Blanchet Catholic School Policies-Dress Code

Acceptable Dress and Appearance

Students are to dress and groom themselves in a manner that is modest, clean and appropriate to a Catholic school academic environment. While parents and students have the primary responsibility for personal appearance, the administration is responsible for interpreting dress regulations.

Students are expected to adhere to the following dress code while in the building during school hours. This means arriving at first period in code and remaining in code throughout the day.

Tops

Students must wear collared shirts. The shirts may be any color or pattern. All shirts/blouses must be tucked in during school hours. To help accomplish this, it is imperative that students buy and wear shirts that are long enough to tuck in and are designed to be tucked in. No skin or underwear is to be showing a the waist when sitting or standing. In addition, the neckline is to be no lower than 2 inches from the top of the collarbone. Sweatshirts, sweaters and fleece vests may be worn. These tops may be of any color or design but must be worn as they were intended to be worn (they may not be tied around the waist or hung over the shoulders). Students who choose to wear a sweatshirt, sweater, or fleece vest must still wear a collared shirt (that is tucked in) underneath the sweatshirt, sweater, or fleece vest at all times. Turtleneck shirts may be worn, but they must be tucked in at all times. Turtleneck sweaters are acceptable and must be long enough to tuck in. However turtleneck sweaters do not have to be tucked in or accompanied by a collared shirt. Mock turtlenecks are not allowed.

Pants/Shorts/Skirts

Pants must be clean, hemmed, fitted and worn on the hips. Excessively long, excessively loose, or excessively tight pants (leather, nylon, etc.) are not acceptable. Denim pants, denim skirts, or denim shorts are not acceptable. Overalls, athletic sweats and warm-up suits are also not acceptable. Shorts must be worn with the bottom of the hem no more than 3 inches above the knee. Skirts must be worn with the bottom of the hem no higher than 1 inch above the top of the knee. This includes the top of slits on skirts.

Miscellaneous

Only girls may wear earrings. No other visible piercing is allowed. Hair (including sideburns) must be clean, neatly combed and must not interfere with eyesight. Hair must be a natural color. Fad haircuts and colors are contrary to the spirit of this dress and grooming code and therefore inappropriate. Hair for boys must not extend below the collar. Students must wear shoes every day. No open-toed or backless shoes are allowed.

Unacceptable Dress & Appearance

Open-toed or backless shoes
Combat boots, camouflage, trench coats, or military fatigues
Tie-dye material
Hats and caps may not be worn in the building during school hours
No tattoos may be visible
Athletic sweat pants or shorts
Lycra, leather or Spandex clothing
Garments intended for wear as undergarments
Excessively loose or excessively tight clothing
Sleeveless shirts
Tank tops, sheer blouses, and strapless attire
Dirty or torn clothing
Extremes in makeup, jewelry and clothing
Clothing that contains sexually suggestive comments, racial remarks, profanity or advertisement of alcohol, musical groups/individuals or other inappropriate designs.

The final decision regarding the appropriateness of clothing, hairstyles and other dress code items will be at the discretion of the administration.

Non-Uniform Days

Non-uniform days will be dates determined by the administration. On these days, students may wear jeans and non-collared shirts and shirts do not have to be tucked in. However, all policies with regards to school appropriate attire and modesty will apply, and students are still restricted by the items listed under Unacceptable Dress and Appearance.

Dress guidelines in relation to modesty will be enforced bore and after school at all events on and off campus (athletic contests, dances, fine art productions, etc.) relating to Blanchet Catholic School>

Students who are at school and wearing clothes that do not adhere to the dress code will be removed from class until they are properly attired. In addition, violators of the code will be issued detentions. Students who have continued problems following the code will face additional punishments.