Student Forms
Annual Physical Evaluation Form (to be completed by a physician each year indicating a physical has been performed within the last 12 months)
School Sports Physical and Discretionary Medication Form (for 2024-2025 school year, to be completed by physician and parent annually)
School Medication Administration Form (to be completed each school year by prescribing physician for medications that need to be taken at school)
Immunization Record (to be completed by physician each year)
Updated Student Emergency Contact Form
2024-2025 Student Demographic Questionnaire
The School Sports Physical and Discretionary Medication Form and Immunization Records must be completed by a physician and dated within the last 12 months.
PCs for People
PCs for People is a non-profit organization that provides refurbished technology including laptops, desktops, wifi or mobile hotspots to individuals and non-profits. Through a special partnership, current families and Academy graduates may purchase items at affordable prices. To login to the PCs for People’s website for the Academy, please click on the “Parent Portal Login” button.
Student Uniforms* (Update for the 2023-24 School Year)
The student dress code is symbolic of the importance we place on education. Therefore, students must dress in a neat and professional manner. Students shall wear their full uniform to and from school. A student shall be deemed out of dress code at the sole discretion of a school administrator and that student will be held for lunch/recess detention. If the school has the missing uniform item in stock, the student will be given that item and sent to class. The parent will be billed. In extreme situations the student may be sent home from school. Per the Academy’s Student Handbook, the student uniform is:
Summer and Spring Uniform for All Students (July 5-October 27, 2023 and April 3-June 15, 2024):
Khaki pants or shorts, appropriate length and hemmed; Cargo pants or pants with elastic waistbands or drawstrings are not permitted.
Athletic or dress socks that rise above the ankle
Dress shoes or athletic sneakers that tie (clean and not worn out). Crocs, open-toed shoes, Uggs or similar shoes, Yeezy or similar style shoes, or work boots are not permitted.
A solid color leather or fabric belt
St. Ignatius burgundy polo shirt with logo*. Shirts must be tucked in at all times in the school building. Students may wear an undershirt or t-shirt under the school polo that is light in color, has no writing, and that does not extend past the sleeve of the polo (e.g. no long-sleeve shirts under short-sleeve polo shirts).
Navy blue v-neck sweater with logo*, Navy blue fleece vest with logo*, or quarter pull-over with logo*. Outwear should be worn over the uniform and the uniform must be visible. Unapproved sweatshirts, including the St. Ignatius burgundy hoodie, are not allowed to be worn in the school building.
*Items can be ordered online through the school store at Land’s End.
Winter Uniform (October 30, 2023-March 22, 2024):
Students in 5th Grade Only:
Khaki pants, appropriate length and hemmed. Cargo pants or pants with elastic waistbands or drawstrings are not permitted.
Athletic or solid-color dress socks that rise above the ankle.
Dress shoes or athletic sneakers that tie. Crocs, open-toed shoes, Uggs or similar shoes, or Yeezy or similar style shoes are not permitted.
A solid color leather or fabric belt.
St. Ignatius burgundy polo shirt (long or short sleeve)*. Shirts must be tucked in at all times in the school building. Students may wear an undershirt or t-shirt under the school polo that is light in color, has no writing, and that does not extend past the sleeve of the polo (e.g. no long-sleeve shirts under short-sleeve polo shirts).
Navy blue v-neck sweater with logo*, Navy blue fleece vest with logo*, or quarter pull-over with logo*. Outwear should be worn over the uniform and the uniform must be visible. Unapproved sweatshirts, including the St. Ignatius burgundy hoodie, are not allowed to be worn in the school building.
Students in Grades 6-8:
Khaki pants, appropriate length and hemmed. Cargo pants or pants with elastic waistbands or drawstrings are not permitted.
Athletic or solid-color dress socks that rise above the ankle.
Dress shoes or athletic sneakers that tie. Crocs, open-toed shoes, Uggs or similar shoes, or Yeezy or similar style shoes are not permitted.
A solid color leather or fabric belt.
A standard, long-sleeve, light powder blue “Oxford” dress shirt, without any logos (denim, royal blue or dark blue are not acceptable). Shirts must be tucked in at all times in the school building. Students may wear an undershirt or t-shirt under their shirt that is light in color and has no writing or design.
A solid burgundy* or striped navy and burgundy tie*. 8th grade students may wear the bowtie given to them by the school or a school uniform tie. No clip-on ties.
Navy blue v-neck sweater with logo*, Navy blue fleece vest with logo*, or quarter pull-over with logo*. Outwear should be worn over the uniform and the uniform must be visible. Unapproved sweatshirts, including the St. Ignatius burgundy hoodie, are not allowed to be worn in the school building.
*Items can be ordered online through the school store at Land’s End.
**Students may wear the winter uniform year round. All students will be given their first tie in 6th grade before the winter dress code begins. We recommend purchasing additional ties and/or leaving a tie in the student’s locker. A school-issued bowtie will be given to each 8th grade student in the fall of their 8th grade year.
