Dress Code
The purpose of the dress code at St. James Academy includes the following:
- To provide a uniform appearance in order to promote school identity and a sense of community.
- To promote pride and responsibility in personal appearance.
- To reduce the cost of buying clothes.
- To reduce competition among students based on physical appearance.
All students are required to be in uniform each school day except on designated Spirit Days. Christian modesty and neatness in appearance are the main keys we will aspire to. Any extremes in dress or appearance will not be accepted. The administration reserves the right to make the final judgment in dress code.
Uniforms Available at Two Locations:
Educational Outfitters - 8635 Hauser Court Lenexa, KS 66215 (913) 495-9488
Dennis Uniform - 6322 College Boulevard Overland Park, KS 66211 (913) 381-6500
(All uniform pieces are sold at both locations with the exception of the ¾ zip sweatshirt with school logo, which is sold at Dennis Uniform only.)
Males:
- Khaki slacks flat front or pleated
- Polo shirts in white, navy or crimson with school logo in long or short sleeve
- Oxford shirt in white with school logo
- Sweater or sweater vest in navy with school logo
- Sweatshirt - ¾ zip in navy with school logo
- Tie in navy and crimson
Females: All females will wear plaid (not khaki) skirt beginning fall of 2010.
- Plaid skirt with two pleats, two pockets, zipper in back, hemmed to 4 inches from the floor when kneeling
- Polo shirts in white, navy or crimson with school logo‐long or short sleeved
- Sweater or sweater vest in navy with school logo
- Sweatshirt - ¾ zip in navy with school logo
Dress at School Functions
Students are reminded that the rules governing Christian modesty and pride in appearance are consistent for all school functions regardless of where and/or when the activity takes place. Students who violate these rules will be held responsible for their actions in a similar manner as if the violation occurred on school grounds during the school day.
Dress Code Violations
Students who are in violation of the dress code will be issued a Dress Code Violation. Any student who receives three (3) Dress Code Violations will be subject to disciplinary action. Any additional violations will result in discipline action. Violation totals are kept per semester.
Please Note: The Administration will be the final judge of appropriate attire and appearance. The Administration reserves the right to adjust and/or add to this dress code during the school year. Students and parents will be notified of any changes.
