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DRESS CODE

Link to Student/Parent Handbook 09-10

 

The below dress code chart is meant only as a summary of the dress code outlined in the Student-Parent Handbook. For specific details, please refer to the section on DRESS CODE in the handbook. If you have any questions, see Mr. Burke in Student Services.

GENERAL DRESS CODE GUIDELINES 2009-2010

Daily Dress Uniform

 

Boys

Girls

Shirt & Tops

all year

Oxford shirt with tie – tucked, all buttons fastened except top one

 

Uniform Polo – tucking optional

Uniform Polo – tucking optional

Class 2011, 2012, & 2013
Uniform Banded bottom Polo

Undershirt – Solid white or same color as polo, tucked in.

Undershirt – Solid white or same color as polo, tucked in.

1st & 4th

Oxford may NOT be worn with shorts

 

Slacks/ Pants/ Skirts/ Shorts

all year

Uniform Pants

Uniform Slacks

Uniform Skirt – max. 2” above knee

1st & 4th

Uniform Shorts - no oxford shirts

Uniform Shorts

 

 

Shoes & Hosiery

all year

Uniform shoes – Visible socks required

 

Uniform shoes – Visible hosiery required

 

1st & 4th

Casual shoes – uniform shorts, visible socks required.

Sandals – uniform shorts, socks optional

NO boots, slippers, flip-flops, slides, clothe, rubber or plastic

Casual shoes – uniform shorts, visible hosiery required

Sandals – uniform shorts, hosiery optional

NO boots, slippers, flip-flops, slides, clothe, rubber or plastic

Mass Day Dress
 

Boys

Girls

Shirt & Tops

all year

Coordinating Dress Shirt & Tie

Uniform polos

Coordinating Top

Uniform polos

Slacks/ Pants/ Skirts/

all year

Dress pants or cords

Uniform pants

No shorts

Dress, suit, skirt, dress slacks, or capris

Uniform pants/slacks/skirts

No shorts

Shoes & Hosiery

all year

Uniform shoes

Dress shoes

Socks required

Uniform shoes

Dress shoes

Visible hosiery required ; optional with dress sandals


Spirit & Pride
Daily Uniform
is an option

Boys

Girls

Shirt & Tops

all
year

Professionally printed SFHS worn as outer layer

Professionally printed SFHS worn as outer layer

Slacks/
Pants/
Skirts/
Shorts

all
year

Jeans, slacks or shorts
NO tears
NO rips

Jeans, slacks or shorts (min 6” inseam)
NO tears
NO rips

Shoes & Hosiery

all
year

Casual shoes
Uniform shoes
Dress shoes
Socks optional with sandals
NO flip-flops, slides, clothe,
rubber or plastic

Casual shoes
Uniform shoes
Dress shoes
Hosiery optional with sandals
NO flip-flops, slides, clothe, rubber or plastic


Outta – Uniform
Daily Uniform
is an option
Boys
Girls
Shirt & Tops
all year
T-shirt, sweatshirt, polo, or tops that are appropriate and modest.
No inappropriate messages.
Tops must be long enough to tuck-in.
T-shirt, sweatshirt, polo, or tops that are appropriate and modest. No inappropriate messages.
Tops must be long enough to tuck-in.
Slacks/ Pants/ Skirts/ Shorts
all year
Jeans, slacks or shorts
NO tears NO rips
Jeans, slacks or shorts (min 6” inseam)
NO tears NO rips
Shoes & Hosiery
all year
Casual shoes
Uniform shoes
Dress shoes
Socks optional with sandals
NO
flip-flops, slides, clothe, rubber or plastic
Casual shoes
Uniform shoes
Dress shoes
Hosiery optional with sandals
NO
flip-flops, slides, clothe, rubber or plastic

DAILY DRESS CODE GUIDELINES 2007-2008

DRESS CODE PHILOSOPHY
• Dressing up for school reflects a positive image of our uniqueness and lends dignity to our most important task at school - teaching and learning.

• It allows us to recognize the demands of society regarding professional dress and makes a distinction between work and recreational activities.

• The dress code reflects modest standards.


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RESPONSIBLITIES
• The responsibility of dressing within the code is the responsibility of the parents and students.

• The school dress code is in effect every school day, beginning with the first orientation day, and including exam days.

• Checking for violations is the responsibility of each faculty member, issuing demerits where warranted.

• In all regards, the Dean has the responsibility of the interpretation of the dress code.

• All uniform items are to be worn properly and "sized to fit" from orientation through final exams.

• Students dressed inappropriately for the school day may be sent home to change or may be asked to modify their appearance before being admitted to classes.

• Repeated violation of the dress code will result in more serious disciplinary consequences.