Here is a list of days that students must wear the Winter Uniform during the Summer and Spring uniform period (this may be added to throughout the school year). Students should bring their PE uniform on those days if he has PE class:
Mass of the Holy Spirit (6th, 7th and 8th grade)
8th Grade Graduation
Ash Wednesday Mass
Sponsor events
Any other school event, such as Academic Quarter Awards Ceremonies
PE Uniform (5th Grade Students Only)
On Physical Education days, students are required to wear their St. Ignatius PE uniform consisting of:
Black athletic shorts with school logo*
Burgundy t-shirt with school logo* (short or long sleeve). Students may wear an undershirt or t-shirt under the PE shirt that is light in color, has no writing, and that does not extend past the sleeve (e.g. no long-sleeve shirts).
Zippered sweatshirt with school logo*
Black track pants with school logo* (worn over the PE uniform shorts) or solid black athletic leggings worn under the PE uniform shorts
Athletic socks that rise above the ankle
athletic sneakers that tie. Crocs, open-toed shoes, Uggs or similar shoes, or Yeezy or similar style shoes are not permitted.
If you are unsure about the uniform or have a question, please check with Mr. James Scott or Mr. Matt Ormiston prior to purchasing.
For a limited time or while supplies last, St. Ignatius issued gym uniforms, burgundy polo shirts, and burgundy hoodies can be purchase through the school office or by contacting Ms. Arrington.
Additional Notes on Dress and Appearance:
No jewelry (chains, earrings, etc) is allowed, except for a watch.
Hair should be neatly trimmed and students are to be clean-shaven. No mustaches or beards are permitted. Students should begin to shave as the need becomes apparent.
Hats are not to be worn inside the school building.
In inclement weather only, students may wear boots to school, but they must change into their uniform shoes upon arrival.
Clothing Bank: Parents with uniform items in good condition are asked to donate them to the clothing bank, and any parent may ask to take clothing as needed.
Meal Program
The Academy’s meal program promotes the health and wellness of our students. The Academy participates in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Free and Reduced Meal Programs and is a participant in the Seamless Summer Option. We serve two meals per day, breakfast and lunch, and on 5:00 p.m. dismissal days students also receive an afternoon snack. All students receive meals at no cost to families. The Academy meal program is offered by Revolution Foods who provide healthy, fresh, whole food made from natural ingredients and served in right-sized portions. Revolution Foods’ meals do not contain artificial coloring, flavors or preservatives. Fresh fruit is available at every meal.
Students are prohibited from bringing the following to school:
fast food
candy and/or gum
soda and other caffeinated or sugary drinks
donuts
Lunchables (or similar brands)
Cup of Noodles (or similar brands)
St. Ignatius Loyola Academy’s Wellness Plan
Maryland School Wellness Report Card
PUBLIC RELEASE
St. Ignatius Loyola Academy announces participation in the National School Lunch Program. Meals will be provided to all enrolled participants regardless of race, color, sex, age, disability, or national origin, and there will be no discrimination in the course of meal service and access to facilities. Eligibility for free or reduced-price meal reimbursement is based on the following annual income eligibility guidelines effective from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024. Meals will be provided at the sites listed below:
Site Name(s): St. Ignatius Loyola Academy
Address of Site: 300 E. Gittings Street, Baltimore, MD 21230
Name of Contact Person for Agency: Teresa Scott
Telephone Number: (410) 539-8268
In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.
Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.
To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/USDA-OASCR%20P-Complaint-Form-0508-0002-508-11-28-17Fax2Mail.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:
mail:
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; orfax:
(833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; oremail:
program.intake@usda.gov
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Physical Education and Athletics
Physical exercise is essential to good health. All students participate in the physical education. Students in grades 6-8 participate in the athletic program at the Academy, whether on an interscholastic team or in intramural activities. Students are expected to consistently behave in a sportsmanlike manner and should wear their gym uniform on PE days.
PowerSchool!
You may track your student’s academic progress online. To sign up for PowerSchool, contact Mr. Conroy for instructions. Sign up on the PowerSchool website. If you need help signing up, view these instructions.
School Communications
In our continued efforts to be environmentally conscious, the Academy uses ClassDojo to communicate with parents and guardians. Each parent will receive an email invitation to join the Academy’s group. Important information, reminders and events will be posted on the site. If you need assistance with signing up, please contact Steffany Arrington. Additionally, the Academy uses email to communicate to parents/guardians, some of which may be made through our web-based system, School Admin. Parents/guardians are expected to ensure school emails are not marked as SPAM and that they are read and replied to in a timely manner.
In addition, we encourage families to follow the Academy on Facebook (@SILABaltimore), Twitter (@SILAcademy) and Instagram (@silabaltimore) to see photos from events and get up-to-date information on school happenings!
Transportation
The Academy does not provide transportation to and from school. Parents are responsible for making arrangements to have students at school by 8:10 a.m. and picked up at the end of the school day by 5:00 p.m. (3:30 p.m. for 5th grade students). Students in grades 6-8 who take public transportation can get a reduced fare eligible card from Ms. Arrington in our front office.
Public Transportation Information
These bus routes have stops within 2-3 blocks of the Academy.
Local Link Route 94 (Sinai Hospital to Fort McHenry)
Local Link Route 71 (Lexington Market to Patapsco)
Local Link Route 67 (City Hall to Brandon Woods)
Charm City Circulator, Purple Route (Johns Hopkins to Federal Hill)
Charm City Circulator, Banner Route (Inner Harbor to Fort McHenry)