Uniform Shop and Policy

SCHOOL DRESS CODE POLICY

God created all equally.

A school dress code silently teaches the lesson of equality while allowing individuality to shine through via actions, words, and personality.  Clothing worn at school must be neat and in good repair with no holes, tears or ragged edges.  No oversized or baggy clothing is allowed. 

In general, anything that is worn that draws undue attention to the student is not allowed.  Students who repeatedly violate the dress code policy will be denied participation in the next out-of-uniform day and will serve a detention. We require the guidelines below throughout the school year, and we further require that additional fads in the form of hair, make-up (including nail polish, sculptured nails, tips, etc.), accessories, socks or shoes remain at home for use during personal time. Light colored nail polish is allowed on girls.

Dress Code Colors: Tops for girls and boys can be navy, forest (dark) green, gray and white. Bottoms for girls and boys can be: Khaki, navy or gray. Parents can purchase uniforms through Academic TradCat at academictradcat.com but it is not required.

PRE-K THROUGH 5TH GRADE GIRLS Jumpers: Solid navy blue jumpers may be worn. Jumpers are not to be shorter than mid-thigh. Uniform jumpers may be worn anytime during the school year but are not required. 

PRE-K THROUGH 8TH GRADE GIRLS

Skirts/Skorts: Pleated gray, khaki or navy blue skirts may be worn with appropriate shorts underneath. Navy blue skorts may also be worn. Skirt/skort length is to be no shorter than mid-thigh. 

BOYS & GIRLS GRADES PRE-K THROUGH 8TH

Pants: Dress pants in navy, khaki or  gray. Cargo styles ARE NOT ALLOWED. 

Shirts: Short or long-sleeved polo in navy, white, gray or hunter green with a collar. 

- ALL SHIRTS MUST BE TUCKED IN AT ALL TIMES. 

- Only plain white sleeveless or short sleeve undershirts may be worn under uniform shirts. 

- All buttons but the top must be fastened at all times. 

- No brand logos allowed 

Sweaters: Students will be required to have a Holy Family Classical Academy 5-button V-neck varsity sweater in navy with white stripes on the left sleeve and logo on left chest. They will be worn over the uniform for Mass. They can be purchased from the school. Holy Family Classical Academy will be in charge of placing the order for the varsity sweater with the Holy Family Logo embroidered on the chest.  Only Holy Family Classical Academy sweaters will be allowed during class. No coats or jackets are to be worn in the classroom. 

Shorts: Dress shorts in navy or gray. Short length is to be no shorter than mid-thigh. Shorts may be worn all year round at the discretion of parents, keeping in mind appropriate weather attire. No cargo style shorts allowed.

Belts: All students in grades 3-8 must wear a belt that is blue, brown, or black with any pants/shorts that have belt loops.

Shoes: Shoes are to be clean and in good condition. Students may wear either dress shoes or tennis shoes that are navy, black, brown, or white. No other footwear is acceptable. No boots, shoes with lights, sandals, open-toe, high heels, or platform shoes will be allowed. 

Socks/tights/leggings: Socks must be worn at all times. Socks must be navy, white, gray, or black and above the ankle length. Knee-high varieties are acceptable. Girls may also wear solid (not patterned) white, navy, gray, or black tights with skirts.  In cold weather, white, navy, gray, or black leggings may be worn in lieu of tights.  These must be the fitted type, not flared, and must cover the ankle.  Multi-colored socks are never appropriate.

Jewelry: 

• Girls: Small post earrings, watches, religious necklaces, and jewelry for medical reasons will be allowed. Dangling earrings below the ear lobe are not allowed. Gaudy and distracting jewelry is not acceptable for school wear. No body piercing is allowed (other than ears)  

• Boys: Watches, religious necklaces, and jewelry for medical reasons will be allowed. No earrings are to be worn. No body piercing is allowed.

Hair: Hair must be clean and well-groomed at all times. Hair length for boys must not be over the collar and not below the eyebrows. Facial hair is not permitted. Hair color must be a natural hair color. Sideburns should be no longer than the middle of the ear. Headbands, barrettes, or bows may be worn to style hair. They must be conservative and non-distracting. 

Tattoos: Tattoos (this includes washable tattoos) are not permitted

Makeup: The wearing of makeup is not allowed. Clear nail polish is acceptable. No artificial fingernails will be allowed.

Other: No caps or hats should be worn inside the building during school hours. No hologram contact lenses allowed.

SPIRIT DAY DRESS CODE: (Must be approved by the headmaster)

Blue jeans (or jean skort for girls) with a HFCA t-shirt or sweatshirt and the uniform tennis shoe or other athletic shoes are the acceptable Spirit Day attire.  Jean shorts may be worn as long as they are neat, hemmed, and the length of uniform shorts.  Substitutes for HFCA shirts will not be permitted.  HFCA Spirit Wear may be purchased from the school office and on Orientation Day.  

DRESS CODE FOR ACTIVITIES 

How we dress when we are not in school uniform must still be tasteful and modest. We always want to be positive representatives of our school community.  Students must follow the guidelines established for each activity.

Students should be neatly dressed with no holes or frayed edges on clothing, even if they are purchased that way. Students may wear sandals or boots, but flip flops of any kind are not permitted. Pajamas or nightwear, boxer shorts, thermal underwear, and slippers/house shoes are never appropriate. Anything that draws undue attention to the student is not allowed.