Bishop Conaty-Loretto High School

Personal Appearance

Students should properly wear the complete school uniform both to and from school as well as at all times on campus. The uniform identifies the student as a member of Bishop Conaty-Our Lady of Loretto High School and should be worn with dignity and pride. Laundering and repair of the uniform must be done at a time that will not cause the student to be out of uniform. A student who violates the uniform and personal grooming code will receive a demerit.

The school uniform consists of the burgundy and gray plaid skirt, white polo shirt with school logo, burgundy cardigan sweater, white socks and black and white oxfords. Note: This is considered the DRESS UNIFORM and all students must have this complete uniform before purchasing any options.

The following are uniform options for students:

Skirt/Skort : solid khaki. Skirts must be no more than 3 inches above the knee. Shorts may be worn under the uniform skirt only if the shorts are not visible . (Skirts and skorts may not be shortened, rolled, or hemmed.)
Sweater : burgundy, long-sleeved V-neck or sleeveless vest.
Slacks/Shorts : khaki slacks/khaki walking shorts (Shorts may not be shortened, rolled, or hemmed.)
Shoes : white tennis shoes (must be 100% white, with no colored logos, stripes, etc.)
Socks : Folded white crew socks, white knee socks, or white knee-highs only . No anklets or sports socks are permitted.
Jackets: The school burgundy winter polar fleece jacket sold by Dennis Uniform, the burgundy hooded water resistant jacket with sweatshirt lining sold by Dennis Uniform, and the gray Wildcat sweatshirt are the only acceptable jackets. No other jackets are permitted.
Senior Sweater: Seniors, only, may wear the white with burgundy accents school senior sweater available for purchase through Albion Mills.
School Letterwoman Jacket: Only athletes and members of PAW who have achieved the required number of PAW points may wear the school athlete-style letterman (non-hooded) jacket available through Albion Mills. Prior to purchase, students must obtain moderator's approval.

The uniform must be purchased form Dennis Uniform Manufacturing Company.

The uniform must be purchased prior to the beginning of school. School shorts, slacks and vests are optional wear. The winter polar fleece jacket and the gray Wildcat sweatshirt are the only two acceptable forms of outer wear.

Although students are permitted to interchange their uniform by choosing to wear a skirt, slacks or walking shorts, there will be occasions throughout the year that the student will be requested to wear her DRESS UNIFORM to school. The Dress Uniform consists of white polo shirt with school logo, plaid skirt, black and white oxfords and school cardigan sweater . On these occasions no other uniform options may be worn.

Students may only wear solid white undershirts under their uniform polo shirt; no other kinds of undershirt are permitted.

Athlete's Game-Day Attire

On game days, except dress uniform days, athletes may wear their school uniform, or the following: the Bishop Conaty-Loretto team uniform with solid white tennis shoes, or the Bishop Conaty-Loretto team burgundy sweats with numbered team jersey or team athletic tee-shirt and solid white tennis shoes.

Inclement/Cold Weather

Students are permitted to wear the burgundy winter polar fleece jacket, the burgundy hooded water resistant jacket with sweatshirt lining, and the gray Wildcat sweatshirt to and from school and in between classes during inclement weather. No other jackets are permitted. Students may wear solid white shoes in rainy weather only . Also, solid white tights and/or flesh-colored tights or pantyhose, plain white T-shirts or white turtlenecks may be worn during the cold season only . The dates that the inclement weather uniform options may be worn will be announced. Any infraction of these uniform regulations will result in disciplinary action.

Grooming

Hair must be of natural colors. No extreme hair styles will be permitted. Hair must be worn out of the eyes at all times.
Students may wear to school a moderate amount of light shades of lipstick, foundation, blush, and mascara. No extreme eyeliner or eye shadow will be permitted. Make-up must be appropriate for uniform wear.
tudents may wear pastel and red shades of nail polish. Fingernails, natural or artificial, are not to be worn longer than one-fourth inch beyond the fingertips.
Students are not to wear excessive jewelry. Such items as quarter size or smaller earrings, one ring per hand, one bracelet, and/or one necklace would be appropriate; such items as multiple, large or dangling earrings, multiple rings, bracelets and/or necklaces would not be appropriate. Only school or class buttons may be worn on the uniform. Wearing rings or studs other than in pierced ears is not acceptable.

Alternate Dress Guidelines

On special occasions an Alternate Dress Day may be permitted. Students also have the option of wearing their school uniform on alternate dress days. Clothes that have a tendency to give an unkempt appearance, even if they meet the letter of the law, are to be avoided. Shirts, blouses and dresses must have sleeves and shoulders. Shirts and blouses must be able to be tucked in. No midriff skin should be showing when a person is standing up straight and holding her arms high above her head. The length of walking-shorts, skirts, and dresses may be no shorter than three inches above the top of the knee when the person is standing up straight ; the top of the knee is the top of the bump formed by the knee cap. The following garments are acceptable, provided they are modest and appropriate for a Catholic girls' high school.

Jeans (not saggy, baggy, low-cut or torn)
Pedal Pushers or Capris (not saggy, baggy, low-cut or torn)
Overalls (not saggy, baggy or torn) with blouses, tee-shirts, sweaters, or sweat-shirts.
Shorts & Skorts with at least a 6 inch inseam (denim, ok)
Skirts
Dresses
Plain tee-shirts (no offensive writing or images)
Blouses
Body suits worn as blouses
Sweats (no offensive writing or images)
Sweat shirts (no offensive writing or images))
Tennis shoes (no sandals, opened-toed or open-heeled shoes, no clogs, no high-heeled shoes, no boots, no platform shoes, no flip-flops, no spa sandals/shoes)
Socks must be worn with all shoes.
Hats (no baseball-style caps)
Scarves & Kerchiefs
Appropriate alternate dress day-time make up and jewelry

The latest fashions do not always fit the alternate dress guidelines. Any fad or grooming style that is interpreted by school officials as in poor taste, immodest or inappropriate should not be worn to school.

Students who violate the alternate dress guidelines will earn a demerit and lose the alternate dress privilege for the remainder of the school year.