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PURCHASING INFORMATION
• Uniform pants, slacks, shorts, and skirts must be purchased from Rumpel Shirt Skin, 110 W. Willow, Wheaton, IL (630) 682-4495.

• The required logos will be on all uniform attire.

• Questions about quality and care of the uniform should be directed to the company.


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EXCEPTIONS
• Students who cannot be in uniform during a particular day should have a note from a parent explaining the situation, and they must give the note to the Dean at the beginning of the day.

• Students with temporary medical needs must submit documentation from a medical professional identifying the disability and the length of time that this may interfere with the student's ability to wear the school uniform. This documentation must be submitted to the Dean for authorization prior to the beginning of the school day.


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DAILY DRESS CODE REGULATIONS ALL STUDENTS


1. Students must be dressed in their uniform during school hours.

2. MODESTY is always expected. Distracting and/or distasteful clothing and jewelry are not permitted.

3. UNIFORM OXFORD SHIRT/BLOUSE
• Must be solid white or light blue, short or long sleeve, and sized to fit.

• Must be tucked in.

• Optional solid white T-shirt or turtleneck may be worn beneath.
(No work shirts, designs, advertising, logos, trims, imprints, embroidered monograms or symbols).

• Boys: May be worn all year with pants

• Boys: Must wear a professional looking tie, properly adjusted at the collar with an oxford/dress shirt. All shirt buttons must be fastened except the top one.

• Girls: May be worn 2 nd/3 rd quarter with pants or skirt.

• Girls: All shirt buttons must be fastened except the top two.

4. UNIFORM POLOS

• Class of 2011, 2012 and 2013 must wear banded bottom-(only girls).

• Tucking is optional for uniform polo.

• Under polos: Undershirts - optional solid white or same color as polo - tucked in.

5. UNIFORM PANTS (sized for males/females)

• Must be sized to fit at the waist and may not be worn below this level.

• Pants must be properly hemmed and may not be rolled up, stapled, or pinned.

• The entire length of the seam must be machine sewn and may not be worn ripped, torn or frayed. Approved colors are Khaki and Navy.

6. UNIFORM SKIRT (sized for females).

• Uniform skirts must be hemmed at a length no shorter than 2” above the knee. THIS REGULATION WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED. It is also recommended that a 2” turn-in seam be left for growth.

• All girls wearing skirts that are not regulation length will receive a demerit, upon second offense will lose the privilege to wear their skirts for a determined length of time per semester. Parents will be notified.

Uniform shoes – Visible hosiery required.

Colors: Black, brown, gray, navy, cordovan

Styles: Loafers, oxfords, mules/clogs

NO flip-flops, slides, outdoor boots, cloth, rubber, plastic shoes/slippers, thigh high hosiery or footless leggings may be worn at any time.

7. UNIFORM SHORTS

• Optional during the 1st & 4th quarters excluding Mass Dress days.

• May not be rolled and must display the SF.

Casual shoes – Visible hosiery required

Styles: Athletic, loafers, oxfords, mules/clogs.

Hosiery optional with leather sandals only.

NO flip-flops, slides, outdoor boots, cloth, rubber, plastic shoes/slippers, thigh high hosiery or footless leggings may be worn at any time.

8. COATS, JACKETS, SWEATSHIRTS, NON-UNIFORM

SWEATERS

During the school day, these items must remain in the student’s locker.

9. HAIRSTYLES/FACIAL HAIR

Extreme hairstyles, as determined by the administration, are not permitted. Hair is to be neatly cut, combed, and trimmed. No distracting hairstyles are allowed. This includes, but is not limited to, unnatural hair colors, designs, extreme clipper cuts or unnatural colored highlights. Student hair must be of a natural color- black, brown, blonde or red . Males- Hair cannot not touch the collar, or extend to the bottom of the ear, or eyebrow. Hair should be neatly cut, combed, and trimmed in the back and on the sides and may not be tucked behind the ears. All males must be clean shaven every school day. Beards, goatees, mustaches and side burns grown longer than below the bottom of the ear are not permitted.

10. HATS/HEADBANDS/SWEATBANDS/SUNGLASSES

May not be worn in the academic building at any time.

11. JEWELRY/POCKET CHAINS

Excessive jewelry, extraordinary fashion accessories that are distracting, and pocket chains, may not be worn during the school day.

  • Male students are not allowed to wear earrings and/or other body piercing jewelry.
  • Females are allowed pierced earrings, but any other body piercing jewelry and/or excessive jewelry may not be worn.

12. BACKPACKS/SCHOOL BAGS/GYM BAGS/BACKPACK PURSES

Backpacks, school bags, gym bags and oversized purses may be brought to school, but must remain in the student’s hall locker throughout the entire school day. Small purses are allowed during the school day. Backpack purses are not allowed. A small bag that contains supplies essential for physical education class may be carried from the school locker and back for that class period.

