2009-2010 Dress Code
PART II: Uniform Policy
The school dress code is designed to establish habits of neatness, good grooming, and hygiene. The dress code is one way that an atmosphere conducive to learning is fostered. The student who is not properly attired for school will be sent to the office for a reprimand or detention or sent home to change. Students may not make up lost class time or assignments. Excessive violation will be dealt with more severely.
GENERAL PRINCIPLES
All uniform articles are purchased through Campus Closet,
On Liturgy days, boys are required to wear uniform sweater, oxford shirt and tie. Girls are to wear uniform skirts, oxford blouse and uniform sweater. Students are to wear the school uniform throughout the entire day.
YOUNG MEN
SHIRT: An oxford shirt (white, blue pin stripe) or uniform knit shirt (white, navy blue, green) must be worn. Uniform shirts bought from department stores may not have any form of logo on them. The shirt must be tucked in and buttoned with the belt visible. T-shirts worn underneath are to be solid white short sleeved and have no color, lettering, or graphics on them.
TIES AND SWEATERS: A uniform crest sweater may be worn over the shirt, particularly in cold weather. Overcoats, jackets, hooded shirts or sweatshirt may not be worn or brought to class at any time. Team or club shirts or jerseys (approved by the administration) may be worn over a dress shirt and tie on game or meeting days.
PANTS: Only uniform pants (khaki-colored or navy blue) in the style of classic Docker brand pants with a crease and a belt visible at the waist may be worn. Uniform or khaki-colored Docker style shorts with internal pockets may be worn from the start of school to Oct. 1 and from May 1 to the end of school.
SOCKS: Blue or black crew length socks must be worn at all times. No footies or anklets or 3/4 length crew.
HAIR: Hair style or color is not to be a distraction. Hair is to be neat, clean, trim, and well groomed at all times. Faddish or unusual haircuts (e.g. too long, lower than the top of the eyebrows, bottom of the ear, top of the collar, too short, baldy, shaved, mushroomed, racing stripes, designs, shelves, abrupt changes in length on side or tops) are not permitted. Hair must blend top and sides. Sideburns may come to the base of the ear. Hair must be all one color. Excessive or unnatural highlights are not allowed. Young men are to be clean and clean shaven with no facial hair.
EARRINGS: Earrings or other facial piercing, are never permitted at school even on casual days or at school-sponsored functions requiring proper dress.
SHOES: Dress leather shoes which are cut below the ankle are required. Dress shoes are defined as tie shoes having full front, back, sides, solid brown or black in color, leather or suede. Moccasins, canvas, cloth or knit fabrics are not acceptable. Laces of the same color must be worn in the shoes at all times and shoes are to be tied. A doctor’s note on file in the office is necessary for a variance from the shoe code.
ACCESSORIES: Jackets, hats or other types of outdoor clothing are not to be worn or carried in the building during the school day. Sunglasses, tasteless pins or belt buckles, chains attached to wallets, key chains on belts, headbands, large belts, extreme jewelry, may not be worn even on casual days in school. Notre Dame Prep accepts no responsibility for lost jewelry. Tattoos and unusual body piercings are not permitted.
LITURGY DAYS: Boys are required to wear uniform sweater, oxford shirt and tie.
CASUAL DAYS: Hair must be in dress code; no earrings, hats, outdoor apparel; no clothing with pictures or lettering in poor taste.
IN ALL CASES, THE ADMINISTRATION RESERVES THE RIGHT TO FINAL DETERMINATION CONCERNING PROPER STUDENT ATTIRE. STUDENTS OUT OF UNIFORM MAY RECEIVE DETENTIONS OR BE SENT HOME TO CHANGE CLOTHES OR MODIFY HAIR WITH SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF TIME MADE UP IN DETENTION.
All uniform articles are purchased through the approved uniform provider:
THE CAMPUS CLOSET,
YOUNG WOMEN:
BLOUSE: An oxford cloth white blouse, long or short sleeve, or uniform knit shirt (navy blue, white, or green), or a turtleneck shirt (white or navy blue) in combination with the vest or sweater is required. The blouse must be buttoned and tucked into the skirt or slacks with waistband visible. A turtleneck shirt (white or navy blue) by itself is not considered a blouse and must be worn with the acceptable sweater or vest. Uniform shirts bought from department stores may not have any form of logo on them. T-Shirts or undershirts must be solid white short-sleeve and have no color lettering, or graphics.
SKIRT OR SLACKS: The skirt is available in a knife plaid or kilt style. The colors are forest green, light plaid or dark plaid which have been specified by the school. The length of the skirts is to be to the middle of the knee. Skirts should never be rolled. Slacks are available in navy or khaki and must be worn with belts. Slacks may be the school uniform or Dockers Classic style (khaki colored or navy blue) dress slacks with a crease and belt. Uniform shorts or Dockers style khaki colored shorts with internal pockets may be worn from the start of school to Oct. 1 and from May 1 to the end of school.
SWEATERS AND VESTS: Notre Dame Prep uniform crest sweater or vest may be worn over a blouse or turtleneck. A team or club may wear shirts or jerseys (approve by the administration) (not hooded sweatshirt) over a regulation blouse on game or meeting days.
SOCKS: Over the ankle socks, (no footies) knee socks and tights must be of a solid color (white, green, or navy blue-no patterns) and are to be worn at all times. Over the knee socks or over the thigh socks are not permitted. Natural color pantyhose are permitted.
SHOES: Only dress shoes cut below the ankle are permitted. Dress shoes are defined as tie shoes having full front, back, sides, solid brown or black in color, leather or suede. Moccasins, canvas, Coach or Coach style, cloth or knit fabrics are not acceptable. Laces of the same color must be worn in the shoes at all times and shoes are to be tied. Saddle shoes in black/white, brown/white, and blue/white combination are also acceptable. A doctor’s note on file in the office is necessary for a variance from the shoe code.
HAIR AND MAKE-UP: Hairstyle is not to be a distraction. Hair is to be neat and clean at all times. Excessive unnatural coloring, streaking, and dying of hair is prohibited. Extreme or outlandish hairstyles (including beaded braids) or colors are not permitted. Make-up should be used moderately and in good taste.
ACCESSORIES: Jackets, hats or other types of outdoor clothing are not to be worn or carried in the building during the school day. Sunglasses, tasteless pins, chains attached to wallets, key chains on purses, extreme jewelry or excessive make-up are not to be worn even on casual days in the school. Notre Dame Preparatory accepts no responsibility for lost articles such as jewelry. Tattoos and unusual body piercing are not permitted.
LITURGY DAYS: Girls are to wear uniform skirt, oxford blouse and uniform sweater.
CASUAL DAYS: Hair must be in dress code; no hats, headscarves, outdoor apparel; no tight or short shorts, pants, leggings, or skirts; no bare midriffs or shoulders; no clothing with pictures or lettering in poor taste; no pants with words written across the bottom area.
IN ALL CASES, THE ADMINISTRATION RESERVES THE RIGHT OF FINAL DETERMINATION CONCERNING PROPER STUDENT ATTIRE. STUDENTS OUT OF UNIFORM MAY RECEIVE DETENTION AND/OR BE SENT HOME TO CHANGE CLOTHES OR MODIFY HAIR WITH SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF TIME MADE UP IN DETENTION.
All uniform articles are purchased through the approved uniform provider:
THE CAMPUS CLOSET,