Uniform Policy

The goal of the dress code is to have a common standard for attire that will limit distractions from the educational process, be workable and affordable for parents, and be easily implemented at school. “Uniform” implies children will be dressed alike.  The Uniform Policy of Holy Family Catholic School is designed to develop school identity and pride, create unity among our students, and to maintain a non-competitive dress environment.  Parents are expected to maintain the integrity of the Uniform Policy by ensuring that their child is dressed accordingly.

Land’s End and Dennis Uniforms are the main sources for uniform pants, shorts, skorts, skirts, jumpers, sweaters, sweatshirts, fleece vests and jackets.  Uniform polo shirts may be purchased from other suppliers as long as they fit the description of Land’s End/Dennis Uniforms clothing.

UNIFORM EXCHANGE

Please utilize the uniform exchange located by the library. These items are available to you at no cost. You are welcome to drop off your freshly washed uniform items that no longer fit for other families to take advantage of. We are thankful for the families who volunteer to keep the uniform exchange organized and accessible to everyone.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

K through 8th grade students must be in uniform all days except on specified Free Dress days.  Preschool students may follow the dress guidelines for Free Dress days, or they may wear the uniform for Grades K through 5.

In general, all students must be well groomed and present themselves in a manner consistent with and respectful of our Catholic learning environment. 

Clothing should fit properly and allow ease of movement for participation in outdoor activities, but not be oversized.  Clothes should be clean, free of stains and odors, and in good repair.

COLORS

In order to honor the middle school students as a different entity, K - 5th grade students wear white and red tops with navy or plaid bottoms while 6th - 8th grade students wear white and navy tops with khaki or plaid bottoms.

SHIRTS

K - 5: red or white        6 - 8: navy or white

A polo shirt must be worn under a sweater or sweatshirt.

Polo shirts may be short or long sleeved with or without the school logo.

Midriffs must always be covered.

SWEATSHIRTS AND SWEATERS

K - 5: red or white        6 - 8: navy or white

Polo shirts must be worn under sweaters and sweatshirts.

Only sweatshirts and sweaters with the Holy Family logo are allowed to be worn in classrooms.  

Sweaters may be button down cardigan, crew neck, or v-neck pullovers.

Sweatshirts may be crew neck or ¼ zip - no hooded sweatshirts.

Micro-fleece vests and jackets with zippers with the school logo are allowed.

All other outwear is only acceptable at recess, unless the principal makes an exception due to extremely cold weather.

8th Graders are welcome to wear their class-designed 8th Grade sweatshirt as part of the school uniform.

SKIRTS, JUMPERS, SKORTS

K - 5: red or navy jumpers, belair plaid, navy skirt/skort         6 - 8: belair plaid, 

K - 5 girls may wear the belair plaid or navy shift style jumper, or one of the following with the school logo:  navy sailor style dress or red polo dress.

K - 8 girls may wear the following skirts and skorts in the color(s) noted for their grade band: the belair plaid center box pleated skirt, the tropical skirt, the twill skort with tabs, the twill pleated skort, or the A-line navy skirt.

SHORTS AND PANTS

K - 5: navy         6 - 8: khaki

Flat front stretch and pleated front chino pants and knee length flat front walking shorts may be worn in the colors specified for each grade band.

Capri length is not allowed for pants.

No cargo shorts, sweats, jeans, or tearaway pants are allowed.

All skirts, jumpers, skorts and shorts must be no more than 3 inches above the knee.  

UNDERLAYERS

Tank tops, tshirts, and undershirts may be worn underneath the uniform polo as long as they are solid white.

Leggings may be worn under a skirt, jumper, or skort as long as they are solid color navy, black, or white without any patterns or distracting designs. They may be capri or full length.

SHOES

Athletic shoes are preferred for school and are required for PE. Other types may be worn, but shoes must have heels of 1-inch height or less and must fully cover toes and heels. (This means clogs, slippers, boots, sandals, flip flops, and crocs are not allowed as part of the uniform.)  Shoes with laces must be tied. 

SOCKS/TIGHTS

Socks or tights are to be worn and visible at all times.

MAKEUP, NAIL POLISH, AND JEWELRY

Nail polish and professional manicures are allowed as long as they do not interfere with the learning environment.

Only 6th - 8th graders may wear makeup, which must be lightly applied so as to not interfere with the learning environment.

Tasteful jewelry is allowed, as long as it does not interfere with the learning environment. No jewelry (except post type earrings) is allowed in physical education.

HAIR/HATS

Hair should be clean and neat. No bleached, dyed or streaked hair is allowed. Distracting hair is not appropriate for elementary school.

Hair accessories, such as bandanas and headbands, are welcome as long as they are tasteful and do not interfere with the learning environment.

Hats are not to be worn in school unless they are part of an organized spirit dress day.

FREE DRESS DAYS

Students receive Free Dress on the last Friday of each month and on other special occasions. Students also have the privilege of wearing free dress on their birthday or a day close to their birthday of their choosing.  Free dress may not be worn on any Mass days (usually Wednesdays), even if it is the student’s birthday.   On Free Dress days, uniforms do not have to be worn, but all students are expected to be clean, neat and take pride in their appearance.

Jeans must not have holes or tears. All skirts, jumpers, rompers, skorts and shorts must be no more than 3 inches above the knee.  If skintight pants or leggings are worn, they must be accompanied by either a shirt or skirt that is at least mid thigh length.  Pajama pants and robes are not permitted on free dress days, only specific pajama-designated spirit days.

Shirts must be long enough to cover the midriff at all times.

Logos and advertising on t-shirts or sweatshirts must be appropriate. 

Shoes must have heels of 1-inch height or less and must fully cover toes and heels. (This means clogs, slippers, boots, sandals, flip flops, and crocs are not allowed.)  Shoes with laces must be tied. 

CARDINAL SPIRIT DAYS

On the third Friday of every month, students and community members are invited to dress in their Holy Family and/or Cardinal gear!  Spirit wear may be worn with free dress bottoms.  All the regular uniform and free dress rules regarding length, pajamas, and shoes still apply.

Any uniform or free dress violations will result in the following consequences:

1st violation: verbal warning & parent notification via Jupiter

2nd violation: lunch detention, change of clothing, & parent notification via Jupiter

3rd violation: after school detention, change of clothing, & parent notification via Jupiter

Any further violations will result in meeting with the assistant principal, homeroom teacher, student, and parent(s).

This uniform policy was updated on August 22, 2024.