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

Our School

Dress Code

Pants/Kilt

  • Charcoal grey pleated school dress or casual pants.

  • Charcoal grey flat-front school dress or casual pants.

  • School kilt or X-kilt.

Golf Shirt

  • Short or long-sleeved white or navy SJOA golf shirt bearing the school crest.

Footwear

  • Plain black shoes - These must be completely black, including the stitching and soles (no accents, trim, or logos of any type in white or any other colour) and fully enclosed. Students may not wear sandals, clogs, Uggs, slippers, sandals, or boots.

  • Navy, black, or grey dress or casual socks. Girls may wear knee socks or tights. Tights must not be transparent (no pantyhose) and footless tights are not allowed.

Summer Uniform

The Summer Uniform can be worn from the time period indicated in the school calendar that states "Summer Uniform Begins" to "Summer Uniform Ends".

Students are allowed to wear:

  • Golf shirt (outlined above).

  • Socks - dress or casual, black, navy or grey (outlined above).

  • Shoes - plain black shoes (outlined above).

  • McCarthy Uniforms shorts (outlined above).

Optional Uniform Components

The optional uniform components are:

  • Navy blue zip-polo or fleece polo with the SJOA crest, available from McCarthy Uniforms. These items are not to be worn alone - they must be worn over the golf shirt outlined above.

Note: School spirit wear is only allowed on Fridays.

Dress Code Expectations

SJOA students are expected to be in full and proper uniform every school day, from the first day of school in September until the end of June examinations, unless specifically told otherwise by staff. Any student out of uniform may be sent home to change.

Students on school excursions are expected to comply with the specified dress requirements indicated on the permission form.

Civvies Days

  • Civvies days are held periodically. On these days, students are expected to dress in casual attire that is appropriate for a school setting (no bare backs, shoulders or mid-riffs, no décolletage, or clothing with inappropriate messages or graphics).

  • Students may purchase a civvies pass at the beginning of the school year to cover the cost for the year.

Uniform Requirements

  • Students must remain in full uniform throughout the school day, including lunch.

Outerwear

  • Coats, jackets, and other outerwear are not to be worn inside the school.

Undershirts

  • Only plain, all-white t-shirts (no patterns, logos, or graphics) may be worn under uniform tops and must be fully tucked in.

Uniform Appearance Standards

Students are expected to wear their uniforms neatly and with pride:

  • Uniforms must not be altered.

  • Clothing must be properly fitted—not oversized or too tight.

  • Pants and kilts must be worn at the waist.

Prohibited Items

  • Gang-related items (e.g., bandanas, grills, or any clothing/jewelry associated with gang activity) are strictly prohibited on school property and at all school-related events.

Consequences

Administrative Discretion

Decisions regarding appropriate accessories, grooming, and overall appearance are at the discretion of the school administration.

Uniform Violations

Students who arrive without full and proper uniform are in violation of the dress code and will be sent to the main office for a violation slip. These incidents are recorded, and consequences are applied accordingly and may include:

  • Warning

  • Detention

  • Being sent home

  • Asking a parent/ family member to bring uniform items

  • Suspension

The response will depend on the nature of the violation, the number of previous offences, and the specific circumstances.

Religious Accommodations

Students who wear head coverings for religious reasons may request an exemption through the administration.