Uniform Ordering

It is expected that all students reflect in their external appearance the characteristics of Christian ladies and gentlemen.
 
The following regulations regarding good grooming and proper dress are in effect from the time the student enters the school building until he/she leaves school grounds.
 
Boys:

• These regulations are in effect from the first day of school in September until the last day in June. This includes exam days (both school and Regents).
• All boys are to wear black uniform dress pants that avoid cuts that can be considered form fitting.Jeans are not allowed. All uniform pants should be clean, pressed, and worn at the waist. Belts are to be black and visible at all times.
• All boys are expected to wear white dress shirts and the school tie daily.Shirts may be long or short sleeved, but all must have a full collar and be clean and pressed. Shirts are to be completely tucked in at all times.
• Dress shoes are to be worn at all times. Shoe should be conservative in style and black in color. Shoelaces are to be tied. Sneakers or sandals/slippers are not permitted.
• All clothing should fit properly. Oversized or tight articles of clothing are not acceptable forms of attire.
• Hats or scarves may be worn only in route to or from school. All headgear must be removed before entering the building.
• Extreme haircuts, hairstyles, or hair color are not permitted. Hair should be neatly groomed, of moderate length and should not cover the ears, eyebrows, or collar.Dreadlocks, man-buns, or similar hairstyles are not permitted.Sideburns should not extend beyond the middle of the ear. Parts in the hair are limited to one line; no designs of any type are permitted.
• Boys must be clean-shaven every day. Mustaches and beards are not permitted. Boys who are not clean-shaven will be required to shave in school and may receive detention. Earrings, tongue rings, or other visible pierced body parts are not acceptable and may not be worn in school. Other forms of jewelry, such as chains or nameplates must be worn inside the shirt. Visible tattoos are not permitted, even when representing Sacred Heart High School during a sporting event.

 
Summer/Spring Regulations:
These regulations are in effect from the first day of school in September until October 15 then again on April 15 until the last day of school in June.

• Boys may wear the white Sacred Heart polo shirt in place of their white dress shirt. It is to be tucked completely into pants with the belt visible.
• Neither boots nor sneakers may be worn.

 
Fall/Winter Regulations:
These regulations are in effect from October 16 until April 14.

• All boys must wear a white dress shirt with uniform tie.
• Senior boys must wear the green varsity uniform sweater. Junior, sophomore and freshmen boys are to wear the green uniform pullover sweater.
• Boys may wear black boots.

 
Girls:
These regulations are in effect from the first day of school in September until the last day of school in June. This includes exam days (both school and Regents).

• All girls must wear the school uniform skirt. Appropriate skirt length may be determined by placing one’s hands at one’s side.The skirt should be no higher than two inches below the end of the fingers. Skirts may not be rolled.
• All girls must have a uniform skirt. The skirt must be worn at formal school functions including assemblies, Open Houses, Mass, and other times as determined by the administration. Girls will receive the option to wear pants when the winter uniform is allowed.All pants must be purchased from Lu-Del’s and bear the stamp which indicates that they were sold by Lu-Del’s. The privilege to wear pants may be revoked on an individual basis as determined by the Administration.
• All girls are expected to wear white uniform blouses. These may be short or long sleeved, clean and pressed. Blouses are to be completely tucked in at all times.
• Black stockings are to be worn with the uniform skirt. Knee socks are only permitted during summer uniform periods.
• Shoes worn with the uniform should have a low heel, be conservative in style, and black in color. If applicable, shoelaces are to be tied and buckles closed. The following shoes may not be worn: backless or open toe shoes, boots, clogs, platform shoes or shoes with ankle straps, slippers, sandals, moccasins, or sneakers.
• All clothing should fit and not be oversized, droopy, extremely tight fitting, low-cut, or overly revealing.
• Extremes haircuts, hairstyles, or hair color are not permitted.
• Excessive make up is inappropriate.
• Bandanas and scarves may be worn in route to and from school but must be removed before homeroom.
• Posts or earrings (no bigger than a quarter) may be worn. Only one earring in each ear may be worn.
• Excessive jewelry is inappropriate. Tongue rings, nose rings or visible pierced body parts are not acceptable and may not be worn. Visible tattoos are not permitted, including when representing Sacred Heart High School during a sporting event.

 
Summer/Spring Regulations:
These regulations are in effect from the first day of school in September until October 15 then again on April 15 until the last day of school in June.

• The uniform polo shirt may be worn with skirt.
• Girls cannot wear pants.
• Black knee socks may be worn.

 
Fall/Winter Regulations:
These regulations are in effect from October 16 until April 14.

• All girls must wear the white uniform blouse.

• Senior girls must wear the green varsity uniform sweater. Junior, sophomore and freshmen girls are to wear the green pullover sweater.

 
Uniform Note -
If a student is out of uniform, a pass must be obtained from the Dean of Discipline before homeroom. Jeans are never permitted and non-uniform pants must be replaced upon entering the building. Violations of the dress code may result in disciplinary action, including suspension from class and/or school.
 
Special Occasions:
At certain times (Pep Rallies, field trips, etc.) during the year, uniform regulations may be relaxed or altered.
 
Student-athletes are permitted to wear their jerseys on the days of their first and last regular season games, playoff games, and at other times at the discretion of the Administration.
 
Dress-Down Days:
All students who participate in dress down days as incentives, to raise funds for outside charities, or to celebrate school events must abide by the particular regulations issued by the Administration for the particular event.  Regulations involve fees (if applicable) for participation, specific colors and/or attire, and general guidelines for what may be worn.  Failure to abide by any of the regulations may result in revocation of the privilege to dress down and further disciplinary action as deemed necessary by the Dean of Discipline.
 
Dress Down Regulations:
A dress down day is not a day off from school, nor is it a day to dress inappropriately. 
 

• No tank tops, spaghetti straps, cut-off shirts, sleeveless tops, low necklines, midriff, shoulder baring, revealing or open backs are permitted.  Clothes should not be see-through, nor should they expose midriff or underwear.
• No student’s shirt, sweater, or bag should contain an inappropriate picture, symbol, or message.
• Pants may not be ripped or contain holes.  Pants may not be sagging or baggy.
• Overly short apparel is not permitted.  Skirts and shorts must be two inches below fingertip length, even if leggings are worn underneath.
• No flip-flops, heels, or open back shoes (this is a tripping hazard).
• Normal rules apply concerning jewelry, cellphones, hats and piercings.

Students not abiding by these regulations may be asked to change or sent home