A. GOAL

The dress code strives to reflect modesty, good taste, neatness, and cleanliness, while avoiding seasonal trends and fads. Students reflect pride in their school by the way they dress. Parents, cooperating with the school, are expected to oversee dress in accordance with these regulations. The administration reserves the right to interpret the dress code. Their decision is final.

1. Students in Grades 6-12 not following the dress code will be subject to the discipline code (See minor/major matrix).
2. For students in grades K-5 out of dress code, the teacher will email the parent about the aspect that is out of uniform. Teachers WILL NOT address the infraction directly to the student. They have been directed to email you, as at those ages, it is most likely the parent making the major decisions regarding clothing and we want to give you the opportunity to address it without causing undue stress to the student. We ask that you remedy the uniform situation immediately after receiving the email and if you have questions, please contact the principal directly, not the classroom teacher. If similar dress code violations continue after the teacher contacts you, they will then contact the principal so that he/she can reach out to you to discuss ways in which we can help you to be within code.

B. DRESS CODE SPECIFICS Don Bosco High School

1. Pants:

a. Pants are to be solid colored, in one of the following colors: black, khaki, navy or gray.

b. Pants are to be bootcut, straight leg, or flare leg.

c. Pants are to be full length (ankle), have a finished hem (no raw edges),and are to be worn at the waist.

d. Unacceptable pants: jeggings, leggings, or sweatpants

2. Shirts:

a. Solid color polo shirts are to be worn.

b. Logos are to be no more than 4 inches square/DB or Bosco logos may be larger.

c. Shirts are to be worn with no more than two buttons open from the top. Students are encouraged to wear their shirts tucked in.

d. A short or long sleeved t-shirt may be worn under the polo shirt. No visible wording/logo should be seen through the polo shirt. There should be no logos or words on the sleeve(s) of the undershirt.

3. Sweatshirts/Sweaters/Jackets

a. Only Sweatshirts/Sweaters/Jackets/Fleece/Cardigans/Vests sold through the Booster Club or School Sponsored Sport or Activity may be worn.

i. If you wear a sweatshirt to school and choose to take it off, you must have a polo on underneath or you will be out of dress code.

b. No other outerwear may be worn within the school.

4. Uniform Skirt/Skort:

a. Girls may wear school uniform skirts/skorts in the colors black, brown, khaki, navy or gray.

b. Skirts/skorts are not to be form-fitting and should cover the student so that, if the student stands erect with their arms and fingers both extended straight downward, the skirt/dress/shorts must extend beyond the tips of the individual's fingers.  

5. Shorts:

a. Shorts are to be solid colored, in one of the following colors: black, khaki, navy or gray.

b. Shorts are not to be form-fitting and must be a minimum of a 5 inch inseam. WE WILL BE TRANSITIONING TO THE FOLLOWING IN SCHOOL YEAR 24-25: Shorts are not to be form-fitting and should cover the student so that, if the student stands erect with their arms and fingers both extended straight downward, the skirt/dress/shorts must extend beyond the tips of the individual's fingers.

c. Unacceptable: tight fitting, spandex, biking, baggy wide-legged, or athletic shorts.

6. Hats, Caps and Outerwear:

a. Hats, caps, and coats are not to be worn in the classroom and must be stored in designated areas or lockers.

7. Shoes:

a. All footwear should be clean and in good taste.

b. Sandals may be worn but must be kept on at all times.

c. Unacceptable shoes: turf, cleated, or hiking shoes, cheap flip-flops, slippers, or shoes that leave black marks or inflict damage to the floor.

8. Socks/Tights:

a. Socks and tights should be solid colored: black, white, navy, red, or white

9. Hair:

a. Hairstyles and facial hair for males should be neat and well groomed.

b. Extreme hairstyles or hairstyles that are distracting to the learning environment are not allowed. Dyed or highlighted hair cannot be any color beyond natural hair colors.

