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dress code
(Note: The following text is taken directly from our student
handbook. If you would like to view the complete handbook in PDF
format, please
click here.)
Providence Catholic High School places importance on the appearance and
grooming habits of students. We believe that the appearance of students
reflects their preparation for learning, their focus in study, and their
desire to prepare themselves for adult life by conforming to a
standard of dress and appearance which reflects the seriousness with
which they take education. A student’s appearance should reflect
confidence, modesty, self-respect, and respect for others. Appearance
and dress contribute toward establishing a positive learning
environment.
SHIRTS, BLOUSES & SWEATERS
Students may wear collared polo shirts (short or long sleeve), or oxford
shirts/blouses that have only button down collars. All polo shirts must
have buttons at the front neckline. All shirts/blouses must have
sleeves, a collar (a ruffle is not a collar), and must be tucked
in at all times. Shirts must not be tight fitting or clinging to the
body. Turtleneck and mock turtleneck shirts must be tucked in, and may
be worn only under a sweater or fleece top. The top sweater must at
least come to the top of the pants. All shirts/sweaters may have only
one small brand logo no larger than 3” x 1” on the front chest (unless
it is a Providence logo). Polo shirts or oxford shirts/blouses may have
no more than 2 buttons at the neckline unbuttoned. Students may wear a
tie with an oxford shirt or blouse. No other blouses/shirts or tops may
be worn. A sweater may be worn only if over a polo shirt, oxford
shirt/blouse, a turtleneck or mock turtleneck (the collar must show
above the sweater at all times). Sweaters may be any color. Sweaters may
have only one small brand logo on the front chest. Sweaters may not be
tied around the waist. Sweaters need not be tucked in. They must overlap
the top of the pants. Only fleece tops sold in the PCHS bookstore, with
the school emblem on them, may be worn. These must be worn over a polo
shirt, oxford shirt/blouse, and a turtleneck or mock turtleneck.
Students may not wear t-shirts, sweatshirts (regular, hooded, or zipped
up), shirts with patches and miscellaneous labels, or collarless shirts
of any type. A long sleeved shirt may not be worn under a short sleeved
polo or short sleeved oxford shirt or blouse. Students may not wear an
outdoor jacket, denim jacket, warm-up jacket, wind shirt, oversized
sweater or athletic jacket (except Providence team warm-up jacket when
permitted). No shirt or blouse may be worn as a jacket. Turtleneck or
mock turtleneck sweaters may not be worn by themselves.
DRESSES AND SKIRTS
Students may not wear dresses or skirts.
PANTS, SLACKS AND DRESS SHORTS
Students may wear solid color pants, slacks and dress shorts. Pants,
slacks, and shorts may be Docker or similar brands in the following colors only: tan (khaki or
stone), navy, black, gray or olive green.
All pants/slacks must do the
following things:
1) Come to the waist and be worn there.
2) Have a waistband and belt loops.
3) Be worn with a leather or cloth belt inserted through belt loops.
4) Have a finished leg (cuffed or hemmed) which is not frayed, slit or
torn.
5) Not be made of denim, corduroy, spandex, leather or leather
look-alike materials, or have “the worn” look.
6) Not be tight fitting.
7) Not have any cargo pockets or hammer loops on the lower leg.
8) Be at least ankle length.
9) Any label must be small and at the waist.
10) Not have any stripes down the side seam of the leg.
Dress shorts must meet all rules mentioned above; however, the length of
the shorts may not be longer than the bend in the knee or shorter than 4
inches above the knee. Dress shorts may be worn in August, September,
April, May, and June only. Students may not wear bib overall style
pants, jeans, canvas pants, cropped pants, baggy or oversized pants,
cargo or carpenter style pants, hip hugger pants or low waist pants.
SHOES & STOCKINGS
Students must wear dress shoes (including leather top clogs and leather
top sling backs) and socks/stockings at all times. Students may not wear
lace or fishnet hose. Shoes must be tied at all times if so designed.
Students may not wear gym shoes, high heels, extremely high platform
shoes, any type of sandal (even with stockings), moccasins, house
slippers, military or construction style work boots worn on the outside
of their pants or with shorts.
DRESS CODE FOR STUDENTS HONORED AT ASSEMBLIES OR ON
SPECIAL MASS DAYS
Eucharistic Minister Induction
Student Council Induction
Junior Recognition
National Honor Society Induction
AYM Induction
Academic Awards
Baccalaureate Mass
On these special days students who are honored are expected to “dress
up” which means:
Boys: Dress shirt (no rolled sleeves and must be tucked in),
dress pants (any color), dress shoes. If desired, a tie, sport coat or
sweater with shirt may be worn.
Girls: Dress slacks (any color), sweater (with or without shirt
under it), and/or any color blouse with collar and sleeves (must be
tucked in), a solid color skirt (not made of denim, corduroy, spandex,
leather, or leather look-alike materials, no slit of any type with the
length at least below the entire kneecap), a slack or pantsuit, dress
shoes (dress sandals are permissible, but no flip flops). No sweater or
blouse may have a plunging neckline. No dresses may be worn.
All clothing must be modest and appropriate.
HAIR & FACIAL HAIR
Students must have only natural hair color that is neat and clean. Hair
may not be shaved.
BOYS’ HAIRSTYLE: Boy’s may have only one approved natural color. Boys’
hair must be neatly combed. Hair from the top of the head must be above
the eyebrows and the top of the ears. Hair must be tapered across the
back of the head, from the top of the head to the neck, and along the
neck. Hair may not extend below the top of the collar. Boys’ hair must
not be bushy, hooked behind the ears, unkempt or have long spikes. It
must not have multiple lines, designs, tails or braids. Boys must be
clean shaven at all times and sideburns may not be below the earlobes or
with a flare at the bottom.
Girls’ hair must not be bushy, unkempt or have spikes. It may not have
multiple lines or tails. Girls may not wear excessive beads or barrettes
in their hair.
HATS & JEWELRY
Hats and/or “do-rags” must be removed upon entering the school building
and must remain off the entire school day until leaving the building.
Hemp necklaces may not be worn by anyone.
Chains from belts to pockets are not allowed, i.e., attached to keys or
wallet. Climbing hooks attached to belts, belt loops or pockets are not
allowed. Boys may not wear earrings, nose rings, eyebrow rings or have
their tongue pierced in school or at any school function. Girls may not
wear nose rings, eyebrow rings, excessive earrings or have their tongue
pierced in school or at any school function.
SPIRIT DAYS
A student who participates in “Spirit Days” may be out of dress code if
he or she is wearing clothing that has “Providence” or “Celtics” on it.
The “spirit clothing” can not be homemade, i.e., “Celtics” spray painted
on a T -shirt. The clothing must be worn, not tied on, and showing, not
underneath another article of clothing. Team warm-ups and merchandise
purchased at school athletic competitions are not acceptable unless
“Providence” or “Celtics” is on the item. Hats are not allowed.
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