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As an academic community devoted to a common principle, Saint James’ Episcopal School prides itself upon the bond of our unity. Traditionally, schools of excellence have celebrated such fellowship, both within the school and throughout the greater community, through a shared code of dress incorporating the colors of the school. We have established such a uniform here at Saint James’ with an expressed goal that all students may simultaneously take pride in wearing the uniform of their school and recognize the unique attributes that exist within each individual.

A committee of parents and SJES School Board members worked to establish a uniform policy for all elementary students. Students enrolled in the Saint James’ Episcopal School elementary program and their families are expected to follow the uniform requirements outlined in the policy. Cold and hot weather options are detailed, and may be worn according to the judgment of the parents.

Our vendor is Tommy Hilfiger Uniforms.  All uniform items must be purchased through Tommy Hilfiger Uniforms unless otherwise noted.

Girls Uniform

Uniform Policy Overview
All uniform pieces must be purchased from our preferred uniform vendor except shoes, socks, privacy shorts, and leggings.

Elementary Girls’ General Guidelines

Jewelry:

  •    Small, stud-style earrings, fitted (short-strand) necklaces, and watches only.  Necklaces must be tucked into shirts at all times. Smart watches are not allowed.


Hair Accessories:

  •    Red, white, navy blue, or SJES plaid (#94) only.


Sweater or Fleece (Optional):

  •    Navy cardigan sweater or fleece jacket with SJES logo (purchased from uniform vendor).


Shoes:

  • Solid navy, preferably Mary Jane-style, closed-toe.
  • Solid navy bows (matching shoe color) allowed.
  • Not permitted: Shoes with bling (rhinestones, sequins, etc.), Toms, Sperrys, or boat shoes with white soles.

Leggings:

  • Full-length (no capris)
  • Plain navy


K–2 Girls’ Uniform

Casual Uniform:

  • Red polo under plaid jumper, or red polo with navy pants or Bermuda shorts.
  • Navy privacy shorts (with jumper/skirt).
  • Navy shoes.
  • Navy cotton or nylon knee-high or turn-down crew socks, or plain tights.
  • Layering socks over tights is not permitted.
  • Navy twill pants or Bermuda shorts are only allowed with the casual uniform.

Formal Uniform:

  • White Peter Pan-collared blouse (short or long sleeve).
  • Plaid jumper with navy privacy shorts.
  • Navy shoes.
  • Navy cotton or nylon knee-high or turn-down crew socks, or plain tights.
  • Layering socks over tights is not permitted.
  • Navy twill pants or Bermuda shorts are only allowed with the casual uniform.


Grades 3–5 Girls’ Uniform

Casual Uniform:

  • Red polo with plaid kick-pleat skirt and navy privacy shorts, or red polo with navy pants or Bermuda shorts.
  • Navy shoes.
  • Navy cotton or nylon knee-high or turn-down socks, or plain tights.
  • Layering socks over tights is not permitted.
  • Navy twill pants or Bermuda shorts are only allowed with the casual uniform.

Formal Uniform:

  • White Peter Pan-collared blouse (short or long sleeve) with plaid kick-pleat skirt or plaid skort and navy privacy shorts.
  • Navy cross tie.
  • Navy Mary Jane shoes (no bling).
  • Navy cotton or nylon knee-high or turn-down socks, or plain tights.
  • Pants and shorts are not permitted with the formal uniform.


K–5 Boys’ and Girls’ PE Uniform

PE Uniform Requirements:

  • Must be purchased through our preferred uniform vendor.
  • PE shirt and navy PE shorts/pants are optional—students may wear the casual red logo polo with either PE bottom.
  • White-based athletic shoes (school color accents only).
  • White quarter or crew socks.

Sock Height Guidelines:

  • Quarter socks: Rise from the shoe to fully cover the ankle bone.
  • Crew socks: Rise 4–8" above the shoe line.
  • Not permitted: No-show, low, or tab socks.
Boys Uniform

All uniform pieces must be purchased from our preferred uniform vendor except shoes, socks and ties.  Ties must be purchased through SJES here >

Boys' Jewelry: plain chain necklaces with or without a cross pendant and watches are the only jewelry permitted.  Necklaces must be tucked into shirts at all times. Smart watches are not allowed.

ALL GRADES BOYS’ CASUAL UNIFORM
Red LOGO polo with navy pants or shorts, dark brown mocs or lace-ups, navy crew socks. If undershirts are worn, they must be white. Toms/Sperrys/boat shoes with white soles are not allowed.

K-2 BOYS’ FORMAL UNIFORM
White oxford (button down) with navy pants or shorts, plaid tie, dark brown mocs or lace-ups, navy crew socks, optional belt. Toms/Sperrys/boat shoes with white soles are not allowed.


G3-5 BOYS’ FORMAL UNIFORM
White oxford with navy pants or shorts, plaid tie, dark brown mocs or lace-ups, navy crew socks, dark brown leather fashion belt (flat, not braided - your store and brand of choice). Toms/Sperrys/boat shoes with white soles are not allowed.


K-5 BOYS’ PE UNIFORM
The PE uniform tee shirt and pants/shorts are optional; however, predominantly white athletic shoes (Minimal accents in School colors only please) and white quarter or crew socks (refer to sock definitions below) are required. Boys may wear their casual red logo polo and/or casual uniform bottoms OR the PE uniform (red SJES tee, navy gym shorts/pants). The SJES PE uniform must be purchased from our preferred vendor.

Please note the following regarding sock height:

  • Quarter socks rise from the shoe to usually cover the ankle bone entirely.
  • Crew sock heights vary but usually rise 4-8” above the shoe line.
  • No-show, low, or tab socks are not allowed.

The following uniform pieces are optional for boys:

  1. Cardigan Sweater or Fleece: Cardigan sweater or fleece jacket, in navy, with SJES LOGO (must be purchased from the uniform vendor)
  2. Belt for grades Kindergarten through grade 2
  3. Sweater vest: Navy with SJES LOGO (must be purchased from the uniform vendor)
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