The purpose of the dress code is to teach the students to dress neatly and to learn to take pride in their appearance and in themselves. It is expected that modesty and decorum will be the decisive elements in the Kennedy Dress Code. Immodest dress and dress that stretches the spirit of the dress code will not be tolerated. The Administration, and in particular the Dean of Students, determines what is and what is not acceptable clothing or dress. Students who are in serious violation, as determined by the Administration, and students who are immodestly dressed will be sent home.
1. GIRLS’ DRESS REGULATIONS
Dress cotton shirts.
Dress, skirt, jumper, slacks, split skirt or skort, and culottes.
All dresses, skirts, skorts, split skirts must at least touch top of the kneecap.
Dress blouses or casual dress tops/blouses (except when wearing a dress or cowl-necked top).
All buttoned down shirts must be tucked in.
Socks or stockings must be worn at all times.
Loose fitting stirrup pants are permitted.
Dress shoes are to be worn.
Tights with lace bottoms are permitted when worn under a skirt or a dress.
Proper underclothing.
Dress-up Day for Girls
Girls must wear either a dress or skirt and a dress blouse on a dress-up day.
Not Permitted - Girls
Tops that bare the midriff
Denim shirts or those shirts that appear to look like denim.
Chambray material.
T-shirts, undershirts, flannel shirts.
Leggings, cargo pants, drooping pants.
Colored Denim.
Skirts or dresses with slit length above the top of the kneecap.
Skirts, dresses, or slacks that are "skin tight".
Mini-Skirts
Shorts of any kind.
Hair which appears unkempt or outlandish.
Dyed hair of an unnatural color.
Hats during school hours.
Sunglasses during school hours.
Sandals are not permitted at any time.
Levi jeans or denims are not permitted.
Sweatshirts of any kind.
Band logo T-shirts (including dress-down day).
Combat boots.
Visible body piercing and tattoos.
2. BOYS’ DRESS REGULATIONS
Dress shirt or casual dress shirt at all times (all shirts must be tucked in at all times and buttoned properly at all times)
Dress slacks or trousers - dockers.
Proper underclothing.
Socks - (socks must be visible)
Dress shoes.
Suitable hair cut length in front and back. Hair length is not allowed to go past eyebrows, even when hair is slicked back. Hair length in the front should not cover or hang over a person's face. Hair length in the back should not touch shirt collar.
Cleanly shaven - no beards or mustaches are permitted and sideburns must be no longer than ear lobe. Seniors are permitted mustaches.
Dress belts.
Dress-up Day for Boys
Dress shirt (shirt with a collar that is buttoned from the neck to the waist)
Dress slacks or trousers.
Tie
Sport coat, suit coat, pullover sweater or cardigan.
Not Permitted - Boys -
T-shirts, undershirts, flannel shirts, sleeveless apparel.
Cargo pants, drooping pants.
Hats or head coverings.
Hair which appears unkempt or outlandish.
Braids.
Hair that is bushy in appearance.
Dyed hair of an unnatural color.
Beards.
Mustaches
Earrings.
Band logo T-shirts (including dress-down days).
No open-toed shoes.
Sunglasses during school hours.
Visible body piercing and tattoos.
GYM UNIFORMS -
Students must wear Kennedy Catholic gym shorts and a Kennedy Catholic T-shirt. These items are available for purchase in the bookstore. Kennedy Catholic sweat suits, available in the bookstore, are also acceptable. Because of the nature of certain activities, the Phys Ed Instructor may require traditional gym clothing - shorts and T-shirt - rather than a sweat suit, which may restrict movement. ALL STUDENTS must come prepared with athletic shoes (NO TURF SHOES).
SUMMARY
It is not enough to follow the letter of the law; students are expected to follow the spirit of the dress code as well. The Administration (not faculty, students, parents) is the "final word" as to what is acceptable and not acceptable. Gym clothing is mandatory.