SHG Dress Code
To maintain an atmosphere that promotes the education process, all students are expected to be in dress code at all times during the school day. Their appearance should be neat and clean, and clothing properly fitted. Students who are not in dress code will not be allowed to attend class until the violation is corrected.
The dress code consists of:
1. Solid color polo or Oxford-style shirts with the SHG logo are to be worn. ONLY shirts purchased from Luers (1520 S Macarthur) will be allowed.
Shirts are to be tucked in and buttoned within the top two buttons.
If a student chooses to wear an undershirt, it must be a solid color and worn under the golf or Oxford-style shirt. The sleeves are not to be longer than the dress code shirt.
ONLY an SHG sweatshirt (sold at the SHG bookstore or Luers) will be allowed to be worn over the polo or Oxford-style shirt. Team sweatshirts are not allowed. The collar of the shirt must be visible.
2. ONLY traditional cut black, navy, or tan khaki pants/slacks purchased from Luers store will be permitted. BELTS ARE REQUIRED!
OR
Girls may wear navy blue skirts purchased from the Dennis Uniform Company or Luers. NAVY BLUE TIGHTS or NAVY BLUE OPAQUE PANTYHOSE ARE REQUIRED when wearing the skirt. Torn tights are NOT acceptable. The skirt length must be modest and at least two inches below the fingertips when arms are at the side.
3. Tied shoes, loafers, or slip-ons (with backs) with soles must be worn with visible socks when wearing pants/slacks. Sandals, clogs, athletic-style shoes, or shoes that look like athletic shoes WILL NOT be allowed. Should a medical condition prevent students from wearing dress code shoes, a doctor's verification will be necessary beyond one day. Students will not be able to participate in practices/games due to the same medical condition. A parental note and visual verification to the office staff explaining the medical condition will suffice for the day(s) until the doctor appointment.
4. Traditional hairstyles are expected. Boy's hair must be above the collar and facial hair is not allowed.
5. All other accessories and jewelry should be in good taste and appropriate for school; only ears may be pierced. There should be no visible tattoos. Spiked apparel and accessories or chains that can be used as weapons shall not be worn.
6. Jackets/coats, hats, and other non-dress code items are not to be taken or worn to class.
Dress code checks will occur throughout the school day, including the lunch period and exchange of classes. A detention will be given for dress code violations. Additional detentions will be given as the violation recurs. Repeated dress code offenses will be considered a disregard for school policy. Teachers will take sweaters, sweatshirts, coats, hats, etc. that are not SHG dress code apparel. SHG is not responsible for items lost or misplaced in this process. Questions should be addressed to the Dean of Students.
NON-DRESS CODE DAYS
On specific days, students will be permitted to come to school out of dress code. The days will be announced and guidelines published. Tight, low-cut revealing tops are not allowed. T-shirts/sweatshirts with writing or pictures referring to alcohol, drugs, music groups, or things which are contrary to the philosophy of the school are not allowed. Sandals, clogs, and slippers are not allowed for safety reasons and socks must always be worn. On "Jeans Day," non-uniform skirts ARE NOT an option.
Dances
Students are expected to arrive no later than an hour after the dance begins. Once students leave a dance they are not allowed to return. If a student chooses to leave the dance before the last hour, they will be asked to sign out. The sign-out sheet will be available to parents who wish to verify the time a student leaves the dance. Students who are inappropriately dressed or who are dancing inappropriately will be asked to leave. Moderators may set dress code and more stringent time guidelines for dances and mixers. Freshmen are not allowed to attend prom.
