Holy Cross School Policies - Dress Code

To foster a spirit of equality and neatness, and to assist parents in the reduction of financial expenses, all students from Kindergarten through Grade Eight wear uniforms.

Uniforms are to be worn from the first day of school until the end of the last day, unless otherwise directed.

Each student has the obligation of wearing the prescribed school uniform. If, due to an emergency, it is impossible for a student to be in full uniform, the student must bring a note from a parent explaining the reason he/she is unable to wear the entire uniform for the day. If more time is needed, the note needs to indicate the date on which it is anticipated that the child will be in full uniform.

Uniforms and all removable clothing are to be marked with the student's name. The school and staff are not responsible for lost items. Expensive trinkets, items, clothing, and possessions should not be brought to school.

During snowy and wet weather, students are asked to wear boots and requested to bring a change of shoes for indoor wear.

GENERAL GROOMING GUIDELINES:

Proper grooming is required at all times. Teachers and the principal reserve the right to judge when normal acceptable standards are not met.
Included for consideration are:

• Neat, clean appearance
• Blouse/shirt tucked in
• Skirt length no sorter than 2" above the knee
• Walking short length - no more than 2" above the knee
• Freshly laundered clothes
• Clean, combed hair. Boy's hair not to be longer than the shirt collar.
• Girl's hair to be of moderate style.
• No make-up or nail polish
• Earrings may be worn at the ear lobe, if they are small. Dangling earrings or multiple earrings is not acceptable.
• A maximum of one necklace or chain may be worn.
• Chokers may not be worn.
• Shoes are to be cleaned, polished, or brushed, and laced and tied.
• Crew length socks or higher in colors white or blue are to be worn.
  

BASIC SCHOOL UNIFORM

GIRLS:

K-3 Navy, green and white plaid jumper
K-5 White knit polo or white turtleneck worn tucked in. [NO LOGO]
4-5 Navy, green and white plaid skirt or plaid skort [Never worn over any type of slacks or pants] Girls are allowed to wear the white banded blouse.
K-5 Navy blue or forest green uniform sweater or Holy Cross sweatshirt. Cheerleaders wear the solid embroidered sweatshirts. Uniform items should be purchased from Dennis Uniform Co or our spirit wear provider.
K-5 Navy blue uniform corduroy or twill uniform slacks, or cuffed walking
shorts. These are not to be worn with the jumper. No Dockers, cargo, or patch pocket pants. Slacks and walking shorts must always be sized to fit as standard casual dress. No oversized slacks or walking shorts. Walking
shorts are no more than two inches above the knee. Slacks are held at the waist by a belt, which is sized to fit.
6-8 White or navy knit polo or blue oxford blouse long or short sleeve, (no logo) worn tucked in.
6-8 Navy skirt or skort never worn over any type of slacks or pants. When
measured from the knee the length may be no more than two inches above the knee.
6-8 Navy blue uniform sweater, spirit wear fleece vest or approved sweatshirt. Cheerleaders wear Holy Cross sweatshirts. Must be purchased from Dennis Uniform Co. Sweaters, pullovers, sweatshirts may not be worn tied around the neck or waist
6-8 White, navy blue or khaki, plain (no designs or other colors)
crew length socks, knee socks, or tights.
6-8 Khaki, twill or corduroy, uniform slacks, or cuffed walking shorts, purchased at Dennis Uniform Co or other department stores, but must be of the standard set by Dennis Uniform Co. No Dockers, cargo, patch pocket, or flair pants. Slacks and shorts must always be sized to fit as standard casual dress. No oversized slacks or shorts. Walking shorts are no more than two inches above the knee. Slacks and shorts are held at the waist by a belt, which is sized to fit.

