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SHDHS Dress Code

The following clothing may be mixed and matched as appropriate. These articles of clothing are for both males and females unless otherwise stated.

Plain white button-down oxford or white polo/golf style shirt
Plain pale blue button-down oxford or pale blue polo/golf style shirt
Plain navy blue polo/golf style shirt
Red polo/golf style shirt with SHDHS logo (available though the book store only)
Navy blue or khaki/tan pants (pleated or non-pleated)
Any v-neck or crew-neck pullover/cardigan/vest sweater (no hoods)
Any school-approved SHDHS sweatshirt (no hoods)
Skirts are not permitted.
Belts must be worn and be visible on all pants that require belts.
When wearing a sweater or sweatshirt, the collar of the blouse/shirt must be visible.
Dress, casual, or athletic shoes are permitted. All shoes must be clean, in good repair, and tied at all times. Sandals, clogs, and military- or work-style boots are not permitted.
Socks must be worn and be visible. Socks must be above the anklebone.
Students may wear a white turtleneck under a school-approved shirt, sweater, or sweatshirt.

DRESS CODE REGULATIONS:
A strong emphasis will be placed on the appropriateness of what is worn and the size and manner in which the clothing is worn. Clothes will need to be a proper fit and worn in a normal manner or position. Oversized clothing (shirts, pants, sweaters, etc.) or clothes that are too tight will not be permitted. All clothes must be clean and in good repair (not frayed, cut, torn, patched, etc.)

Shirts, sweaters, or any clothing with any kind of writing or printed material may not be worn (with the exception of the St. Henry logo).

School-approved sweatshirts must be the school colors or red, white, or navy blue, or can be gray. Fleece pullovers are acceptable if they are one of the four previously mentioned colors and have a St. Henry logo. Warmup jackets and clothing with full-zippered fronts are not permitted.

Shirts must remain tucked in at all times from the time the student enters the building until 2:45. The student�s belt and/or waistband must be visible at all times (unless covered by approved sweater or sweatshirt). Shirts must remain buttoned at all times (with the majority of the buttons buttoned), even if worn layered over another shirt or undershirt. AT NO TIME should any cleavage be seen (this if for unformed and non-uniformed days).

Pants must have a zipper and waistband with a belt on all pants that require a belt. Pants may not have elastic waistbands, rivets, or cargo pockets. Faded, torn, cut, denim or corduroy pants are not permitted.

Purses that need to be carried to class can be no bigger than a textbook and must be placed under the student's desk. Otherwise the purse must be kept in the student's locker.

Sunglasses, gloves, bandanas, scarves, or hats of any type are not to be worn in the building at any time. Also, hats or sunglasses are not to be carried with the students during the school day.

Chains attached to belts or hanging from pockets or belts are not permitted.

Any shirt or undershirt worn under the outer shirt must have sleeves no longer than the outer shirt.

Sweaters, sweatshirts, jackets, etc, are not to be worn around the waist.

Jackets, coats, outer shirts (ex. flannel or Henley-style shirts, etc.) hooded sweatshirts or sweaters, etc. may not be worn in the building during the school day and must be kept in the student�s locker.

Hair must be clean and well kept. No distracting extremes in hairstyles or color are permitted.

Facial hair is permitted but must be neat and well kept.

Earrings are permitted, however, piercing in other areas (eyebrow, nose, tongue, etc.) is not permitted, and excessive extremes with the number of earrings will not be permitted.

Necklaces may be worn. However, excessive extremes with the number of necklaces or styles of necklaces will not be permitted.

All students shall be suitably attired and well-groomed at all times. Clothes should fit properly and be of an appropriate size. No distracting extremes in dress, shoes, jewelry, makeup, or hairstyles are permitted.

Not following school regulations will result in a detention. The detention will apply to the Five and Ten Rule. The student may be asked to correct the violation of the dress code. This may result in sending the student home or the parent bringing the correct clothing to school. If the student misses class time to correct a dress code violation, he/she will be unexcused from that class and will not be permitted to make up the work.

Non-uniform days - students must use proper discretion in choosing their attire for these days. Clothing may not have any references to alcohol/drugs. Also, anything questionable or with a double meaning may not be printed on the clothing. Shorts must be of a proper length, which is no more than 4" above the knee. Shirts or tops without sleeves, jackets, and other outdoor garments are not permitted. No bare midriff or cleavage may be showing. Hooded sweatshirts will be permitted on non-uniform days. Hats are only permitted on special themed days. The consequence of not following the regulations is a school detention and the student will be required to correct the problem.