Dress Code
Click HERE for a copy of the newly revised Dress Code for 2012-2013.
THE DRESS CODE FOR THE CURRENT YEAR IS AS FOLLOWS:
In an effort to maintain the overall mandatory appearance of our student body, all of our students must wear clean, modest clothing at all times during school hours (to include Mass). A real spirit of cooperation will be needed in order to help all concerned with our educational system.
NOTE: GUM IS NOT ALLOWED DURING MASS OR AT ANY TIME DURING THE SCHOOL DAY.
The Dress Code requirements are:
1. For the boys: navy blue, khaki slacks, or shorts. Shorts must be knee length. No denim jeans or shorts may be worn on regular dress code days. A white, red, or navy blue shirt, long or short sleeved, with a turned down collar, may be worn. Shirts must be tucked in. A sweater/sweatshirt of red, white, gray, or navy blue may be worn over the shirt. Hooded sweatshirts will be worn with the hood down.
2. For the girls: navy blue and khaki slacks, capris, skirts or shorts. Shorts, dresses and skirts must be knee length. No denim jeans or shorts may be worn on regular dress code days. A white, red, or navy blue blouse or shirt, long or short sleeve, with a turned down collar, may be worn. Shirts must be tucked in. A sweater/sweatshirt of red, white, gray, or navy blue may be worn over the shirt. Hooded sweatshirts will be worn with the hood down.
NOTE FOR BOTH BOYS AND GIRLS: Turtlenecks and mock turtlenecks DO meet the white, blue or red top requirements. Shirts must have sleeves (no sleeveless shirts or spaghetti straps). Royal blue does not meet the requirements for Dress Code. The shirt, sweater, or sweatshirt must be a solid color. Lettering in support of Norfolk Catholic School is allowed. Undergarments must not be visible. Pants must be worn above the hips. No hats, caps, bandanas, or scarves should be worn during school hours. NO SHOES WITH OPEN HEELS OR OPEN TOES MAY BE WORN. In addition, socks must be worn at all times.
3. Jeans Day: During most months, we will hold two jeans days. The guidelines for all Jeans days are listed below. One of our jeans days is a “Mission Jeans Day” where students can dress in accordance with the rules below provided they bring money (anywhere from $.25 on up) to support a special cause. In the past, the money has gone to the American Cancer Society, the Rainbow House, Katrina Relief, and the Leukemia/Lymphoma Society. Some months, the money stays here to help a Norfolk Catholic family in need. Jeans days will be on the monthly calendars that the Elementary School students bring home or on the school website.
On jeans days, students can wear any color jeans, jean shorts, or jean skirts. Shorts and skirts must be knee length. Only jeans, jeans shorts, uniform pants, or uniform shorts are allowed. Windpants, sweatpants, and gym shorts are not allowed. No ripped jeans or jeans with holes in them will be allowed. Pants must be worn above the hips. The top worn must be an appropriate style for school. No tank tops or sleeveless shirts may be worn. Shirts must cover the midriff and touch the top of the pants. There should not be any immoral words, references, pictures or gestures shown, and no reference made toward alcohol, drugs, or smoking.
4. Shoes: Students must wear shoes, sneakers or sandals that have a strap or back to the shoe. No shoes with open heels or open toes may be worn. In addition, students must wear socks with their shoes, sneakers and sandals.
5. Dress-Up Day: Students should not wear slacks or skirts of jean material. The clothes worn on these days should be as dressy looking as the dress code clothes or better. The top worn must be an appropriate style for school. No sleeveless shirts may be worn. Shirts must cover the midriff and touch the top of the pants. Boys’ shirts will be tucked in.
6. Senior Dress Code: During the 4th Quarter: Same as Jeans Day.
7. Pierced Ears are accepted for girls only. BOYS MAY NOT WEAR EARRINGS. No other body piercing is acceptable while on campus or at school sanctioned activities. Tattoos or other related markings that deface the skins must be covered while on campus or at school sanctioned activities.
8. Facial hair will not be worn. If a student arrives at school unshaven, he will be asked to shave and may receive a detention.
9. Hair Code: Bangs will not cover the eyes. Boys’ hair, in its natural state, shall not extend below the bottom of an ordinary shirt collar in the back and the hair shall not extend below earlobe level on the sides.
10. Extra-Curricular Dress Up Day: (Jr/Sr High School) Students involved in a school sponsored activity may dress=-up or wear the activity t-shirt once a week. Shirts must be tucked in.
NOTE: Students not following any of these policies shall call parents for a change of clothing. Students may be sent home and time missed may have to be made up after school.