​​​​​​​​​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:  Verbal or SchoolSpeak notice of uniform violation

2nd Offense:  SchoolSpeak notice and call home asking parent to bring appropriate clothing.

3rd Offense:  Student will be sent home.

*****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 characters, lights, wheels 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 privilege granted to students at different times during the year.  On non-uniform days, students must come to school dressed in a manner suitable for a Catholic school student. Clothes must conform to rules of modesty, good taste, cleanliness, and neatness.  

Boys are required to wear shirts and traditional pants or walking shorts. Inappropriate writing or symbols, oversized clothing, tank tops, athletic shorts, ripped jeans, jeans with holes, or hanging belts are not permitted. Socks must be worn at all times. Boys may not wear earrings.

Girls are required to wear a dress, skirt, pants, or walking shorts. (Shorts or skirts that are shorter than three inches above the knee are not permitted.) T-shirts with inappropriate writing or symbols, oversized or tight-fitting clothing, tank tops, midriffs, athletic shorts, ripped jeans, jeans with holes, or hanging belts are not permitted. Make-up, acrylic nails, nail polish, or excessive jewelry are not allowed. Leggings may be worn with a long shirt only. No athletic​ leggings are allowed on free dress days. Girls may wear one pair of stud earrings. On non-uniform days only, girls may wear shoes without socks. Spirit gear is allowed during non-uniform days.

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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.

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.

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The final determination of what dress and grooming is considered acceptable will be made by the principal.  

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