Huntington Catholic School

Dress Code

2009-2010

 

PANTS/SHORTS/GAUCHOS:  Solid Colors:  Black, Brown, Green, Khaki Tan, or Navy Blue.  Dress Slacks (casual dress): “Dockers”-style, Cargo, Corduroy, “Patch-pockets” with small appliqués are accepted.  No other styles are permitted.

 

During the months of August, September, April, May, and June, capris and shorts may be worn, except on Dress-Up Days. Shorts should be no shorter than 4 inches above the knee. (Teacher discretion)

 

SKIRTS/JUMPERS/SKORTS:  Solid Colors: Black, Brown, Green, Khaki Tan, Navy Blue, or plaid.  They should be no shorter than 4 inches above the knee (Teacher discretion), and have no slits. 

 

BELTS:  Belts must be worn if the article of clothing has belt loops.

 

SHIRTS:  Any Solid Color permitted, “Polo”-type pull-over shirts with sleeves (solid colored long-sleeved undershirts are permitted), button-down shirts with collar and sleeves, turtlenecks or mock turtlenecks.  Shirts must be tucked in at all times.  Shirts that show cleavage or stomach are not permitted.   

 

SWEATERS/SWEATSHIRTS:  Any color or print permitted.  HCS crewneck sweatshirts, V-neck, Crewneck, Cardigan and sweaters with zippers and/or hoods are permitted with a collared shirt underneath.  Solid-colored Fleece pullovers are also acceptable.  Hoodies and non-school crew-neck Sweatshirts and Tight Sweaters are not permitted.  Sweaters are not permitted to be worn around the waist.

  

FOOTWEAR:  Socks are required for boys. Socks, hose, or tights are required for girls.  Sandals with backs are permitted with socks.  Shoes with built-in roller skates, backless shoes/sandals, pumps and high heels are not permitted.

 

MISCELLANEOUS:  Earrings for girls may not extend below the earlobe.  Boys are not permitted to wear earrings.  Body paint, tattoos, and body piercings other than earrings are not permitted for any student.  Sundresses and spaghetti-strap dresses are not permitted to be worn to school.

                                               

DRESS-UP DAYS:  During All-School Liturgies, students must either wear dress clothes or dress code attire.  Girls may wear modest dresses of any color with sleeves and dress shoes with a small heel.  Boys may wear dress shirts (coat and tie are optional).  No shorts, skorts or capris.  Belts are required if article of clothing has belt loops.  Not permitted:  The same as the above sections.  

 

DRESS-DOWN DAYS:  The following items are not permitted on dress-down days:  Alcohol, Tobacco advertisements, or Music groups are not allowed on the shirts or pants; nor wording that is inappropriate or offensive; excessively tight clothing; shirts that show off cleavage or stomach; excessively baggy pants, and jeans/pants with holes.  Belts are optional.

 

BLACK & GOLD DAY:  During Black & Gold Day, students are encouraged to wear their school colors.   Black and/or Gold must be the dominate color on the article of clothing.  Students may wear black wind pants and black or blue denim pants.  Students may also wear HCS sweatshirts.  Belts are optional.  Not Permitted: The same as the dress down days.

 

GAME DAYS:  Students are allowed to wear School-Sponsored TEAM jerseys, TEAM sweatshirts, or TEAM shirts on game days only.  The team must agree on which item each member will wear on game days.  Dress code pants with belts and a collared shirt under jerseys must be worn on game days.

 

SCOUT MEETING DAYS:  Students participating in scouts may wear their scout uniform on meeting days only.  If the uniform does not include pants, then the students must wear dress code pants with belts.

 

 

THE PRINCIPAL RETAINS THE RIGHT TO MAKE THE FINAL DECISION

ON MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE DRESS CODE