The front of the St. Joan of Arc Catholic Academy school building

Dress Code

Students must arrive, remain, and leave school in full uniform, including during lunch and breaks.

Tops

  • Blue short-sleeve or long-sleeve St. Joan of Arc Catholic Academy logo golf shirt. A white or blue undershirt may be worn underneath, but must not be visible.

  • During cold weather, students may wear a crested zip polo or pullover sweater; however, the golf shirt must be worn underneath at all times.

Bottoms

  • Female Students:

    • May wear a kilt or grey dress pants from McCarthy Uniforms.

    • No jeans, cargo pants, or tight-fitting pants.

    • Pants must not be altered to be tight.

    • With pants: black or navy-blue socks.

    • With kilts: plain black/navy knee socks or opaque stockings/leotards.

    • Kilt length must be at or just above the knee.

  • Male Students:

    • Must wear grey dress pants from McCarthy Uniforms.

    • No jeans, cargo pants, or “Dickies.”

    • Pants must not be altered to be tight.

    • Black or navy-blue socks are required.

Footwear

  • Plain, solid black shoes below the ankle.

  • No logos, stripes, or markings.

  • Open-toe shoes, sandals, or slippers are not permitted.

Additional Guidelines

  • Outerwear: Jackets may only be worn when entering or exiting the building (e.g., to portables).

  • Headwear: Hats, bandanas, or any head/face coverings are not allowed unless for religious reasons.

  • Makeup and Hair: Must be appropriate for school and consistent with the uniform look.

  • Jewelry: Should be tasteful and modest.

    • Piercings must be small, plain studs or hoops.

    • Necklaces must be worn inside clothing.

    • Rosaries are not considered jewelry and must not be worn as such.

Non-Uniform Days

  • Clothing must reflect Catholic values—no inappropriate logos, signs, or symbols.

  • Students must not change in hallways or the gym. For classes like Physical Education or Drama, students must arrive in full uniform and change only in designated areas.

Purchase School Uniform

McCarthy Uniforms has a custom online store with fit videos, uniform guides and specialized advice. Visit their website for more information.

Dress Code in TCDSB Schools

All Secondary schools within the jurisdiction of the Board shall adopt a Uniform Dress Code.

Parents are encouraged to review the local dress code at their child’s school and to direct their questions to the principal of the school.