If you have questions about the appropriateness of a clothing item, please bring it to Mr. Pleger for approval BEFORE you remove the tags or wear it.
Shirts:
Pants, Slacks and Capri: Shall be plain solid colors of cotton twill or corduroy material Shall be straight legged and without cargo pockets or loops Hem to be at the top of the sole of the shoe Shall be worn at the waist Shall be free of designs and logos Shall be neat and without holes, fringes, tears, or frays Shall be the correct size for student (not too tight or loose)
Shirts may have cap, short, 3/4 length or long sleeves
Polo Shirts: Shall have a collar Shall have Buttons or placket zipper May be Striped, printed or solid color If worn, the underneath shirt shall be tucked in Shall have a straight bottom hem Logos shall be located on left chest (1 inch square or less) Shall be the correct size for student (not too tight or loose) Dress Shirt (button up): Made of cotton material May be striped, printed or solid color A plain white, crew neck, short sleeve T-shirt shall be worn underneath Shall be buttoned at all times (exception-top two buttons) Shall be the correct size for student (not too tight or loose) Shirt must be tucked in at all times
Jeans: Follow the description of Pants or Slacks above in addition to: Shall be a plain solid color except any shade of blue Shall be the correct size for student (not too tight or loose)
Shorts and Skorts: Shall be made of cotton twill or corduroy material Shall be a plain solid color walking shorts Shall be worn at the waist Shall be hemmed at bottom Shall be free of designs or logos Length of inseam to be a minimum of 6” OR the hem shall be no more than 3” above the top of the kneecap The hem shall be no more than 1” below the bottom of the kneecap Shall be the correct size for student (not too tight or loose)
Mock or Turtle Neck shirts: May be striped, printed or solid color Shall have a straight bottom hem (if not, it shall be tucked in) Logos on left chest (1 inch square or less) Shall be the correct size for student (not too tight or loose)
Sweaters, Sweatshirts, Fleece Vests: May be striped, printed or solid color A polo, mock or turtleneck shall be worn underneath If worn, the underneath shirt shall be tucked in May have short or long sleeves Shall not have a hood Shall be worn right side out May be pull over, zip or button front Logos shall be located on the left chest (1 inch square or less) Shall be the correct size for student (not too tight or loose) May be worn indoors (classrooms, cafeteria, assemblies, Church, etc.)
Coats, Jackets, Hooded Sweatshirts, or Fleece Jackets May be worn during transitions between classes or outside only
Skirts & Jumpers (Girls only) May be print, plaid or solid color Shall be made of COTTON OR CORDUROY MATERIAL Hem be no more than 2” above the top of the kneecap when standing Slits to be no more than 2” above the top of the kneecap when standing Shall be the correct size for student (not clingy, form fitting or too tight)
All garments shall be the correct size for the child (not too tight or loose) Undergarments shall not show at any time.
Jean Shorts: Follow the description of shorts above in addition to: May be a plain solid color except any shade of blue Shall be the correct size for student (not too tight or loose)
Shoes & Socks: Must be worn at all times Tennis, oxford or slip-on shoes with rubber soles Slip-on shoes must cover the whole foot (like a tennis shoe) Shoes must be worn and tied properly Must tie, buckle, Velcro, strap or zip on May have one inch heel or less
Hair: Hair styles shall be conservative and neat Bangs shall be above the eyebrows Hair must be kept out of students’ eyes Boy’s hair shall be off the collar and ears Student’s hair shall be their unaltered natural color Out of the ordinary or fad haircuts or styles are unacceptable Streaking, highlighting, bleaching or dying hair is unacceptable
Jewelry: Boys are not permitted to wear earrings at any time during school or during school related activities. Earrings may be worn in ears only. Earrings shall be 1 inch or less in length Rings, necklaces and/or bracelets may be worn in moderation.
Makeup: (Girls only) Makeup may be worn but must be in moderation. Light blush Light mascara (same color as lashes) Clear lip-gloss Clear nail polish
Marquette Middle School
Free Dress: The 1st Monday of each month students may wear free dress Pants, Jeans and shorts must follow dress code except in color T-shirts, sweatshirts or sweaters; any color and correct size Logos, writing, pictures, etc. will be appropriate for school Skirts and Jumpers fall under listed dress code descriptions Shall be the correct size for student (not clingy, form fitting or too tight)
Bib overalls, tank tops, athletic type shorts and sweat pants (including mesh, nylon, cotton, or spandex) are unacceptable.
Consequences for Dress Code Violations If a student is found to be out of dress code, the student will be directed to go to the principal’s office. An administrator will review the dress code with the student. If the dress code violation can be corrected the student will do so immediately and return to class. If the violation can not be corrected, the student will call a parent/guardian to explain the violation and ask him/her to bring what is needed to correct the violation.
The student will then wait in the library until the violation is corrected or the school day ends.
Interpretation of the dress code is under the discretion of the administration. Revised August 2004
Dress Code for
Boys and Girls 2004 - 2005
Message to parents: The descriptions contained within the dress code have been written to inform students and parents of items and styles that are acceptable to wear while attending St. Joseph/Marquette Catholic School. If an item or style is not listed within the dress code it must not be worn to school. Students are encouraged to bring an item of question to the administration for approval before it is worn.