Students are required to wear simple uniforms in order to promote a disciplined, safe, and distraction-free learning environment. The dress code cultivates a sense of corporate identity and encourages students to express their individuality in ways other than external appearance. It is designed to minimize negative peer pressure, simplify decisions for parents, and cultivate modesty and decorum.
PreK-5th Grade
During regular on-site school, students in PreK-5th grade wear Dress Uniform every Monday, for special occasions, and as otherwise directed. K-5th grade students wear PE uniforms to school the day they have PE. Other days students may wear Dress Uniform or Regular Uniform items. On Friday students may wear a green or black Archers hooded sweatshirt.
During distance learning virtual classes, students are encouraged to wear SSA uniforms or spirit wear. Additionally, they are allowed to wear any personal clothing that is school appropriate and non-distracting. For on-site meetings, students are required to wear regular (or dress) school uniforms while on campus during normal school hours. No PE uniforms are needed at this time.
When the weather dips below 40° students should bring an extra coat for recess and PE.
6th-8th Grade
During regular on-site school, students in 6th-8th grade wear Dress Uniform every Monday, for special occasions, and as otherwise directed. Other days students may wear Dress Uniform or Regular Uniform items. On the day of an Archers athletic event, students participating in that event may wear their warm-up jacket.
During distance learning virtual classes, students are encouraged to wear SSA uniforms or spirit wear. Additionally, they are allowed to wear any personal clothing that is school appropriate and non-distracting. For on-site meetings, students are required to wear regular (or dress) school uniforms while on campus during normal school hours. Upper School PE uniforms are not needed for the 2020-21 school year, as Upper School PE elective classes are paused.
9th-12th Grade
During regular on-site school, students in 9th-12th grade wear Dress Uniform every Monday, for special occasions, and as otherwise directed. Other days students may wear Dress Uniform or Regular Uniform items. On the day of an Archers athletic event, students participating in that event may wear their warm-up jacket.
During distance learning virtual classes, students are encouraged to wear SSA uniforms or spirit wear. Additionally, they are allowed to wear any personal clothing that is school appropriate and non-distracting. For on-site meetings, students are required to wear regular (or dress) school uniforms while on campus during normal school hours. Upper School PE uniforms are not needed for the 2020-21 school year, as Upper School PE elective classes are paused.
*Please note that all old green Dennis items (sweaters, fleeces, and sweatshirts) will be retired at the end of the 2020-21 school year.
Questions about uniform policy or dress code? Contact the school office!
Vendors
Click the logos below to shop online with our preferred uniform suppliers:
Dennis Uniform School Code: 59395
Lands’ End Preferred School Number: 900137779
Gear Up Sports
St. Stephen’s Uniform Swap
Uniform Swap
The St. Stephen’s Uniform Swap gives families a way to trade outgrown uniforms with other St. Stephen’s families in order to reduce the need to buy new uniform pieces.
Currently, all Uniform Swap shopping is online, with orders available to pickup at the North Campus. Shop the online Uniform Swap here. See the Uniform Swap Guidelines below for more information.