Use of Facilities

Boys - General Information

a) Undershirts must be solid white with no visible logos or writing. b) Hair – must be above the eyebrows at all times, may not fall below the collar in the back, and it may not fall below the bottom of the ear lobe. c) Boys are not permitted to wear earrings, or other body-piercing jewelry. d) Boys in grades three-eight must wear uniform pants/shorts with a belt. e) Boys in grades three-eight must wear a solid color navy traditional long tie on Mass days.

Spirit Dress Days

a) Solid color, blue denim jeans, jean skirts, jean shorts or khaki shorts must be worn and must be no shorter than two (2) inches above the knee. b) Clothing may not fit too tight, too loose, hug the hips, etc. c) Jeans may not be frayed, ripped, or torn. d) School spirit shirts, bazaar shirts, athletic shirts, and other approved school t-shirts, must be worn. e) Belts are optional as long as the pants stay up and secure at the waistline. f) Shoes (athletic or dress as stated in this handbook) and socks must be worn. g) No head coverings permitted.

Free-Dress Days

Occasionally, for specific reasons, a day of free-dress may be permitted. On such days, clothing must be in good taste. Tank tops, t-shirts with distasteful slogans/pictures, see through tops, crop tops, halter-tops, leggings, miniskirts, or short shorts are not allowed. Shoes must be worn (no open-toed shoes/flip flops/sandals/etc.). Details specific to a free-dress-day will be announced ahead of the event.

Dances, Special Events and Graduation

Specific dress-code guidelines for particular events during the school year are identified in permission forms and sign-up documents ahead of the scheduled dates. The general rules described above will always apply.

In as much as it is true that loopholes may be found in any code, it is the expectation of St. Anne Catholic School that parents/guardians and students will use good judgment in complying with the behavior code, dress code, and/or policies. The finding of a loophole and the exploitation of that loophole to avoid compliance with the spirit of the code will not be considered valid; rather, such incidents will be treated as violations of the code. To avoid such a misunderstanding, use the following rule:

If you are not sure that it is allowed, ask first, or do not wear it.

USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES AND GROUNDS

The use of parish and school facilities by non-parochial groups or non-parish-based organizations is governed by local and archdiocesan policy. Any use of parish grounds and facilities by outside organizations must be conditioned on review of contract agreements through the legal counsel of the archdiocese. The review will contain, among other things, hold harmless and insurance provisions that will protect the school, parish and archdiocese in the event of a claim. Requests for use of school facilities by parish and other groups are subject to the approval and permission of the Pastor in the case of parish/regional schools.