Student Dress Code

Paraclete High School’s dress and appearance regulations is a Christian message that is a call to a lifestyle that is different from the norm of society. Dress and appearance regulations based on that call are centered on neatness, cleanliness, modesty, good taste, moderation, and safety. These regulations are to be observed while at school or at any school function unless specific regulations differing from them are given by the Dean of Students. The regulations of this dress and appearance will be enforced on a daily basis throughout the school year.

Parent Responsibility

Parents, being the primary educators of the student assume the responsibility of ensuring their children's daily conformity to Paraclete High School’s dress and appearance regulations, while on and off campus. Students who come to school not in appropriate dress code send an erroneous message to the rest of the student body; that is, it is acceptable to be out of dress code and a disregard for the school’s dress and appearance regulations. Therefore, students who attend school not dressed properly will be subject to disciplinary action as well as sent home to change. The discipline record of a  student who has continual entries of disregard to the dress and appearance regulations will be sent to the Disciplinary Review Board which will make recommendations to the Principal for further action. 

Uniform Policy

The following are elements of the Paraclete High School uniform to be worn properly everyday including all exam days and liturgical events.

Shirts/Blouses

Students must wear a red, white, black or gray uniform polo shirt with the Paraclete logo (purchased from the Spirit Store (https://paracletestore.com/). Flannel or hooded shirts,worn over the polo are not permitted. Turtlenecks and short or long sleeved T-shirts red, black, white, or gray may be worn under the uniform shirt, and must be tucked in. Thermal undergarments are not permitted. 

Pants

Students may only wear (black, white, or Khaki) cotton or corduroy pants that accommodate use of a belt, no drawstring waists or shoe laces permitted. Pants must be worn fitted to the waist and tailored to the correct length, just touching the top of the shoe and may not bag around the ankle or have torn or ragged edges.

Students may not wear stretch pants, leggings, jeggings, yoga pants or sweats.Students may not wear oversized or baggy pants, excessively tight jeans or skinny jeans. Students may not wear cargo pants.

Shorts

S​tudents may only wear cotton walking shorts to the knees in black, white or khaki that accommodate use of a belt.Cargo, athletic. Jean shorts are not permitted. Students may not wear oversized or baggy shorts or cargo shorts. Shorts can not be rolled at the bottom.

Sweatshirts/Sweaters

Students may only wear Paraclete sweatshirts or sweaters purchased in the Spirit Store (https://paracletestore.com/) or through a Paraclete athletic team Sweatshirts may not be worn under polos. A uniform polo must be worn underneath (at all times). 

Students may not wear non-Paraclete hooded, zippered sweatshirts, or sweaters.

After the first quarter when permission has been granted seniors only may wear college sweatshirt only. No college tee-shirts.

Jackets

Students may wear college or pro team jackets except for the Kings, Raiders, Bulls, White Sox, and Hoyas. Students may not wear sweatshirt style jackets; fleece, denim or blue jean jackets. 

All jackets should be void of any advertisements.

Shoes

Students may only wear dress or athletic shoes. Students may not wear any type of rubber shoe like crocs, foam runners, sandals, flip-flops, slippers, or shower slides. In addition, students may not wear any platforms or high heeled.

Accessories

This applies to both boys and girls:

 All jewelry and accessories related to the Goth subculture or any other group deemed antithetical to Christianity or its values are forbidden, i.e. pentagrams, excessive bracelets, bandannas, etc.

 Students may wear only Paraclete baseball-style caps, worn brim forward, on campus or at school related activities. 

Beanies displaying the Paraclete logo only are allowed to be worn at all times with the exception of Liturgical services. Visors, bandanas, or “do-rags”  are not permitted. 

No body piercings of any type are permitted on campus or at any school sponsored event. (Exception: Girls may wear earrings on their ears). No visible tattoos are permitted. 

Any accessories considered dangerous such as wallet chains, extremely large oversized earrings, studded bracelets or belts, etc. are not permitted on campus or at school related activities.

APPEARANCE REGULATIONS

Boys & Girls Hair

Hair must be properly groomed, clean, neat in appearance and be a natural color. Exaggerated or extreme hairstyles, hair that hangs in the face or that emulates gang or criminal affiliations distract from the educational experience and are not permitted. School administration shall determine if a student's hairstyle violates this policy.  

Boys - Facial hair for 9th, 10th and 11th grades must be clean shaven.

As a senior privilege, senior boys may wear a mustache and/or a neat, clean, tight (to the face) beard or goatee except for senior yearbook pictures. 

Girls - Excessive or gang associated make-up is not permitted. Excessive use of gels or sprays is not permitted. Head band must be a solid color red or gold ONLY.)

Special Dress Code Days

At certain times in the school year students are permitted to wear non-uniform clothes to school. In keeping with our Christian message to a lifestyle that is different from the norm of society, the following are guidelines for special dress code days:

Dress up days: 

1. Jeans and walking shorts are not allowed to be torn, tight fitting, faded, holey or oversized.

2. Leggings, sweats or yoga pants are not allowed

3. Sleeveless, Spaghetti strap, tank top blouses or t-shirts are not allowed

4. Any apparel that exposes the stomach area or is low cut is not allowed

5. T-shirts, shirts, or sweatshirts that advertise alcohol, tobacco, drugs or other improper items or convey inappropriate messages are not permitted

6. Shoe and accessory guidelines are the same as listed above. 

Spirit Day (Friday ONLY) Dress Code

1. Students may wear approved spirit wear purchased from the Spirit Store, or their (Paraclete) team or club.

2. Paraclete t-shirts, pullovers, and other sport/club polos are allowed.

3. All pants must adhere to a regular dress code.

4. Athletes may wear their team polo ONLY on game days.

5. Seniors will be allowed to wear their class t-shirts and sweat-shirts (any day of the week once given the privilege to do so.)

Dress Guidelines For Athletic & Extracurricular Events

The following items are not permitted to be worn at athletic & extracurricular activities:

1. Ripped jeans of any type

2. Dress or skirts

3. Torn, see through or low cut blouses

4. Any apparel that exposes the stomach area

5. Tank tops or sleeveless shirts

6. Baggy, torn or holey clothing

7. Short shorts

8. T-shirts, shirts, or sweatshirts that advertise alcohol, tobacco, drugs or other improper items or convey inappropriate messages are not permitted

Any student found to be in violation of dress code when they arrive at the event will be sent home to change.

DRESS GUIDELINES FOR BANQUETS AND AWARDS Events

1. Blue jeans of any type are not permitted.

2. Dresses and skirts must be of a modest length no more than 2 inches above the knee as determined by the Dean.

3. Dress pants or cords are permitted to be worn fitted to the waist and tailored to the correct length just touching the top of the shoe and may not bag around the ankle, or have torn or ragged edges. Students may not wear oversized or baggy pants. Belts are optional.

4. Shorts are not permitted.

5. Torn apparel, low-cut blouses, or other apparel which expose the midriff are not permitted.

6. Students may wear dress or athletic shoes only.

7. Dress or polo shirts only are permitted.

8. Ties are recommended, but are optional.

9. Earrings on boys are not permitted.

10. Students in violation of these guidelines may be asked to leave and/or face disciplinary action. 

*The person or persons in charge of the banquet or awards function are expected to convey these guidelines to their charges and to enforce the guidelines.

*The PARACLETE HIGH SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR and DEAN of STUDENTS RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REQUEST ANY STUDENT TO CHANGE ATTIRE, REGULATE AGAINST CERTAIN FASHIONS, AND TO CONFISCATE ANY OBJECTIONABLE ITEMS WHEN THEY DEEM IT NECESSARY.