DRESS CODE

The uniform is prescribed by action of the School Commission and approved by parents.  Uniforms are to be strictly observed as outlined in the uniform guidelines in the handbook.

• If some unforeseen emergency prevents wearing the uniform for a day, a written note from the parent to the principal is required.  This is valid for one day only.
• All students must have the uniform sweatshirt with them at school every day, except on free dress days.
• Shirttails must be tucked in at all times.
• Colored shirts or T-shirts with designs that can be seen through the shirt or blouse are not to be worn.
• Uniform sweatshirts MUST be worn to Mass on days when there is a school Mass, and shirttails are not to be visible.
• Hair is to be neatly groomed.  Extreme styles, including inappropriate colors are not acceptable.  Coming to school with extreme hairstyles will not be allowed and students will be sent home.  It is important that students and their families use good judgment.
• Hat and caps are not to be worn in Church or inside the school building.
• The school does not encourage the use of make-up by students.  Those who choose to wear it must do so in a manner, which is not distracting.
• Jewelry should not interfere with traditional school uniform.  For safety reasons long dangling or loop earrings are not encouraged.  Simple and appropriate jewelry is allowed but not encouraged.
• On free dress days, students should appear in appropriate, neat clothing.  Bicycle pants, shorts that are too short, torn, holey, or tattered jeans or pants, clothes that are skintight or are excessive in size are never acceptable garb to wear to school.  Low riding pants are unacceptable.  Bare midriffs are unacceptable.
• Shorts: long, baggy, cargo style are not allowed.  Tailored, walking shorts are permitted.  It is important that students and their families use good judgement.
• Socks: the "sock less" look is not allowed. Socks need to be clearly visible.
• The principal has the final say in all dress code matters.