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Dress and Attire Code
The DHS dress code applies to student dress each academic day from 7:00 a.m.-4:15 p.m.
We believe that the physical appearance of our students sets an important tone for the work of a school day. Maintaining an overall positive physical decorum depends upon a cooperative student body who takes pride in their physical appearance. Clothing that is neat, clean and modest most accurately reflects the productive academic and spiritual environment that our students encounter daily. The dress code is designed to guide students and their parents in making attire choices that are consistent with the values inherent in the mission of Dominican High School.
Important notes for all clothing:
- All clothing items, other than DHS Knightwear, must be free of textual printing and graphic messages.
- A brand or company logo the size of a DHS identification card or smaller is the only printing acceptable.
- Any clothing that denigrates any other person, group of people, or institution is unacceptable at any time.
- All clothing items that do not cover the mid-section are not acceptable.
- Any clothing items that are sheer or immodest are not appropriate for school.
- Clothing that is sloppy or overly casual will not be appropriate.
Shirts/Sweaters/Sweatshirts
- Collared shirts must be worn.
- T-shirts are never worn.
- Shirts with buttons must be worn fastened.
- Shirts with shirttails will be worn tucked in.
- Sleeveless shirts are never worn.
- Any official Dominican Knightwear can be worn (except hooded sweatshirts, jackets or sweatpants).
- Sweaters, sweatshirts and fleece must be worn with a collared shirt underneath. Outerwear items (jackets, full-zip fleece, vests, etc.) are not acceptable during the school day. These items must be stored in a student locker.
Pants
- Dress pants (khaki-style cotton pants or other dress pants with four standard hip pockets) are acceptable.
- Pants with leg pockets, loops, multiple colors or multiple patterns will not be worn.
- Cargo/carpenter pants will not be worn.
- Denim pants of any style or color will not be worn.
- Dress/Walking shorts (including khaki style and woven patterns) are acceptable during August, September, May and June. Shorts must be within four inches of the knee. Cargo/carpenter style shorts or denim shorts are not acceptable.
- All pants must be worn at the waist and free of holes and tears.
- Sweatpants, athletic pants and athletic shoes will not be worn outside of physical education classes.
Skirts, Dresses, and Dress Outfits
- Skirts and dresses will be worn at a length within 4 inches of the knee or longer. This also applies to the highest point of any slit in a dress or skirt
- Denim/chambray is acceptable for knee length or longer dresses/jumpers.
- Dresses/skirts will not be sleeveless, sheer or skin tight.
- All skirt outfits must include a collared shirt, blouse or DHS knightwear.
- One-piece dresses (without collars) may be worn as long as the neckline conforms to collarbone height or higher.
- Leggings or tights may be worn under skirts, if the skirts are appropriate for the dress code (within 4 inches of the knee).
- Leggings or tights may be worn under a dress, if the dress is appropriate according to the dress code. Please note that untucked shirts are not equivalent to a dress and are not acceptable coverings for leggings.
- Leggings or tights may NOT be worn on their own as an alternative to pants or skirts
Footwear
- Dress, casual, sandals and athletic shoes free of markings and holes are acceptable. Acceptable sandals must not be "beachwear" (shower/athletic sandals, thongs/flip-flops) and must have a heel strap
- Socks and hosiery are optional during August, September, May and June.
Headwear, Jewelry and Body Accessories
- Hats, bandanas, headbands or any other style of popular headwear will not be worn at anytime.
- One or two necklaces, bracelets and earrings (all of reasonable length) may be worn. Any other piercing, posts, etc. will not be worn.
- Any jewelry that can be interpreted as not intended to enhance human dignity is unacceptable.
- Tattoos, if present, will be covered.
- Hairstyles and accessories are flexible unless deemed distracting by DHS administration.
- Girls may wear make up that is not disruptive.
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