BOYS:

K-5 Blue knit short sleeve shirts (NO LOGO) worn tucked in.
K-5 Navy blue twill or corduroy uniform pants or non-cuffed walking shorts, purchased at Dennis Uniform Co. No Dockers, cargo, or patch pocket pants. Slacks and shorts must always be sized to fit as standard casual dress. No over-sized slacks or shorts. Slacks and shorts are held at the waist by a belt, which is sized to fit.
6-8 White or navy, short or long sleeve, knit polo or blue oxford long or short sleeve shirt with button down collar worn tucked in.
6-8 Only all white undershirts may be worn. No colored trim, wording, or pictures.
6-8 Navy blue uniform sweater vest, V-neck pullover (no cardigans), or sweatshirt. Must be purchased from Dennis Uniform Co. These may not be worn tied around the neck or waist.
6-8 Khaki or white standard length socks. No low-cut, or logo socks may be worn.
6-8 Khaki, twill or corduroy, uniform slacks, or non-cuffed walking shorts, purchased at Dennis Uniform Co, only. No Dockers, cargo, or patch pocket pants. Slacks and shorts must always be sized to fit as standard casual dress. No over-sized slacks or shorts, Slacks and shorts are held at the waist by a belt, which is sized to fit. The belt is to be brown in color and sized to fit.

Uniform walking shorts may be worn at any time of the school term.

Samples of uniform slacks and shorts are available in the school office. All
clothing must be sized to fit.

SPIRIT WEAR

Spirit Wear Blue/Grey Sweatshirts and the Blue Fleece Vest may be worn
as part of the school uniform.

BOYS AND GIRLS SHOES

For safety reasons, backless shoes, clogs and higher heeled shoes may not be worn at any time or event without permission.

Color - solid black/brown or navy blue

K-5 Gym shoes worn on gym days only.
6-8 Gym shoes of other colors must be brought to school and worn during gym class only.

GYM UNIFORM:

K-8 Must be purchased through Spirit Wear. (Order forms are available in the school office)
T-shirts and shorts may be worn.
Clean white standard length socks must be worn.

Any student not wearing the required gym uniform will not be admitted to gym class. Only navy blue Holy Cross sweatshirts and plain navy blue sweat pants, or Spirit Wear may be worn.

NON-UNIFORM DAYS

On occasion, all students or a particular grade or unit may be out of uniform. These days are announced to the parents from a homeroom teacher or the office. The general criteria are:

Dress Up Days:

Casual, but nice clothes should be worn. A collared shirt, belt, slacks, school shoes, and standard length socks are worn. Halter and midriff tops, under or over sized clothing may not be worn. Gym shoes, and for safety reasons, clogs, opens back and platform shoes are not to be worn. When a DRESS UP DAY is held on a school attendance day, a child may choose to dress up or wear the regular school uniform.

The administration will make the final determination concerning students that are not dress code compliant. Students may be required to phone home for a change of clothes.

Out Of Uniform Days:

Jeans or other non-uniform slacks may be worn. T-shirts and jerseys may be worn, but may not carry messages which are suggestive, crude or rude and/or advertisements for intoxicants. Halter and midriff tops, under or over sized clothing may not be worn. Standard length socks are worn. Gym shoes may be worn. Should this day be designated as a theme day, the choice is to reflect the theme or wear the school uniform. For safety reasons, clogs, open back and platform shoes are never to be worn.

The administration in consultation with the homeroom teacher will make the final determination of students who are not in compliance. Students may be required to phone home for a change of clothes.

Parents are required to assist in following these guidelines by supervising uniform and other clothing selections made by your children. Please use your parental powers by exerting your positive influence in helping your child make the appropriate choices.

Semi-Formal Business Dress Occasions:

This dress code applies to occasions which require a modest, refined and clean presentation, including, but not limited to: Confirmation, dances, possible field trips, graduation, and other times as indicated by written communication.

Girls: Dresses should be age-appropriate and modest. Formal gowns are not to be worn. As always, no backless, halter-tops, midriff tops, undersize, strapless or spaghetti strap dresses or gowns are allowed. However, dresses with straps of 2 inches or larger width will be allowed. Temporary strapping is not approved. Strapping must be sewn to the dress. Skirt length is to be no shorter than 2" above the knee. Nylons are worn.

Boys: A collared shirt is worn, dress slacks and dress shoes. Crew length socks are worn.

Students not in compliance will not be admitted to the event. The administration will make the final determination.