Information about the Dress Code at HFCS

Philosophy of the Dress Code

At Holy Family Cathedral School, we believe that a student's appearance has an impact on his/her attitude and behavior. Respect for the school community, for the students themselves, and for what the school is giving to the students is manifested by an attitude of "dressing up" rather than "dressing down" for school. The dress code is also designed to help students develop a sense of modesty and decorum. It should educate them in what is appropriate dress for the proper time and place.

The primary purpose of our school uniform code is to assure that the students of Holy Family Cathedral School be neat, clean, and well groomed for all school activities. This code will be strictly enforced. Students are expected to be in full uniform at all times, except on designated non-uniform days or if they have a note from their parents stating a reasonable excuse. Parents are responsible to see that their children are dressed in accordance with this code from the first day of school to the last. Students who come to school without proper attention having been given to personal cleanliness, grooming or neatness of dress will be sent to the office to call their parents so that they can come with the appropriate attire. Students will not be allowed back in class until they are properly dressed for school.