10.Jewelry:

a. No dangling or large hoop earrings, large necklaces or bracelets.

b. Jewelry in any visible pierced body parts other than the ear must be removed or covered during the school day.

11. Wednesday School Spirit Days:

a. A Bosco t-shirt or sweatshirt should be worn.

b. Jeans (no holes, rips, or tears) OR Dress code pants/skirts/skorts/shorts are to be worn.

c. No ill-fitting, tattered, or unclean clothing may be worn.

d. Students not observing School Spirit Day must be in regular dress code.

12. Dress-up Day:

a. Throughout the year, there may be special designated dress-up days. On these days, students are encouraged to dress up in attire that is beyond the expectations of the school dress code. On these days, students are expected to remain dressed for an environment that fosters Christian respect, modesty, and learning. 'Business-formal' wear is encouraged.

b. Shoulders and the chest region must be covered.

c. Pants, shorts, skirts, and dresses are not to be form-fitting and should cover the student so that, if the student stands erect with their arms and fingers both extended straight downward, the skirt/dress/shorts must extend beyond the tips of the individual's fingers.

13.Out-of-Uniform Days

a. Throughout the year, there may be out of uniform days as a reward or to raise money.

b. If specific clothing is not identified, students may wear jeans, sweatpants, non Bosco shirts; All clothes must be in good condition and properly fitted.  

14.Miscellaneous:

a. Visible tattoos are not allowed.

b. Clothing advertising tobacco products, taverns, alcoholic beverages, liquor stores, or bearing immodest slogans or designs are not allowed.

c. Hate speech and/or symbols are never allowed to be worn on school premises by students or guests.

C. DRESS CODE SPECIFICS  Immaculate Conception, K-8

1. Pants:

a. Pants are to be solid colored, in one of the following colors: khaki or navy.

b. Pants are to be bootcut, straight leg, or flare leg.

c. Pants are to be full length (ankle), have a finished hem (no raw edges),and are to be worn at the waist.

d. Unacceptable pants: jeggings, leggings, or sweatpants

2. Shirts:

a. Solid colored white, navy, pastel blue, royal blue, black or red, short or long sleeved, Polo shirts are to be worn.

b. Logos are to be no more than 4 inches square. DB or Bosco Logos may be larger.

c. Shirts are to be worn with no more than two buttons open from the top. Students are to wear their shirts tucked in.

d. A short or long sleeved t-shirt may be worn under the polo shirt. No visible wording/logo should be seen through the polo shirt. There should be no logos or words on the sleeve(s) of the undershirt.

e. Shirts with the school name (IC/St. Joseph School or Bosco Catholic School System) embroidered on them are allowed.

f. Long-sleeved t-shirts may be worn under short-sleeved uniform shirts as long as no lettering or logos are visible.

g. Shirts are to be tucked in, unless the outside temperature is 85ºF or higher.

3. Sweatshirts/Sweaters/Jackets/Vests/Fleece

a. Solid colored red, white, or navy blue V-neck cardigan, V-neck pullover sweater or V-neck vest may be worn.

b. Crewneck sweatshirts/sweaters/jackets/fleece/cardigans/vests sold through the Booster Club or School Sponsored Sport or Activity may be worn.

i. If you wear a sweatshirt to school and choose to take it off, you must have a polo on underneath or you will be out of dress code.

c. 3/4 Zip Pullovers: Solid colored white, royal blue, or navy blue 3/4 zip pullovers may be worn with a collared shirt. No logos greater than 1-inch squared, unless it is a BCSS logo.

4. Uniform Skirt/Skort:

a. Girls may wear school uniform skirts/skorts in the colors khaki or navy.

b. Skirts/skorts are not to be form-fitting and should cover the student so that, if the student stands erect with their arms and fingers both extended straight downward, the skirt/dress/shorts must extend beyond the tips of the individual's fingers.

