SGHS seeks to provide a safe and stable learning environment for students.  To this end the following uniform code, which may be amended at the discretion of the administration, has been adopted.

Uniform shirts, the SGHS long or short-sleeved blue oxford shirt, must be worn at all times. All buttons, except for the topmost button, must be fastened. Shirts must be clean, pressed, and in good condition. SGHS uniform shirts must be tucked in.
Not allowed: ties, buttons, or other external shirt decorations not issued by SGHS

Undershirts, if worn, must be solid white.  No part of an undershirt may stick out from under the uniform shirt; it may only be visible at the neckline.
Not allowed: turtleneck shirts or sweaters under uniform shirts

Fleece and Sweatshirt: Students may wear a SGHS fleece or sweatshirt purchased from the business office over the regular uniform shirt.  The collar of the regular uniform shirt must be visible under the sweatshirt or fleece.

Pants, dress or dress casual, must be solid khaki (tan) with belt loops. They should be clean, pressed and worn to the waist. They must not sag at the ankles or be overly baggy. A maximum of four pockets is allowed; pockets must be at the waist.

Not allowed:

• carpenter pants, cargo pants, or other styles with pockets farther down the pants leg
• denim, corduroy, velvet, or sweatpants
• rubber bands or other fasteners around the ankles.

Belts must be worn at all times. They must be visible below the uniform shirt but not  hang below the waist. They must be solid brown or black with a modest sized buckle.

Shoes, dress or dress casual, must be black or brown with a minimal amount of any other color. They must cover the entire foot. Shoelaces must be black or brown.

Not allowed:

• work boots, slippers, sandals, beach shoes, or flip-flops, high heels tattered or overly worn shoes

Socks must be solid black, brown, or white, clean, and in good condition.

A student wearing an SGHS uniform should never wear hats, hoods, headbands or other headwear in any building.

Coats, jackets and non-St. Gregory sweatshirts should be removed upon entry and placed in the student’s locker.

Jewelry for both males and female students must be limited to the following guidelines: one ring on each hand, one bracelet on each wrist, one necklace. Necklaces should be tucked in and may not be visible past the neckline. Female students may wear small, modest, earrings.
Not allowed:

• other visible piercings of any kind
• rubber bands around the wrists

Make-up and perfume should be used in modest quantities.  Fingernails may be painted only one color and well groomed. Applying makeup or perfume in classrooms and hallways is prohibited.

Tattoos, permanent or temporary, should never be visible. This includes markings from a student drawing on herself/himself or others.

Grooming and cleanliness are expected of all students. Hair should be combed, of a manageable length, and not cover the face. Facial hair should be closely trimmed and groomed. Personal grooming in classrooms is prohibited.

Changing clothes is never allowed in the hallways or classrooms at SGHS.  Shoes may be changed at lockers.

Dress-Up Day Regulations
Women: dress skirt or dress pants, dress sweater or blouse (no bare midsections, short skirts, or plunging necklines)
Men: dress pants (no jeans), shirt and tie
Students not following the dress-up day code may be sent home or asked to change to the uniform.

Enforcement of the Dress Code is the responsibility of the Dean of Students in cooperation with all SGHS faculty and staff.  Consequences for non-compliance with the dress code are determined by the severity and frequency of the violation.  Students may be excluded from classes if they do not comply with the dress code.