GENERAL DRESS AND GROOMING

The purpose of the dress and grooming code at Garces Memorial is two-fold.  We want to create an environment where dress and grooming standards minimize distractions from learning.  We also hope to deemphasize clothing as a means to define socioeconomic differences within the student body.

Final Decisions regarding Dress and Grooming are at the discretion of the Dean of Students.  Students are expected to be in compliance with the dress code for the entire school day.  Failure to do so may result in the student being sent home until the problem is resolved.  Should a student be sent home for inappropriate dress/grooming, the time the student is out of class will be treated as an unexcused absence and the student will be required to perform one (1) hour of work at Garces for each missed class period. 

On all standard dress days, all students are expected to wear school clothing purchased from Norman’s Uniform Company (310) 832-8342 www.normansuniforms.com. The Garces Code # is 2800.

STANDARD DRESS - All students are expected to wear the following:

Shoes

·         Shoes:     Tennis or dress shoes that are in good condition.

Please Note: Boots (including Ugg-style), moccasins, and slippers are inappropriate for this educational setting.

Socks

·         Boys and Girls:  Visible socks (small logos are permitted).

·         Girls:       Knee Socks:  solid white, navy, or black.

Tights:  navy, dark green, or black.  No fishnet style.

Shirts

·         White shirts purchased from Norman’s Uniforms.

·         All shirts must be tucked in at all times during the school day.

Pants, Shorts and Skirts

·         Tan or plaid, purchased from Norman’s Uniforms.

·         Pants, shorts and skirts must be worn at the waistline.

·         Hemmed skirts and shorts must be worn within 3 inches of the knee.

Belts   

·         All students must wear a belt with their pants/shorts.  The belt must have a buckle and no excessive adornment (studs, sequins, etc.)

·         Black or brown only (may be purchased from Norman’s)

Optional Outerwear

Sweaters, Sweatshirts, and Jackets

·         All outerwear must be purchased from Norman’s or clearly Garces affiliated.  The Dean of Students with the assistance of the ASB must approve all exceptions to these limits.  Letterman Jackets are encouraged.

·         Seniors may also wear appropriate college affiliated sweatshirts.

Hats and Scarves

·         Only Garces affiliated beanies and scarves will be allowed. (Available from Norman’s)

GROOMING AND ACCESSORIES

BOYS

·         Hairstyles must be moderate and appropriate for a Catholic School; the Dean of Students has full discretion to define these limits.

·         Hair must be clean and of natural color.  Hair must not cover the top of the ears, fall below the eyebrows, or fall below the top of the shirt collar. 

·         Young men are expected to be clean-shaven and well groomed.

·         Earrings, body rings/piercing and tattoos are not allowed.

GIRLS

·         Make-up and jewelry must be moderate and appropriate for a Catholic School; the Dean of Students has full discretion to define these limits.

·         Hair must be clean and of natural color.

·         Hairstyles must be moderate and appropriate for a Catholic school; the Dean of Students has full discretion to define these limits.

·         Body rings/piercing and tattoos are not allowed.

SPECIAL DRESS DAYS

Formal Dress

·         Boys must wear a tie with either an oxford shirt (of any color) or the Norman’s Uniform oxford shirt.  Dress pants/slacks or uniform pants and dress shoes are required. 

·         Girls must wear a dress, or a white oxford shirt (available from Norman’s) with a skirt, uniform skirt, dress pants, or uniform pants. Dress shoes or dress sandals are required.  All dresses and blouses must have appropriate coverage and fit modestly.

Senior Dress

Seniors are permitted Special Dress Days as designated by the Dean of Students.  Senior Class Officers will assist the Dean in establishing and enforcing the dress code for these days.

Group Privilege

Members of Garces teams, clubs, or organizations may request the privilege of wearing team/group shirts approved by the Dean of Students to promote their group’s activities.  The Dean will establish the parameters.

Special Exemptions

The Dean of Students must approve any other exception to the basic Dress and Grooming Code.  Individual students who request exceptions must bring to the Dean a written request for the exception, signed by a parent or guardian.  If approved, the student will be issued a permission slip for a specified time.  This permission slip must be carried by the student at all times, and presented to a faculty member or administrator upon request.

Final Decisions regarding Dress and Grooming are at the discretion of the Dean of Students.