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UNIFORMS/DRESS CODE Holy Family Catholic School is founded on Catholic values and must provide a prayerful, respectful, and disciplined environment where students feel safe, loved, and equal to their peers. Uniforms are a very important part of this; they foster school unity and eliminate many of the distractions and competition that contemporary styles create. Although the school enforces the dress code, it is primarily the responsibility of each student and his/her parents to see that the regulation uniform is worn. Parents are asked to ensure that a complete, clean, crisp uniform is worn when the student leaves home. It is expected that a student’s appearance and personal hygiene will not be a distraction to others nor interfere with learning. Only regulation uniform clothing may be worn (no substitutes or brands or styles).
Regulation uniform clothing is purchased through Risee Uniforms .
Holy Family Catholic School logo shirts and P.E. uniforms are purchased through the school office. Students who are Scouts, may wear their Scout uniforms on the day of their meeting. If a student is not in compliance with the dress code, the school may contact the parent to bring the necessary change of clothing or parent will be notified through written communication. Older students may also receive a behavioral referral. The school reserves the right to make definitive decisions concerning the appropriateness of any clothing, appearance, or other items worn during school or during any school event.
UNIFORMS
Girls
-regulation plaid jumper (girls, grades 1-4)
-plaid skort/skirt (girls, grades 5-8)
- regulation navy blue dress shorts or slacks
- white HFCS logo uniform shirt
Boys
-regulation navy blue dress shorts or slacks (boys and girls -- grades 1-8).
- white HFCS logo uniform shirt
Important!!!!!
........ skirts/shorts may be no shorter than three inches from the middle of the knee cap.
........white HFCS logo uniform shirt must be tucked in.
........only plain white T-shirt may be worn under the uniform shirt
Belts-solid navy, black or brown colored belt to be worn with shorts or slacks (no ornamentations)
Socks
-boys -- solid white crew socks;
-girls – solid white crew, navy or white knee socks
-Holy Family navy blue sweatshirt ** only (no other sweatshirt is permitted) or the official uniform navy cardigan sweater
-Shoes... Black, navy or dark brown, low-heeled, low-cut, enclosed, dress shoes. Example: oxford, saddle, loafer style with rubber sole. For safety reasons, Grades K-3 students may not wear loafers. Heels may not be more than one (1) inch in height.
Hairstyles
Girls’ and boys’ hair shall be well-groomed and neatly arranged. Girl’s hair length and style should not impede vision or school work. Boys’ hair must be a traditional boys’ cut with hair above the collar, ears, and eyebrows. No fad hairstyles or coloring of the hair are permitted. A student receiving a notice for non-compliance with requirements for hair styles will have three school days in which to come into compliance.
Accessories
In keeping with the simplicity of a uniform, accessories should be minimal, as follows: One thin gold or silver chain with a small religious medal or cross and/or a watch. Girls with pierced ears may wear small, close-fitting earrings only (one per ear). Boys may not wear earrings.
Girls in grades 6-8 may wear light-colored nail polish. No artificial or acrylic nails are permitted. No make-up may be worn. No tattoos or body piercings are permitted. Wearing of hats or caps in the building is not permitted.
Physical Education
All students (grades 1-8) are expected to "dress out" for physical education classes and wear the designated uniform for P.E. classes **. The uniform consists of: navy blue shorts ** (students in grades 7/8 may wear the mesh shorts **), the gold emblemed T-shirt **, athletic shoes and white athletic socks
Holy Family P.E. Bags may be purchased in the school supply store.
Students in grades 5-8 are required to bring washcloth, baggie, hand towel, extra pair of socks, and deodorant for use after P.E. classes. NO aerosol cans, perfume or other scented lotions, etc. are permitted. All clothing and bags must be labeled with student’s name and grade. ** Holy Family Logo shirts (red/white/and 8th grade shirts), P.E. shorts and shirts, and Sweatshirts are ordered and purchased through the school. ALL DRESS CLOTHES AND P.E. CLOTHES SHOULD BE LABELED WITH THE STUDENT’S NAME.
N.U.T. ( No Uniform Today) Days: During the school year certain days are designated as N.U.T. days. Friday N.U.T days may also be selected as rewards for good behavior. Students are expected to wear clothes that are in keeping with the values supported by our school. The following dress code applies to these days: Students may not wear shirts that have unacceptable wording or graphics, or are in poor condition; Girls may not wear form-fitting tops, tops with thin straps, or clothes that expose the abdomen;\ No cut-offs, tank tops, oversized, revealing or skintight clothes or backless shoes (safety reasons) are permitted. Girls’ dresses or skirts must be no shorter than three inches above the knee; Students in grades 4-8 may wear jeans, capris, or long pants, or shorts (must be the length of uniform shorts). Students in grades K-3 may wear PE uniform, jeans, capris, shorts or long pants. Students not following the N.U.T. day dress code will be sent to the office to call a parent to bring appropriate clothing. Students will return to class when they are appropriately dressed. When the Student Leadership Board sponsors special dress days (i.e. Career Day, Twin Day, etc.) any special dress guidelines will be sent home to parents in advance. Dress Up Days: Clothing worn on these days must be in compliance with the N.U.T Day code or uniform regulations. All shirts worn must have collars (no T-shirts).
REMINDER: Dress code compliance begins the first day of school. Any student not in compliance with the dress code on the first day of school will call the parent to pick him/her up and will not return until the student is in compliance with the dress code.