DRESS CODE

BOYS

                                                                                         Winter Dress Code

Shirts –White or Blue Oxford permanent press dress shirt with a button-down collar.  Every button must be fastened at all times, including cuffs.  Shirts shall remain tucked in at all times.  Sleeves shall not be rolled up.  Only gray, Navy blue, or plain white T-shirts may be worn under the dress shirt. 

Ties – Boys must wear an approved school tie which is available in the school store. 

Slacks – Khaki dress slacks (no Dickie brand, cargo or corduroy pants) Slacks must be worn at the waist and must be kept clean and neatly pressed.  They shall have properly tailored cuffs and shall not be frayed, ripped or stained.

Belts – Fabric belts or leather dress belts are allowed.  Acceptable colors are Navy blue, brown, or black.  Bizarre or large size (as determined by school administrators.) belt buckles are not allowed.

Sweater/Blazer – School sweater with the official school seal (available through McGinn School Apparel or the school store) or a Navy blue, single-breasted blazer.  Sweaters and blazers shall have no holes.  Pins, buttons, ribbons etc. are not allowed on the sweater or uniform.

Footwear – Leather shoes only with a complete hard sole, cut below the ankle, in either brown, Navy blue, black, or cordovan.  Open-toed shoes, flip-flops, sandals, open-backed shoes, hiking shoes, or work boots are not permitted.  Sneakers may only be worn in gym class or on “Dress-down days.”  Socks shall be worn.

Grooming – Boys are to be clean-shaven.  Mustaches, beards and sideburns that are longer than the bottom of the ear lobe are forbidden.  Hair must be above the collar and may not extend below the eyebrow or over the tops of the ears.  Bizarre hair-dos and makeup (example:  spiked, unnaturally colored dyed; i.e., hair must be natural looking) are not acceptable.  Boys who are required to shave after arriving at school will receive demerits and shall be fined $1.00 to pay for shaving supplies.

Jewelry – Watches and one ring are the only jewelry items allowed. 

Prohibited Items – Headbands, suspenders, scarves or bandannas, non-uniform shirts (chambray, denim), tank tops, any necklaces that are visible when wearing the school uniform to include religious medals, rolled up or spiked trouser cuffs, ankle-length coats (“Gothic Look”), spiked bracelets, visible key chains either on a belt clip or worn on lanyards, hats inside the school, earrings, and visible tattoos, are all prohibited.

Blouse – White or light blue Oxford, permanent press dress blouse with button-down collars, tucked in at all times so that the waistband of the skirt is visible.  Long sleeves shall be buttoned at the cuff.  Only plain white, gray, or Navy blue T-shirts only may be worn under the dress blouse.

Uniform Skirt/Skort – The official blue plaid Holy Name uniform skirt or skort (available at McGinn School Apparel).  Skirt hems must be no higher than one inch above the top of the knee.

Footwear – Dress shoes cut below the ankle are the only acceptable style of shoes. Open-toed shoes, moccasins without soles, open-backed shoes, flip-flops, hiking shoes, or work boots are not permitted.  Heels shall be no higher than an inch.  Athletic shoes may only be worn in gym class or during “Dress-down days.”

Socks – Opaque, pattern-less, Navy blue knee-high socks or opaque pattern-less Navy blue tights.

Sweater/Blazer – School sweater with the official school seal (available through McGinn School Apparel) or Navy blue blazer.  No pins, buttons, or ribbons are allowed to be worn on sweaters or blazers.  Ripped elbows must be covered by patches which are available for purchase in the school store.

Jewelry – Watches, three rings, one necklace, three wrist bracelets and two pair of earrings maximum worn only in the ears (diameter not to exceed two inches or no longer than two inches) are the only jewelry items allowed.  Any eccentric, excessive or unbecoming jewelry (As determined by the school administrators) is unacceptable.

Prohibited Items – Bizarre hair-dos (example:  spiked, unnaturally colored dyed hair), hats, ankle-length coats (“Gothic Look”) may not be worn.  Any type of excessive or unbecoming cosmetics (including bizarre nail polish or lipstick/gloss), and visible tattoos are prohibited.  Sweat pants or pajama style pants may not be worn in the school with the school uniform.

FALL AND SPRING DRESS CODE OPTION – From the beginning of school until the first Monday in November and then from the first Monday in April until the end of the school year, students have the option of wearing the Navy or light blue golf-type shirt with the Holy Name High School crest or the Navy blue shirt with “Holy Name Blue Jays” embroidered on it.  These shirts will take the place of the regular uniform blouse for girls and the shirt and tie for boys. Only gray, Navy blue, or plain white T-shirts may be worn under the golf shirt. Boys or girls who opt not to wear the golf shirt may wear the standard uniform; however, they are not required to wear a sweater or a jacket. Students are not required to tuck in the new style shirt that has the elastic band at the bottom.  Girls may wear the shirt with the elastic band at the bottom, outside their skirt and boys can wear the banded shirt outside of their pants.  The shirts without the banded bottom must be worn tucked in.

DRESS DOWN DAYS -     Certain days are designated as “dress down” days. Some days follow specific themes for dress.  In order for students to participate, they must follow the directive as published for that particular theme day.  In the event a student does not dress per the theme of the day, he/she must wear the regular school uniform. 

 Dress down regulations: no skirts shorter than uniform skirt regulation, no tight fitting clothing, no low cut tops, no tank tops, and no half skirts.  Jeans must fit properly without holes or tears.  Rules for jewelry and shaving are in effect.

 Students, whom the school’s administrators deem are dressed inappropriately will receive a detention and may be required to leave school and return in the proper school uniform.

NOTES:

1.  Individual exceptions to the dress code for personal and medical reasons will be considered, and if appropriate, granted by the Director of Student Life upon written request from a parent or guardian.

2.  Students not in proper compliance with the dress code will be suspended from class and will be required to report to the Main Office until properly attired.

3.  All students must be in total compliance with the Dress Code (with the exception of being allowed to remove the blazer) from 7:45 a.m. through 2:30 p.m.  Any student participating in an on-campus after-school activity shall remain in their school uniform until they have changed into their practice/game clothing.

4.  All students must have their shirts tucked in entirely around the waist unless they are wearing the “banded” golf shirt with the elastic bottom.