Uniform Policy
The uniform is one of the hallmarks of good Catholic education, and, indeed, of Classical education. It helps to knit together the learning community, creates a visible token of unity and solidarity, establishes a tone of academic seriousness for the classroom, and provides a diverse student body with a uniformly attractive self-presentation. The uniform does not suppress individuality—rather, in this increasingly shallow age, it suppresses superficiality and invites students to distinguish themselves on matters of substance.
For this reason, maintaining the school uniform in class is imperative. All students must be in uniform every day, unless an explicit exception is made (there will be out-of-uniform days during the course of the school year). If there is a time when the prescribed uniform cannot for some legitimate reason be worn, a note from the parent/guardian must be written to the headmaster. Students who are out of uniform without this explanation may not be permitted to attend class. Students who repeatedly violate the uniform guidelines may either be required to serve detention or not be admitted to class.