School uniforms are an integral part of a Catholic school community. An emphasis is placed on Christian conduct, academic achievement, and discipline at St. Gertrude School. A uniform allows us to lessen society’s emphasis on appearance, thus students can focus on what is important in our educational setting. It is our hope that a student’s identity as an individual is based on true indicators of character such as performance and spiritual growth.

Students are expected to dress and present an appearance consistent with standards of good taste and appropriate for school and school events. Any dress or wearing of insignia which conveys the image of gang membership, supports the beliefs of hate groups, makes sexual innuendos, or promotes drugs, alcohol, or tobacco, or is too revealing or too tight, is inappropriate for school and will not be allowed.

Shirts:
Must be polo or Oxford style, white or light blue, must have a collar and sleeves, no decorations other than SGS. Solid white undershirts: (short or long sleeved). Grades 4-8 shirts must remain tucked in, Grades K-3 suggested.

Pants:
Solid navy blue docker, cargo or carpenter style pants. No coloring on pants, No synthetic sweat/parachute pants, No bell bottoms, No leggings or stretch pants. Straight leg or boot cut is acceptable. Precut factory slits are acceptable-2 inch maximum.

Shorts, Capri Pants, Skorts, Skirts, & Jumpers:
Cannot be worn during the months of December, January, and February. No slits on the shorts. Shorts must be the same style as pants, neat and clean, with a 6 inch inseam. Skirts and jumpers must be solid navy, and cannot be more than 3 inches above the knee, and dark colored shorts must be worn underneath.

Belts:
Belts must be worn in Grades 4-8 if you have belt loops. Belts must be solid black, brown, or navy with normal belt buckles – no custom or oversize buckles.

Sweatshirts & Sweaters:
Sweatshirts must be solid navy or gray, or SGS sweatshirts. Hooded pullover sweatshirts are acceptable with the school logo or solid navy or gray. No zip-up sweatshirts/jackets are to be worn as sweatshirts, but can be worn as coats. Coats cannot be worn in the classroom. Sweaters must be cardigan style and be navy or white. There must be a collared uniform shirt or white turtleneck on underneath with collar visible. Sweatshirts may not be tied around the waist or worn inside out. 8th grade only can wear Washington D.C. sweatshirts or Pro-Life sweatshirts after they have participated in the Pro-Life March.

Shoes:
Students must wear athletic shoes. Shoes must be non-marking. No backless shoes. No heels. No sandals or boots. No rubber shoes. Athletic shoes must be worn on PE days.

Other:
Socks must be white, navy, or black. A single religious necklace may be worn, as well as, small stud earrings, one watch or bracelet, one ring. No “doo rags”, head scarves, or hair extensions. No make-up or nail polish of any kind. No visible tattoos. No body piercings other than ears.