Dress Code
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Visit the Lands End website at: www.landsend.com/school - Preferred School #: 900127556
Or click here to go directly to the uniforms.
Dress (Appearance) Code (updated July 2011)
PCHS students will attend school in a style of dress to support and reflect the spiritual, academic, and social mission of the school. Stated in simplest form, student and staff attire should be neat, clean, and appropriate for an educational environment. Parents, teachers, staff, and administrators are expected to be supportive of this appearance code since it is designed to reflect the dignity of each student and staff member as well as the mission of the school. When a person’s attire is judged by a teacher, staff member, another student, or an administrator to be inappropriate, distracting, and in violation of the appearance code, that person will refer the violator to the Principal.
The appearance of male students requires the following:
- Lands’End and Educational Apparel (pants purchased at Sears, JCPenney’s and Old Navy must be the approved Lands’ End style) pants must be appropriately fit to the ankle in a navy blue or khaki color. Knee length shorts may be worn from April 1 to October 30. A belt must be worn with the regular polo shirt and the polo shirt must be tucked into pants or shorts.
- The shirt must be a short sleeved or long sleeved golf style collared shirt, banded bottom polo or a dress style shirt with the school logo in navy blue, columbia blue, or white. Layered shirts, sweatshirts (also with the school logo), or a fleece with the school logo may be worn in cold weather. All layers of shirts must have the approved school logo and must be tucked into the pants. Undershirts must match outside shirt – example navy with navy and white can be worn with all colors.
- Shoes must be a total foot covering style i.e., a dress shoe or an athletic shoe with socks (no sandals). Athletic shoe must be black, navy, white, gray, or brown with no more than two colors in addition to solid color (example – black overall with gray or white enhancement). Socks must be white, navy, black, or gray and worn at all times.
- Hair must be neatly trimmed, off the collar, and out of the eyes.
- Jewelry must not detract from the educational process as determined by the principal.
- Dress Uniform for Mass and Assemblies – Khaki pants, navy shirt, dark socks, and leather dress shoes.
The appearance of female students requires the following:
- Lands’End and Educational Apparel (pants purchased at Sears, JCPenney’s and Old Navy must be the approved Lands’ End style) pants must be appropriately fit to the ankle in navy blue or khaki color. Knee length shorts and side pleat skorts may be worn from April 1 to October 30. Lands’End skorts or skirts must be knee length or longer and of the approved school style and color. Skorts may be worn if length above the knee is no more than 2 ½ inches from the top of the knee (width of a dollar bill).
- The shirts must be short sleeved or long sleeved golf style collared shirt or a dress style shirt with the school logo in navy, columbia blue, and white. Polo and dress shirts must be tucked in or banded bottom shirts may be worn. Layered shirts, sweatshirts (also with school logo), or fleece with the school logo may be worn in cold weather. All layers of shirts must be approved school logo and may be worn outside the pants. Undershirts must be the same color as the top shirt and white undershirts may be worn with any color.
- Shoes must be a total foot covering style i.e., a dress shoe or an athletic shoe with socks (no sandals). Athletic shoes must be navy, black, gray, white, or brown with no more than 2 contrasting colors. Socks must be worn at all times (knee or crew length). Socks must be white, navy, black, or gray. Heels on shoes should not be more than 2 inches stacked.
- Hair must be neatly trimmed and out of the eyes.
- Jewelry must not detract from the educational process as determined by the principal.
- Dress Uniform for Mass and Assemblies – Khaki skirts, A-line khaki skorts (no side pleated skorts), or Khaki pants, navy shirt, dark socks, and leather dress shoes.
The following applies to all students:
- No head covers including caps, hats, bandanas, or hoods are permitted during the school day.
- Outer garments such as jackets, coats, gloves, mittens, and scarves must remain in lockers during school hours.
- Chains, studded collars, studded wristbands, visible tattoos, body piercing, and body rings are not permitted.
- Garments, backpacks, and all other personal belongings cannot display or advertise illegal or controlled substances or have inappropriate images or messages such as sexual innuendo or profanity.
- All clothing must be free of rips, tears, tatters, fringe, slits, and torn fabric.
- All clothing including shoes must be clean and free from offensive odors.
- All clothing must fit appropriately. For example, pants should not excessively drag the ground or be oversized or undersized. Shirts should fit appropriately and not be too large and baggy or too small and tight.
- Physical education classes require appropriate athletic wear (shorts may be worn if the length above the knee is no more than 5 inches from the top of the knee) Consult the teacher.
FRIDAY (with the exception of Mass/Assemblies) is designated as school pride/school spirit day and everyone is encouraged to wear a PC SCHOOL TEE SHIRT, SWEATSHIRT, SCHOOL APPROVED SWEATPANTS,OR GOLF STYLE SHIRT WITH A SCHOOL LOGO. Students not participating, must wear the usual school attire required on any other day. The style of dress must support and reflect the spiritual, academic, and social mission of the school.
The appearance code is in effect for the school day as well as at events sponsored by the school at which the students are representing or supporting the activities or events in the name of PCHS such as at athletic events, service learning projects, field trips, etc. The only exception is that denim and tee shirts may be worn at events outside of the school day hours.
Violators will be referred to the office and held there until the violation is rectified. The time it takes to correct the violation is considered unexcused. Parents will be notified of infractions. Parents are encouraged to monitor their students’ dress every morning before they leave home. A team effort is necessary to keep the appearance code effective for all.
NOTE: This Appearance Code is subject to change as fashions, fads, and new challenges arise.