13. TATTOOS

Visible tattoos are not allowed. No Exceptions.


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SPECIFIC TO BOYS - DAILY DRESS CODE

• Boys must be clean-shaven every school day. Beards, goatees, mustaches and side burns grown longer than below the bottom of the ear are not allowed.

• Hair should be well groomed at all times. Hair should not extend below the collar, ears, or eyebrows. Hair should be neatly cut, combed, and trimmed in the back and on the sides and may not be tucked behind the ears. Hair colors other than the normative colors of black, brown, blonde, or red are not appropriate. Extreme hairstyles, as determined by the administration, are not permitted. All levels of hair must be blended.

• Earrings and other body piercing jewelry are not allowed. No Exceptions.


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SPECIFIC TO GIRLS - DAILY DRESS CODE


• Pierced earrings are permitted, but any other body piercing jewelry and/or excessive jewelry may not be worn.

• Thigh high hosiery may not be worn.

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SPECIAL DRESS CODES

• Certain days of the month/school year may be designated with special dress codes.

• On these days, all other standards of the regular dress code are to be followed.

• Students must adhere to the guidelines identified on these days.

• Students in violation of special dress code guidelines will receive a detention. • Tight fitting tank tops and spaghetti straps may not be worn at any time. Sleeveless shirts are allowed provided they cover the shoulder, no deep armholes or low necklines. Tops should be able to be tucked in.• Please note that students have the option of wearing the regular school uniform on these days,
however, shorts may NOT be worn on Mass Days.• The appropriateness of all attire is determined by the administration.

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OUTTA - UNIFORM

• One scheduled day per month, students will have the privilege of being out of uniform for a $3.00 fee. A student committee towards projects that improve campus life will allocate the money collected.

• SHIRTS: Any type of shirt, including T-shirts, sweatshirts, polo shirts, etc. that are of an appropriate and modest nature. Sleeveless tops of a modest and appropriate nature may be worn. NO tops with inappropriate messages, pajama tops, spaghetti straps, crop tops, tank tops, halter-tops, etc. (All shirts must be long enough to tuck in).

• PANTS: Jeans, slacks or pants, shorts, minimum 6 inch inseam with no rips or tears. No short shorts, pajamas, cut-offs, or tight fitting pants or shorts.

• SHOES: Casual shoes may be worn. No flip-flops, slides, cloth, rubber, or plastic shoes.

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SPIRIT & PRIDE

• The St. Francis apparel must be worn as the top or outer layer of clothing.

SHIRTS: Any professionally printed shirt, including T-shirts and sweatshirts, that include at least one of the following: the name of the school, the school logo, the school mascot or

SPARTANS, or SFHS .

• The printing on the shirt must relate to St. Francis High School

in a positive manner as determined by the Dean of Students.

• All co-curricular activity shirts must be pre-approved by the moderator/coach in cooperation with the Dean or Athletic Director.

PANTS: Any type of pants, including jeans with the following exceptions: No ripped pants, no cut-offs, no short shorts, or spandex. Any writing must be approved by the Dean.

SHORTS: must have minimum 6-inch inseam.

SHOES: Casual shoes may be worn.

NO flip-flops, slides, outdoor boots, cloth, rubber, plastic shoes/slippers, thigh high hosiery or footless leggings may be worn at any time.


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MASS DAY DRESS

• Attire should be appropriate for celebration of liturgy in a school setting. All attire must be modest and conservative.

Dress shoes

Styles: any DRESS shoe that coordinates with outfit. Leather sandals may be worn.


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SPECIFIC TO BOYS - MASS DAY DRESS

• A coordinating dress shirt and tie or uniform polo must be worn.

• Dress pants/cords worn at ankle length.

• Dress pants/cords do not include: jeans, sweatpants, pants with rivets, casual khaki type pants, pants
of denim-like material, overalls, painter pants, cargo pants, or other casual wear slacks.

• Sweaters, vests, and/or suit coats are optional but must be worn with shirt and tie.• No uniform shorts.

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SPECIFIC TO GIRLS - MASS DAY DRESS

• Dress, suit, skirt, dress slacks and coordinating top or uniform polo.

• The hemline must be no shorter than 2" above the knee.

• Dress slacks do not include: jeans, sweatpants, pants with rivets, casual khaki type pants, pants of
denim-like material, overalls, painter pants, cargo pants, stretch pants, stirrup pants, canvas, leather/suede pants, leggings or other casual wear slacks.

• Sun dresses, mini skirts, midriff tops, hip hugger skirts/pants and shorts are not allowed.
• No uniform shorts.

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