Uniform Policy

At AHA all students wear uniforms. You'll find details about our policy on this page. If you have questions about this policy, please contact Dean for Student Life Danny Woods at dwoods@academyofholyangels.org or 612-221-0589.

AHA's uniform policy

The uniform code was established to break down socioeconomic barriers between students, promote unity and pride in one's self and one's classmates, enhance security, and strengthen the overall image of the Academy of Holy Angels. A student's appearance may not draw undue attention to him or herself to disrupt the operations of the school.

The AHA uniform will be worn by all students grades 9-12 and will consist of a white shirt with the AHA logo and navy blue pants, skirt or shorts. There are several pant selections, and styles of skirts and two styles of shorts available in several sizes.

A large selection of shirts is available, including turtlenecks, oxfords and polos, all with the AHA logo. New for 2010-11, banded-bottom polos will be available as a uniform-approved shirt. Other optional logo items include fleece wear, sweaters, and vests. AHA activity crew-neck sweatshirts purchased anytime after the 2006-2007 school year through activity captains and any approved uniform sweatshirt sold in Stars Spirit (school store) also can be worn as part of the uniform. (The Assistant Principal approves sweatshirt designs.) The school name and its trademarks are the sole property of the Academy of Holy Angels.

The Academy of Holy Angels uniform apparel must be purchased through Donald's Uniform, the sole uniform provider for AHA. Donald's is located at 972 Payne Ave., St. Paul. All clothing is washable and dryable, and comes in blends or 100 percent cotton. There are several ways to acquire the uniform pieces: at the spring on-campus uniform sale; at the Donald's store; via phone order at 651 776-2723 with UPS delivery; or via Donald's Web site at: www.donaldsuniform.com.

Please maintain uniform clothing in a presentable manner. Students must wear correctly sized clothing, and no ripped, cut, faded or torn items may be worn. Shirts need to be tucked in at all times unless the shirt has a banded bottom. Shorts must be at the knee. Skirts must be no shorter than the top of the kneecap.  School approved sweaters and sweatshirts may be draped or tied around the shoulders, but not around the waist. All long pants must be hemmed and not dragging below the bottom of the shoe.

For safety reasons, the following items must be removed and not worn in school: all hats, caps, scarves, bandanas, kerchiefs, winter headbands, jackets, mittens and gloves. In addition, students will no longer be allowed to wear flip-flops, thong sandals, or bedroom slippers in school.

The following is the policy on accessories: Skirts and shorts may be worn with navy or white tights, knee highs or regular anklet socks. Garments worn under uniform shirts must be solid white in color and visible only at the neckline. Facial jewelry may not cause a distraction or safety hazard.

Only school-approved laptop bags, backpack or shoulder style, are allowed in the hallways from the beginning of period one until the end of period seven (7:50 a.m.-2:40 p.m.).  School-approved laptop bags are those sold in the Stars Spirit School Store. Cases to hold small, personal items may be carried during the day but cannot exceed 8”x11”x3” in size.

Pants must be worn outside of shoes and boots. There may be no chains, linked or other type, except necklaces or bracelets of one eighth inch or smaller. Offensive, obscene or potentially harmful accessories are not allowed.

Students must be in uniform the entire school day. Being in uniform is wearing the appropriate attire in the appropriate manner (e.g. shirt tucked in). The uniform policy is enforced from 7:50 a.m.-2:40 p.m., Monday through Friday. It also is in effect on field trips and other designated AHA events. A student is fined $10 for being out of uniform without prior permission. A second offense will result in another $10 fine, and a third offense will result in a $10 fine and detention. After the third fine, Saturday detention is assigned and must be completed on the assigned date. Students not completing Saturday detention will be suspended for the next school day. Disrespectful response to the staff member issuing the fine will result in detention and possible suspension. Uniform fines are payable at the Attendance Office. The Dean of Student Life will resolve any dispute of a violation.

Out-of-Uniform days, dress-up days or "theme" days are periodically scheduled throughout the year for a variety of special events.

1. Out-of-Uniform Days - Students may wear their uniform or any other appropriate clothing. Jeans and T-shirts are allowed but torn or cut off clothing, short shorts, (shorts length must conform to the uniform policy) loungewear or sleepwear, skimpy tops, tops with shoulder straps less than one inch wide (bras and bra straps cannot be visible), tops with spaghetti straps, slip dresses, etc. are never considered appropriate for school and are subject to a $10 fine.
2. Dress-Up Days - Students may wear their uniform or any dress-up clothing which is modest and appropriate for church. Denims, T-shirts, hats, tank tops, shirts with writing and clothing prohibited from being worn on an Out-of-Uniform day are not allowed and are subject to a fine. The Dean for Student Life will determine appropriateness of any questionable attire.
3. Theme Days - There are occasions during the year where the school community   celebrates a holiday or event by dressing in certain colors or clothing that reflects the theme (i.e., St. Patrick's Day with green and white). Students are allowed to wear their uniform on that day or clothing that is in the spirit of the day. Students who choose to wear clothing other than their uniform or clothing that is in the spirit of the day will be fined. Hats are not acceptable unless they are in the spirit of the day. The Dean for Student Life will determine appropriateness of any questionable attire.