Kennedy Catholic Middle/High School Dress Code
The Administration determines what is and is not acceptable dress for KCMS and KCHS students. Students must adhere to the established dress code. Students violating the dress code will be sent to the office by the homeroom teacher. Students violating the dress code may, at the discretion of the Administration, be sent home for the day.
There are three time periods for dress code.
Fall Dress: First day of school through October 31
Winter Dress: November 1 through March 31
Spring Dress: April 1 through the last day of school
Fall & Spring Dress Code:
• Khaki or black solid dress shorts. Shorts must be no more than 3” above the knee.
o To ensure correct length, place a 3” X 5” notecard at the top of the knee cap. The bottom of shorts must touch the top of the notecard when standing up straight.
• A polo shirt or standard dress shirt colored maroon, gold/yellow, black, gray, or white. A collared shirt must be worn at all times.
• Dress shoes are required. Options include boat shoes and ballet flats. No boots including Uggs, Timberlands, or any other similar boot. No athletic shoes including Vans, Converse, Skechers or any other similar shoes are to be worn.
• Socks must be worn at all times.
• Belts must be worn at all times.
Winter Dress Code:
• Khaki or black solid, loose-fitting dress pants. Pants should be in boot cut, flare, or straight cut. Shorts are not permitted. Skinny cut is not permitted.
• A polo shirt or standard dress shirt colored maroon, gold/yellow, black, gray, or white. A collared shirt must be worn at all times.
• Solid sweaters, cardigans, and crew neck sweatshirts are permitted but must be worn over the collared shirt. No large logos or prints including collegiate wear.
Dress down Fridays:
• T-Shirts/Sweatshirts
• Loose-fitting jeans or sweatpants. No yoga pants or leggings permitted.
• Casual, athletic shorts permitted during the Fall and Spring. Shorts may not be shorter than 3” above the knee.
• Athletic Shoes are permitted
• No Hoodies permitted
Females:
• Females are permitted to wear earrings in ear lobes only; no longer than 1 inch.
Males:
• Must be clean shaven
• Hair length should not extend over the shirt collar or below the eyebrows
Not Permitted:
• No Visible Tattoos
• No Uggs, Timberlands, or similar boots/shoes permitted of any kind
• No backless shoes/sandals including Crocs and clogs
• No holes or rips are permitted in any article of clothing
• No Hoodies are permitted at any time
• Outside coats are not to be worn indoors
• No hair color of unnatural color
Gym Uniform:
• Black, gray, maroon, dark blue sweatpants or shorts no shorter than 3” above the knee
• KC t-shirt or maroon, gold/yellow, black, white, or gray shirt
• No yoga pants, leggings, or short-shorts
• No hoodies
• Athletic tennis shoes and socks must be worn