ST. VINCENT – ST. MARY HIGH SCHOOL

DRESS CODE 2007 - 2008

 

Students attending St. Vincent – St. Mary High School are expected to be appropriately dressed. A student’s attire should reflect Christian values of modesty and respect for the individual person, and respect for the Catholic tradition. The following dress code is designed to simplify the parameters of apparel.

The school administration is the final arbiter on all dress code categories. Students and parents are reminded that they represent St. Vincent – St. Mary High School , and a student’s appearance makes a statement about our community regarding our values.

At all school functions, such as athletic events, plays, concerts, etc., students should remember that they are responsible for the good name of St. Vincent – St. Mary High School . Their appearance should reflect good taste, modesty and attire appropriate for the event.

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Dress Code for Boys:

PROPER ATTIRE:

- Collared St. V-M school shirt
- St. V-M sweater over school shirt
- Dress slacks
- Cotton (Docker type) pants or cargo pants that are sized to the waist .
- Pants with belt loops must be worn with a belt at the waist.
- Socks must be worn and shoes laced at all times.
- Senior shirts may be worn on Friday only.

UNACCEPTABLE
- Oversized, baggy, drooping or low-rider pants
- Denim jeans, nylon jogging or sweat pants
- Pants with frayed hems or holes
- Shorts
- Flip Flops or Shower Shoes

FURTHER GUIDELINES
- All clothing must be tailored to the body size.
- Students must be in dress code the entire day, upon entering the building until leaving.
- Shirts must be buttoned and tucked in at all times.
- Long-sleeved T-shirts MAY NOT be worn under the short-sleeved STVM shirt.
- Jackets or coats are considered to be outerwear and are not to be worn in the school
- In the event of an injury, and if prescribed by a doctor or athletic trainer, athletic shoes may be worn.
- Hair may not extend over the shirt collar and when combed forward, may not be in the eyes.
- Spiked hair and/or distracting hair styles or colors are not permitted.
- Sideburns may not extend below the bottom of the ear.
- Earrings or band aids over earrings are not permitted.
- Tattoos may not be visible at school or during school-sponsored events.
- Men are to be clean shaven each day.

 

Dress Code for Girls:

PROPER ATTIRE

- Collared STVM school shirt
- STVM sweater over school shirt
- Dress slacks
- Cotton (Docker type) slacks
- Skirts no shorter than knee length
- Socks, hose or tights must be worn.
- Senior shirts may be worn on Friday.

 

UNACCEPTABLE

- Camis untucked or visible below school shirt.
- Shorts
- Capri pants
- Denim jeans or skirts
- Pants or slacks with frayed hems or holes
- Nylon jogging, sweat pants, spandex, leather or vinyl
- Flip Flops or Shower Shoes

 

FURTHER GUIDELINES

- Students must be in dress code the entire day, upon entering the building until leaving.
- No bare midriffs or cleavage are to be visible at school or school-sponsored activities
- Tattoos may not be visible at school or school-sponsored activities.
- Body piercing may not be visible.
- Earrings are limited to a maximum of three (3) in each ear.
- Make-up should mildly enhance natural features and not alter appearances.
- Spiked hair and/or distracting hairstyles or colors are not permitted.

 

DRESS UP DAY DRESS CODE

All days on which school liturgies or prayer services are planned and other special designated occasions will be “Dress Up Days”. The code for these days will be as follows:

BOYS

-          Shirt and tie.
-          Sport coat and/or sweaters are optional.

 

GIRLS

-          Modest, dressy tops, skirts, dresses, slacks and gauchos (below the knee)
-          Dress shoes with the proper foot covering.

 

SPIRIT DAY DRESS CODE

-          St. Vincent – St. Mary t-shirt or sweatshirt with the school name, insignia or logo

printed on it.
-          Any jeans, sweatpants, wind pants, or nylon jogging pants without holes.
-          Athletic shoes or regular school shoes.
-          No earrings for the boys.
-          No hats, caps, dew rags, headbands or bandanas.
-          No shorts, tank tops, sleeveless tops, sandals, or flip flops.
-          Any student choosing not to participate must be in regular, approved clothing for the day.

 

 

DISCIPLINE PROCEDURE FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE DRESS CODE

Demerits are issued. A student will not be permitted to attend class until he/she is in conformity with the school dress code. Classwork and tests missed due to dress code exclusions will not be made up; grades of F or 0 are recorded.

Revised 03/07