Cardinal Lacroix Academy Dress Code

While in school, students are expected to be neat, clean and attired in a manner consistent with accepted community standards of good taste, decency and safety. Dress or appearance that is disruptive to the learning process will not be tolerated. Diocesan Policy Handbook for Catholic Schools. 

Girls: all grades
• Khaki dress pants
• Uniform khaki skort/skirt
• Khaki walking shorts (Sept & Oct, May & June only)
• School plaid (burgundy & gray) uniform jumper or skirt
• Burgundy or white collared polo shirt (short or long sleeve) with logo
• Burgundy cardigan sweater/vest, pullover crewneck sweatshirt, or hooded sweatshirt with logo
• Laced or buckled shoes, black, with non-marking soles (sneakers ok if solid black)
• Socks/tights (white, burgundy, gray, or black solid color)
• Leggings may be worn under jumper/skirt (white, burgundy, gray, or black solid color)
• No Boots (During winter months, please provide indoor shoes)

Girls Mass Uniform: must be worn on Mass days
• School plaid (burgundy & gray) uniform jumper or skirt
• White collared blouse OR white polo shirt
• Socks/tights (white, burgundy, gray, or black solid color)

Boys: all grades
• Khaki dress pants
• Khaki walking shorts (Sept & Oct, May & June only)
• Burgundy or white collared polo shirt (short or long sleeve) with logo
• Burgundy cardigan sweater/vest, pullover crewneck sweatshirt, or hooded sweatshirt with logo
• Laced or buckled shoes, black, with non-marking soles (sneakers ok if solid black)
• Black or brown belt (grades 2-6)
• No Boots (During winter months, please provide indoor shoes)

Boys Mass Uniform: must be worn on Mass days
• Khaki dress pants
• Khaki walking shorts (Sept & Oct, May & June only)
• Necktie – solid burgundy or school plaid (burgundy & gray)
• White oxford shirt, tucked in (short or long sleeve)
• Black or brown belt (grades 2-6)

Gym Uniform: Boys and Girls
• Sweatpants – gray (no leggings)

• Gym shorts – gray (Sept. & Oct, May & June only)
• T-shirt with logo – burgundy (long or short sleeve)
• Sweatshirt with logo – burgundy
• Sneakers – any color 

Uniform Specifications
• Uniform dress pants and walking shorts are zipper front cotton twill with belt loops - no “cargo” type pockets or tight fitting pants allowed.
• Walking shorts, jumpers and skirts should be no more than 2 inches above the knee.
• Uniform shorts allowed September - October & May - June only.
• Non-uniform sweaters or sweatshirts, hooded or fleece vests are not allowed for inside wear.
• Polo and gym T-shirts, if properly fitted, may be worn untucked.
• Pants and shorts are secured with a belt (grades 2-6) and worn at the waist.
• Socks are mandatory with all shoes. Solid colors only.
• All footwear must be black and safe for playground wear and for use on stairs. Shoes must have backs, low heels and laced or buckled securely enough to remain snuggly on feet. Clogs, sandals or boots of any kind are not allowed. Sneakers are fine if solid black.

Make Up, Perfume, or Jewelry
Make up, perfume, and cologne are not allowed. Girls may wear nail polish in pink or clear. Nail polish is not permitted for boys. Girls may wear jewelry but it must be conservative in style and size. Expensive jewelry or jewelry with great sentimental value should not be worn to school. Boys may wear a small chain. Jewelry is not to be worn on gym day.

HAIR STYLES Hair must be kept neat and clean. It must be trimmed above the eyebrows. It may not be bleached or dyed to non-natural colors. Spiked hair, long side-burns, and nonconventional or faddish hairstyles are not permitted. Boys’ hair must be above the shirt collar and not fall below the earlobe or eyebrow. Girls may wear conservative hair ornamentation (bow, barrettes, headbands) in uniform colors only.

Dress Down Days (Non-Uniform Days)
As the name implies, dress down days are designated school days when students are allowed to come to school in non-uniform clothing. On those days, students may choose to dress in a dressier or more casual manner than usual. Guidelines regarding sizing, neatness, appropriateness, modesty, make up, jewelry, perfume, etc. continue to apply on these day. No sleeveless shirts or tank tops permitted. Clothing that is tight, baggy, suggestive, revealing, sloppy, torn, or is in any way considered inappropriate for our school setting may not be worn. Parents may be called to bring in more appropriate clothing to school.

See Student Handbook