Students are to be in uniform in all areas of the campus while in the classroom and on lunch, free periods or in assemblies. Students must wear their uniforms during finals and Saturday School. 
 
If the article of clothing is not listed below, it is not acceptable to wear to school: 

• Shirt: White or red polo with the SF logo in short or long sleeves. The SF uniform shirt with logo must be worn at all times, even with the uniform sweater or sweatshirt. Only a white short sleeve t-shirt may be worn under the polo. ​ ​

• Skirt: SF checkered box pleat skirt. It is to be worn in good taste, buttoned and zipped and not rolled at the waist. The skirt must be no shorter than three inches above the top of the knee. Skirts must be clean and not written on. Any student with an improperly fitting or damaged skirt will be required to purchase a new skirt and the parent account will be charged. 

• Pants: Khaki pants (no corduroy or denim). Pants must fit properly and have no cargo style pockets or drawstring waist. Capri length is not permitted. Pants may not be skin tight. 

• Sweater/Fleece: SF red pullover, fleece, vest or cardigan.

• Shoes: Shoes or sandals with backs (backs must be manufactured with the shoe, not hand-made). Must be worn at all times. Laces must be tied and straps worn properly. This also applies to modified dress days, unless specific permission has been given by the Dean or Principal. 

• Socks/Tights/Leggings: Matching socks that keep in the spirit of the uniform. Tights or leggings must be black or grey and must be solid; no patterns or netting allowed. Socks must be worn with leggings at all times and pulled over the leggings. Socks do not have to be worn with sandals. 

• Sweatshirt: St. Francis H.S. red sweatshirt with gold lettering. 

• Layering: Students may layer with St. Francis uniform items only. The top layer must be a long sleeved uniform sweatshirt, a long sleeved uniform sweater or a long sleeve uniform fleece. Layering is not allowed under the uniform vest sweater or fleece. Layering is not allowed on formal uniform days. 

• Jackets: Only a St. Francis High School uniform jacket may be worn. 

• Undergarments: At no time may a student wear anything under their white polo or oxford that can be seen through the shirt including but not limited to: colored or patterned bras, sports bras, t-shirts etc. 

 *A student who wears a uniform item which is in disrepair will be considered out of uniform and will be given a warning to have the item cleaned or repaired. Disrepair includes any writing on uniform items. If the student does not comply, she will be required to purchase a new item. The cost of the item will be charged directly to the parents’ account. 

Additional Guidelines Regarding The Uniform And Personal Appearance: 

• Hair: Dying, bleaching, or tinting hair to an unnatural color or having severely contrasting colors is not permitted. Extreme hairstyles are not permitted (this includes partially or fully shaved heads, or razor cut styles). 
• Hats: Hats, caps, or sweatshirt hoods are not to be worn in class. Hats, caps, and hoods may be worn outside. 
• Sunglasses: Sunglasses may not be worn indoors. 
• Piercing: Body piercing other than the ears is not permitted, (e.g. nose, gauges and eyebrow rings, no band-aids covering the piercings). 
• Jewelry: Jewelry should be limited and in good taste. Decorations are not to be sewn on or attached to the uniform. The administration has the final decision regarding appropriateness of jewelry worn. 
• Tattoos: Permanent or temporary tattoos, are not permitted. 

Enforcement:

If a student is not in proper uniform, she will be assigned detention. The administration exercises full authority in the interpretation of issues pertaining to uniform regulations. She may be sent to the front office until she has obtained a proper uniform. Students who fail to meet the uniform requirements, or who receive two or more uniform detentions, may have her uniform replaced and her parents will be billed for the cost of the uniform.  

Expectation: 
It is expected that all students will adhere to the uniform and dress code regulations of the school and that parents will support the policies of the school by seeing that their daughters have appropriate uniform attire.