School Dress Code

The Quincy Catholic Schools strive to create an atmosphere conducive to learning, appropriate behavior, neatness, orderliness, and good morals and values.  The way one dresses is a direct reflection on the individual student and the school itself.  Students are expected to dress neatly, modestly, and appropriately for school.  At any time, the principal has the discretion to decide if an item of clothing or a child’s personal appearance abides by the letter or spirit of the dress code and will take the proper steps to remedy the situation, as needed.  Full parent cooperation and assistance in monitoring their child’s attire and compliance with this dress code is expected.

GIRLS

  1. Girls may wear skirts, jumpers, slacks, Capri pants, skorts, or walking shorts in the solid colors of navy blue, black, or khaki tan. They are to have no lettering, emblems, or designs and are to be made of a “dress material” such as cotton twill, wool, corduroy, or polyester blend.  Skirts, jumpers, skorts, and shorts must have a hemline no shorter than three inches above the knee.  Sweatpants, bib overalls, jeans, denim, nylon sportswear, and spandex are not allowed.
  2. Girls are to wear blouses, shirts, or turtlenecks in the solid colors of red (not maroon), white, light blue, navy blue, black, or forest green. All tops must have turndown collars, and may have long or short sleeves.  No lettering, contrasting colors, emblems, etc. are permitted except for a small logo (no larger than 2” x 2”) original to the shirt.  Skirts and blouses must be tucked in at all times.  T-shirts and other shirts worn under regular school shirts must be white with no lettering or pictures to show through the school shirt.  The sleeves must not be longer than those of the outer shirt.
  3. Girls may wear tights in the solid colors of red, white, blue, forest green or black. Girls may wear tights/leggings in the solid colors of red, white, blue, forest green or black. Tights and leggings must be covered by a skirt or dress that have a hemline no shorter than three (3) inches above the knee.
  4. No make-up may be worn to school. Clear fingernail polish is allowed.  Artificial fingernails are not permitted.
  5. Girls should not wear decorative or plain scarves.

BOYS

  1. Boys are to wear slacks or walking shorts in the solid colors of navy blue, black, or khaki tan. They are to have no lettering, emblems, or designs and are to be made of a “dress material” such as cotton twill, wool, corduroy, or polyester blend.  Shorts must have a hemline no shorter than three inches above the knee.  Sweatpants, bib overalls, jeans, denim, nylon sportswear, and spandex are not allowed.                  
  2. Boys are to wear shirts in the solid colors of red (not maroon), white, light blue, navy blue, black or forest green. Shirts must have turndown collars and may have long or short sleeves.  No lettering, contrasting colors, emblems, etc. are permitted except for a small logo (no larger than 2” x 2”) original to the shirt.  Shirts must be tucked in at all times.  T-shirts and other shirts worn under regular school shirts must be white with no lettering or pictures to show through the school shirt.  The sleeves must be no longer than those of the outer shirt.

EVERYONE

  1. Neatness and cleanliness are very important.  Clothing must be neat and clean, must fit appropriately, and be properly mended, as needed.
  2. Sweaters, sweater vests, fleece tops and crew neck sweatshirts in the solid colors of red (not maroon), white, light blue, navy blue, black or forest green may be worn over the regular school shirt, provided they are not hooded.
  3. Official school sweatshirts may also be worn, provided they are worn over a regular school shirt.
  4. Scouting uniforms may be worn on scout meeting days.
  5. Socks are required. They are to be a matching solid color and must be visible above the shoe.  Socks may only have 1 small emblem, no stripes, marks, etc. Shoes: Sandals, flip-flops, backless shoes (including Crocs), and high heeled shoes are not to be worn to school for safety reasons.
  6. Jewelry, including watches, necklaces, bracelets, and earrings, should not be distracting to the student or others. Due to safety reasons, only small post-style earrings are allowed.
  7. Hair cut, color, appearance, and accessories should not be a distraction or disruption to the student or others. Extreme hair styles (i.e. various colors, Mohawks, length, etc…) are prohibited. Hats, scarves, etc. may not be worn in the classroom during the school day.
  8. Tattoos (permanent and temporary) and visible body piercing other than ears are not allowed.

NON-DRESS CODE DAYS

Out of Dress Code/Non-Dress Code Days take place throughout the school year.  Students may wear non-dress code tops and bottoms, including jeans that are appropriate for school with proper length and fit.  (Clothing should not have any tears, holes, rips, or frays. Tank tops, strapless tops, and shirts with spaghetti straps are not allowed unless worn with another shirt.  Shirts that expose the abdomen, back, etc are inappropriate and are not allowed to be worn to school.  The regular school dress code applies for shoes, jewelry, hair, etc. on out of dress code/non-dress code days.