DRESS CODE

Students and parents/guardians will need to exercise good judgment in selection of attire for the school day. All dress should be modest and in good taste and appropriate to the Roncalli school setting. The administration reserves the right to amend or alter the dress code and determine the appropriateness of specific dress and appearance.  Parents/guardians, we need your help. Please double-check your student as they leave the house for school. Make sure the guidelines are being followed.

Hairstyles

Hairstyles that are neat, clean, appropriate and not distracting are permissible.

Tops

Tops - must be modest and in good taste and have a sleeve. No bare midriffs are allowed. The waistband of the top should overlap the waistband of the pants, shorts or skirt when standing. Undergarments should not be visible.

Sweatshirts and T-shirts

Sweatshirts and T-Shirts should be in good taste and appropriate for our school setting. For the privilege of attending high school. students may wear clothing that represents brand names (see below for guidance), colleges, places and sports’ teams. Sweatshirts and T-shirts that are not appropriate at Roncalli or Roncalli-sponsored events include those that advertise, allude to or refer to bars or establishments that promote alcohol, tobacco, drugs, sex, nudity, violence, weapons, bands/musical groups nor should they have sarcastic or demeaning sayings on them or on anything contrary to the school’s missions and beliefs.

Clothing

Clothing should not be too tight, short or revealing.

Shoes/Sandals

Shoes/sandals must be worn at all times. At times, science class requires closed-toe shoes.

Hats, Bandanas and Hoods

Hats, bandanas, hoods, etc. may not be worn in school during the school day.

Jeans, Leggings and others

Jeans may only be worn on announced jeans days and may not have holes, rips, tears or any type of distressing. Jeans Days are earned on the last day of the school week if there are no dress code violations that week.

Spandex, flannel, sweatpants, pajama/lounging pants, yoga pants, athletic pants, athletic shorts and bib overalls are not allowed.

Leggings/jeggings may be worn under a dress or skirt, but not with a shirt or a sweater.

Body Piercings, Tattoos and Backpacks

No visible body piercings except for earrings and mini nose studs are allowed. No visible tattoos allowed.

Backpacks must remain in the student’s locker.

Masks

Masks are optional to wear under the current COVID-19 restrictions. Masks are dress code appropriate. If you can’t wear it on a T-shirt, it should not be on your mask.

IMPORTANT

Dress code violations will be addressed, and multiple dress code violations will have consequences determined by the administration.