Dress Code

Students are to be in uniform in all areas of the campus while in the classroom and on lunch, free periods or in assemblies. Students must wear their uniforms during finals review, finals, and Saturday School. Regular and random dress code checks will be conducted during the school year. 

Respect for oneself and others is also shown through personal appearance and neatness. All students are expected to reflect pride in themselves and in the school by following the uniform policies. If the article of clothing is not listed below, it is not acceptable to wear to school:

Everyday Uniform

• Red or White SF polo (can be short or long sleeve)
• SF sweater or vest 
• Fleece jacket or sweatshirt
• Pants (tan or black), or
• SF checkered box pleat skirt
• Socks, tights or leggings

*see handbook for specific regulations

Uniforms can be purchased online through our uniform vendor School Uniforms by Tommy Hilfiger

Formal Uniform

• SF blue blazer, white shirt, and red sweater or vest (mandatory for all classes). SFHS jackets may be worn with formal uniform after mass/liturgy/assembly or required event; blazer must be worn BEFORE and DURING the event.
• Checkered box pleat skirt or khaki or black docker style pants with:
• SF white polo shirt or white long sleeve shirt (must not hang below the sweater)
• SF red sweater, cardigan, or vest
• Solid white/black, grey/navy socks, tights or leggings may be worn 
• NO layering with non-formal uniform items during gatherings on formal uniform days
• NO hats, scarves, fleeces, or jackets

*see handbook for specific regulations

Uniforms can be purchased online through our uniform vendor School Uniforms by Tommy Hilfiger

Special Event & Free Dress

Special Event Dress Code 

• Awards Assembly & Farewell Mass/Honor Guard: The same rules apply for “Dress Code/Open Dances” and seniors are encouraged to wear “Sunday Best” and must adhere to the dress code policy. 
• Baccalaureate and Graduation: The same rules apply for “Dress Code/Open Dances”; however, light-colored garment must be worn under the white graduation gown. 

Friday Dress Code: 

On Fridays, students may wear St. Francis t-shirts, sweatshirts or jackets that are school, sport or club related, including the black SFHS block sweatshirt. These will be worn with the uniform skirt.

Free Dress / Modified Dress Days:

There are occasional “Free dress or modified dress days” during spirit week, retreats, and special fundraisers for charities. Students may wear: 

• St. Francis logo sweats or St Francis logo team warm up pants.
• St. Francis t-shirts, sweatshirts or jackets that are school, sport or club related.
• Personal shirts/pants/jeans/shorts/skirts/dresses in accordance with dress code and open dance rules.
• Shoes with backs are required.

Students may not wear:

• Short dresses/skirts/rompers/shorts must extend (at a minimum) between the top of the knee and students’ mid-thigh, no higher. Note: Leggings do not change the length rule.
• Torn, soiled or ragged clothing
• Pajamas 
• Tops that expose the stomach, back or chest, strapless or tube tops, halter tops, tops that begin below the shoulder blades, tops that plunge too deeply. Tops and bottoms must overlap.  
• Clothing with references to alcohol, sex, drugs, racist or sexist sayings
• Clothing containing objectionable references, symbols, words, advertising, political or propaganda that is against the philosophy of St. Francis; these are not permitted at any time
• Skirts and dresses must be long enough to allow for sitting comfortably and ensuring that undergarments are not visible at anytime

Dances

Open Dances

Students wearing the following will not be admitted to dances:

• Skirts, dresses, rompers, or shorts that are too short. The length must be no more than three (3) inches above the knees. Note: Leggings do not change the length rule.
• Tops that expose the stomach, back or chest: strapless or tube tops, halter tops, tops that begin below the shoulder blades, tops that plunge too deeply, tops with straps less than one (1) inch wide.
• Clothing with references to alcohol, sex, drugs, racist or sexist sayings.
• Clothing that sags, bags, or is low-cut that exposes undergarments or excessive skin.
• Clothing that is excessively tight; no body con, ruched dresses, or spandex.
• Hand-decorated clothing (tops with slogans/sayings painted or printed onto a shirt.)
• Glow, strobe, flashing, or light accessories of any kind.
• Removal of clothing revealing any of the above.
• Clothing containing objectionable references, symbols, words, advertising or propaganda that is against the philosophy of St. Francis is not permitted at any time.

Date Dances

• Girls should wear semi-formal wear to Homecoming and formal wear to Junior Prom and Senior Ball.
• Dresses must be no more than three (3) inches above the knees.
• Girls may wear a strapless dress; however, no skin may be exposed on the stomach, back or chest. 
• The male dates for semi-formal dances should wear dress shirts, dress pants or Docker-style pants.
• The male date for formal dances should wear a tuxedo or a suit and tie.
• All other rules as stated under the open dance dress code will be enforced. 

Appropriate dress is determined by school staff. Class level Dinner-Dances have modified Dress Codes specific to each dance. See bids and dance information for specific details.

Additional Guidelines Regarding Appearance

• Hair:  Hairstyles should be of natural colors and neat in appearance. Dyeing, bleaching, tinting hair to an unnatural color or having severely contrasting colors is not permitted. Extreme hairstyles are not permitted. (This includes partially or fully shaved heads, or razor cut style).
• Hats: Hats, caps, or sweatshirt hoods are not to be worn in class. Hats, caps, and hoods may be worn outside.
• Sunglasses: Sunglasses may not be worn indoors (unless deemed medically necessary).
• Piercing: Pierced jewelry is only allowed in the ears and one small side nose stud (2mm or smaller) or side ring (6mm or smaller). Piercings of the lip, brow, septum, or any other visible piercing bar, spike, gauge, or ear disk is not allowed. No bandages covering the piercings.
• Jewelry: Jewelry should be limited and in good taste. Decorations are not to be sewn on or attached to the uniform. The administration has the final decision regarding appropriateness of jewelry worn.
• Tattoos: Permanent or temporary tattoos, are not permitted. (Henna with Dean/pre-Administration approval only).
• Masks: All students must wear appropriate cloth or surgical style masks (as designated by the Administration) to help slow COVID-19 exposure. Students who refuse to wear a mask will be sent home and may not be allowed to return until they are in compliance with the school policy.
  • A cloth face covering is a mask that fully covers over the nose and mouth. It can be secured to the head with ties or straps or simply wrapped around the lower face (bandana or “gaiter” style). It can be made of a variety of materials, such as cotton, silk, or linen. A cloth face covering may be factory-made or sewn by hand.
  • It cannot be made from such items as: open lace, mesh, metal, or using face coverings which have one-way exhalation valves. etc.. shields may be deemed an alternative. All decisions about appropriate face coverings will rest with the Administration. 
  • Wearing a cloth face covering does not eliminate the need to physically distance yourself from others. 

Any student with questions about dress code is invited to visit the Dean of Students office for clarification of details or to show the office an outfit or hair for approval.