Dress Code for 2026–2027:
UNIFORMS:
SCCS Elementary Girls K-8
- Plaid jumper, skirt or culotte
- Length = No Shorter than 2” above the knee Shorts must be worn under skirt/jumper
ONLY acceptable plaid uniform suppliers (Please do not purchase similar plaid at Lands End):
- Religious Supply Store, 1309 Jersey Ridge Rd., Davenport, IA, 563.324.0669 – https://religioussupply.com/
- Mother Goosebumps, 77 S Seminary St, Galesburg, IL, 309.342.2867 – https://mother-goosebumps.myshopify.com/
GIRLS/BOYS PANTS:
- Solid navy or tan dress pants*
- Belts must be worn in grades 3-8, so dress pants need belt loops
- Hem pants to the top of the shoe
*No jeans, cotton knits, stirrups, elastic at the ankle, cargo pants, carpenter pants, pajama pants, capri pants, etc.
SHORTS:
- Navy blue or tan dress shorts* (no more than 2” above the knee, ideally should be hemmed just above the knee)
- Belts must be worn in grades 3-8, so dress shorts need belt loops
*No boxers, cotton knits, lycra, cargo shorts, etc.
SHIRTS:
- Red, white, or navy blue classic polo shirts or turtlenecks.
- Middle School Only can also wear light blue classic polo shirts.
- Classic polo shirts are full bodied, traditional long or short sleeve
- Turtlenecks are full bodied, traditional long sleeve
- Shirts should be tucked in on both girls and boys
- Plain (no logo) or SJA logo
- Plain, white shirts may be worn under uniform shirts
SWEATERS/SWEATSHIRTS:
- Solid red, white, or navy blue plain cardigan, pullover, sweatshirts (no hoods)
- SJA logo only
- Uniform polo shirts must be worn under a plain cardigan/pullover/sweater/sweatshirt.
- Middle school sweatshirts may ONLY be worn by students in grades 6-8. Past years, excluding the ’25-’26 Middle School Sweatshirts may not be worn at SJA; No hooded sweatshirts are allowed.
SOCKS/TIGHTS/LEGGINGS:
- Solid red, white, navy blue, gray, or black ankle or knee socks
- Full length plain tights/leggings (no flare) in red, white, navy blue or black (to be worn only under jumper or skirt)
SHOES:
- Shoes must tie or velcro. No Slip-on shoes (Vans, Toms, Hey Dudes, etc.). No clogs, “Crocs”, sandals, jellies, moccasins, flip flops, open toed or heeled shoes, or dress shoes or boots. No light-up shoes.
- Boots are only allowed during recess
- Athletic shoes that tie or velcro are appropriate and recommended for everyday wear
- P.E.: Athletic shoes only with non-marking soles – must have shoe laces that tie or Velcro. If a student is not wearing tennis shoes for gym, he/she will sit out of class.
HAIRSTYLES:
- Neat hairstyles – age appropriate/No elaborate coloring/no hair tinsel
- No partially shaved heads or lines cut into hair
- Boys: No ponytails
- No hats
JEWELRY:
- Boys: No earrings
- Girls: Small earrings only, no dangling earrings. Hoop smaller than index fingertip
- Girls/Boys: Small chain (one) necklace and only 1 simple bracelet is allowed. No anklets allowed
MAKE-UP:
- Boys: No nail polish no makeup, no artificial nails
- Girls: No make up, no artificial nails
- Boys/Girls: No temporary tattoos. No Writing on one’s body
SPIRITWEAR:
Approved SJA spirit wear and Assumption High School spirit wear may be worn EVERY FRIDAY! This means uniform bottoms (see guidelines above) + approved SJA or AHS spiritwear on top. Homemade spiritwear is not allowed. All other dress code rules (make-up, jewelry, hairstyles, shoes, socks, etc.) apply.
NUT DAY:
NUT stands for “No Uniform Today”. During the ’26-’27 school year, NUT days will be held: Oct. 22, Jan. 14, March 25 and May 28.
Students must still follow the sections above on Sweatshirts, Shoes, Hairstyles, Jewelry, and Make-up. Shirts must have sleeves and cover shoulders. Non-dress pants are allowed with the following guidelines for Shorts (no more than 2” above knee, nothing torn or ripped) and Pants (no pajama pants, no onesies, nothing torn or ripped). Grades 5 and up: Leggings must be worn with a shirt that covers the seat of the leggings.