Cardinal Spellman High School has established a dress code and uniform policy for all students. The school dress code reflects and promotes a formal, business-like atmosphere, which is free of distractions and conducive to learning. Parents must help in supporting all policies of the school, including the dress code and uniform policies, by ensuring students are dressed appropriately, according to the dress code.

Students with a uniform violation or found to be not in compliance with the dress code policy will be sent to the office, receive an office detention, and may not return to class until they are in the proper uniform. Parents will be called to bring the appropriate clothing or student will be sent home to change before returning to school. If a parent cannot be reached, student may be furnished with uniform attire from the school’s uniform closet.

On “dress down” days, students must comply with the conditions set forth in terms of acceptable attire. Any student found not in compliance will be sent to the office and a parent will be called to provide appropriate attire.

All uniform clothing and accessories can be purchased through Donnelly's Uniforms or Tommy Hilfiger except for the ¼ zip, black, nylon uniform sweatshirt, which can be purchased through the Spellman Store.

 

Uniform for Young Men:

• Traditional “docker”-style khaki pants; they may be purchased from School Pride or elsewhere. Any other style of pants is not allowed.
• Plain black or brown belt worn at the waist.
• Regulation monogrammed long or short-sleeved maroon or white polo shirt (a plain white tee shirt, short or long sleeve, may be worn under the polo).
• Option: A white oxford button-down shirt with Spellman logo (long-sleeve or short-sleeve) may be worn.
• Dark socks are required.
• SHOES: solid-colored shoes - black, brown or beige (NO sneakers or sneaker-style shoes allowed)

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Uniform for Young Women:

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• If needed for warmth, students may wear the regulation monogrammed navy blue or maroon cardigan, pull-over sweater or vest from School Pride.
• The 3-Quarter Zip maroon Spellman Sweatshirt is allowed for all students. However, this will be the last year for this item.
• During designated warm weather dates in the Fall and Spring, regulation uniform khaki shortsmay be worn, if approved by Administration.
• If a student opts for a more formal attire, dress shirts, tie and sweater vests are permitted.
• No earrings, no body piercings or visible tattoos allowed.
• Hair must be neatly groomed and length may not go beyond the shirt collar. Extreme hair styles, and /or unnatural color dyes are not permitted.
• Young men must be clean-shaven; facial hair in any form, including a moustache or beard is not allowed (exception: Senior boys may have a neatly trimmed beard, approved by Administration)
• Chains that attach to the belt or pants are notallowed.
  • Option 1: New Regulation skirt – Herring Bone print (must not exceed 2” from the top of knee and may not be rolled); plain shorts may be worn under skirt. This is the only option for incoming freshmen. The old plaid kilt will NOT be allowed.
  • Socks or Tights must be worn with skirt: white, maroon or navy only, and must meet uniform regulations.
  • Option 2: Beige Khaki Skort WILL BE allowed for the 2019-2020 school year for grades 10,11, 12. This will be the last year for the skort.
  • Mid-calf socks may be worn in Fall and Spring. Knee-high socks or tights must be worn during winter months.
  • Tights are to be free of holes, ripsand runs. If they are deemed unacceptable, the student will be sent to the office and consigned a new pair by the Main Office for payment on the following school day. Failure to pay will result in a detention.
  • Option 3: Uniform khaki pants (must be approved by Admin.) may be worn instead of the skirt. No other styles of pants are acceptable.
  • Regulation monogrammed long or short-sleeved maroon or white polo shirt (a plain white tee shirt, short or long sleeve, may be worn under the polo).
  • SHOES: solid-colored shoes - black, brown or beige (NO sneakers or sneaker-style shoes allowed)
  • Option: A white oxford button-down shirt with Spellman logo (long-sleeve or short-sleeve) may be worn.
  • If needed for warmth, students may wear the regulation monogrammed navy blue or maroon cardigan, pull-over sweater or vest from School Pride.

• The 3-Quarter Zip maroon Spellman Sweatshirt is allowed for all students. However, this will be the last year for this item.

• Neatly groomed hair, no extreme hairstyles or unnatural color dyes permitted.
• No facial piercings other than earrings, no visible tattoos allowed.
• Girls in repeated violation of the length of the skirt will receive detention for each violation and a parent will be called. If skirt is too short, student will be required to purchase a new, appropriate length skirt or to wear the uniform pants.

 

Relaxed Dress Code and Spirit Wear Days

Spellman Spirit Fridays- On Fridays, students are invited to wear Spellman-wear on top (Tee-shirts, sweatshirts, ministry shirts, etc.) with the regular uniforms below the waist.

Relaxed Dress Down Days- Periodically throughout the year relaxed dress code days may be announced for special occasions. All student clothing on such days must demonstrate good taste, modesty and respect for all members of the school community. Attire that promotes or advertises tobacco, drug, or alcohol use, sexual activity or discrimination is never acceptable.

 

A few specifics: 

 

The following items ARE ALLOWED:

• Regular jeans, skirts (meeting the 3-inch regulation) longer skirts, sweatpants, shorts that are an appropriate, respectable length
• Moccasins, Uggs and colored sneakers are allowed on full dress down days

The following are NOT allowed at any time, during any type of dress down day:

• “Short”-shorts, pajama bottoms, cargo pants, yoga pants, leggings, skin-tight jeans or jeans with holes or tears or cut-offs, and mini-skirts.
• Shirts or tops such as exercise tanks, tanks with spaghetti straps, low cut or revealing bare midriffs
• High heels, wheelies, cleats or flip-flops.
• Hats, caps, headwear, bandanas, or sunglasses
• Facial piercings including nose rings notallowed
• Earrings on young men are notallowed.

*Short pants option (for regular uniform days as well as Dress Down Days) is permitted up to October 1 and after April vacation.

 

Dress-UP Days

Periodically, students are asked to dress UP for certain occasions (masses, special assemblies and events). At these times, students are expected to dress modestly and appropriately.