Uniform Information and Dress Code

PHILOSOPHY:  Dressing for school reflects a positive image of our uniqueness and lends dignity to our most important task at school, teaching and learning.  It also allows us to recognise the demands of society regarding professional dress and makes a distinction between work and recreational activities.

The responsibility of dressing within the Newman dress code is that of the parents and the students.  The responsibility of checking for and reporting dress code violations is each faculty member.  Teachers have the responsibility to issue detentions for infractions of the dress code.  The Dean of Students has the final responsibility for interpreting and enforcing the dress code.  Any questionable matters concerning the dress code should be referred to the Dean of Students.  MODESTY IS ALWAYS EXPECTED, DISTRACTING OR DISTATSTEFUL CLOTHING AND JEWELRY IS NOT PERMITTED.  ALL WORN CLOTHING IS TO BE PROPERLY SIZED AND CORRECTLY WORN.  

REQUIREMENTS FOR BOYS AND GIRLS

SHIRTS

The Newman dress code for girls and boys requires the nevy blue or white polo shirt with the Newman emblem which can be purchased from the Spirit Shop.

1. A dress code shirt may be long or short sleeve shirt.
2. If a T-shirt is worn under the polo shirt, it must be solid white.
3. the Dean of Students will determine what an appropriate emblem is.
4. The dress code is in effect from the first bell, at the beginning of the school day, until school is dismissed.
5. All shirts must be tucked and remained in the slacks, shorts or skirt.

SLACKS

1. Only navy blue (not royal), or light khaki dress slacks may be worn.
2. Denim jeans, leg pockets, leg zippers, cargo, stretch, stirrup, canvas, rivets, sweater, sweats, baggy, painters, or capri pants are not permitted.
3. Corduroy pants may be worn.
4. If slacks are designed for a belt, then a black or brown belt must be worn.
5. Slacks must come to the top of the shoes and may not drag the ground.
6. Slacks may not be worn below the hips.

SHORTS

1. Only dress shorts may be worn before Oct. 15 and after April 15.  Administration approval is needed to wear dress shorts at any other time.
2. Uniform shorts must be navy blue or light khaki.
3. Shorts must be long enough to accommodate modesty. (No more than 3 inches above the top of the kneecap and not below the kneecap)
4. Dress shorts with two pockets in the front and back are preferable.
5. Short full under the same rules for slacks.

SKIRTS

1. If girls choose to wear a skirt, only a plaid uniform skirt will be allowed.  Skirts can be purchased from Lagron-Miller Company Inc., 4517 N. Sterling Ave., Peoria, IL 61615, 1-800-322-8116 or 309-674-5143 or you can visit their online store at www.lagron-miller.com
2. Skirts are to worn at the waist to accommodate modesty.  (No more than 3 inches above the kneecap).

SWEATSHIRTS

1. Only approved Newman sweatshirts, purchased from the school will be allowed.
2. Sweatshirts are to be solid white or navy blue with the Newman emblem.
3. A dress code poloshirt with a visible collar is required under a sweatshirt.
4. No hooded apparel may be worn during the school day.

SHOES

1. Dress shoes or predominately white, blue or black tennis shoes must be worn and cleanly maintained. (No more than 2 colors)
2. Students may not wear sandals, hiking shoes, boots, or work shoes.
3. All footwear must have a heel, or heel strap and a sole.
4. Shoes with eyelets must be laced to the top and tied.

SOCKS

1. Student must properly wear socks that are visible at all times.

HAIR

1. Hair must be neat and properly groomed at all times.
2. Hair for boys may be no longer than the eyebrows in the front and top of the collar in the back.
3. Hair for boys must be cut above the ears.
4. Boys may not have ponytails, shags or multi-layered cuts.
5. Girls may not have shags or multi-layered cuts.
6. Boys' hair styles must be one color and appropriate to the nature of education at Newman.
7. Hair styles unduly drawing attention are not allowed.

FACIAL HAIR

1. Boys must be clean-shaven.
2. Beards and mustaches are not allowed.
3. Sideburns lower than the bottom of the ear and flared sideburns are not allowed.

JEWELRY

1. Boys are not permitted to wear pierced jewelry on any part of the body.
2. Boys with pierced ears are not to wear earrings while on school grounds during the school day, at any school-sponsored event or when representing the school for any occasion.
3. Girls are not to wear excessive jewelry (necklaces, rings, etc)
4. Girls may wear pierced earrings.  No more than three piercings are allowed for each ear.  No other visible body piercings will be allowed.
5. Chokers, choke chains, spiked collars, and wallet chains are not allowed.

HATS, CAPS, SUNGLASSES and BANDANAS

1. No headgear of any type is to be worn in the building at any time.

TATTOOS

1. Tattoos are highly discouraged
2. If a student has a tattoo(s), it must be covered at all times so it is not visible.

DRESSCODE  INFRACTIONS

1. Students will be referred to the Dean of Students only when the dress vode is questionable or confusing.
2. For the first violation, the sudent will be issued a detention and she or he must conform to the dress code before being allowed to return to class.