St. Francis Elementry School, Private Catholic Elementry School, Sacramento, California

Uniforms and General Appearance

School uniforms promote unity, modesty, and neatness. They should in no way be worn or altered to make a fashion statement. Our uniforms prevent unnecessary fashion competition.

Place to Purchase Uniform

All students enrolled in St. Francis of Assisi Elementary School must wear uniforms as described below. All uniforms are available for purchase at

True Grits (off Highway 80)
3600 Madison Avenue, Suite 56
North Highlands, CA

Tel: (916) 455-8877

Shop online: www.truegrits.com
Our Web site School Code: FRA064

Twill pants or shorts and white uniform shirts may also be purchased elsewhere. Students must be in uniform beginning the first day of school.

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ALL STUDENTS

Solid white undershirts
No unauthorized sweaters or sweatshirts are permitted in the classroom; Jr. High specified sweatshirts and St. Francis Club sweatshirts, per the principal's approval, are allowed.
St. Francis Spirit shirts may be worn on Fridays
All students are to have shirts tucked in during the school day while in the school building and in church

GIRLS

Grades TK - 3 Plaid, pleated jumper (no shorter than 3” above knee)
Grades 4 - 8 Plaid, pleated skirt (no shorter than 3” above knee)
All Plaid skort (no shorter than 3” above knee)
Grades 7 – 8 White or burgundy polo shirts

All Grades
Solid white short-sleeved blouse with Peter Pan collar, white long-sleeved turtleneck shirt, standard white short-sleeved or long-sleeved polo shirt; no designer logos
Flat, closed, sturdy shoes; any color, must be fitted and tied appropriately. No boots, sandals, ballet slippers, clogs, or fad shoes
Navy or white anklet socks, knee-highs or tights -- no stripes or decorations; SOCKS MUST COVER THE ENTIRE ANKLE

Optional, Girls in All Grades
Navy blue cardigan sweater (designated school sweater); navy blue pull-over sweater (designated school sweater), navy blue pullover vest, or school sweatshirt (available in the office)
Navy blue twill uniform long pants, or twill walking shorts (length must be just above the knee.)

BOYS

All grades

Navy blue twill uniform long pants, or twill walking shorts (length must be just above or at the knee.)
White short or long-sleeved knit polo shirt, or long-sleeved turtleneck shirt. Boys in grades 7 and 8 may wear burgundy polo shirts.
Flat, closed, sturdy shoes; any color, must be fitted and tied appropriately. No boots, sandals, or clogs
Navy or white socks -- no stripes or decorations; SOCKS MUST COVER THE ENTIRE ANKLE
Boys in grades 4-8 must wear a solid brown or black belt

Optional, Boys in All Grades
Navy blue cardigan sweater, school sweatshirt (available in the office); navy blue pull-over sweaters or vests.

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General Appearance

Students will:

Not wear make-up
Not wear colored nail polish
Not have unnatural hair dye or bleached hair
Keep hair styles neatly groomed and maintained. Boys must have hair neatly trimmed. (Hair must be above the collar, above the bottom of ear lobes, and above eyes.)
Have shirts tucked in during the school day when in the school building or church
Wear their uniform in a neat and clean manner; no holes or torn clothing, or “decorated” with words, designs, or hand-drawn pictures

PE Uniform

PE uniforms are required to be worn by all students, K-8, on given PE days. PE uniforms are available for purchase in the school office. They may not be altered in any way to make a fashion statement (cut, torn, ripped, written on, etc.) PE uniforms must fit appropriately and not be overly baggy. If any faculty member determines a shirt too big or sloppy, the student will be required to tuck it in. Properly tied, non-black soled athletic shoes are mandatory on PE days.

Mission

St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Elementary School is dedicated to living the Gospel values. Our Franciscan, academically challenging curriculum teaches and supports students in becoming contributing members of their communities.

Philosophy

St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Elementary School, an educational ministry of St. Francis of Assisi Parish, strives to create a Franciscan environment which serves the spiritual, intellectual, emotional, social, and physical needs of our students. Understanding that parents are the primary educators of their children, the staff’s vocation is to inspire and facilitate learning. Together, we instill Catholic Christian values and traditions in our children.

Schoolwide Learning Expectations

A St. Francis of Assisi Elementary School Student is:

Spiritual:

demonstrates Gospel values
actively participates in prayer celebrations
understands the Catholic faith
shows a love of God, others, and self

Academic:

actively solves problems and thinks critically
makes progress through the diocesan standards
develops and shares knowledge and talents
demonstrates a curiosity and respect for learning

Respectful:

appreciates diversity and the uniqueness of others
practices good citizenship
lives the “Acts of Courtesy”
cares for God’s creations

Responsible:

practices self-discipline
makes Christ-like decisions
owns his/her choices
is trustworthy

Confident:

recognizes self-worth
leads and cooperates
embraces challenges
always perseveres

The Prayer of Saint Francis

Lord, make me an instrument of your peace;
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
Where there is injury, pardon;
Where there is darkness, light;
Where there is despair, hope;
Where there is doubt, faith;
And where there is sadness, joy.
O, Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled,
As to console;
To be understood, as to understand;
To be loved, as to love.
For it is in giving that we receive;
It is in pardoning that we are pardoned;
And it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.