Uniforms
UNIFORM POLICIES The uniform code at Bishop Kenny High School is designed to encourage neatness, good order, and discipline among students. A uniform appearance gives students a feeling of equality, provides a visible sense of school unity and identity, and contributes to the professional atmosphere that should exist in a school. The appearance of our students should also reflect the seriousness of the educational process. In this regard, all students are expected to observe the school uniform policies from the time they arrive in the morning until they leave campus at the conclusion of the school day. Administrators, teachers and staff monitor uniform compliance throughout the day. Any student who reports to school with a major uniform infraction is to be sent to the Office of the Dean of Students. All uniform violations are reported to the Office of the Dean of Students. Non-conformity to the uniform code is a Level I offense. All school uniforms, including jackets and physical education uniforms, must be purchased through RC Uniforms and Embroidery, 11160 Beach Boulevard, Jacksonville FL 32246, (904) 646-0493. The administration of Bishop Kenny High School reserves the right to make any and all judgments on matters not explicitly outlined in this dress code, the acceptability of a hairstyle/color, and to assess the acceptability of a student’s appearance. If appearance is deemed unacceptable, the student may be sent home immediately. The student may not be allowed on campus until the problem is corrected to the satisfaction of the administration. All time out of class will be unexcused. The following is the Bishop Kenny uniform; anything that does not conform to these standards is not acceptable. If any item is not listed, it may not be worn. Exceptions to the uniform shoe will be granted for orthopedic reasons with a physician's note (physician must designate the effective dates which orthopedic wear is required) which must be co-signed by the dean of students and carried by the student at all times.
BOYS' UNIFORMS Uniforms must fit properly and may not be faded, torn or frayed. This includes ties, shirts and pants. Shoes: For safety purposes, students may not walk on backs of shoes. Face Mask: Masks must be solid in color (no design or texture) white, black, or gray.
Pants
Navy blue, belted, dress pants (pants must be purchased from RC Uniforms and Embroidery). Pants must fit properly and not be faded, torn, or frayed. Wearing pants too low will result in an automatic Saturday School.
Belt
Must be worn; solid brown or black. Cloth belts and belts with printed logos/designs are not permitted, i.e. Guy Harvey, team logos, etc.
Belt Buckle A fashion belt buckle must be appropriate for a Catholic high school setting and may not be greater than 3”x 3” in size. Buckles that are considered obscene, offensive, or contradictory may not be worn. Shirt
White oxford shirt with BK logo, button-down collar, short or long sleeves (purchased from RC Uniforms and Embroidery). Collar and cuffs must be buttoned at all times. The shirt must be tucked so the belt and waistband of the pants are visible. Visible bottom edge indicates the shirt is too small.
T-shirt A solid white (no design) short-sleeve T-shirt may be worn under the oxford shirt. Long-sleeve undershirts may not be worn under short sleeve shirts. Shoes Solid brown or black leather ONLY and cut below the ankle (mesh side panels must be plain without designs) or oxford style shoes are the only types permitted. Moccasins, slippers, flip flops, sandals, boots, athletic or Vans style shoes, or soft fabric/canvas styles are not permitted. Shoes must have backs and be worn as designed. Students who are exempt by a doctor’s note from wearing a uniform shoe must wear uniform shoe on non-injured foot. They will not be permitted to participate in athletic practices or competitions. Socks
Solid white or dark-colored socks must be worn.
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