BOYS

                                                                   Shirts - White or Blue Oxford permanent press dress shirt, long sleeved, 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, khaki, cordovan, or black. Bizarre or large size (as determined by school administrators.) belt buckles are not allowed.

Sweater/Blazer - School sweater to include a vest option, with the official school seal (available through McGinn School Apparel and 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 - Students have a choice of approved shoes, available only at Boscov’s (Berkshire Mall store only) Athletic shoes may be worn in gym class or during "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.

GIRLS

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, white, or gray 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 and the school store). Skirt hems must be no higher than one inch above the top of the knee

Footwear - Students have a choice of approved shoes, available only at Boscov’s (Berkshire Mall store only) Socks shall be worn. 

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 and the school store) or navy blue blazer. No pins, buttons, or ribbons are allowed to be worn on sweaters or blazers.

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 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 may wear the banded shirt outside of their pants. The shirts without the banded bottom must be worn tucked in.  All members of the Class of 2014 shall wear the Navy blue banded shirts only. Students who have been repeatedly disciplined for not tucking in their shirts may be required by the principal to purchase the banded shirts and wear them to school.

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.