Students are expected to keep themselves well-groomed and neatly dressed at all times. Any form of dress or hairstyle which is considered by the Administration to be contrary to good hygiene or which is distracting or disruptive in appearance and detrimental to the purpose or conduct of the school will not be permitted and may result in disciplinary consequences. Students, unless otherwise notified by Administration, must be in school uniform. All clothing must be clean, neatly pressed, and in good repair. No ripped, torn, or defaced items may be worn. The purpose of a uniform is two-fold. Primarily, it serves as a means of consistency in student dress while keeping costs to a minimum. It also reduces the problem of competitive dressing. Uniforms must be purchased from Harris School Uniforms.
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No hats, visors, sweatbands, or bandanas covering the head are to be worn at any time during school hours or while on campus unless otherwise approved by the Administration.
The hair is to be neatly groomed and of moderate length, as determined by the Administration. Hairstyles that are “bushy” or that entail significant contrasts of longer and shorter hair, or unnatural contrasts in color, are not acceptable. Hairstyles that are extreme or bizarre (i.e., bleaching of hair), or that involve design or architecture, are not permitted.
Sideburns may not extend below the ear and must be kept neat in appearance. Young men whose hair exceeds the back of their collars or their eyebrows/earlobes must pull their hair back into a neat and tidy appearance at all times. This policy may be enforced at all school events, both during and after school hours.
Young men may not wear earrings on school grounds during school hours or at school-sanctioned events when representing the school. Neither boys nor girls may wear nose posts, barbs, and/or nose rings, tongue posts, grills, eyebrow ornaments, etc.
Students may not have visible drawings or writing on their person, and tattoos may not be visible at any time on campus, while in school uniform, or when representing the school.
All clothing items that are purchased by a class, club, or athletic team must be approved by the Administration before the item may be worn to school.
Items purchased without prior approval will not be permitted to be worn. Wearing unapproved items to school may result in disciplinary action for violation of this policy.
Class, club, and team shirts are only to be worn on Spirit Day Fridays.
No alternate days are to be substituted if there is no school on Friday.
Only qualified members or participants in a club, team, or class may wear the corresponding garments.
Students are not permitted to have headphones, wireless neckbands, earbuds, airPods, or other listening devices in their ears in the hallways, cafeteria, or Media Center during school hours. Students may only use earbuds in class with teacher permission, or after school.
Special dress days will be announced in advance.
On Mass days and other Special Dress Days, all students are to wear the Cardinal Newman Dress Uniform. Shorts, polo shirts, and sneakers are not permitted on these special occasions. The CN Dress uniform is defined as follows:
1. Young women are to be in the white or light blue uniform Oxford blouse (tucked in). The uniform khaki or navy blue skort, or belted uniform pants, are to be worn with standard uniform dress code shoes.
2. Young men are to be in the white or light blue uniform Oxford shirt (tucked in) and an appropriate tie. The uniform pants, khaki or navy blue, are to be worn with a belt and standard uniform dress code shoes.
3. Hooded outerwear is not permitted to be worn during Mass.
4. All students are required to wear leather dress shoes (i.e., Sperry’s) and be a neutral color. Sneakers will not be permitted on these occasions.
The Cardinal Newman V-neck or cardigan sweaters and the half-zip micro-fleece are considered uniform outerwear and may be worn any day. Only qualified members or participants in a club, team, or class may wear the corresponding garments. Please consult the Vice Principal for guidelines regarding t-shirt/sweatshirt/jacket approval.
Only hooded sweatshirts provided by Cardinal Newman via the Crusader Shack, CNHS Online Store, or provided by the team/sport are allowed to be worn. No other hooded sweatshirts are allowed. Hoods shall not be worn pulled up over the head.
For all students, shoes are to be leather dress shoes of a solid color, Sperry/boat shoes, or sneakers of appropriate color (i.e., black, brown, white, blue) and design. The administration has the discretion to determine the appropriateness of the shoe. Shoes must be in good condition and worn properly, with laces securely tied and/or Velcro straps in place. As with all uniform items, the shoes must not be tattered, untidy, or defaced. Shoes are to have a fully closed toe and a fully closed heel. The heel of the shoe must completely cover the heel of the foot and must always fit snugly against the foot. Folding the heel of the shoe is not acceptable. Shoes with a broken or damaged heel are not to be worn. Shoelaces are to be dark in color, blending with the shoe. High-top shoes that cover the ankles, boots, slippers, flip-flops, or similar footwear are not permitted (i.e., Uggs, Crocs, and Foam Slides/Slippers).
In the event of a foot injury, the Nurse must be contacted for approval of alternate footwear. In addition, a current doctor’s note must be provided to the school nurse in the Attendance Office prior to considering such requests.
On special occasions, students will be permitted to come to school in non-uniform attire. For these events, students will be expected to follow the non-uniform dress code.
1. Clothing should be modest and appropriate for a Catholic School.
2. Students are permitted to wear full-length, denim jeans as long as they are neat in appearance, are not ripped or frayed, and do not have holes worn through them. No white jeans may be worn.
