Dress Code & Appearance Guidelines
We believe that dressing with care shows respect for ourselves, others, and our school community. Our guidelines encourage modesty, unity, and personal dignity, while still allowing students to express themselves appropriately within a faith-based environment.
Uniforms
Catholic school uniforms are a symbol of basic equality in the eyes of God and pride in belonging to a community dedicated to learning and faith. Holy Cross STEM School students are expected to be well-groomed and in full uniform daily, except on PE days, special spirit dress-up or free dress days. Student appearance should not create distraction or interfere with learning. Uniforms should be clean, free from rips, and fit students properly. Shirts and blouses should be tucked in at school.
PE Dress Days
Students may wear their spirit shirt with PE regulation bottoms, as stated in the uniform guide. Leggings are not pants. PE uniform may NOT be worn on non-PE Days.
Casual Dress Days
Students are allowed to wear clothes other than their uniforms. Jeans (when specified) and pants are permissible as long as they fit like uniform pants and have no holes of any kind. Dresses, skirts, blouses, and shorts must comply with the acceptable dress code. They can not create a distraction or interfere with learning. Boots or open-toed shoes are not acceptable. They are dangerous on the playground.
Accessories
A wristwatch (no alarms), a pair of stud earrings in the lobes (one per ear), or a religious medallion necklace are the only acceptable jewelry for school. Boys are not allowed to wear earrings. Smartwatches and Apple watches are prohibited due to the possibility of becoming a distraction and disturbing the class.
Presentation Standards
To support a respectful and distraction-free learning environment, Holy Cross School expects all students to maintain a neat, clean, and appropriate appearance.
Hair
Hair must be kept off the face to avoid impairing vision. Hair should be brushed or combed and well-kept at all times.
No shaved lines, mohawks, or extreme hairstyles are permitted.
Nails
Nails must be clean, neatly trimmed, and well-maintained. Nail polish is not allowed for boys. Girls may wear clear nail polish only.
Acrylic nails are not permitted for any students.
Make-up
Make-up is not permitted for any students.
Body Art
Body art of any kind is not allowed. This includes permanent or temporary tattoos, body markings, or drawing on oneself or others.