Dress Code
All students at Monsignor Percy Johnson Catholic Secondary School are required to wear the official school uniform and adhere to the dress code at all times during the school day, including lunch periods.
Required Uniform Items
Pants and Kilts
All students must wear black dress pants purchased from McCarthy Uniforms. Female students may choose to wear the school kilt instead, which must be worn at a modest length with navy tights or navy knee-high socks.
Shirts and Tops
Students must wear either a short-sleeved white crested golf shirt or a long-sleeved navy crested golf shirt. A navy crested zip fleece top may also be worn. Only plain white T-shirts may be worn under the white golf shirt. Only navy or dark blue T-shirts may be worn under the fleece top or navy golf shirt.
Footwear
Students must wear all-black shoes that meet the following criteria:
No other colours, logos, stripes, or markings
Low cut (below the ankle)
Low heel (maximum two inches)
Made of leather or a combination of leather and cloth
Fully closed (no open toes, sling backs, or openings)
Dress shoes or all-black running shoes are acceptable. Boots are not permitted in class and must be stored in lockers until dismissal.
Dress Code Guidelines
General Appearance
Jewellery, hairstyles, and hair colour must reflect the tone and image of the uniform. Body piercings such as nose pins, lip rings, and tongue rings are not allowed. Only earrings that complement the uniform may be worn.
Headwear
Hats, caps, bandanas, and other head coverings are not permitted inside the building and will be confiscated. Female students may wear headbands or scarves no wider than three fingers. Full head coverings are not allowed.
Outerwear and Accessories
Jackets, coats, hats, and hoodies must be removed upon entering the school. Chains, bandanas, earbuds, and similar items may not hang from pockets. Electronic devices must be turned off upon arrival.
Uniform Changes
Students may only change out of uniform for physical education classes or approved school events. Uniforms must be worn properly throughout the school day, including lunch periods.
Civvies Days
Clothing must be appropriate. Items that are revealing or contain offensive slogans will be considered violations and subject to disciplinary action.
Medical Exceptions
Students may be excused from wearing specific uniform items with a valid doctor’s note. Substitute items must closely match the uniform in colour and style. Permission must be obtained from the Vice Principal before 8:30 AM on the day the exception is needed.
Where to Buy Uniform
Our official uniform can be purchased at McCarthy Uniforms.