school logo. All vests must be worn with a white polo shirt. |
| Shirts | Solid white | Plain, no logo, white (only) blouse; Peter Pan collar, oxford cloth blouse, knit polo shirt or turtleneck; long or short sleeves. (Shirts are always to be tucked in.) No lace or frilly collars. |
| Pants | Solid navy blue | Chino or cord, uniform-style dress slacks worn at the waist. Hem at the top of the shoe. |
| Shorts | Solid navy blue | Walking style, top of knee length, fitted, worn at the waist. It may be worn all year. |
| Jumpers Skirts or Skorts | Lloyd plaid | Pre-K-5th grade girls plaid jumper top of knee length. 2nd to 5th plaid skirts or skorts. |
| Undershirts | Solid white | Tucked in, not visible. |
| Belts | Navy, brown, or black/solid | |
| Shoes PreK-8: Required: Athletic/tennis shoes | Brown, white, navy, black, tan, gray, red | Must be athletic or dress shoes with non-scuff soles; brown, white, navy blue, black, red, tan, or gray in color with no bright colors, lights, or designs; no black rubber heels. When not possible to purchase single-color shoes, a combination of brown, white, navy blue, or black is acceptable. (Must have athletic shoes for PE days) |
| Crew Socks PreK-8 | Matching Red, white, navy, grey or black | Socks must be worn. During cold weather, students may wear fitted tights or leggings in the colors listed below for warmth under their skirts or pants. Long underwear is not allowed. Socks must match and be clearly visible above the shoe. Knee-highs or tights (solid colors and no logos). |
Spirit Wear PreK-8 | Thursday only. Spirit Wear must be purchased through our school store called Frontline Specialties. **No other sweatshirts of any kind are to be worn during the school day. ** | |
| Physical Education Grades 4 – 8: | Navy blue or Red | Gym shorts – red or navy (solid color or with white stripe) and red or navy T-shirt – with or without school logo or gray school logo T-shirt; Athletic/tennis shoes which are to be worn for PE only. Optional: Red or navy pull-on sweatpants (solid color only); Red or navy crew neck sweat top (Solid color only) |
6th – 8th Grades Clothing and Accessories
| Color(s) | Notes | |
| Sweaters Microfleece Jacket or 1/2 Zipped fleece jackets | Navy blue | Dennis Uniform Store or School Uniforms by Tommy Hilfiger only. -Fleece, quarter–zip sweatshirt, fleece jacket, or vest, with the school logo may be worn during school. Hooded. -All sweaters or microfleece jackets must be worn with a white polo shirt. -No other sweatshirts or jackets are permitted in the classrooms, church, or assemblies. |
| Vests | Navy blue | Fleece with school logo. All vests must be worn with a white polo shirt. |
| Shirts | Solid white | Plain, no logo, white (only) blouse; Peter Pan collar, oxford cloth blouse, knit polo shirt or turtleneck; long or short sleeves. (Shirts are always to be tucked in.) No lace or frilly collars. |
| Pants | Solid navy blue or gray | Chino or cord, uniform-style dress slacks worn at the waist. Hem at the top of the shoe. Waling shorts. |
| Shorts | Solid navy blue or gray | Walking style, top of knee length, fitted, worn at the waist. It may be worn all year. |
| Skirts or Skorts | Lloyd plaid | Dennis Uniform Store or School Uniforms by Tommy Hilfiger only. 6th to 8th-grade girls plaid skirts or skorts top of knee length. |
| Undershirts | Solid white | Tucked in, not visible. |
| Belts | Navy, brown, or black/solid | |
| Shoes PreK-8: Required: Athletic/tennis shoes | Brown, white, navy, black, tan, gray and red | Must be athletic or dress shoes with non-scuff soles; brown, white, navy blue, black, tan, or gray in color with no bright colors, lights, or designs; no black rubber heels. When not possible to purchase single-color shoes, a combination of brown, white, navy blue, or black is acceptable. (Must have athletic shoes for PE days) |
| Crew Socks PreK-8 | Matching Red, white, navy, gray or black | Socks must be worn. During cold weather, students may wear fitted tights or leggings in the colors listed below for warmth under their skirts or pants. Long underwear is not allowed. Socks must match and be clearly visible above the shoe. Knee-highs or tights (solid colors and no logos). |
Spirit Wear PreK-8 | Thursday only. Spirit Wear must be purchased through our school store called Frontline Specialties. **No other sweatshirts of any kind are to be worn during the school day. ** | |
| Physical Education Grades 4 – 8: | Navy blue or Red | Gym shorts – red or navy (solid color or with white stripe) and red or navy T-shirt – with or without school logo or gray school logo T-shirt; Athletic/tennis shoes which are to be worn for PE only. Optional: Red or navy pull-on sweatpants (solid color only); Red or navy crew neck sweat top (Solid color only) |
Hairstyles
| Boys | Girls |
| Clean, brushed/combed | Clean, brushed/combed |
| Coloring and/or bleaching from a natural color is not permitted | Coloring and/or bleaching from a natural color is not permitted |
| Extravagant styles not allowed (e.g., spiked, faux hawk, shave lines, etc.) | Extravagant styles not allowed (e.g., spiked, faux hawk, shave lines, etc.) |
| Must be neat and off the face. | Bows and hair decorations must be small, simple, and appropriate to the school uniform colors. |
| Makeup | Jewelry |
| No makeup for grades PreK-8th. No nail polish may be worn to school. No glitter, tinted lip gloss or lipstick, rouge, mascara, eye shadow, face creams or powders. | Body piercing tattoos and/or other body art are not allowed. Only one religious necklace may be worn to school. Only one pair of earrings may be worn to school for girls. |
Free Dress Days – PreK through 8th grade
| Free Dress Days | – Observe modesty – No hoods, hats, or head coverings worn in buildings – No inappropriate images or language on clothing – No undersized, oversized, or unkempt clothing (e.g., no jeans with holes) – No tank tops – No bare midriffs (tops should be long enough to tuck into bottoms) – Undergarments should not be visible – Skirts, dresses, and shorts must be no shorter than fingertips when arms are at the sides – No baggy sweatpants – Closed-toed shoes only – Non-athletic leggings may be worn, but tops must come to the hip – T-shirt logos must be in good taste and appropriate for a Catholic school. – A free dress day may occasionally include a theme (i.e., red & white day, famous person day, etc.). Free theme dress-up days will be announced in the Wednesday Connection. |