Uniforms can be purchased at:

 Dennis Uniforms-726 N. 109 Court or on-line at:  www.dennisuniform.com  School code-P6Y

DRESS CODE

The Board of Education has established a uniform and a dress code policy.  It is the responsibility of the school professionals to enforce the policy.  Parents are asked to reinforce the guidelines of the established dress code and encourage proper grooming habits for their children.

The dress code at Holy Name serves several purposes:

        1.  to promote a sense of community and pride within our school and individual students;

        2.  to provide a means for a child to associate dress with behavior.         

        3.  to create an environment of uniformity and safety for all students;

        4. to reduce clothing expenditures;

To promote these established principles, Holy Name students are expected to follow the guidelines identified below.

 Girls

1.  Plain collared white blouse, long or short sleeved.   White turtleneck shirts are permitted.  Mock-turtlenecks or crew neck shirts are not permitted.  Blouses/shirts must be kept tucked into the skirt or slacks at all times.

2.  A Holy Name uniform jumper is required for girls in grades K-6.  Sixth grade girls may wear either a jumper or uniform skirt.  All junior high girls must have a plaid uniform skirt.  Plaid uniform jumpers and skirts are to be worn during the time when slacks and shorts are not permitted and are required for special occasion dress-up days.  The plaid jumpers and skirts are available at the Dennis Uniform Company.

3.  Solid white, red or navy blue sweaters or vests may be worn with the uniform blouse.

4.  Solid navy blue slacks of appropriate size and fit may be worn from November 1st until March 1st.  These dates may change if the weather warrants such a change.  Jeans, leggings, stirrup and sweat pants are not part of the uniform and may not be worn during the school day.

5.  Make-up and fingernail polish may not be worn at school.  Fingernails must be kept trimmed so that nails do not extend beyond the tip of the natural finger. 

Boys

1.  Solid white shirt with plain collar, long or short sleeved.  May be knit or woven fabric.   White turtleneck shirts are permitted; mock turtleneck and crew neck shirts are not permitted.  The shirt must be tucked into the pants or slacks.

2.  Navy blue dress pants or slacks of cotton twill, or corduroy may be worn.  Slacks and pants must fit appropriately around the waist.  Baggy or loose fitting slacks that slide from the waist are unacceptable.  If necessary, a belt should be worn to ensure proper fit.

3.  Solid white, red or navy blue sweater or vest may be worn with a collared shirt underneath. 

Boys and Girls

•  ALL STUDENTS MUST HAVE EITHER A UNIFORM SWEATER OR A HOLY NAME SWEATSHIRT TO BE WORN ON SPECIAL OCCASION DAYS WHEN THE FULL UNIFORM WILL BE REQUIRED. No other outerwear is permitted inside the school building during the school day.  Holy Name Sweatshirts of blue or gold may be purchased through the Holy Name Home & School Association.

•  Navy blue walking shorts may be worn from the beginning of the school year until September 30 and again from May 1 until the end of the school year.  Walking shorts are those with a hem that comes to the top or middle of the knee.  Shorts that fall measurably above or below the knee are not acceptable uniform attire.

•  Tennis shoes are the best footwear for school.  Opened-toed and/or open-heeled shoes are not allowed because of the extra hazard they pose to students at recess and on the stairs of the school building.  Dress shoes and hard soled shoes are also discouraged except on special occasion days.

•  Stockings must be worn with the uniform and must cover the ankle.  White or navy blue socks are permitted.

•  Hair on all students must be neatly trimmed and traditionally styled.  Dyed or bleached hair is not allowed.  Boy's hair must be cut in a style that is above the ears and off the neck.

•  Jewelry on students must be limited.  A wristwatch and a single pair (one in each ear) of small stud style earrings is acceptable.  Other accessory items are not permissible.

•  All clothing should be clean, in good repair and modest.  On school Mass days and other days with special activities students will be asked to be especially attentive to their appearance. 

•  Jeans are allowed only on days specifically identified by the Principal. On designated casual dress days clothes of appropriate size and fit are required.  Students are expected to be neat in appearance and choice of clothing.  Clothing should be modest and acceptable for school wear.  The administration reserves the right to make the final judgment on any questions concerning appropriateness for school wear.

•  The dress requirement for Physical Education class is a pair of tennis shoes which are to be worn only in the gym for P.E. Class.   Junior High students may wish to bring a change of clothing appropriate for gym class on their scheduled class days.

       •  If a student is not dressed according to the code, she/he will be sent to the school office. The student will be informed of the violation and be requested to comply with the code.  Parents will be called and asked to bring appropriate attire if necessary. Continued refusal to comply with the dress code may lead to a student's dismissal from school.