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High School Dress Code

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GENERAL PHILOSOPHY

 

The Sacred Heart High School dress code is based on two primary ideas.  The first is that school is not a recreational or primarily social activity, and clothing worn to school should reflect that.  Second, what students wear and how they look is a reflection of the pride they take in their school and in themselves.

 

We want our children to look like they have come to work and achieve.  If we are going to adequately prepare young people to succeed in the world we must prepare them to be able to follow rules and be able to live up to high expectations.  When people enter our building we want them to notice a distinct difference and to know that they are in a Catholic school.  It is important that people think well of Sacred Heart and first impressions count.  Consequently, with all of this in mind we believe these expectations to be reasonable and expect full cooperation on the part of the student body.

 

Thoughts for Students:

 

First of all, a dress code is necessary because society today places very lax standards on modesty and decency.  As a Catholic Christian school we must set and hold a higher standard.

 

Second, most of you will find yourselves in the white-collar world one day.  That is what this educational experience is designed to train you for.  Without question, the way you dress matters.  In fact, it speaks volumes about the pride you take in yourself and your school or company.

 

Third, this educational process is not designed as a social or recreational endeavor.  The manner in which we dress should be a reflection of the importance we place on what is going on in this building on a daily basis.

 

Finally, if you can not discipline yourself to follow moderate dress code guidelines it certainly raises concern about your overall level of self-discipline and readiness to get out into the world on your own.

 

General Regulations

1. No dress code can possibly address all eventualities. In questionable circumstances, the administration will ultimately decide what is acceptable and what is not.

2. All clothing is to fit properly and be neat and clean at all times.

3. A full list of consequences for those refusing to cooperate with school dress code regulations is included at the end of this policy.

 

Regulations for Students in Grades 9 through 12

Boys:

Shirts

1. Shirts must have sleeves.

2. Shirts may be collared or crew neck in style.

3. They shall be tucked in and appropriately buttoned or zipped (when applicable) at all times. (A plain white undershirt would not be acceptable.)

4. All shirts are to be a solid color or simple pattern and can possess no writing or pictures other than pocket-size logos on the shirt or Sacred Heart School logo of any size. (No more than 2 logos are acceptable - Pocket size is defined as no larger than 4" by 4")

5. Any logo that promotes, refers to, or implies drug, alcohol, or tobacco use, or is in any way rude or sexually suggestive will NOT be allowed.

6. Sweaters or sweatshirts may be worn untucked.  Fleece sweaters and sweatshirts along with wind suit style lightweight jackets and SHHS letter jackets are acceptable.  Otherwise, if there a question about whether or not a garment is, or is not, a sweater/sweatshirt, it is inappropriate; example, heavy or flannel shirts are shirts and will NOT be considered sweaters or sweatshirts.

Pants

1. Pants must be dress slacks or jeans.  If pants are not clearly jeans or dress slacks (examples of dress slacks include Dockers, khakis, etc.) they are inappropriate for school wear.

2. Pants designed to be worn with a belt will need to be worn with a belt that has a buckle.

3. All pants and jeans are to be neat and clean with no rips, holes, or frays.

Other

1. Boys must wear socks.

2. Clothing worn inside out is not acceptable for school wear.

3. Ordinary dress or tennis shoes are most appropriate. Ankle-high shoes, such as a hiking boot, would be acceptable.

4. Hair must be clean, neat, and combed. Hair may not be cut, styled or dyed in an outlandish manner. For further clarification on this point, please refer to procedure #1 in General Regulations.

5. Students are to be clean-shaven. Sideburns should not extend below the ear lobe. Moustaches, Beards or goatees are not appropriate.

6. Jewelry must be simple and appropriate for school wear. Earrings (for boys) shall be limited to one stud or small hoop-styled earring. Other body piercing jewelry is prohibited.

7. Coats or heavyweight jackets may not be worn during the school day.

8. Hats may not be worn inside the school building at any point during the school day.

 

Girls:

Shirts

1. Shirts must have sleeves.

2. Shirts must possess a modest and conservative neckline.  Low cut necklines are not appropriate.

3. Very tight fitting shirts are NOT appropriate for school.

4. They shall be tucked in and appropriately buttoned or zipped (when applicable) at all times. (A plain white undershirt would not be acceptable.)

5. All shirts are to be a solid color or simple pattern and can possess no writing or pictures other than pocket-size logos on the shirt (no more than 2 logos are acceptable) or Sacred Heart School logo of any size. Any logo that promotes, refers to, or implies drug, alcohol, or tobacco use, or is in any way rude or sexually suggestive will NOT be allowed. (Pocket size is defined as no larger than 4" by 4").

