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Uniform Policy

Mandatory school uniforms have been implemented in all schools in St. Mary Parish. A Guide for St. Mary Parish Schools includes the following guidelines to assist parents with the purchasing of clothing for students. Students who transfer into St. Mary Parish will have two weeks to purchase uniforms and comply with the policies.

Clothing must be neat, clean, modest, properly worn and the correct size for the student. J. S. Aucoin Elementary School administration will make final decisions on acceptance of garments within the uniform policy guidelines.

Student Dress Code

•        School Uniforms: Shirts

 For students in Grades PreK-5, white or navy blue short or long-sleeved polo "golf" or oxford style shirts are to be worn by all junior high school students. "Polo" shirts must have at least two (2) buttons and a collar. Pockets are permissible. Oxford shirts must button all the way down. Shirts must be tucked in at all times. Name brand emblems are not allowed on shirts.

•        School Uniforms: Pants and Shorts
  • Male students must wear khaki-colored, uniform style pants or shorts.
    • Pants/shorts can be pleated or straight fronts.
    • Pants/shorts are to be the appropriate size for the student, must fit properly at the waist and must be neither too tight nor too baggy.
    • Pants/shorts must be worn so that the waist of the garment cannot go lower than the hipbone.
    • No side pockets are allowed on the lower legs of pants/shorts. No external pockets are allowed on the pants/shorts.
    • Exaggerated size pant bottoms (not to exceed 22" in circumference) and/or fraying of hems are not allowed.
    • No visible name brand emblems are allowed on these garments.
    • Khaki-colored jean/denim style pants/shorts, overalls, corduroys, warm-ups, cargo, joggers and drawstring clothing are not considered to be acceptable uniform style pants.

  • Female students must wear khaki-colored, uniform style pants or shorts, skirts, skorts or jumpers.
    • These garments can be pleated or straight fronts.
    • These garments are to be the appropriate size for the student, must fit properly at the waist (no hip-huggers or low riders), and must be neither too tight nor too baggy.
    • No side pockets are allowed on the lower legs of pants/shorts.
    • Exaggerated size pant bottoms (not to exceed 22" in circumference) and/or fraying of hems are not allowed.
    • Short skirts cannot be wrap around or have splits in front or back. Hemlines of shorts, skirts, skorts or jumpers cannot exceed two inches (2”) above the knee. Only longer skirts (27" or more) may have splits in back or side.
    • No side pockets are allowed on pants/shorts or long skirts. No external pockets are allowed on pants/shorts or skorts.
    • No visible name brand emblems are allowed on these garments. Khaki-colored jean/denim style pant/shorts, overalls, corduroys, warm-ups, cargo, capri, leggings, jeggings, joggers, and drawstring clothing are not considered to be acceptable uniform style pants.
•        School Uniforms: Other Requirements
  • Socks or Tights: Students must wear solid white, black, brown, navy blue or khaki/tan socks with no logos or emblems on them. Socks must be worn above the ankle and must be visible at all times. (No anklets or footies socks allowed). The same-colored tights or stockings may be worn instead to accompany the uniform.

  • Belts: Students must wear a solid khaki, black, navy blue or brown (leather or cloth) belt with the uniform style pants. (Standard size buckles are required–not to exceed 2" in height. (No big buckles are allowed.)

  • Shoes: Students must wear shoes such as tennis (including high-tops), casual, or dress styles that are at the ankle or below. No sandals, thongs, boots to the knee, or other inappropriate footwear are allowed. Shoes must have a complete front and back. Shoes requiring laces must have the laces and be kept tied at all times during the day. Boots that are part of a JROTC uniform or vocational course may be worn as required. 
•        Additional Garments
  • Sweatshirts and Sweaters: Solid navy blue, white, khaki/tan or school-colored sweatshirts, sweaters or sweater vests may be worn over polo or oxford shirts. No contrasting colors, stripes, etc. will be allowed. Sweatshirts, sweaters and/or sweater vests may have official school mascot/logo on them. Sweatshirts must be pullover in nature and may not have hoods. Uniform shirt collars must be visible at all times when wearing these garments.

  • Outer Garments: A lightweight jacket, parka, or windbreaker can be worn when experiencing cooler weather (fall) or when buildings are too cool for students. The garment must be solid navy blue, khaki/tan, white, black, brown, or designated school color. No contrasting colors, stripes, etc. will be allowed. These garments may have hoods but no name brand emblems. (Hoods must be removed once inside the building.) Official school mascots/logos may be located on these additional garments. School-issued jackets may be taken into consideration as part of the uniform.

  • Face Coverings: Masks shall be worn if required by BESE regulations. All masks shall be solid colors or school appropriate prints with no writings, emblems, insignias, or logos except those provided and/or approved by the superintendent or his/her designee.
•        Spirit Days

Spirit shirts may be worn with approved pants/shorts, skirts, etc., on such designated days as determined by the principal. The students have the option of wearing the spirit shirt or the standard school uniform. Blue jeans may be allowed (when designated by the principal) but must meet the same criteria as the uniform pants.

Additional information on the Student Dress Code can be found in A Guide for St. Mary Parish Schools (http://www.stmaryk12.net/dresscode).

Grooming

It is the responsibility of each student to use good judgment in one’s total appearance so that the attention of others is not distracted from the purpose of school. Cleanliness and safety will be a basic consideration.

  • School uniforms must be clean and neat.
  • Haircuts and hairstyles must be neat, clean, and presentable. (Hair rollers or "set" is prohibited.)
  • Fingernails, haircuts, and hairstyles may be prohibited if they present a danger to the student’s health and safety or creates classroom or school disorder.
  • All visible body pierced jewelry except for earrings on the ear shall be prohibited.
  • Tattoos deemed as inappropriate by the principal are prohibited and must not be visible.

Suitability of all rules will be judged and enforced by the school administrators.

 

School Bag Policy

Beginning with the 2023-2024 school year, all St. Mary Parish Public Schools students will be required to comply with the Clear Bag Policy. This policy can be found in A Guide to St.Mary Parish Public Schools. Students may only use clear or full mesh schoolbags. Bulletproof backpacks are allowed, but must also be clear.