Holy Cross Catholic School Dress Code

Last updated: Aug 12, 2010

Uniform Guidelines for Holy Cross Catholic School

Students K – 8 will be required to be in uniform every day to attend classes. Preschool students are not required to wear a uniform. All jumpers, skirts, blouses, polo shirts, pants, vests, sweaters and gym clothes must be purchased through our uniform providers. Our primary provider is Schoolbelles and our secondary provider is Lands End. Below are the uniform requirements with the providers listed for K-8 grade students.


GIRLS Grades K – 3

  • Plaid jumpers (below or at the knee) (Schoolbelles)

  • White Peter Pan Knit top, long or short sleeve (Lands End carries both long and short sleeve; or Schoolbelles carries short sleeve only)

  • Navy cardigan sweaters (Schoolbelles)

Grades 4 – 8

  • Plaid skirts (below or at the knee) (Schoolbelles)

  • White oxford long or short sleeve blouse (Schoolbelles)

  • Navy v-neck pullover sweater (Schoolbelles)

  • Navy pull over sweater vest (Schoolbelles)

  • Two-button navy vest (Schoolbelles)

  • Navy cardigan sweaters (Schoolbelles)

Grades K – 8

  • White over the ankle socks, knee socks, or tights (Socks do not have to be purchased through uniform providers)

  • Plain black leather shoes with non-scuff soles, not more than 1” heel. (Shoes do not have to be purchased through uniform provider)

  • One Religious necklace and scapular may be worn with no limit of medals

  • One Religious bracelet may be worn

  • One pair of simple non-dangling earrings may be worn on lower earlobe only

  • No makeup may be worn or colored nail polish including French nails

  • May wear pants under jumper or skirt for recess, and going to and from school


BOYS Grades K – 8

  • Khaki pants (Lands End or Schoolbelles)

  • Navy long or short sleeve polo (Lands End)

  • Navy v-neck pullover sweater (Schoolbelles)

  • Khaki (tan) socks (Socks do not have to be purchased through uniform providers)

  • Belts should be solid black, khaki or navy (Belts do not have to be purchased through uniform providers)

  • Black leather loafer or tie style shoes with non-scuff soles (Shoes do not have to be purchased through uniform providers)

  • One Religious chain and scapular may be worn with no limit of medals

  • Hair must be above the eyebrows and ears; Hair may not extend below the top of the collar

  • Must be clean shaven when it becomes necessary

  • No earrings may be worn


ALL

STUDENTS

  • Blouses and polo shirts must be tucked in at all times

  • Hair must be clean, neat, conservative and free of dye, bleach or highlights

  • No head coverings, hats, kerchiefs, etc may be worn

  • No shaved heads

  • Must bring a gym bag with gym uniform and white tennis shoes on gym days (Gym shorts and t-shirts are not required for Kindergarten and First Grade students.)

  • A watch may be worn

  • No perfume or cologne can be worn

  • No tattoos or temporary tattoos permitted

Dress Up/Down Days

On Dress up/Dress down days, students are expected to dress in conservative clothing and follow all other rules that apply to hair, makeup, and jewelry. The students of Holy Cross Catholic School must represent themselves in appropriate dress with modesty at all times. No sleeveless tops, low necklines, spaghetti straps, shoulder baring, midriff baring or showing, open back shirts, nor will overly short apparel (all lengths must be no more than 3 inches above the knee) be permitted (this includes all shorts, skirts and skorts). Overly tight apparel will not be allowed, including tops, slacks, jeans, shorts, and skirts. Students will not be permitted to wear flip-flops, mules, open back shoes or high-heeled shoes/sandals due to safety issues. If the dress code for Dress Up/Down Days is not followed, parents will be called immediately to provide proper clothing. We trust that families carefully consider appropriate dress for all events representing Holy Cross Catholic School. Administration and staff will determine the appropriateness of clothing.