HOLY ANGELS CATHOLIC SCHOOL​

Holy Angels as a private, Catholic elementary school offering an academic programming of studies maintains a formal dress code in keeping with its definition and character. The formal dress code contributes to the seriousness of purpose and to a positive learning environment. The school expects the full support of parents and guardians in implementing all aspects of the dress code. Therefore, students will be required to be in uniform every day to attend classes unless the principal authorizes an exception. Uniform Inspection Days and Haircut Inspections will be scheduled throughout the year and conducted by the principal and assistant principal.

 

Preschool students do not wear uniforms. 

 

Students who are not in uniform or have no reasonable excuse written by a parent/physician will be given a uniform violation. Students who are in violation of any aspect of the dress and grooming code of the school will receive a uniform violation slip. Habitual uniform violations will result in more severe disciplinary actions.

 

All Students

• A student’s appearance, including dress and hygiene, must not disrupt the educational process or compromise standards of health and safety. The school will not prohibit hairstyles historically associated with race, ethnicity, or hair texture, including, but not limited to, protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists. Any student’s appearance that disrupts the educational process or compromises health and safety standards must modify their appearance. (Diocesan Policy 2435)  

• Uniform should be neat and clean.

• Blouses and polo shirts must be tucked in at all times.

• No frayed cuffs.

• Collars must be visible.

• No hats, head scarves or caps may be worn once inside the school building.

• No Holy Angels sports sweatshirts and/or hoodies are to be worn in class.

• A watch may be worn. Fit Bits may be worn if used as a watch. No Apple watches are allowed.

• One small religious necklace/chain and scapular may be worn.

• No perfume or cologne can be worn.

• Students are not permitted to write on their hands, arms, legs or any other part of the body with pens or markers. Students may not have tattoos. 

• Scout uniforms may be worn on days that Scout meetings are held.

• For P.E., all students wear solid green shorts sold online. Boys and girls in grades K-4 wear their school shirts. Boys and girls in grades 5-8 wear gray P.E. T-shirts also sold online. Socks must be worn. No slip-on gym shoes are permitted. In lieu of laces, Velcro straps are permitted.

• 8th graders may wear an optional navy blue sweatshirt with graduating class year logo purchased from the uniform company.

• Outer garments such as coats, jackets, hoodies, or leggings are not worn in the classroom. The school sweatshirt, sweater vest, or sweater with school logo is worn for warmth.

• A doctor’s note is required for an exemption to the shoe policy. All exceptions to the shoe policy must be black.

• All jumpers, skirts, shorts, pants, and sweaters should be purchased from the uniform company. All other items may be purchased locally following the above stipulations.

• The principal will make a determination on any questionable student appearance.

 

Girls

• Girls’ hair is to be neat and kept out of the face. Bangs should not touch the eyebrows. Simple hair accessories and/or gels are acceptable for girls to keep hair out of the eyes and face. Shaved designs are not permitted and must not entail significant contrasts of longer and shorter hair. Hair coloring of any type will not be permitted.  If in violation, students will have seven days to comply with this policy. Administration reserves the right to suspend students for blatant disregard of the hair policy.

• Plaid jumpers (below or at the knee) in grades K-4 with plain (no decorations) white or forest green, cotton, round-collared blouse, button down oxford shirt, or polo shirt with long or short sleeves.

• Optional forest green, red, or navy cardigan or V-neck pullover in grades K-4.

• Plaid skirts (below or at the knee) in grades 5-8 with plain (no decorations) white or forest green, cotton, round-collared blouse, button down oxford shirt, or polo shirt with long or short sleeves. No dark colored bras that show through the white blouse are allowed. Skirt may not be worn above the knee or rolled up at the waist.

• Optional dark navy uniform pants may be worn. Belts are required with pants and must be solid black or dark brown.

• Optional navy uniform shorts may be worn until September 30 and from May 1 until the end of the school year. Must be knee length. Belts are required with shorts and must be solid black or dark brown.

• Black or navy blue leggings may be worn under jumpers/skirts after September 30 until April 1.

• Optional forest green long-sleeved V-neck pullover sweater or V-neck sweater vest in grades 5-8.

• Optional Holy Angels dark green or gray sweatshirts, or green fleece Holy Angels pullover, sized appropriately, and not tied around the waist in grades K-8. 

