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.
