Casual Uniform

The SMR dress code provides a standard for our students conducive to learning and respectful behavior. The SMR dress code balances the need for self-expression and promotes a positive attitude. The school uniform is a point of pride and must always be worn appropriately during the entire school day while on campus. 

The Casual Uniform is worn during the 1st and 4th Quarters of the School Year. 

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Important Uniform Update:

(*uniform warnings and reminders will NOT be given, as the following is the daily expectation)

Only SMR-branded gear is permitted over the standard school uniform during the school day.

Gear worn over the school uniform during the day must feature the St. Mary’s Ryken name and be in official school colors—white, gray, navy blue, or forest green.

Clothing with other logos, labels, or non-SMR branding is not permitted.

Reminder: The Formal Uniform is required on all-school Mass days, even when it's during 1st and 4th quarters. 

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Daily Uniform Requirements:

Student ID

• SMR Lanyard or Badge Clip with SMR ID must be on your person from the waist up and visible at ALL times during the school day.

Shirt

• Navy or Forest Green SMR Polo (from Campus Store only or from your Club/Team store)
• Shirt must be tucked in at all times during the day.

Pants

• Light Khaki Pants with SMR emblem purchased from Flynn O’Hara
• Straight leg pants only.  No form-fitting or jogger-like khakis are permitted

Shorts

• Light Khaki Shorts with SMR emblem purchased from Flynn O’Hara
• Shorts must be between the middle of the thigh & the knee. 
• Shorts should not be form-fitting

Kilt/Skort

• Light Khaki kilt/skort (*skirt) with SMR emblem purchased from Flynn O’Hara (SMR emblem only required on new skirts purchased from Flynn O'Hara)
  • Skirts must be between the middle of the thigh & the knee.
  • Pants can be worn in place of the skirt for personal preference OR if length is an issue.

*SMR Administration reserves the right to alert when pants must replace skirts due to a uniform violation*

Shoes

• All black, all white or a combination of black and white sneaker/tennis shoes are acceptable. There should be no other colors on the shoe.
• Boots, sandals, or open-toe shoes are NOT permitted.
• Uggs, Crocs, Sanuks, Hey Dudes (or any other type of cloth shoe), slipper-style shoes, moccasins, cowboy boots, and combat boots are also NOT permitted. 
• Rain boots are permitted on any rainy day.
• Winter/snow boots are only permitted when a formal SMR announcement is sent via the official notification system (email and text notification).
• Shoes must have a full back for safety purposes.

Socks

• Navy blue, white, or black crew socks

Belt

• Brown or black dress belt (solid weave, khaki-canvas or leather). Students are required to wear a belt when wearing pants or shorts.

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Cold Weather Indoor 

• If a student is cold during the school day, he\she can wear their SMR-branded gear over the standard school uniform. Clothing with other logos, labels, or non-SMR branding is not permitted.
• No items should be oversized.
• Hoodies can only be worn with the casual uniform.
• Hoodies should ONLY be worn when transitioning between classes.
  • Hoodies should come off when students enter the classroom. SMR Crew necks and quarter-zips are recommended
• Hoodies CANNOT be worn under the quarter-zip or crew neck.   
• The following items may NOT be worn at any time during the school day: 
  • non-uniform sweaters
  • sweat pants
  • yoga pants
  • pajama pants
  • any other non-compliant clothing.
• Ball caps, skull caps, beanies, hoods, or any other type of headgear is not permitted to be worn during the school day. 

Cold Weather Outdoor 

We are blessed with a beautiful walking campus. It is essential that during the winter months, students plan to dress appropriately for the weather while still wearing their uniform.

• Female students wearing the skort/kilt can wear solid-colored navy blue or black leggings or tights under their skirt for warmth during the winter. Pants are preferred for ladies in the winter. 
• NO SWEATPANTS OR PAJAMA PANTS can be worn under a skirt AT ANY TIME ON CAMPUS.
• Students should wear winter coats and hats when transitioning between buildings, but these items must be removed once they are in the classroom.

*All Cold Weather Indoor expectations are to be followed with the Cold Weather Outdoor as well*

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In addition, students are required to follow the appropriate grooming guidelines below while taking pride in following the SMR Uniform Policy.

Jewelry

• Students are allowed to wear one necklace. 
• Students are not permitted to have facial piercings of any kind. 
• All jewelry should be modest in size and shape. 
• Gauges or any other body-piercing jewelry are not to be worn in school. 

Cosmetics

• Lightly applied cosmetics can be worn during the school day. 

Hair

• Students are expected to be well-groomed.
• Hair must be neatly kept and of natural color. Unnatural red shades are not permitted.  
• Extreme variations in length, designs, and color or shaved areas of hair are not permitted. 
• Scarves or other hair accessories/coverings should not be worn during the school day. 
• Young Men: Any facial hair must be groomed and well-kept. SMR administration will ask a student to shave if facial hair is not neat and groomed. 

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SMR reserves the right to alter parts of our policy as needed.

Updates will be communicated to families and ample time will be provided to adjust to any updates. 

Violation of Dress Code:

Uniform infractions will result in the use of the St. Mary’s Ryken Code of Student Conduct Levels of Response for disciplinary action and automated notices or personal emails will be sent when in violation.  If violations continue, levels of response will become more severe.

(*uniform warnings and reminders will NOT be given, as the following is the daily expectation)