Dress Code
A reminder to all HNM parents and students that the wearing of a uniform is an integral part of Catholic school discipline. Students in uniform are less pressured at school by clothing trends and peer comparisons. The decision as to what is in accord with the uniform policy rests with the principal. All students are to be in full uniform each day. Only uniform clothing purchased from Dennis Uniform Co. is acceptable. Uniform sweaters are for classroom and church needs. School jackets are for outdoor needs. Please remind upper-grade students class sweatshirts are not to be worn on Fridays with dress uniform and spirit gear is also not within our uniform guidelines, it may only be worn on non-uniform days. Parents and students should take a moment to read the non-uniform day policy below in order to ensure success.
Students in violation of the dress and grooming codes will be informed in the following manner:
1st Offense: A SchoolSpeak notice will be issued for the uniform violation.
2nd Offense: A SchoolSpeak notice will be sent, and parents will be requested to bring appropriate clothing to school.
3rd Offense: A SchoolSpeak notice will be sent, parents will be requested to bring appropriate clothing to school, and detention will be assigned.
For non-uniform violations, three offenses will result in the loss of non-uniform day privileges along with the above steps.
*****Further issues may result in further disciplinary action.
Please be aware that uniform violations disrupt learning, since the student in violation must be pulled out of class to call home and wait for a change of clothing.
The uniform consists of:
*****For Three's and Pre-K dress code, please contact the Director, Mrs. Montanez.
Boys (Grades Pre K – 8)
Pants Navy twill (required on dress uniform days)
Grey twill
Shirt White short or long-sleeved oxford shirt with HNM Logo (required on dress uniform days)
White or navy, short or long-sleeved polo shirt with HNM logo
Colored T-shirts are not allowed
Ties Dennis navy tie (required on dress uniform days)
Clip-on tie for grades Pre-K-5
Hand tie for grades 6-8
Shorts Navy or grey twill walking shorts (not allowed on dress uniform days)
Girls (Grades Pre K – 8)
Jumper/Skirt Tyler plaid jumper (Grades PK-3) (required on dress uniform days)
Tyler plaid skirt (Grades 4-8) (required on dress uniform days)
*****Shorts or skirts that are shorter than three inches above the knee are not permitted.
Blouse White short-sleeved peter pan collar blouse (Grades PK-3) (required on dress uniform days)
White short-sleeved Taylor collar blouse (Grades 4-8) (required on dress uniform days)
White or navy, short-sleeved or long-sleeved polo shirt with HNM logo
Colored T-shirts are not allowed
*****If girls are wearing pants/shrts that require a belt, a belt must be worn.
Pants Navy twill
Skort Tyler plaid skort (Grades PK-8)
Navy skort (Grades PK-8)
Shorts Navy twill walking shorts
Navy bike shorts may be worn under jumpers or skirts only
All: Boys and Girls (Grades Pre K – 8)
Sweater Navy cardigan, V-neck pullover, or sweater vest
Jacket Navy hooded microfibre (water-resistant) or Navy polar microfleece
Gr.7- Class sweatshirts (grey or navy)
Gr.8- Class sweatshirts (grey or navy)
School shirts must be worn under all sweatshirts and jackets. No spirit gear may be worn.
Shoes Brown, black, navy, grey or white leather or canvas, without pattern or design. No sandals or boots permitted. No CROCS. No characters, lights, or colored shoe laces permitted.
Belts Navy blue, black, or brown (belts must be worn with belt loops but are optional for grades PK, K, and 1st)
Socks Solid white, navy, grey, or black. Socks must cover the ankle (and show above the shoe).
Solid white, navy, grey, or black tights on cold days. No leggings (unless the bottom of the leggings are covered by socks.)
Belts Navy, black, or brown (belts must be worn with belt loops) (belts are optional for grades PK-1)
P.E. Uniform HNM T-shirts with navy HNM shorts.
Plain navy sweat suit (optional for cold weather)
No PE uniform required for grades PK-Grade 4. Grades 5-8 may wear HNM sports uniforms on PE days only.
