Choosing modesty in dress and grooming is considered an important aspect of the school-wide theme of Integrity.
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 and at all times while in the Library or attending Collaboration or Detention. Failure to follow the uniform guidelines will result in the parent providing appropriate clothing for the student on the day in question or if a parent cannot provide appropriate clothing, uniform clothes will be issued to the student with the expectation that it will be returned at the end of the school day. Uniform infractions will result in disciplinary action.
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, moccasins, and slippers are inappropriate for this educational setting.
Socks
· Boys and Girls: Visible socks in solid school colors (navy, dark green, white or black); small logos are permitted.
· Girls: Knee Socks: solid white, navy, or black.
Tights: navy, dark green, or black. No fishnet or footless styles.
Shirts
· Polo or Oxford style shirts purchased only from Norman’s Uniforms.
· All shirts must be tucked in at all times during the school day.
· All clothing worn under the uniform shirt must be solid white.
Pants, Shorts and Skirts
· Tan or plaid, purchased from Norman’s Uniforms.
· Pants, shorts and skirts must be worn at the waistline.
· Hemmed skirts must be worn within 1 inch of the top of the knee.
· Hemmedshorts may be no shorter than 3 inches of the top of the knee.
****Measurement is taken while standing****
Please Note: Students who repeatedly violate the limits of hem length will be denied the privilege of wearing skirts and/or shorts for the remainder of the semester.
Belts
· All students must wear a belt with their pants/shorts. The belt must have a buckle and no excessive adornment (studs, sequins, etc.)
· White, 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. Black, blue, or green “Pea” coat style jackets are permitted. 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 the Norman’s Uniform oxford shirt. Dress pants/slacks or uniform pants and dress shoes are required.
· Girls must wear 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.