6. Sweaters or sweatshirts may be worn untucked. Fleece sweaters and sweatshirts along with wind suit style lightweight jackets are acceptable.  Otherwise, if there a question about whether or not a garment is, or is not, a sweater/sweatshirt, it is inappropriate; example, heavy or flannel shirts are shirts and will NOT be considered sweaters or sweatshirts.

8. Garments should be long enough that girls can sit or reach into the locker comfortably without the midsection being exposed.

Pants/Skirts

1. Girls may wear skirts, jumpers, or slacks plain in color or with a simple print. Jeans are also acceptable.

2. Skirts and/or dresses are to be very conservative in length.  Measurement is from the floor while the student is kneeling.  Shorts or skirts may be no shorter than 8 inches from the floor.  

3. Pants must be plain dress slacks or jeans.  If pants are not clearly jeans or dress slacks (examples of dress slacks include Dockers, khakis, etc.) they are inappropriate for school wear.

4. Jeans, slacks, or skirts that are designed as such, are to be worn with a belt that has a buckle.

5. All pants or jeans are to be neat and clean with no rips, holes, or frays.

Other

1. Girls must wear socks.

2. Clothing worn inside out is not acceptable for school wear.

3. Ordinary dress or tennis shoes are most appropriate. Ankle-high shoes, such as a hiking boot, would be acceptable.

4. Hair must be clean, neat, and combed. Hair may not be cut, styled or dyed in an outlandish manner. For further clarification on this point, please refer to procedure #1 in General Regulations.

5. Jewelry must be simple and appropriate for school wear. Other body piercing jewelry is prohibited.

6. Coats or heavyweight jackets may not be worn during the school day.

7. Hats may not be worn inside the school building at any point during the school day.

Dress Code Stipulations for Warm Weather Seasons

Boys and Girls:

1. The warm weather season is defined as the beginning of school until late October (based on weather) and beginning again on the 3^rd Monday in March until the end of school.

2. Shorts may be worn during this time period. A belt shall be worn with shorts designed as such.  Shorts may be jean or dress-style shorts.  If shorts are not clearly jeans or dress shorts (examples of dress shorts include Dockers, khakis, etc.) they are inappropriate for school wear.  Cut-offs must be hemmed. 

3. All shorts must be conservative in length. Measurement is from the floor while the student is kneeling.  Shorts or skirts may be no shorter than 8 inches from the floor when student is knelt on the floor.

4. All regulations concerning shirts and blouses will remain in effect during these periods.

5. Sandals (with a strap across the back) may be worn during warm weather seasons.  Sandals may be worn only during the warm weather seasons.

6. Although socks are not required with sandals they will be expected and required with all other forms of footwear.

 

Consequences:

1. Students in grades 6 - 12 not in compliance with the uniform or dress code will be fined $4.00 for each violation.  Gum and candy fines will remain at $2.00

2. Excessive dress code violations (defined as more than 3 in a quarter) will result in the issuance of a disciplinary referral and a detention.  More than one disciplinary referral and detention could be earned in a quarter.

3. Dress code detentions are applied to the excessive detention policy.

4. During shorts season, loss of privilege is deemed an appropriate consequence.

5. NHS members receive a demerit for each dress code violation issued.  Five demerits in a semester will result in probationary NHS status, 5 more in a given school year result in a suspension from the organization.

NJHS members receive a demerit for each dress code violation issued.  Five demerits in a semester will result in probationary NJHS status, 5 more in a given school year result in a suspension from the organization.

6. Any student who receives more than one referral for dress code violations in a given school year will not be eligible to run for class or student council office for an upcoming school year.  In addition, that student would not be eligible for consideration for inclusion in National Honor Society or National Junior Honor Society in the upcoming school year.

7. Any student who receives more than one referral for dress code violations in a given school year will receive a suspension from an extracurricular activity.  The details of the suspension will be determined at the time of infraction and based on consultation between administrator and coach or moderator.

High School Guidelines for Dress Down Days 

• Students may wear shirts with print/pictures as long as there is no profanity, sexually suggestive theme, rude or disrespectful theme, or the promotion of the use of alcohol, drugs, or tobacco.
• Shirts may be untucked.
• A belt need not be worn unless the pants are too loose fitting to be held up otherwise.
• Regulations for shoes remain the same as on regular dress code days. That means no flip flops or sports sandals please.
• Tops must have a conservative neckline and midriffs must be comfortably covered.
• Shorts may only be worn in shorts season. All shorts should be of the same length as required on regular dress code days.
• Students who choose not to participate in the Dress Down Day activity are expected to be in dress code with handbook consequences in effect.