• White or navy blue ankle socks (must have a cuff that folds over the ankle), knee socks, or white, black, or navy tights in grades K-8. No frills, decorations, or logos. Peds or “no show” socks are not allowed.

• Black, plain leather or leather-type dress shoes (loafer, Mary Jane style, leather gym shoes or tie shoes) are required with non-scuff soles in grades K-8. Soles must also be black. Shoes must be closed toe, securely fastened to the foot with no more than a one inch heel. Laces must be the same color as the shoes. In lieu of laces, Velcro straps are permitted.

• If wearing gym shoes, they must be leather and completely black including the sole and laces.  No canvas or suede allowed. 

• High top gym shoes, cowboy/work boots, sandals, clogs, crocs, moccasins, open-toe, or open-heeled shoes are not allowed. No decorative stripes, fabric, patterned, or metallic shoes are allowed. No frills, bling, or other ornamental buckles and/or decorations are permitted. Sperry shoes must also have dark soles. No white soles. If a student must wear shoes that do not meet these requirements for health reasons, a note must be on file in the office from a doctor, (i.e., podiatrist, family physician, physical therapist, etc.). In addition, all exceptions to the shoe policy must be black. When in doubt, check with the school office/send a picture before removing tags and wearing shoes.

• One pair of simple non-dangling earrings may be worn on lower earlobes only in grades K-5.

• One pair of simple stud earrings or simple hoop earrings may be worn on lower earlobes in grades 6-8. Only girls in grade 6-8 may wear clear nail polish.

• No make-up may be worn to school, in school, or from school. Light make up is allowed for girls in grades 7-8 for junior high dances.

• May wear solid dark colored pants under jumper or skirt for recess and going to and from school.

• Gym shorts may be worn under jumpers or skirts but must not hang below the hemline.

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Boys

• Hair should be clean and neatly styled. Boys’ hair is to be off the collar, not touch the ears, and not touching the eyebrows. The hair is to be tapered or faded on the sides and in the back (layering of hair will be accepted if it is not too drastic). The neckline is to be clean and cut neatly straight across. Shaved designs are not permitted and must not entail significant contrasts of longer and shorter hair. Gels are acceptable to keep hair out of the eyes. Hair coloring of any type will not be permitted.  If in violation, students will have seven days to comply with this policy. Administration reserves the right to suspend students for blatant disregard of the hair policy.

• Dark navy blue twill pants in grades K-8 with plain, (no logos) white or forest green, polo, broadcloth, or oxford-collared shirt with long or short sleeves. A plain, (free from writing) white undershirt may be worn under the school shirt. Sleeves of the undershirt are to be no longer than the length of the uniform sleeve. Pants may not be cargo pants, flared bottomed, or have decorative stitching on them.

• Optional Holy Angels dark green or gray sweatshirts, or green fleece Holy Angels pullover, sized appropriately, and not tied around the waist.

• Optional red or navy blue cardigan, V-neck pullover, or V-neck sleeveless pullover vest.

• Optional navy uniform shorts may be worn until September 30 and from May 1 until the end of the school year. Must be knee length.

• Solid white or solid dark over the ankle socks with no logos.

• Black, plain leather or leather-type dress shoes (loafer, tie shoes, leather gym shoes) are required with non-scuff soles in grades K-8. Shoes must be closed toe, securely fastened to the foot with no more than a one inch heel. Laces must be the same color as the shoes. In lieu of laces, Velcro straps are permitted.

• If wearing gym shoes, they must be leather and completely black including the sole and laces.  No canvas or suede allowed. 

• High top gym shoes, cowboy/work boots, sandals, clogs, crocs, moccasins, open-toe, or open-heeled shoes are not allowed. No decorative stripes, fabric, patterned, or metallic shoes are allowed. No frills, bling, or other ornamental buckles and/or decorations are permitted. Sperry shoes must also have dark soles. No white soles. If a student must wear shoes that do not meet these requirements for health reasons, a note must be on file in the office from a doctor, (i.e., podiatrist, family physician, physical therapist, etc.). In addition, all exceptions to the shoe policy must be black.When in doubt, check with the school office/send a picture before removing tags and wearing shoes.

• Belts should be solid black or dark brown. Belt loops may only be cut off in kindergarten.

• No sideburns.

• Must be clean-shaven if necessary.

• No earrings may be worn.

• Conservative ties or bow ties may be worn.

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