DRESS CODE

St.Mary's Junior-Senior High School students are required to wear a plain white or a plain maroon shirt every day a uniform is required. (The first Monday that school is held each month is a jean day, and the first Friday each month that school is held is a dress up day.) The shirt must have a polo collar or be a turtleneck. Mock turtleneck are not allowed. Any emblem, if chosen, must also be maroon or white and not other contrasting colors. If a t-shirt is worn under the pole shirt, it must be plain white only. Shirts must always be tucked in when on school grounds. Students may wear khaki slacks, navy slacks, or walking shorts. The shorts must be purchased from the Dennis Uniform Company. Slacks may be corduroy, but may not be denim. No "painter pants," leggings, pants with stirrups, or "stretch pants" may be worn. School sweatshirts approved by the principal and solid maroon in color may be worn, but only with a white collar or turtleneck plainly visible underneath. Solid maroon sweaters may also be worn. Shoes and white socks are required, with footwear to include athletic shoes, casual shoes, or sandals. Hair must not be longer than the collar of one's shirt for males. In addition, hair may not be gathered into a pony tail or a braid. If hair needs to be cut, the student will make arrangements to have it cut that week. Boys are to be clean shaven at all times (no beard or moustache). Hair may be cut short, such as bowl cuts and crew cuts, but extreme hair styles, such a "mohawks," will not be allowed. Sideburns shall not extend below the earlobe. Hats are not to be worn in the classroom or in St. Mary's school buildings, or any other school building at any time. Earrings are not allowed for male students. They will become the property of the principal if they are worn. Extremes in hairstyles, including hair color, and extremes in make-up will not be tolerated for females.