Phoenix Shop
SJP Uniform Information & Guidelines
Updated May 31, 2022
REQUIRED UNIFORM ITEMS:
Girls
- Plaid skirt* (Donnelly’s): not more than 4 inches above the knee
- Chino or khaki pants in tan - cargo, carpenter style, and skinny fits not permitted
- Navy Blue blazer
- White or Light Blue shirt: long sleeve button-down oxford
- Navy solid tights, knee socks, or ankle socks only - nylon knee socks, alternate colors, or
- patterned legwear not permitted
- Shoes: dark brown, black, or navy shoes which must cover the entire foot and be flat-soled;
- Sperrys or other boat shoes are permitted.
Boys
- Chino or khaki pants in tan - cargo, carpenter style, and skinny fits not permitted
- Navy Blue blazer
- White or Light Blue shirt: long sleeve button-down oxford
- Tie: diagonal striped necktie* (Lands’ End or Donnelly’s) or bowtie* (SJP Spirit Wear Shop) in
- maroon and navy
- Belt: brown, navy, or appropriate color/style
- Shoes: dark brown, black, or navy shoes which must cover the entire foot and be flat-soled;
- Sperrys or other boat shoes are permitted.
OPTIONAL UNIFORM ITEMS:
Please see special reminders below for information on the use of optional items
- Navy or white Polo with school logo* (Lands’ End, Donnelly’s, or Tommy Hilfiger)
- Navy V-neck sweater or navy quarter zip with school logo* (Lands’ End, Donnelly’s, or Tommy
- Hilfiger)
- Long sleeve Grey Heathered Fleece quarter zip with school logo
These optional uniform items may only be worn for designated occasions as specified below.
* Please use the following codes when ordering from each of our vendors:
- Donnelly’s: code QFSU-477253 for girls' items and PZKT-656370 for boys' items
- Lands’ End: code 900167933
- Tommy Hilfiger: code STO16
With the exception of items noted above, all other items may be purchased at the SJP uniform
vendors or the store of your choice.
SPECIAL REMINDERS:
- Full-Dress Uniform (blazer, oxford, and tie, if applicable) is to be worn to all Community Gatherings, Mass, Chapel, and assemblies. In addition, the Full-Dress Uniform should be worn on any days announced in advance by the administration.
- Polos may only be worn:
- On informal days from Sept. 8-Oct. 9 and Apr. 27-mid-June, unless otherwise announced.
- During these specific time frames, polos may be worn for Community Gathering and Chapel, and assemblies.
- Polos may not be worn to Mass and on Full-Dress Uniforms days announced in advance by the administration.
- On days where Full-Dress Uniform is not required, students may choose to wear SJP V-neck sweaters with school logo or navy quarter zips with school logo over their oxford shirts inplace of the blazer.
- Note: Students must always either wear a blazer, a sweater, or a quarter zip over his/her oxford shirt. The oxford shirt may not be worn alone.
- SJP quarter zips that students have purchased through SJP sports teams and clubs, may be worn on Fridays when Mass is not scheduled.
- Students may not wear sweatshirts or hoodies, or any other layered clothing unless it is a dress down day.
- Oxford shirts and polo shirts must be ironed and clean. Layering of colored shirts or shirts with writing is not permitted.
- Skirts may be hemmed to 4 inches above the knee and may not be rolled.
- Jewelry may be worn, but only in moderation.
- Body or facial piercing are not allowed. Any body art must be fully covered at all times.
- Boys with facial hair are expected to have a neatly trimmed beard.
- No head coverings of any kind are allowed in the school building. This includes, but is not limited to, hats, caps, scarves and durags. Additionally, earbuds are not to be worn in the school building.
- High heels, boots, clogs without backs, flip-flops, slippers, Uggs, work boots, moccasins, and sneakers are not acceptable footwear.
Dress Down Days
- Certain days are designated as Spirit days or TAG days. On these designated days, students may choose to not wear the uniform but must be dressed according to the following guidelines:
- Students may not wear: torn/ripped clothing, tank tops, cropped tops, halter tops, low cut tops, pajama bottoms, or cut off shorts.
- Students may not wear articles of clothing, jewelry, or any personal belongings that have inappropriate advertisements or messages related to drugs, alcohol, tobacco, sex, violence or vulgarity. Additionally, students may not wear any clothing that reflects derogatory remarks regarding race, ethnicity, or sexual orientation.
SJP Gear
School pride is contagious at Saint Joseph Prep, and we are excited to roll out this sharp new gear! Our crisp school logo features the fleur-de-lis of the Sisters of Saint Joseph and our three hallmark characteristics; our colorful school mascot is The Phoenix, the legendary bird of ancient mythology. Our school colors—maroon and navy—are featured prominently in our apparel. We hope you wear these apparel items with pride, and that in doing so, you continue to spread the good news about Saint Joseph Prep!