The approved Uniform Policy for St. Wenceslaus School is listed below. Gently used uniforms are available through our exchange program at no charge. To guarantee approved items are acquired, families are encouraged to purchase their uniform items through Donald’s Uniforms or Educatiional Outfitters. You may shop on-line at www.donaldsuniform.com or http://minnesota.educationaloutfitters.com. You can also shop directly in the Donald’s Uniform locations in St. Paul or Eden Prairie. Educational Outfitters is located in St. Louis Park.
If you have questions about uniform items from another vendor, please contact the school for samples of approved uniform items. These items must also conform to the uniform policy listed below.
Uniform for Girls (Grades K-6)
Jumpers
Blue and green plaid jumper with 2 pleats in front and 2 pleats in back (Donald’s #55) – Other plaids will not be accepted.
Shirt/Blouse
Short or long sleeve white uniform blouse (Peter Pan or pointed collar)
Short or long sleeve white, light blue or red knit polo shirt (red polo must have a logo, white & light blue can have logo or may be plain)
White or Red long sleeve turtleneck
Buttons must be white or clear
Must NOT have any lace, ruffles, logos, zippers or wide collars
Pants/Shorts/Skorts/Skirts
Navy blue twill DRESS pants – Uniform style (No elastic waist or knit pants)
Navy blue twill dress shorts, skorts, capris, skirts or blue & green plaid skirt – uniform style from Donald’s.
No outer pockets, zippers, logos, or other detail
Sweaters/Sweatshirts/Fleece Jacket
Red or Navy Blue cardigan or pullover sweater must be plain weave and cardigan must have plain buttons (no hoods, pockets, trim, or zippers)
St. Wenceslaus School Sweatshirt – Red or Navy - One of the approved polo shirts or blouses must be worn underneath the school sweatshirt.
Red or Navy Blue fleece jacket with school logo- only available at Donald’s
Socks and Shoes
Tights or socks (White, Red or Navy) - Socks must be worn at all times with all types of shoes
No backless shoes, sandals, or flip-flops. Closed toe/closed heal shoes are required.
Athletic shoes are required for all field trips and physical education classes.
Uniform for Boys (Grades K-6)
Shirts
Short or long sleeve white, light blue or red polo shirt (red polo must have a logo, white & light blue can have logo or may be plain)
White or Red long sleeve turtleneck
Button down dress shirts are not approved
Pants/Shorts
Navy blue twill DRESS pants – Uniform style or shorts (No elastic waist or knit pants)
No outer pockets, zippers, logos, or other detail
“Cargo” pants or shorts are not approved
Sweaters/Sweatshirts/Fleece Jacket
Red or Navy Blue cardigan or pullover sweater must be plain weave and cardigan must have plain buttons (no hoods, pockets, trim, or zippers)
St. Wenceslaus School Sweatshirt – Red or Navy - One of the approved shirts must be worn underneath the school sweatshirt.
Red or Navy Blue fleece jacket with school logo- only available at Donald’s
Socks and Shoes
Navy blue, white, red, or black socks
Socks must be worn at all times with all types of shoes
No backless shoes, sandals, or flip-flops. Closed toe/closed heal shoes are required.
Athletic shoes are required for all field trips and physical education classes.
Dress Codes for Grades 7-8 (Boys and Girls) The students in Grades 7 and 8 are not required to wear the uniform. The dress code, however, must conform to the dictates of modesty and proper attire for all. The following Dress Code has been approved:
Pants must be neat and clean. Pants must be free from holes or not show signs of excessive wear.
Dresses, skirts, and shorts should be no higher than approximately 6" above the knee.
Halter-tops, tank tops or tube tops are inappropriate types of dress in an academic setting and therefore will not be allowed. Bare stomachs and/or bare shoulders are not acceptable.
Girls may not wear tight stretchy pants such as leggings, yoga pants, jeggings and the like without wearing a long shirt that covers the student’ body past the torso area. Tights are never acceptable unless under a dress and may not be substituted for leggings.
Students are not to wear hats, coats or jackets in the classroom.
Any clothing displaying alcohol, controlled substances, sexual connotations or firearms and violence is prohibited at any time.
Athletic shoes are required for all field trips and physical education classes.
Mass Attire for Students in Grades 7 - 8
Students in grades 7-8 are expected to wear clothing appropriate for Mass.
Boys: Long pants or nice shorts – No Sweat pants. Boys: Dress shirt/polo shirt with buttons and a collar – No Sweatshirts. Girls: Long pants or nice shorts with nice top/shirt. – No Sweatpants and sweatshirts. Girls: Skirt/Skort or Dress with an appropriate style and length for Mass.
Students wearing any other type of clothing judged by the Dress code policy, principal or classroom teacher as unacceptable for school will be sent home for a change of clothing or will be given an appropriate alternative item to wear from the staff.
Most Common Uniform & Dress Code Violations
For your convenience we have listed below some of the most common dress code violations seen at St. Wenceslaus School. Adherence to our dress code policy is very important. We strongly encourage you to call the school office with any questions regarding approved uniform items.
Violation: Girls plaid jumpers from other area schools or the wrong plaid lines/colors
Violation: Girls stretch knit pants with elastic waist
Violation: Girls socks or tights with ornamental design
Violation: Boy’s button down collared dress shirts
Violation: Boy’s “cargo” pants or shorts with outer pockets, zippers, logos, etc.
Violation: Coats and jackets and non-approved sweat shirts/sweaters worn in the classroom.
Violation: Shoes without socks. Inappropriate shoes
Violation: Shorts and Skirts that are more than six inches above the knee.
Violation: Leggings or yoga pants worn with a short shirt or top.
Violation: Tights worn under shorts or in place of yoga pants.
Any non-approved clothing items worn to school will be considered a policy violation. A written note will be sent via e-mail to the parent on the first violation. If a second violation occurs, the student will be sent home for a change of clothing or will be given an appropriate alternative item to wear from the staff.