St. Ignatius Catholic School abides by diocesan policies( #5047 and #5048) regarding a uniform code.  As stated in policy (#5048), “chaste behavior and modesty in dress and deportment is expected at all times on school/parish property and at school/parish events.”  Students will be expected to present themselves in a manner that reflects their great dignity, the dignity of their vocation as students, and the seriousness of our collective task.  

Further, policy #5047 states that “all students, staff, and faculty must follow the dress code expectations of their biological sex while on campus and while representing the school at outside functions.” Further, nothing should be worn that is contrary to the St. Ignatius Catholic School mission.  

It is the responsibility of the students, parents, and staff to enforce the uniform code.  Administration reserves the right to make the final interpretation of this uniform code. If any questions should arise as to what is acceptable, the clothing should be brought (not worn) in and Administration will make a determination.

Uniforms are not required for students in grades 3K and 4K; however, students shall be dressed in accordance with the above regulations. 

Communications regarding early childhood attire will be shared by early childhood classroom educators.

Kindergarten through 8th Grade
French Toast is the exclusive Kindergarten-8th grade uniform partner for St. Ignatius Catholic School 2023-24.

Girls

• French Toast branded purple polo with school logo (long or short sleeved)
  • If desired, long sleeved solid black shirts (with no visible logos on sleeves or collar) may be worn under short sleeved polos
• White blouse (if wearing a jumper)
• French Toast branded gray pants, shorts, skirts, skorts, or jumper
• French Toast branded black sweater (optional)
• Other
  • Athletic shoes or dress shoes with closed back, closed toe, and no heel
  • Acceptable legwear (with shorts, pants, skirts, skorts, and jumpers)
    • Black, gray, or white socks
    • Black or white tights/nylons/leggings
    • Black or white knee socks
  • Belts are optional. If wearing a belt, it must be a simple/plain black belt.

Boys

• French Toast branded purple polo with school logo (long or short sleeved)
  • If desired, long sleeved solid black shirts (with no visible logos on sleeves or collar) may be worn under short sleeved polos
• French Toast branded gray pants or shorts
• French Toast branded black sweater (optional)
• Accessories
  • Athletic shoes or dress shoes with closed back and closed toe
  • Belts are optional. If wearing a belt, it must be a simple/plain black belt

Misc.

• Jewelry: Post-style earrings (no dangling), no visible tattoos, no body piercing
• Hair: Clean, neatly combed, out of eyes, reasonable style, natural shade/color (Appropriate hairstyles and lengths are not to interfere with any students’ study or be a distraction to a positive classroom environment.)
• Makeup: Girls in grades 5-12 may wear light concealer, eye makeup, foundation.
• Phys. Ed.: Athletic shoes, athletic shorts (no spandex), t-shirts (no cut-offs or midriffs)
• Boys and girls may wear shorts from May 1– October 31.
• No jumpers in grades 7-8
• Uniform shorts are acceptable during Mass
• On school game/event performance days, school team members may wear school-sponsored team tops/jerseys (except at Mass) along with school uniform bottoms.  Students may change after Mass.

Please Note: 

• Hats, caps, bandanas, head scarves, etc. are not permissible to be worn during the school day unless prior approval from Administration has been granted. 
• Due to allergies and medical conditions, students are asked to refrain from using strong scents, perfumes, body sprays, and colognes out of respect for others.

Uniform Dress Code

School Belles is the exclusive St. Ignatius Chesterton Academy grades 9-12 uniform partner.

For Gentlemen
Required dress code items to be purchased from Schoolbelles include the shirt, pants, tie, and blazer. Numbers indicate the item number at Schoolbelles.

• Shirt Monogrammed White Oxford Shirt (5761 Long or 5760 Short Sleeve)
• Pants 5202 A+ Flat Front Pants – Gray
• Tie
  • Grades 9 & 10 – 2905 Chesterton Stripe
  • Grades 11 & 12 – 1525 Navy with Grey
• Blazer 5825 Navy blue

Optional items from Schoolbelles include:

• 1993 V-Neck Pullover Sweater
• 1994 V-Neck Pullover Sweater Vest

Other required dress code items

• Shoes Solid black dress shoes.
  ***Please note that Keds, Sperrys, Vans, Toms, Converse or similarly-styled shoes are not allowed nor any tags/labels/symbols on the outside of the shoe either.
• Belt Solid black leather belt.
• Socks Solid black or gray socks. Crew or dress socks.

For Ladies
Required dress code items to be purchased from Schoolbelles include the blouse, skirt, and blazer. Numbers indicate the item number at Schoolbelles.

• Blouse Monogrammed Women’s White Oxford Blouse (1771 Long or 1772 Short Sleeve)
• Blazer 5820 – Ladies Blazer
• Skirt
  • Grades 9 & 10 – 4204: Grey Herringbone
  • Grades 11 & 12 – 4104: Grey/Blue Plaid
    ***Please note the skirt comes in varying lengths. Length required is mid-knee. If a full knee cap is exposed while standing straight, the skirt is too short.

Optional items from Schoolbelles include:

• 1994 – Fine Gauge V-Neck Sweater Vest
• 1993 – Long Sleeve V-Neck Pullover Sweater

Other required dress code items:

• Shoes Solid black dress shoes with a closed toe and full back; may be a lace-up dress shoe. ***Please note that Keds, Sperrys, Vans, Toms, Converse or similarly-styled shoes are not allowed nor any tags/labels/symbols on the outside of the shoe either.
• Socks/Tights/Leggings Navy blue opaque knee high socks OR Navy blue opaque tights. In cold weather months, full length navy blue leggings without any tears may be worn under the uniform skirt. Girls need to wear navy socks which fully cover the foot and ankle, not a “no-show” style, with leggings.
• Modesty Shorts Navy blue or black bike shorts may be worn beneath the skirt for modesty purposes.

To order, go to www.schoolbelles.com and use school code S2966. Our school’s sales rep is Stephanie Palmisano who can be reached at spalmisano@schoolbelles.com or 216-898-5500 EXT 152.

If a student does not receive his or her uniform by school start, or joins mid-year, a student should wear clothing that mimics the uniform dress code. (For example, nice church slacks for young men or a solid color, church-appropriate skirt for young women.) If a student already owns a blazer, they should wear that to school.