Mater Academy Uniform Policy (Revised January 2008)

The appearance of the members of the Mater Academy family is of paramount importance to us as we believe that pride in our appearance is fundamental to good character development and success.

The following is the uniform policy that is endorsed by the school. Students are required to follow this policy, and failure to do so will result in administrative action being taken against the student.

Please Note: Students who are not wearing the correct uniform will be suspended indoors until they are in compliance with the following code. Repeat violators may be subject to outdoor suspension(s).

All Students

1) All students are required to wear straight cut, full length Khaki or Green pants. These pants may not have cargo pockets, unusual tailoring and/or labels, may not be manufactured from jean material and must be fitted to the student correctly. Pants that are too big or too tight for the student are not acceptable and will be deemed in violation of the uniform code.

2) Belts must be worn at all times; these belts must be plain, black or brown leather belts and fastened securely at waist level. Pants must be worn at waist level. Loose or low pants will not be tolerated.

3) Shirts must be Green, Khaki, or White polo shirts, bearing the Mater Academy logo. Alternatively, a White button down shirt may be worn, again, bearing the school logo in the correct upper left front location. No other shirt colors or styles are permitted. All shirts must be correctly tucked into pants at all times and secured in place with the belt. A maximum of one (1) button may be left unfastened at the top of any shirt. If ties are worn with oxford shirts, all buttons must be fastened.

4) During cooler weather, a plain white long sleeved t-shirt may be worn underneath polo shirts. Additionally, classic cardigans or sweaters may be worn. These sweaters must be school issued uniform green, navy or khaki. Hooded sweatshirts and other hooded tops are not permitted.

5) Students MUST purchase all jackets and sweaters at the Mater Store.  No other attire will be permitted.

6) Shoes must be closed, solid black or brown shoes. Matching laces must be worn and fastened tightly at all times. No other colors or stripes/logos may be on the shoes.

7) Socks must be plain White, Khaki, or Green and are to be worn at mid-ankle length.

8) Jewelry is limited to one (1) watch, one (1) ring, and one (1) small chain. Chains must be worn inside of shirts and are not to be visible except at the back of the neck.

9) All uniform must be clean and pressed at all times; good grooming of hair, skin and fingernails is expected at all times.

10) Hair must not be dyed with unnatural colors, worn unusually, or maintained in unacceptable condition. No Braids or Dreadlocks. The administration will send students home whose hair is unacceptable in condition or length.  Boys’ length of hair should not exceed the collar of their uniform shirt and the side of the hair cannot touch the ear.

11) All headgear (hats, scarves, bandanas etc.) is forbidden on school property.

12) No buttons, tags, or labels may be worn on the school uniform unless approved by the administration.

Boys Uniform

In addition to the above, boys may not:

1, Wear earrings (real or clip-on) or have any other visible body piercing or tattoos

2. Wear any additional jewelry or clothing except as specified above.

Girls Uniform

In addition to the above, girls may not:

1. Wear make-up other than clear lip gloss and light powder. Make up that is found to be in students’ possession in school will be confiscated.

2. Wear dark nail polish – only light pastel colors are acceptable

3. Wear more than one (1) pair of earrings. Earrings must be plain stud type, or small hoops (total size must be smaller than a dime). No other visible body piercing or tattoos are allowed.

4. Wear headscarves (see item 11). Hair should be maintained with clips, bobbles or soft hair bands only. Hair ribbons must be school colors. 

High School grades (9-12)

In addition to the uniform listed above, the high school students may wear:

1. Navy blue pants (must still comply with item 1)

2. Navy blue polo shirts with the school logo on the upper left front side.

3. Navy blue outside jackets. (may only be worn outside – see item 5)

The following colors may not be worn on our campus at any time, unless designated for a special event by the administration: