Dress Code

Overview

The Dress Code ensures that every student will dress in a professional, modest, conservative, and safe manner. Cristo Rey’s dress code corresponds to business, semi-formal dress.

When they go to work, students enter professional work environments. Their dress should reflect a high standard of professionalism. Work environments are also adult environments. Parents must be sensitive to the fact that their daughters/sons might be assumed to be much older than their actual age. For the comfort and security of all our students, they should dress modestly. Cristo Rey wants to present a consistent image to the public. Conservative colors and styles of appearance standardize the image conveyed by all Cristo Rey students regardless of the culture of the sponsoring company where they work.

The safety of our students is a priority. Most jobs require some interaction with office machinery such as copiers, fax machines, etc. A neat appearance and properly fitting clothes will help avoid potential mishaps. In addition, students walk to and from their bus stop and workplace. Proper footwear and the absence of sensory distractions such as music headphones, etc., help ensure their safety.  Students are expected to follow the exact same dress code for work as they do for school, regardless of the dress code enforced at the work place. 

• The school reserves the right to determine what constitutes appropriate dress.  The following is meant as a set of general guidelines, however, in all cases, the school has the final say. 
•  The dress style at Cristo Rey Jesuit High School is intended to allow each and every student to achieve her/his best, both in the academic world and in the professional world. Students at Cristo Rey look neat, clean, and modest, and use moderation in their everyday fashion. Personal hygiene is very important to one’s health and appearance; therefore, each student will practice good hygiene.
• Students are expected to be in full dress code at all times while on school grounds, at work, at special events, and during all field trips, unless otherwise specified by the school.
• A student not dressed professionally and according to the rules will be provided with appropriate clothing from the school for the day. The student’s inappropriate attire will be kept until the school apparel is returned.
• Violation of dress code will result in demerits and/or detention.
• Garments worn under clothing should not be visible.
  

Proper Attire for Men

Shirt
Must be a long-sleeved dress shirt with collar and buttons. Shirts should be buttoned all the way up and down, and at all times. No lettering or logos of any kind. No denim. No golf shirts. No hooded shirts. Must be neatly tucked into pants at all times.

Trousers
Pants should be relatively loose fitting and legs must have a crease and hem in the legs. Pleated-styles preferred. No denim, no patch pockets sewn on the outside, no rivets, no corduroys, no bell-bottoms, no stretch pants, no shorts, and no frayed or slit leg bottoms or sweatpants. (Dickies and other work pants are not acceptable.)

Tie
Must be tied and worn appropriately and worn at all times.

Belt & Socks
Belt and socks are to be worn at all times. Belt must be solid black or brown. No rivets.

Shoes
Should be leather or leather-like, and hold a shine. No open toed shoes, sandals, gym shoes, construction or work boots, clogs, or platform shoes.

Sweater/Business Jacket:
Collar of shirt and knot of tie must show above any crew neck or similarly cut sweater neck. Shirt and tie are required under any sweater or business jacket. No sports logos on sweaters. No sweatshirts of any kind, including hoodies.

Jewelry
No excessive jewelry is permitted. No earrings or other body or facial piercing allowed. No necklaces visible on the outside of clothing. No visible tattoos are permitted.

Make-up
None allowed. No nail polish of any kind.

Hair Color/Style
Natural colors only. Hair should be kept neat and worn with safety in mind while working with office machinery. Conservative appearance with no shaved shapes or patterns.  No extreme lengths. No hairnets.

Facial Hair
No beards, goatees or long sideburns. Students will be asked to shave on site if necessary.

Hygiene
Students are expected to maintain a neat and clean appearance. Attention should be paid to showering, shaving, using deodorant, brushing teeth, combing hair, ironing clothes, etc.

Overcoat
Should be appropriate for the weather. No sports logos. Coats should not be worn inside.

Sunglasses
Sunglasses may not be worn inside, at work or at school.

Proper Attire for Women

Blouse or Top
Must be modest and professional. No sleeveless tops. No sheer material, no lace, no lettering or logos of any kind. No denim. No low-cut tops, tight-fitting sweaters, spandex-type tops or other tight-fitting material. No golf shirts. No hooded shirts. No midriffs. Shirts must be below waist length.  Appropriate foundation garments are assumed.

Slacks
Pants should be relatively loose fitting and legs must have a crease and a bottom hem.  Pleated-styles preferred. No denim, no patch pockets sewn on the outside, no rivets, no corduroys, no bell-bottoms, no stretch pants, no shorts, no sweatpants and no frayed or slit-leg bottoms. No extremely tight or low-rider pants.  Pants should fit about the hips.

Skirt/Dress
Should be a relaxed fit and be of modest and professional length and cut, including slits.  Skirts must have a hem and not be frayed.  No skirts or dresses with hems shorter than ½ inch above knee.

Hosiery
Hosiery or tights must be worn with skirts/dresses. Socks or hose must be worn with slacks.

Shoes
Should be leather or leather-like, and hold a shine. No sandals, gym shoes, construction or work boots, clogs, or platform shoes.  Heels should be of no more than moderate height.

Sweater/Business Jacket
Must be professional cut and style. No sports logos on sweaters.  No sweatshirts of any kind, including hoodies.

Jewelry
No excessive jewelry.  Earrings are permitted, but no other body or facial piercing allowed. No visible tattoos are permitted.

Make-up
Less is better. Conservative colors and styles. No black lipstick. Perfume, if used at all, should be worn in conservative quantities. Fingernails should be of a moderate length and color.  No black nail polish and no extreme colors or nail treatments.

Hair Color/Style:
Natural colors only. Hair should be worn off the face and with safety in mind while working with office machinery. Conservative hairstyles.  No hairnets.

Hygiene
Students are expected to maintain a neat and clean appearance. Attention should be paid to showering, using deodorant, brushing teeth, combing hair, ironing clothes, etc.

Overcoat
Should be appropriate for the weather. No sports logos.  Coats should not be worn inside. 

Sunglasses
Sunglasses may not be worn inside, at work or at school.