DRESS CODE
The Holy Cross Dress Code is designed to
strengthen and reinforce our values as a Christian school. Uniforms
discourage the temptation to use clothing as a status symbol. Uniforms also
promote a feeling of unity among students and have been shown to improve the
learning environment.
General
information
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We are delighted to have Parker Uniforms and Lands’ End
Uniforms as our uniform suppliers. Parker carries all uniform items
for girls and boys, including outerwear, with the exception of the sweaters.
Lands’ End carries all items for boys, with the exception of PE uniforms,
and the fleece jacket.
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We also have a uniform closet that is operated by the Parent
Teacher Fellowship as a service to our families. Used uniforms that are in
good condition are sold, usually at ½ price.
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All uniform items must be purchased from Parker Uniforms,
Lands’ End or the PTF Clothing Closet. Socks, shoes and belts may be
purchased elsewhere but must conform to our dress code.
¨ Pre-loved uniforms that are in good condition may be donated
to the PTF. Proceeds from the sale of these items will go to the PTF.
¨ The Lands’ End school number for Holy Cross is 9000-9445-9.
The Lands’ End web address is
www.landsend.com/school. When using this site, go to the item you wish
to purchase and enter our school code using no dashes.
¨ Lands’ End garments guarantee: If you’re not satisfied,
return any item at any time for any reason for a refund of its purchase
price.
¨ Parker
School Uniforms web address is
www.parkersu.com and the phone number is 866-430-6366 our school ID is HO008031.
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Parker Uniform will custom make uniforms for students that are
difficult to fit.
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Only school approved uniform items may be worn inside
the building. This includes outerwear. For this reason, all
students must have a uniform jacket or sweater.
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All 5th and 6th graders will dress out for PE. The PE uniform
consists of navy athletic shorts and gray T-shirts with the Holy Cross
logo. These items are available through the school. Athletic
tennis shoes and white socks are required.
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Occasionally there will be “out of uniform” days. You must
comply with the guidelines given for those days when out of uniform.
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The official uniform is to be worn on special occasions and
when performing or visiting in the community. Each student should have
at least one complete official uniform that is in good repair.
Teachers will notify you when the official uniform is required.
Footwear
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Shoes
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Boys
Tennis/athletic shoes -
solid white, solid navy or solid black (a small
unobtrusive logo, such as
a Nike swoosh, is allowed)
Merrill type - taupe or
brown;
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Girls
Mary Janes - navy or
black,
Oxford style tennis shoes - navy and white
Tennis shoes - solid white
(a small unobtrusive logo, such as a Nike
Swoosh, is allowed); no
Converse
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All shoes must have enclosed toes and heels.
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Brand names are not important or required. The style shoe is
what is being specified.
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Students 2nd grade and under who have difficulty
tying shoes in a timely, secure manner should purchase shoes with Velcro
closure or purchase and use no tie laces (curly laces).
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Socks are required.
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Boys – Solid white no shows/low cut, quarter crew and
crew are all acceptable types. While sock length may vary, socks should be
solid white, no colored designer logos.
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Girls –Solid white no shows/low cut, ankle, bobby socks
quarter crews, crews and knee socks are all acceptable. Knee socks may also
be solid navy. While sock length may vary, socks should be solid white
(solid navy in knee sock acceptable) with no colored designer logos.
During cold weather white or navy tights are acceptable.
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Official Uniform Socks – When the official uniform is
required, both boys and girls must wear solid white socks, the length of
quarter crews. (See below)
Hair and Accessories
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Jewelry must be modest and not detract from the uniform.
Matching small stud earrings, no larger than 6 mm., are the only earrings
allowed.
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Hair must be neat and well groomed. Bangs should be no
further down on a student’s forehead than his/her eyebrows. A male
student’s hair should not hang below his collar
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All hair accessories should be white, navy, hunter green,
yellow or the HCES plaid. Coordinating hair accessories are available
through Parker Uniforms. No beads or hair wraps.
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Ties are required with the middy blouses and the ¾ sleeve
blouse. Girls must wear the correct tie with each of these blouses to be in
uniform.
Grooming
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Students should be neat, clean and well groomed.
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No colored nail polish, only clear. No artificial nails.
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Uniforms should fit correctly, be clean and in good repair.
Items that are too short or too tight should be replaced. We encourage you
to visit the Uniform closet if your child is outgrowing his/her uniform.
Sweatshirts and T-shirts
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Holy Cross sweatshirts are appropriate for PE and spirit days
only and are not part of the classroom uniform.
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All students must purchase a Holy Cross Field Trip T-shirt.
This T-shirt will be part of the official uniform on selected field trips
that call for casual attire. Teachers will notify you when the T-shirt
is appropriate. These are available at school from the PTF.
Outerwear
All
students must have one outerwear item. You may choose among the list of
options on the appropriate uniform requirements chart.
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Outdoor play is part of the daily schedule, so please be sure
your child has adequate outerwear for cooler weather. To prevent loss or
mix-up, please label all outer clothing, book bags, etc., with your child’s
name.
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There are no uniform requirements for jackets that are only
worn outdoors. Remember, though, that outerwear that is not part of the
school approved uniform list is not to be worn inside the building.
Updated 06-24-08 |
