Cardinal Stritch Catholic HS Dress Code

Cardinal Stritch Catholic High School has a positive image for young ladies and gentlemen.  Appearance and grooming are strong expressions of one’s inner ideals and culture. Appearance and compliance to the dress is the responsibility of students and their parents.  The following regulations are intended to insure a reasonable and respectable appearance that will achieve the purposes stated above.  Adjustments to these regulations are made by approval of the administration and announced to students.

APPROPRIATE DRESS FOR GIRLS

1. Blouses/Shirts - Polo shirts or banded polo shirts (white, red, or black) or Schoolbelles blouses (white) with CSCHS logo.  Polo shirts and blouses are to be loose fitting, tucked in at all times, and may only be unbuttoned two (2) buttons from the top.  Blouses and polo shirts must be purchased from Schoolbelles or Mr. Emblem.
2. Pants - Plain, straight-legged, khaki or black pants.  Pants must be worn at the waist with a dress belt with a simple buckle. Pants must be Dickies brand or purchased from Schoolbelles.  Cargo pants are not permitted.  Please note the Dickies brand is to be straight-legged, loose-fitting, and have no rivets.
3. Skirts - Kilt style in solid black or red/black plaid.  Skirts must be purchased from Schoolbelles.  Skirts are to be worn at an appropriate length – at the knee or no more than two (2) inches above the top of the knee.  
4. Hair must be neat, clean, and well-groomed.  Fad hairstyles (including unnatural coloring) are not permitted.
5. Earrings - no more than three (3) earrings per ear.

APPROPRIATE DRESS FOR BOYS

1. Shirts - Polo shirts (white, red, or black) or Schoolbelles oxford (white) with CSCHS logo.  Polo shirts and oxfords are to be loose fitting, tucked in at all times, and may only be unbuttoned two (2) buttons from the top.  Oxfords and polo shirts must be purchased from Schoolbelles or Mr. Emblem.
2. Pants - Plain, straight-legged, khaki or black pants.  Pants must be worn at the waist with a dress belt with a simple buckle. Pants must be Dickies brand or purchased from Schoolbelles.  Cargo pants are not permitted.  Please note the Dickies brand is to be straight-legged, not too baggy, and have no rivets.
3. Hair must be neat, clean, and may not go below the top of the collar.  Fad haircuts (including unnatural coloring) are not permitted.  Mustaches and beards must be neatly trimmed.  A student may be withheld from school until his hair is cut.
4. Earrings are not permitted.

APPROPRIATE DRESS FOR ALL STUDENTS

1. Undershirts - Short-sleeved, plain white, red, or black undershirts are to be worn under collared shirts. Layering of a polo shirt over a long sleeve t-shirt is not permitted. 
2. Sweaters - V-neck sweaters or cardigans (red or black) with CSCHS logo must be purchased from Schoolbelles or Mr. Emblem.  All sweaters must be worn with an appropriate collared shirt/blouse underneath them. 
3. Sweatshirts/Fleeces - Sweatshirts/fleeces (red or black) with CSCHS logo must be purchased from Schoolbelles or Mr. Emblem.  All sweatshirts/fleece must be worn with an appropriate collared shirt/blouse underneath it.  Hooded sweatshirts of any kind are not permitted for freshmen, sophomores, or juniors.
4. Senior Hooded Sweatshirts - Each year the Senior class designs a hooded sweatshirt approved by the administration.  This hoodie may be worn in place of a dress code sweater or sweatshirt.  It may not be altered (i.e. torn at the neck, etc.) in any way.  Hoods may not be worn during the school day.  
5. Socks - Socks must be worn at all times.  Socks must be SOLID white, red, or black.  All socks must at least cover the ankle. SOLID white, red, or black tights with feet may also be worn.
6. Shoes - Standard style dress shoes with hard soles are to be worn with socks.  Shoes should be a shade of black or brown. Open back shoes (clogs) are permitted if they are a dress style shoe. All black coach/referee style shoes are permitted.  

ADDITIONAL DRESS CODE REGULATIONS

1. No undergarments are to be visible.
2. No hats, head coverings, gloves, or sunglasses.
3. No athletic style shoes; no work, combat, or cowboy style boots; no sandals, slippers, moccasin style, or open-toed shoes.
4. No coats are to be worn in the classrooms or hallways during the school day.
5. No accessories (jewelry, badges, buttons, belt buckles, etc.) related to drugs, sex, or anything contrary to Christian beliefs are permitted.  This regulation also applies at all sporting events, dances, etc.
6. No visible tongue, facial or body piercings, and/or tattoos. Students must remove visible piercings and/or cover tattoos during the school day and at school related events.

RELAXED DRESS CODE

Students may wear relaxed dress code from the first day of school until Labor Day and from May 15 to the end of the school year.

1. Shirts - Dress code shirts may be worn untucked.
2. Dress Shorts - Shorts must be loose-fitting and come to at least mid-thigh. Shorts must meet the same color requirements as regular pants but DO NOT have to be purchased from Schoolbelles or Mr. Emblem.
3. Shoes - Tennis shoes may be worn with appropriate socks.

JEANS DAYS

Jeans days are announced by the administration.

1. Shirts - Dress code shirts or CSCHS Spirit shirts.
2. Jeans - Jeans must be worn at the waist, be loose-fitting and may not be ripped or torn. Jeans should be ankle-length.
3. Shoes - Tennis shoes may be worn with appropriate socks.