The school uniform will be short-sleeve royal purple polos with the St. Paul's School crest for boys and girls. Long-sleeve royal purple polos will be available for the late fall and winter months.

Boys will wear khaki pants. Girls will have the option of wearing khaki pants or non-pleated khaki skirts or skort (combined skirt and shorts).

On Fridays, school uniforms will be optional.

We are not requiring that you purchase the khaki pants or skirts at any particular retailer. However, we are ordering the polo shirts in June for the fall. We will send out a form for parents to request size needed at the end of May. We will also send out a list of retailers and online sites where you can purchase khaki pants and skirts/skorts.

Below you will find a list of the reasons St. Paul's School has decided to implement a uniform policy for Kindergarten through 2nd Grade.

Please contact the school office if you have any questions or suggestions: 703-754-1948. We are always happy to hear from you.

School Uniforms: A Smart Choice for Schools

Promotes good discipline

School uniforms have been shown to promote and maintain discipline. Many school systems report uniforms help reduce discipline problems. Some schools report dramatic declines. Children today are lacking in self discipline. Many parents simply refuse to discipline their children. This makes it much more difficult on the teacher who has to deal with a class of 20 or more children throughout a day.

Reduces Challenging Behavior

School uniforms reduce difficult behavior between classmates, which sometimes are caused by underlying jealousies over other children’s outfits and fashionable shoes. Children are known to tease those who do not have trendy clothes.

In addition, research has shown that the clothes one wears determines behavior. A uniform influences the way a child sees herself /himself. A uniform influences the way a child treats another.

Education is Important

Many argue that a child in a uniform is more likely to view school as important. Putting on a uniform signals that a child is going to school just as dad dresses up for work. When students were dressed in "learning clothes" rather than "play clothes" some schools report that students took a more serious, scholarly attitude towards their studies.

Appearance

Many parents and even some children generally believe that student wearing uniforms looked nicer and that a uniform policy ensures that children attend school in appropriate clothing, avoiding distractions such as clothing and shoes that light up for Halloween or Christmas.

No Morning Confusion

Many parents in schools with uniform policies indicated that they no longer had the morning debate over "what to wear." Parents report that their children formerly pressured them to keep up with other students who come to school with endless fashionable attire. Some parents report they have fought in the morning with their children about what to wear. Some children take more time selecting their wardrobe for school than doing their homework.

Values

School uniforms ensure that self-confidence and self-expression are not determined by designer clothing or the latest fashion fad.

Safety

The school uniform readily identifies students as a member of a school and increases student safety on and off the school grounds. Uniforms readily identify who belongs at the school and who does not.

Reduces distractions

Research says that because uniforms allow students to concentrate on their studies instead of the latest fashion trends, an atmosphere of less distractions and increased learning is created.

Equity

School uniforms eliminate social distinctions.

Low cost

Uniforms are a good bargain. They are cheap and getting cheaper. They are less expensive than any other clothes. Some parents of children who are fashion trend setters report that uniforms have saved them thousands of dollars a year in wardrobe costs. Children often pressure their parents to buy very expensive clothes--even in elementary school. Some parents report that uniforms appeared to be more durable since they are made for repeated wash and wear.

School spirit

Some feel wearing a uniform help builds school spirit. They believe it instills a feeling of belonging. Parents and students in schools with successful uniform policies often indicate that there was an improved sense of school pride and spirit.