5. Shorts:

a. Shorts are to be solid colored, khaki or navy in color.

b. Shorts are not to be form-fitting and must be a minimum of a 5 inch inseam. WE WILL BE TRANSITIONING TO THE FOLLOWING IN SCHOOL YEAR 24-25: Shorts are not to be form-fitting and should cover the student so that, if the student stands erect with their arms and fingers both extended straight downward, the skirt/dress/shorts must extend beyond the tips of the individual's fingers.

i. Students in grades K-2 will have some latitude with short length but parents should keep modesty in mind when purchasing shorts.

c. Unacceptable: tight fitting, spandex, biking, baggy, wide-legged, or athletic shorts.

d. Students may wear shorts from the start of the year until October 15 and from April 15 until the end of the school year.

6. Hats, Caps and Outerwear: a. Hats, caps, and coats are not to be worn in the classroom and must be stored in designated areas or lockers.

7. Shoes:

a. All footwear should be clean and in good taste.

b. Shoes must be tennis shoes, oxfords, or sandals that buckle and have a strap around the heel.

c. Unacceptable shoes: clogs, platform shoes, high heels, turf, cleated, or hiking shoes, slippers, or shoes that leave black marks or inflict damage to the floor.

8. Socks/Tights:

a. Socks and tights should be solid colored: black, white, navy, red, or white

9. Hair:

a. Hairstyles are to be neat and well groomed.

b. Boys are to be clean shaven. Facial hair is not permitted. Sideburns are to be no longer than the bottom of the earlobe.

c. Extreme hairstyles or hairstyles that are distracting to the learning environment are not allowed. Dyed or highlighted hair cannot be any color beyond natural hair colors.

10. Jewelry:

a. No dangling or large hoop earrings, large necklaces or bracelets.

b. Jewelry in any visible pierced body parts other than the ear must be removed or covered during the school day.

11. Wednesday School Spirit Days

a. A Bosco t-shirt or crewneck sweatshirt should be worn.

b. Dress code pants/skirts/skorts/shorts are to be worn.

c. No ill-fitting, tattered, or unclean clothing may be worn.

d. Students not observing School Spirit Day must be in regular dress code.

12. Dress-up Day:

a. Throughout the year, there may be special designated dress-up days. On these days, students are encouraged to dress up in attire that is beyond the expectations of the school dress code. On these days, students are expected to remain dressed for an environment that fosters Christian respect, modesty, and learning. 'Business-formal' wear is encouraged.

b. Shoulders and the chest region must be covered.

c. Pants, shorts, skirts, and dresses are not to be form-fitting and should cover the student so that, if the student stands erect with their arms and fingers both extended straight downward, the skirt/dress/shorts must extend beyond the tips of the individual's fingers.

13. Out-of-Uniform Days

a. Throughout the year, there may be out of uniform days as a reward or to raise money.

b. If specific clothing is not identified, students may wear jeans, sweatpants, non Bosco 39 Bosco Catholic School System Parent/Guardian Student Handbook shirts; All clothes must be in good condition and properly fitted.

14. PE Clothing:

a. Students in grades 2-8 need a separate pair of tennis shoes that tie or fasten for gym class.

b. Non-marking or non-black soles are required.

c. Also needed for grades 5-8 are shorts and a plain or IC-SJ or Don Bosco tee shirt.

d. Shorts must have an inseam of 5 inches or greater.

e. Not having PE clothes for class can affect a student’s grade.

f. No jewelry, including earrings, is allowed during PE class for safety reasons.

15. Winter Attire K-5:

a. In winter weather all students are expected to dress appropriately to go outside for recess, travel to lunch/church, etc.

b. Students in grades K-5 need to wear boots and snow pants from the first snowfall until families are notified by the school.

16. Miscellaneous:

a. Visible tattoos are not allowed.

b. Clothing advertising tobacco products, taverns, alcoholic beverages, liquor stores, or bearing immodest slogans or designs are not allowed.

c. Hate speech and/or symbols are never allowed to be worn on school premises by students or guests.