Non-Uniform Day Dress Code
A Non-Uniform Day is a special privilege given to students at various times throughout the year. On these days, students must dress appropriately for a Catholic school environment. Attire should reflect modesty, good taste, cleanliness, and neatness. Parents must approve of the manner in which their child is dressed before sending him/her to school. Students who do not follow these regulations will be subject to disciplinary action. Students who do not adhere to the free dress code outlined in the Holy Name of Mary Parent-Student Handbook 2024 - 2025 may have their free dress privileges revoked for future events.
Boys must wear shirts paired with traditional pants or walking shorts. Clothing with inappropriate writing or symbols, oversized garments, tank tops, sweatpants, athletic shorts, ripped jeans, jeans with holes, sweatpants, and hanging belts are prohibited. Socks are required at all times, and boys are not allowed to wear earrings. Shoes should be in good condition and suitable for school activities, with no Crocs or backless styles allowed.
Girls must choose from dresses, skirts, pants, or walking shorts. Shorts or skirts should not be shorter than three inches above the knee. T-shirts with unsuitable writing or symbols, along with oversized, tight-fitting clothing, tank tops, midriffs, athletic shorts, crop tops, ripped jeans, jeans with holes, and hanging belts are not allowed. The use of make-up, acrylic nails, nail polish, or excessive jewelry are not allowed. Leggings are permitted only with a long shirt, and athletic leggings are not allowed on free dress days. Girls may wear one pair of stud earrings. On non-uniform days, girls may wear shoes without socks, excluding Crocs, heavy boots, or backless shoes. Spirit gear is also permitted only on these days.
**It is important for students to follow these guidelines in order to maintain a respectful and focused learning environment at Holy Name of Mary School.
Parents can help by regularly checking their child's clothing choices before they leave for school and reminding them of the dress code policies.
If a student arrives at school not following Non- Uniform guidelines (refer to the handbook), a teacher may issue a uniform infraction notice on School Speak.
Dress code violations will be addressed as follows:
1st Offense: A SchoolSpeak notice will be issued for the uniform violation.
2nd Offense: A SchoolSpeak notice will be sent, and parents will be requested to bring appropriate clothing to school.
3rd Offense: A SchoolSpeak notice will be sent, parents will be requested to bring appropriate clothing to school and detention will be assigned.
For non-uniform violations, three offenses will result in the loss of non-uniform day privileges along with the above steps.
Dress Uniform Days
Days we celebrate the Liturgy or other special occasions are considered "Dress Uniform Days". Girls in grades PK-3 are required to wear white peter pan collared blouses with Tyler plaid jumpers. Girls in grades 4-8 are required to wear white Taylor blouses with Tyler Plaid skirts. No class sweatshirts are allowed on thoese days and no spirit gear. Girls are not permitted to wear skorts, walking shorts or slacks. Boys are required to wear white oxford shirts with ties and NAVY uniform pants. They are not permitted to wear polo shirts or shorts.
Appearance
Neat, clean, and modest clothes appropriate to a Catholic academic institution and learning environment are to be worn at all times. Shirts and blouses are to be tucked in at all times. Skirts should be no shorter than three inches above the knee and may not be rolled. Shoes must be properly tied. We reserve the right to send anyone home who comes to school inappropriately dressed. Socks must be worn. Make-up, acrylic nails, nail polish, or excessive jewelry are not allowed. Girls may wear one pair of stud earrings. Students are not permitted to write on their hands, arms, legs or any other part of the body with pens or markers. Students may not have tattoos.
Hair Styles
Hair is to be neat, clean, and well-groomed. Hair should be its natural color. Exaggerated or extreme hairstyles are not acceptable. Styles such as spiking, stepping, cropping, and shaving are not acceptable. Tails, excessively short or long hair, or other fad-type hairstyles are not permitted. Hair cannot interfere with vision. Boy's hair cannot touch the collar of their shirts. Boys hair is to be cut NO LOWER THAN #1 setting. If a student is not in compliance, parents will be notified and will have 24 hours to rectify the inappropriate hairstyle.
The final determination of what dress and grooming is considered acceptable will be made by the principal.
