Uniforms

All shirts, sweatshirts, and sweaters be purchased from either Lands’ End or Allstar Promotions.

The St. Mark’s portal to those websites sells only the colors that are approved at St. Mark’s. They must either have the name or logo for St. Mark’s on them.

Two shirt styles are approved: long or short sleeved polo shirts and long or short sleeved T-shirts. Drama shirts, shirts from El Camino Pines and Catalina trips, and school team or activity shirts may be worn. 

Undershirts worn beneath the uniform shirts can be long sleeved or short sleeved and must be: 

1. A color/design that matches the shirt
2. Tucked into pants/shorts/skirt

Pants should fit properly (neither too tight or too baggy) and be worn at the waist. They must have no writing on them and must have a hem that is not frayed. They must be free from holes, faux holes, designs, logos, etc., and should not drag on the ground. Jeans or slacks are permitted. 

1. Leggings/jeggings/tights may only be worn by students in grades K-4 only.
2. Sweats or any other type of athletic pants are not permitted. 
3. Overalls may not be worn.

Shorts should fit properly (neither too tight or too baggy) and be worn at the waist. The length must be long enough to extend beyond the student’s fingertips when the arms are fully extended at the student’s side. Shorts may not extend below the student’s knees. They must have no writing or designs on them. Hems may not be frayed, and they should be free from holes or faux holes. 

Note: Athletic shorts (nylon, mesh, etc.) and spandex shorts of any kind are not permitted.

Dresses must be purchased from Lands’ End. They must either have the name or logo for St. Mark’s on them. The length must be long enough to extend beyond the student’s fingertips when the arms are fully extended at the student’s side. 

Skirts must be long enough to extend beyond the student’s fingertips when the arms are fully extended at the student’s side. They may have no writing or designs on them. They must have a hem that is not frayed, and they should be free from holes or faux holes.

Jackets worn must be either St. Mark’s jackets or a PLAIN jacket of any color that is free of major designs or labels. A jacket is defined as outerwear. On rainy days, raincoats may be worn. 

Note: Sweaters, sweatshirts, and jackets with hoods may be worn, but the hood must be removed in class and in chapel.

Footwear should be tennis shoes or casual shoes with non-slippery soles. Socks must be worn. Sandals, Crocs, open-toed shoes, moccasins, or any footwear the administration deems unsafe may not be worn. Boots are allowed to be worn as long as they don't have a steel toe or a heel. All boots MUST have a non-slip sole.

Boys and Girls: 

1. Metal or imitation metal studs on jewelry or belts are not allowed. 
2. One accessory item on each wrist is allowed (including watch). 
3. One ring per hand is allowed.
4. Athletic sweat bands may only be worn during athletic contests. 
5. Students wishing to wear hats/visors may purchase a St. Mark’s hat/visor in the school office. St. Mark’s stocking caps and/or plain-colored beanies are allowed on cold days.
6. All hats, visors, and beanies must be removed upon entering the classroom and in chapel.
7. No choker necklaces allowed.
8. Students in grades K-6 are not permitted to wear cologne or perfume.

Girls: 

1. Only natural hair color is allowed (tints, highlights, and dyes are not allowed).
2. Extreme fad haircuts are not allowed. 
3. No shaved-in designs into students' hair are allowed (stars, lightning bolts, etc.).
4. Students in grades K-7 may not wear make-up. Students in 8th grade may wear lip gloss or light-colored lipstick and light make-up. Students who abuse the privilege will not be allowed to wear any make-up. 
5. Socks worn must not extend higher than the knee. 
6. Hoop or dangling style earrings may not be worn for safety reasons.
7. No acrylic nails are allowed. 

Boys: 

1. Only natural hair color is allowed (tints, highlights, and dyes are not allowed).
2. Hair should be neat, clean, and moderate. 
3. Hair may not extend over the student’s collar, may not extend over the student’s eyebrow when combed forward, and may not extend over the middle of the ear. Hair may not extend away from the head more than 2 inches. 
4. Blended steps are allowed (shaved sides and tails are not allowed).
5. Extreme fad haircuts are not allowed (mohawks, faux hawks, etc.). 
6. No shaved-in designs into students hair are allowed (stars, lightning bolts, etc.).
7. No mustaches or beards (students must be clean-shaven). 
8. May not wear earrings.