Uniforms and Handbook

Uniforms 
School uniforms are designed to take the pressure off competition and economic status for students. Uniforms encourage a neat, consistent appearance and assist students as they concentrate on their studies. The uniform code is strictly enforced by the school faculty and administration. All uniforms should be clean, pressed and free of holes. Shoes and socks must be worn at all times. Uniform items may be purchased through Land's End or the Uniform Locker. 

Dress Code

Uniforms for the 2024-2025 academic year can be purchased through Land’s End, at the Spirit Wear website, the Uniform Locker, or, for certain items, at your preferred online or local retail store. 

2024-2025 Uniform Checklist

Young Women

All young women shall wear the Royal Blue polo with embroidered DMA crest. Students may wear long or short sleeves. The shirt shall be tucked into the skirt at all times. They will wear a khaki skirt with white socks and brown dress shoes. Black or otherwise dark colored compression shorts (or other form of “bike shorts”) should be worn underneath the skirt. Skirts may not be rolled or folded over. At a minimum, the bottom hem of the skirt should touch the kneecap. During the colder months, young women may wear black leggings and black socks. The black leggings should not be paired with white socks. Students may choose to wear a navy sweater with the DMA embroidered crest. 

Checklist:

• Embroidered Royal Blue polo, long or short sleeve; only available at Land’s End
• Khaki skirt
• ”Bike” or other compression shorts (for under the skirt); a dark color
• White socks
• Black leggings
• Black Socks
• Embroidered navy blue sweater with DMA crest; only available at Land’s End
• Brown dress shoes

Young Men

All young women shall wear the Royal Blue polo with embroidered DMA crest. Students may wear long or short sleeves. They will wear khaki pants, a brown belt, with white socks, and brown dress shoes. Shirts should be tucked neatly into the pants or shorts at all times. K-2  boys shall be excused from the belt required. During warmer weather days, young men may wear khaki shorts. The hemline of the shorts should touch the kneecap. White socks, a brown belt, and brown dress shoes will continue to be worn. Students may choose to wear a navy sweater with the DMA embroidered crest. 

Checklist:

• Embroidered Royal Blue polo, long or short sleeve ; only available at Land’s End
• Khaki Pants
• Brown Belt
• Khaki Shorts
• White socks
• Embroidered navy blue sweater ; only available at Land’s End
• Brown dress shoes

PE

On PE days, students wear the Royal Blue polo with embroidered DMA crest. Students may wear long or short sleeves. Students will wear black athletic pants on all PE days. Pants should be all black and without distinctive patterns or logos. On warmer weather days, students may choose to wear black gym shorts. Gym shorts shall be with the DMA crest. Students may wear the Royal Blue ¼ zip with the DMA crest. Students will wear white socks and athletic sneakers. Students should not wear light-up sneakers and should only wear sneakers with a light “non-scuff” sole. 

Checklist:

• Royal Blue polo, long or short sleeve, embroidered with DMA crest; only available through Land’s End
• Royal Blue ¼ zip; available at Land’s End or Spirit Wear website  (Option 1) (Option 2)
• Black athletic shorts, with DMA logo, (girls, boys)
• Black athletic pants
• White socks
• Athletic sneakers

Hairstyles

Young women shall have their hair neat in appearance every day. They may wear simple hair accessories such as headbands in colors that compliment the uniform (blues, reds, golds, white). Hair should not be dyed or otherwise styled in an extreme or bizarre fashion. 

Young men shall have their in neat appearance each day. Hair should not extend below the collar, over the ears, or cover the eyes.Hair should not be dyed or otherwise styled in an extreme or bizarre fashion. Young men shall not wear a bun, knot, or pony-tail. No extreme hairstyles or designs will be permitted (this includes, but is not limited to, mohawks, spikes, symbols shaved into the hair, etc). 

Jewelry, Watches, Accessories

Young women may wear simple, non-dangling or non-hoop earrings. They may wear a religious medal, such a Miraculous Medal, medal of a Patron Saint, or a scapular. Students may wear a simple analog or digital wristwatch (such that it does not have any internet capabilities). They may wear one religious or school related bracelet per wrist. 

Young men may wear a religious medal, such a Miraculous Medal, medal of a Patron Saint, or a scapular. Students may wear a simple analog or digital wristwatch (such that it does not have any internet capabilities). They may wear one religious or school related bracelet per wrist. Young men may not wear earrings or have any other piercings.

General Notes

The Royal Blue polo is available in mesh-cotton, cotton-interlock, and rapid dry materials. Each is acceptable each day of the week. 

If a student chooses to wear an undershirt or garment under the polo, colors should be neutral with minimal design or patterns. White is preferred. 

You do not need to buy every item listed on the Land’s End website. Some items have multiple styles and others are purely optional. Refer to the checklist for the mandatory dress code items. 

The Royal Blue ¼ zip may be worn on PE days and regular uniform days. The navy sweater may only be worn on regular uniform days and may not be worn on PE days. 

While the new PE uniform is preferred, during the 2024-2025 school year, so long as it remains in good condition, students may wear the 23/24 PE uniform. 

Students go outside for recess almost every day and often go outside for classes as well. Shoes should be sturdy and ready for students to run, jump, and otherwise play in.

On sunny days, students are encouraged to wear a hat from home for PE and recess. 

Occasionally, the school will have dress down days. A dress down day is not to be confused with "free dress." All clothing should be in good condition and should not contain any words, messages, or logos that directly conflict with Christian discipleship or the teachings of the Catholic Church, nor should any clothing, logo, message, or text give cause to any scandal. Overly informal apparel (like pajamas, leggings, yoga pants, flip-flops, tank-tops without an undershirt, etc) should not be worn. Students wishing to wear shorts on dress-down days shall wear the DMA PE gym shorts. 

Please make sure all uniform items are clearly labeled.