Dress Code in Paramus, NJ
There is a long history of uniforms and dress codes at Catholic schools. At convent schools and academies, high school dress codes may have originally helped distinguish students from novitiates. And as Catholic schools became more numerous, the idea of dress codes and uniforms came along with the founding orders of these new institutions.
Dressing uniformly serves to encourage school spirit and set Catholic school students apart from other schools. It also helps us honor the Christian teaching that all people are the same in the eyes of God. Paramus Catholic High School encourages parents and students to make any required uniform purchases from Flynn O’Hara before the beginning of the school year.
High School Dress Code Requirements
The details regarding our high school dress code are also laid out in the Student Handbook, which is posted on Blackbaud. There are a few rules or options regarding the standard dress code that only apply to boys or girls.
Dress Code for All Students
These are required for both boys and girls:
- The official long or short-sleeved school polo shirt with black, gold, or white ribbed waistband with the PC emblem on the collar
- Matching solid white, navy, or black socks
- Wrinkle-free, full-length cotton blend dress pants, worn at the waist, black or khaki/tan, as purchased only at Flynn O'Hara, with their corporate emblem on the back pocket
- All students must wear solid black walking shoes. White-soled shoes and black shoes with designs in other colors are not permitted.
Dress Code for Boys
The following are required throughout the year:
- Collared, solid, light or dark-colored, long-sleeved, dress shirt with a tie in good taste
- A black or brown leather belt
Dress Code Options for Boys
The following items are optional:
- Blazer, sport jacket, suit jacket, PC black V-neck, or crewneck sweater. When worn, the official school polo shirt or collared dress shirt with tie must be worn underneath.
- Black PC fleece in winter, purchased from Flynn O’Hara Uniforms. When worn, the official school polo shirt must be worn underneath.
Dress Code Options for Girls
The following items are optional:
- PC pullover or cardigan sweater. When worn, the official school polo shirt must be worn underneath.
- Black PC fleece in winter, purchased from Flynn O’Hara Uniforms. When worn, the official school polo shirt must be worn underneath.
Dress-Down Days and Exclusions
Paramus Catholic High School students are required to honor the school dress code every day, except when special privileges are granted by administrators. These are single days awarded for specific reasons. Students not in compliance will be sent home.
School Spirit Wear
There are only a few colors permitted — black, Vegas gold, white, and gray. All sports teams, clubs, and activities must adhere to this color scheme.
Special Dress Down Days
When granted by the Principal, Vice Principals, or Deans, jeans and sweatpants may be permitted. However, some exclusions must be kept in mind on these special days, including pajama pants (unless specifically permitted), crop tops, hats, caps, and headbands, ripped or torn clothing, and off-the-shoulder shirts.
Additional Exclusions
These clothing items are never appropriate at Paramus Catholic High School. The only exceptions are for items that are available for purchase in the school store, with administrative discretion. Further details are available in the Student Handbook on Blackbaud:
- Shorts or capris
- Beach clothes and flip flops
- Sleeveless tops
- Visible undergarments
- Excessively form-fitting clothing
- Short skirts or dresses
- Sagging pants
- Inappropriate print, pictures, designs, or words
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