Uniforms & Dress Code

All uniforms must be clean, in good repair and sized to fit.

View options for the BOYS dress code (pdf)

View options for the GIRLS dress code (pdf)

School logo shirts are encouraged but are not required, with the exception of one red shirt with the logo for Eucharist days, study trips, or other special occasions.

School logo shirts and all other dress code clothing items are available for purchase from the following:

• St. Mark’s Church Bookstore (904-389-4422) – 4149 Oxford Avenue, http://www.stmarksjacksonville.org/bookstore
• RC Uniforms (904) 646-0493 – 11160 Beach Boulevard – click here for a price sheet -  orders@rcuniforms.com, www.rcuniforms.com.
• Land’s End – School Uniforms (1-800-469-2222) – www.landsend.com/school – (preferred school # 900055542 they will give 3% of the purchase price back to St. Mark’s when you use this number!) View a pdf of our Land’s End approved uniform attire

PLEASE NOTE:
The St. Mark’s Official Plaid: Our plaid is specific (Classic Navy Large Plaid) and is offered for sale through Lands’ End and RC Uniforms. Please be careful when purchasing items with plaid.

Logos and Embroidery: Shirts and other uniform items may be embroidered with our official school logo. No other logo should be used (names of students, school name that is not the “logo,” etc.).

Head Wear: Normal accessories for girls such as barrettes, bows, or headbands in our plaid or to coordinate with these colors, may be worn. Scarves or hats may not be worn.

Kindergarten – 6th Grade:

Boys’ Regular Dress Days:

• Walking Shorts: Navy blue or khaki (no stonewash or beige – a sample khaki color may be requested from the office),  worn with an appropriate belt. Length must be between approximately three inches above the knee and no longer than knee length. Kindergarten students may wear elastic waist shorts without belt loops or belt. Cargo shorts are not allowed.
• Slacks: Navy blue or khaki (no stonewash or beige – a sample khaki color may be requested from the office), worn with an appropriate belt. Kindergarten students may wear elastic waist slacks without belt loops or belt. Cargo pants are not allowed.
• Shirts: Solid white, red, navy, or striped collared, knit shirts, long or short sleeved. School logo shirts are encouraged but are not required, with the exception of one red shirt with the logo for special dress days. No logos other than the School’s are acceptable. Shirts must always be worn tucked in.
• Hair: Hair should be cut so that it is neat and not distracting. St. Mark’s boys must wear hair cut above the collar in the back and out of the eyes.
• Footwear: See Footwear.
• Boys’ Special Dress Days – Eucharist, Study Trip or Other Announced Occasions:
• The red polo shirt with school logo with khaki shorts or khaki slacks is worn on special dress days. Walking shorts need to be approximately three inches above the knee and may be no longer than knee length. Kindergarten students may wear elastic waist shorts or slacks without belt loops, but belts must be worn with belt loops.

Girls’ Regular Dress Days:

• Walking Shorts: may be navy blue, khaki (no stonewash or beige – a sample khaki color may be requested from the office), or classic navy large plaid* and worn with an appropriate belt. Length needs to be approximately three inches above the knee and may be no longer than knee length. Kindergarten students may wear elastic waist shorts or slacks without belt loops, but belts must be worn with belt loops.
• Skirts, Skorts, Culottes, Dresses and Jumpers: may be solid navy blue, khaki (no stonewash or beige – a sample khaki color may be requested from the office), or classic navy large plaid*. Length needs to be approximately three inches above the knee and may be longer. Tights and knee socks are appropriate winter wear, leggings should not be worn under uniform skirts or dresses.
• *Classic navy large plaid is a specific style of plaid and is the only accaptable plaid for St. Mark’s uniforms. View the girls’ dress code expamples for a sample of this plaid.
• Slacks: may be navy blue or khaki (no stonewash or beige – a sample khaki color may be requested from the office), and worn with an appropriate belt. Capri pants are not allowed at this time.
• Shirts: should be solid white, red or navy blue collared shirts, long or short sleeved, knit, or Peter Pan collared blouse. School logo shirts are encouraged but are not required, with the exception of one red shirt with the logo for special dress days. No logos other than the School’s are acceptable. Shirts must always be worn tucked in.
• Footwear: See Footwear.
• Girls/Special Dress Days (Eucharist, Study Trip, or Other Announced Occasions):
• Girls may wear red polo shirt with school logo and khaki slacks, shorts, culottes, or skirts. Shorts, skirts, skorts, and/or culottes need to be no less than approximately three inches above the knee. Kindergarten students may wear elastic waist shorts or slacks without belt loops, but belts must be worn with belt loops.

Winter Wear:

• Solid white, red or navy sweaters, turtlenecks, sweatshirts are acceptable. Striped or multi-colored wear is not.
• Girls may wear solid red, white, or blue knee socks, tights, or leggings on cold weather days.
• Outerwear – windbreakers, jackets, fleece vests will be removed in the classroom or chapel. Heavy outerwear should be in good taste, and without objectionable logos or designs. Note that jackets, sweaters and sweatshirts may not be worn tied around the waist. Denim is NOT acceptable. 
• An exception for boots or other severe cold attire will be made on a case-to-case situation and will be announced when weather is expected to reach below freezing temperatures.

PLEASE LABEL ALL SWEATERS, SWEATSHIRTS AND JACKETS WITH YOUR CHILD’S NAME.

Footwear:
Proper footwear, fully laced or fastened securely on the foot at all times is necessary for safety. Rubber soled shoes provide comfort and safety and are required for Physical Education. Sandals, boots, clogs, flip-flops, soap shoes, platforms or other novelty fashions are not acceptable. Socks must be short and matching, of solid red, white, or navy blue. In cold weather, girls may wear knee socks, tights, or leggings.

Holiday Attire:
A week prior to major holidays (i.e. Christmas), children may wear holiday accessories and socks.

Accessories:
Any jewelry or accessory items should be in good taste, not distracting to the student or to others, and should be in keeping with a Christian environment. Items that fall into this category are beads, trendy items, and oversized jewelry of any kind. Boys may not wear earrings. Girls’ earrings should be small enough so they will not interfere with safety.

Parents of children not dressed within dress code will be notified.

ELP 1 through Pre Kindergarten-II Dress Code:

Age appropriate attire is acceptable. Pre-Kindergartners must wear soft-soled shoes with a closed toe for safety (tennis shoes are preferable). All clothing should be labeled with the child’s name.