The wearing of uniforms in Catholic schools has been a fundamental aspect of Catholic education for over 135 years. The Sacred Heart dress code aims to create an environment that emphasizes academic professionalism. Uniforms symbolize several key elements of Catholic education:

Equality: At the core of the gospel of Jesus Christ is the call for justice, which is central to Catholic education. Therefore, the uniform is a representation of equality—not sameness—highlighting that every person is created in the image of God.

Discipline: Catholic schools are known for cultivating a supportive and effective learning community. In this context, the uniform signifies order and discipline, which are rooted in mutual respect among students and between students and teachers.

Tops
      Polos:Must be button (polo style) Navy blue, white or light blue with collar 

• Long or short sleeve
• No emblem/logos
• Tucked in at all times

      Sweaters:

•  Solid, plain, navy in color
• Cardigan, v-neck or crew

      Sweatshirts:

• *Purchased from the school only
• Crew neck sweatshirt or ¼ zip with school logo
• Must be worn over polo

Bottoms
      Pants:Navy blue or Khaki dress pants or dress slacks 

•  defined as: dress pants with pockets on the inside and legs that are not tapered or close/form fitting. 
• No knit material or leggings/yoga pants worn alone.

Shorts/Skirts/Skorts: Navy or Khaki  

• Skirts must be worn at the waist and not be rolled or have the length altered in any manner. The length of the skirt must be less than 3 inches above the knee with the front and the back hem of the skirt being the same length from the floor. Students found in violation of this expectation (3 times per year) will lose the privilege of wearing skirts for the remainder of the year. 
• Shorts cannot be a cargo style.

Jumpers: solid navy in color 3 inches above knee *no ruffles, logos, trim

• Navy jumpers must be worn with white or light blue collared polo
• Jumpers, and skirts must be worn with navy leggings or tights during winter months 
• built in or cartwheel shorts in warmer months, which may not exceed length of hem

Footwear    

• Closed toed athletic shoes only.
• Solid colors of gray, black, white, or navy matching socks must be worn at all times.

Winter: During winter months, snow boots, hats, gloves/mittens and snow pants are required attire for students in grades PK – 6.


Appearance

All students: Hair must be worn out of the eyes with no artificial color or distracting styles. No makeup is permitted. Tattoos of any kind, glitter, and facial paint are not permitted. If wearing a necklace, it must be of small chain type.  

Male students: Hair must not touch eyebrows, or the collar of the shirt while standing and may touch, but not cover the ear. No body piercings of any kind.

Female students: No distracting hairstyles. Only simple, non distracting headbands and hair clips are allowed and must lay flat against the head. Two earrings per ear (no cartilage) are permitted but must be of stud- and post-type style. One simple bracelet and ring may be worn.

Out of Uniform Days:  Are special occasions where students have the privilege of wearing alternative attire to school. These events will be announced in advance and are designed to be enjoyable while maintaining appropriate standards of dress. Our guidelines reflect our commitment to Christian principles and ensure that student attire demonstrates respect for themselves and others.

Acceptable Attire

• Shorts (permitted only before November 1 or after March 31)
• Sweatpants, sweatshirts, and hoodies
• T-shirts and sports jerseys
• Athletic-style pants
• Leggings or skinny-style pants
• Closed-toe athletic shoes only.
• The school uniform is always acceptable.

Prohibited Attire

• Clothing with offensive writing or graphics
• Tank tops, sleeveless shirts, or spaghetti strap tops
• Cropped shirts or shirts that expose the midriff
• Pajama pants
• Costumes or distracting clothing
• Clothing with rips or holes
• Hats (not to be worn inside the building)

Additional Guidelines
All clothing must be clean and in good condition. While these guidelines aim to be comprehensive, they may not address every possible style. Students are expected to exercise good judgment and responsibility in their clothing choices. The school administration reserves the right to make final decisions regarding appropriate attire. Parents are asked to assist in ensuring their children's compliance with these guidelines before sending them to school on Dress Down Days.

Enforcement
The school administration has the discretion to determine appropriate dress. If a student's clothing does not align with the guidelines outlined in Sacred Heart’s Dress Code or during Out of Uniform Days, the student will be required to correct or change their attire. Parents will receive written notification regarding any dress code violations, which will also be documented.