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Uniforms


Please see the Parent/Student Handbook for specific guidelines regarding uniforms.


Uniform and Dress Code Policy


School Uniforms promote egalitarianism, modesty and neatness. Our uniforms prevent unnecessary fashion competition. Uniform pride is school pride.


GENERAL POLICY

  • Students must be in uniform starting the first day of school.

  • Students should also practice proper hygiene daily.  Boys can not have long hair (see hair/make-up below)

  • Uniforms must fit appropriately and modestly. NO “tight-fitting” clothing.

  • Skirt, jumper, skort or short length may not be shorter than 3” (inches) from the top of the knee (repeat violations of skirt length may result in a requirement to wear pants instead of a skirt, jumper or skort).

  • During to and from school and recess periods, non-Holy Spirit jackets or coats may be worn in addition to the uniform attire.

  • All red polos, red/navy sweatshirts, red/navy sweaters, and red/navy jackets must have the school crest on them.  


While on campus, all students are expected to adhere to the Dress Code in accordance with the following guidelines: 

FORMAL UNIFORM

(for specified days: Mass at Church, other days as announced.)

  • Short or long sleeved white collared shirt or blouse

  • Regular uniform pants (with belt as described below), shorts, skirt, skorts or jumper.

  • Red or navy vest, blazer or sweater with school crest

  • BOYS: Navy or Hamilton Plaid tie.

  • Socks and shoes as described below.

NO

  • Sweatshirts

  • Skirts/Skorts/Jumpers/Shorts shorter than 3” above knee

SHIRTS/TOPS 

(Regular uniform)

  • Red short or long sleeve polo with school crest 

  • Shirts tucked in while in school buildings and at Church

  • Solid white undershirts only (optional)

NO ● 

  • Untucked shirts 

  • Holes in shirts 

  • Designer logos

PANTS/BELTS

  • Navy blue twill pants only (Shorts or long pants) 

  • Worn at Waist 

  • Brown, black or navy belts required for (grades 4-8)

NO 

  • Denim, Yoga-Style or Cargo Pants 

  • Holes 

  • Shorts, no shorter than 3” above knee

SKIRTS (5-8) SKORTS (TK-8) JUMPERS (TK-5)

  • Hamilton Plaid (box pleat)

NO 

  • shorter than 3” above knee

SOCKS

  • Must be solid colors of red, white, navy, black or gray.

  • Must at least cover the ankle bone and be visible.

  • Small company logo is permitted (i.e. Small Nike “swoosh”, small Vans text, etc.)

  • Full-length tights or leggings with jumpers, skirts or skorts (feet must be covered by tights or socks)

NO

  • Striped, argyle, checkered, multi-colored or other patterned socks. 

  • Socks with words

SHOES

MUST BE 

  • Solid color dress shoes (no stripes, striping, colored tabs), In the Hamilton plaid colors (red, black, navy, or white.)

  • Athletic shoes may have striping/logo all in Hamilton plaid colors.

  • Flat sole, closed and sturdy.

  • Low Top & high tops

  • Tied, velcro fastened or buckled. 

  • Remain tied at all times.

  • Rain Boots (See next section)

NO shoes that are: 

  • Fluorescent in color (including laces & piping) 

  • Slip-on/Slippers of any kind 

  • Boat shoes / Moccasins 

  • Roller shoes/Light up shoes

  • UGGS or Boots (except as noted in “Rain Boots”)


Rain Boots

Rain boots may be worn during rainy weather only. 

  • They must be solid colors in the Hamilton plaid colors:  red, black, navy, or white.

  • If students wear rain boots on a PE day when it is raining, an extra pair of athletic shoes must be brought to change into for PE.

NO

  • stripes, striping, colored tabs


SWEATSHIRTS and OUTERWEAR

  • Sweatshirts and hoodie sweatshirts have to be navy or red, with school crest. 


JEWELRY

  • Wristwatch - NO APPLE WATCH

  • Single, discreet gold or silver chain/ necklace w/religious cross or medal 

  • Small and safe post earrings for girls.

NO 

  • Hoops or dangling earrings

  • Pierced jewelry beyond one earring per ear 

  • Flashy jewelry

  • Apple Watch

HAIR/MAKE-UP

  • Must be student’s natural hair color

  • Boys’ hair should be collar length or shorter (above/at collar, above bottom of ear lobes and above eyes) 

  • Modest sized hair ties, headbands or bows for girls may be worn (optional).

  • Boys must be clean shaven 

  • ONLY Clear nail polish is acceptable

NO  

  • Distracting hairstyles or facial hair 

  • Mohawks or shaved designs

  • Dyed or highlighted hair 

  • Make-Up

  • Nail polish except clear

  • Fake fingernails

  • Tattoos, permanent or washable

  • Hats, caps 

  • boy with long hair/ponytails

  • covering face/eyes

PE UNIFORM 

  • School PE uniforms are to be worn on class PE days (except for Formal Uniform days).

  • School gray PE shirt or current or immediately previous year Jogathon shirt 

  • Red shorts (No shorter than 3” above knee) 

  • Solid red or navy sweatpants. 

  • Athletic, non-marking shoes must be worn.

  • Socks as described above. 

  • PE shirts may be worn untucked.


FREE DRESS - On occasion, non-uniform dress days will be declared (i.e., Free Dress days, dress in red days etc.):

Students will be sent home for the day if any rules are not followed

  • Modesty and simplicity are guiding principles for free dress

  • No extreme fads

  • Jeans in good repair (with no holes, fraying, intentional or otherwise) will be acceptable

  • Pants of any kind must fit appropriately (i.e. not skin tight, no spandex, no leggings, no skinny jeans, no sagging pants)

  • Shorts/shirts need to be no shorter than 3” above knee

  • Halters, tank tops, spaghetti straps or low necklines are not allowed

  • No midriff shirts, loose baggy trousers, cutoffs, see-through shirts, or bike shorts are allowed

  • Objectionable clothing displaying images (e.g., alcohol, tobacco, drugs, controversial rock groups, or themes) are not allowed

  • Flat soled shoes only; NO BOOTS or sandals of any kind are not allowed

  • Socks must be worn at all times

  • If there is doubt as to what is appropriate, a plain T-shirt (w/ sleeves) and jeans in good repair should be acceptable

  • No hooded sweatshirts

  • No crazy hair - follow everyday hair and makeup rules