3. Students are permitted to wear only approved Cardinal Newman spirit shirts or uniform tops. On non-uniform days, low necklines, exposed shoulders, and exposed midriffs are not permitted (no tank tops or crop tops). There should be no printed decoration supporting illegal and/or inappropriate activity.
4. Gentlemen wearing shorts may only wear uniform shorts of appropriate length. When allowed, non-uniform shorts should extend below the fingertips for ladies and young men.
5. Skin-tight clothing is not to be worn as part of the uniform or non-uniform apparel. Ladies may not wear any clothing that exposes the midriff or any other significant part of the body. Leggings are not permitted in any capacity on these days.
6. Slippers, slides, and boots (i.e., Crocs, Uggs, and foam slides) are not permitted. Due to safety issues, students with backless shoes, flip-flops, or slides will not be permitted to attend class and must change into proper shoes, or they may be sent home.
7. Students wearing clothing considered by the Administration to be inappropriate will have to change into regular uniform attire and serve detention. Students should bring their regular uniform attire to school in case it is determined that they should change.
8. Failure to comply with the non-uniform dress code policy may result in a future loss of privileges and an Administrative Detention.
A Student Identification Card will be given to each student at the start of the year with a CNHS lanyard. The student ID and Lanyard are to be worn at all times while on campus with the accompanying lanyard. All Student I.D. Cards and lanyard replacements will cost $5 per card. The Student ID Card is required for all school functions, such as sporting events, school dances, and the media center. It is the student’s responsibility to immediately report a lost, stolen, or damaged card to the Attendance office.
Uniform Bottoms: Harris khaki or navy blue uniform skorts, and khaki or navy blue uniform ladies’ trousers. Skorts must extend beyond fingertip length when arms are at the side. As with all uniform items, the proper fit of skorts and trousers is ultimately determined at the discretion of the Administration.
NOTE: The 3-button tab front skort is no longer accepted as part of CN ladies’ uniforms.
Existing pencil-skorts may continue to be worn by rising Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors as long as they meet the length requirement.
Uniform Tops: Harris white or navy-blue uniform polo shirt, and the white or light blue uniform Oxford blouse. All collars must be worn properly. Blouses and polo shirts are to be properly buttoned with only the top button left open. All tops are to fit appropriately and may not be oversized or undersized. Solid white, short-sleeved T-shirts (devoid of any advertisements or illustrations) or gray, short-sleeved PE T-shirts may be worn under the uniform top. Bras are required to be worn. On Mass Days and during special events, the Oxford blouse must remain tucked in.
Extras: Socks are not to be worn above the knees.
Cold Weather: During the winter months, ladies may wear solid gray, white, black, or navy-blue tights or leggings under their uniform skorts. The tights and leggings may not have any lace or decoration on them. Skorts must be at regulation length when leg wear is worn.
Uniform Bottoms: Harris khaki or navy blue uniform shorts, and navy blue or khaki uniform pants. Uniform pants and shorts are to be properly fitted and hemmed. Both pants and shorts are to be worn at the waist. As with all uniform items, the proper fit of the shorts and trousers is ultimately determined at the discretion of the Administration. Undergarments should not be visible.
Uniform Tops: Harris white or light blue uniform Oxford shirt, or the white or navy-blue uniform polo shirt. Collars are to be properly worn. Solid white, short-sleeved T-shirts (devoid of any advertisements or illustrations) or gray short-sleeved PE T-shirts may be worn under the uniform shirt. A necktie is optional with the uniform Oxford shirt on regular school days, but is required on Mass and Special Dress Days. Shorts are not to be worn to Mass and other Special Dress assemblies. On Mass Days and during special events, the Oxford shirt must remain tucked in.
Grooming: Young men are to be clean-shaven every day, with no visible facial hair. Any student sent to the office to shave may receive an Administrative Detention.
Senior student uniforms also include the Harris “Class of 2026” polo shirt as an option.
Students not in compliance with the Code of Dress and Appearance (at the discretion of Administration) will first be required to make corrections to their uniform and/or appearance on their own if possible. If a student is not able to correct their uniform or appearance, they will be offered a uniform item from the school (which will need to be washed and returned the next day). If a student is unable or unwilling to wear an item from the school supply, they will be denied class attendance and may be sent home. Consequences of student uniform violations may also include administrative detention. Repeated disregard for any and all of the school’s dress requirements may escalate sanctions to 3-hour Saturday detentions and in-school suspensions (ISS). Of course, a student’s absence from class because of his/her failure to be in the correct uniform shall be counted as an unexcused absence.
Because it is impossible to encompass every eventuality of dress and appearance, the judgment of the Dean of Students and the rest of the Administration is final in these matters. Students who are not in conformity with the Code of Dress and Appearance will have to change into proper uniform attire and will be assigned a detention.
Please consult the Parent-Student Handbook for additional Dress and Appearance guidelines.