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Uniforms

Cardinal Stritch Catholic High School & Academy supports a positive image for young ladies and gentlemen. Appearance and grooming are strong expressions of one’s inner ideals and culture. Compliance to the dress code is the responsibility of students and their parents.

Preschool Dress Code

Preschool students wear comfortable clothing appropriate for the school setting. Guidelines for preschool attire can be found in the Preschool Handbook.

Academy - High School Dress Code

GIRLS

  • Polo shirts or banded polo shirts (white, red, or black) with Cardinal Stritch shield logo must be purchased from Schoolbelles or Mr. Emblem. Plain white oxford style dress shirts may be worn.
  • Plain, straight-legged, khaki or black trousers must be worn at the waist and must be ankle length with a dress belt with a simple buckle.
  • Skirts/Jumpers must be kilt-style in solid black or red/black Cardinal Stritch plaid and must be purchased from Schoolbelles. Skirts/jumpers must be worn at fingertip length.
  • Hair must be neat, clean, and well groomed. Fad hairstyles are not permitted. Hair may be highlighted, but not dyed dramatic colors.
  • Standard style dress shoes that are a neutral color and have a closed heel and toe OR athletic style shoes that are black, red and/or white, or a combination of black/ red /white may be worn with socks.
  • Solid white, red, or black socks must be worn. Girls may choose to wear solid white, red, or black tights or leggings. Socks may have a small logo (Nike, Adidas, etc.), but not cartoon characters or other printed designs.

BOYS

  • Polo shirts or banded polo shirts (white, red, or black) with Cardinal Stritch shield logo must be purchased from Schoolbelles or Mr. Emblem. Non-banded shirts should be tucked in. Plain white oxford style dress shirts may be worn.
  • Plain, straight-legged, khaki or black trousers must be worn at the waist with a dress belt with a simple buckle.
  • Hair and facial hair must be neat, clean, and well groomed. Fad haircuts are not permitted. Hair may be highlighted, but not dyed dramatic colors.
  • Standard style dress shoes that are a neutral color and have a closed heel and toe OR athletic style shoes that are black, red and/or white, or a combination of black/ red /white may be worn with socks.
  • Solid white, red, or black socks must be worn.

Additional dress code items FOR ALL STUDENTS

  • All students may wear a red or black Cardinal Stritch ¾ zip-up, crewneck sweatshirt, v-neck or crew-neck sweaters and/or cardigans with Cardinal Stritch shield logo purchased from Schoolbelles or Mr. Emblem. A dress code polo shirt must be worn under sweaters.
  • Short-sleeved, plain white, red, or black undershirts may be worn under collared shirts. Layering of a polo shirt over a long sleeve t-shirt is not permitted.
  • Seniors may wear the Senior class hoodie in place of a dress code sweater or sweatshirt. It should not be altered in any way (i.e. torn at the neck, etc.) and hoods may not be worn during the school day. A dress code polo shirt must be worn under the Senior hoodie.
  • Students in grades K-6 may wear dress shorts from the first day of school until September 30, and from May 1 until the end of the school year. Dress shorts must be khaki or black and fingertip length or longer.
  • No undergarments are to be visible, including shorts worn under skirts.
  • No open-toed shoes, sandals, moccasins, slippers, crocs, or boots (work boots, combat boots, Ugg boots, etc.) are permitted.
  • No coats, jackets, hats, head coverings, gloves, or sunglasses are to be worn or carried into classrooms during the school day.
  • No visible tongue or body piercings, or ear gauges are permitted.
  • No accessories (jewelry, badges, buttons, belt buckles, etc.) that are related to alcohol, drugs, sex, or anything contrary to Christian beliefs are permitted. This regulation also applies at all sporting events, dances, etc.

Physical Education Dress Code
All students are required to wear a uniform for physical education (PE) classes. Students in grades K-6 may wear the PE uniform in place of the school dress code on the day the student has PE class. PE uniforms consist of the following:

  • Cardinal Stritch t-shirt or crewneck sweatshirt
  • Black shorts or sweatpants
  • Athletic shoes

Cardinal Spirit Wear Days
All students may wear a Cardinal spirit shirt in place of the dress code polo on Fridays. Other dress code items (skirts, pants, socks, and shoes) must be worn. Occasionally, administration will announce that students must be in dress code on Friday due to another event at the school.

Dress Down Days
Dress down days are announced by the administration. Jeans or joggers must be worn at the waist, be loose-fitting, and may not be ripped or torn. Athletic shoes may be worn with appropriate socks.

Athletic Contest Days
Student athletes may wear department-approved jerseys on days of contests (or the Friday before a weekend contest). Team members must all wear the same top with their uniform bottoms and shoes.

Habitual failure to follow the dress code is considered a deliberate decision by the student and/or parent to defy school policy. These students may be excluded from classes or other school activities until proper attire is acquired. Absences from classes due to dress code infractions may be considered unexcused.

Uniforms can be purchased at Mr. Emblem located at 3209 Navarre Ave (next to Kroger) or through Schoolbelles either online or in stores.