Uniform Policy 2009-2010

Students who attend Holy Family Academy must adhere to the established uniform policy.  With the exception of stockings, belts and shoes, uniforms should be purchased from one of our three recognized vendors who all have our logo ready and available to put on your purchases.  All vendors give something back to our school for purchasing through them; usually cash back at the end of the year.

  • Educational Outfitters, 5710 W. 36th Street, St. Louis Park; 952-927-6778; www.educationaloutfitters.com (School Code: MN0108)
  • Donald’s, 972 Payne Ave, St. Paul; 651-776-2723; www.donaldsuniform.com (Has jumpers without darts and fine-gauge knit cardigans)
  • Land’s End Uniforms, 2 Land’s End Lane, Dodgeville, WI, 53595;1-800-469-2222; www.landsend.com/school (School Code: 9001-0093-4) (Because the sweaters fade to a light red, they may not be purchased at Land’s End)

Boys Clothing

Pre-K:

Red tops, black pants, tennis shoes, shorts may be worn in September, April and May.

Grades K-8:

  • Black uniform dress pants. White long or short sleeve button-down oxford dress shirt with embroidered school logo. Shirts are to be tucked in at all times except gym class or recess.
  • Black tie
  • Optional red cardigan, vest, or “v neck” sweater. All sweaters in grades 1-8 must have the school logo embroidered on them.
  • Black belt must be worn at all times (except for kindergartners who do not need to wear belts).
  • Black socks with pants and white socks with shorts.
  • Mostly black or mostly white shoes with “non-marking” soles.
  • Black uniform dress shorts may be worn in September and from April 1st to the end of the school year.

Girls Clothing

Pre-K:

Red tops, black pants, sweat pants or skirts, and tennis shoes. Regular school uniforms are welcome but not required. Shorts may be worn September, April and May.

Grades K - 5:

  • School designated jumper #9466 (Not available through Land’s End). The length must be no shorter than mid knee.
  • White long, mid or short sleeved blouse with a “peter pan” collar.
  • Red crew-neck sweater (as weather permits) with embroidered school logo.
  • White or black knee highs or tights must be worn at all times. Anklets and crew socks that are at least 3” above the shoe may only be worn September 1st through October 31st and April 1st through the end of the school year. Black leggings may be worn November 1st through April 1st.
  • Mostly black or mostly white shoes with “closed toe and closed heel” and “non-marking” soles are required. If the shoes have a heel, they can be no higher than 1”. Shoe accessories such as charms and pom-poms are prohibited.

Grades 6 - 8:

All of the above in the K-5 dress code with the exception of:

  • White Oxford button-down shirt with embroidered school logo (short, mid or long sleeve).
  • School designated skirt #40 or #34 (Not available through Land’s End). Skirt length must fall to at least mid knee throughout the duration of the school year.

P.E. Attire - Boys and Girls

  • All students must wear gym shoes during P.E. that are made for sports and fastened securely.
  • Grades K-3: No gym uniform required except for tennis shoes that must be worn.
  • Grades 4-8: Students must wear an HFA gym uniform which consists of solid black shorts that are at least as long as the ends of the student’s finger tips and a red T-shirt. Neither shorts nor shirts may have pictures or logos on them unless they are the HFA logo. If the uniform does not meet these specifications, student will not be allowed to participate in PE.

Hair:
Students’ hair should be neat and well-groomed in a natural manner. Unusual or “trendy” hairstyles, including extensions and hair dye, are not permitted. Boys’ hair should not be longer than the bottom of the earlobe.

 

Body Accessories:
Tattoos, nail polish and body glitter are prohibited. Make-up is prohibited except for naturally-colored lip gloss. Girls may wear post earrings that are no more than ½ inch in size. Earrings are prohibited for boys. Other permissible jewelry includes Christian emblems, 1” in size or smaller, on a necklace chain and watches. No bracelets.