Dress Code
Xavier High School, as a private Catholic educational institution, reserves the right to establish and enforce standards of student appearance. The purpose of the dress code is to promote the virtues of modesty, self-respect, responsibility, and equity while fostering an environment that supports learning and reflects the values of our Catholic faith.
Students are expected to arrive at school and remain in compliance with the dress code throughout the entire school day.
If a dress code violation cannot be immediately corrected, parents/guardians will be notified, and the student will either be sent home to change or remain in the office until appropriate clothing is delivered.
As clothing styles and trends change, the administration reserves the right to determine whether attire, hairstyles, accessories, or personal appearance are appropriate for the school setting. The administration also reserves the right to interpret and enforce the dress code in situations not specifically addressed below or when an item is determined to be distracting to the learning environment.
The following shirts/tops are acceptable:
● A solid-colored polo or button-down shirt with a collar and sleeves must be worn at all times. The collared shirt is the required base layer, even when wearing a sweater, sweatshirt, fleece, quarter-zip, or Xavier outerwear.
● Any solid-colored sweater, fleece, or quarter-zip pullover may be worn over the required collared shirt. Solid-colored crew-neck sweatshirts with no writing or logos may also be worn over the required collared shirt. A single logo no larger than 2 inches by 2 inches is permitted.
● Professionally made Xavier sweatshirts may also be worn over the required collared shirt. Hooded Xavier sweatshirts are permitted; however, hoods must remain down at all times.
Students must wear solid-colored dress pants that are worn at the waist and have a finished/hemmed bottom extending below the ankle. All pants must have a zipper and button closure at the waist. Pants that are not permitted include leggings, stretch or tight-fitting pants, sweatpants, joggers, denim, flannel pants, pajama pants, and pants with elastic-only waistbands.
Solid-colored dress shorts that meet the same dress code standards as uniform pants may be worn during the months of August, September, October, May, and June, except on Mass days. Shorts must have a zipper and button closure at the waist and may not be made of denim, athletic, sweatpant, jogger, flannel, pajama, or stretch/legging-style material. Solid-colored capris are also permitted. Shorts must be mid-thigh in length and extend beyond the fingertips when arms are held straight down at the sides.
Shoes that completely cover the toes and heels and are securely fastened to the foot must be worn at all times. Acceptable footwear includes tennis shoes and dress shoes. Sandals, Crocs, slides, slippers, and other open-toe or open-heel footwear are not permitted.
Hair must be clean, well-groomed, and maintained so it does not obstruct the eyes for safety and visibility. Hairstyles should not be disruptive to the learning environment. Natural hair textures and protective hairstyles (including braids, locs, twists, and afros) are permitted. Hair color must be within a natural range. Male students must be clean-shaven.
Body piercings, other than the ears and a single nose piercing, are not permitted. Male students may wear one earring in each ear. One nose piercing is permitted but must consist of a single small stud. Hoops or other nose jewelry are not allowed.
OUT OF UNIFORM DAYS (Casual Days): Occasionally, students may be allowed to dress out of uniform. On these days, students are still expected to maintain a neat, modest, and school-appropriate appearance. Shirts must have sleeves. Yoga pants, leggings, and clothing that is excessively tight, revealing, or contains rips or holes are not permitted.
BANNED ITEMS: Hats, caps, bandannas, and headscarves may not be worn during the school day unless approved for religious, medical, or school-sponsored purposes. Clothing displaying messages, images, or symbols related to alcohol, drugs, tobacco, vaping, sex, or anything inconsistent with Catholic teachings is not permitted at school or any school-sponsored event. Winter jackets and coats may not be worn during the school day.
DRESS CODE VIOLATIONS:
- 1st Violation: Warning issued and attire must be corrected
- 2nd Violation: In addition to the 1st violation consequences, detention will be issued
- 3rd Violation: In addition to the 2nd violation consequences, parent/guardian will be notified
Revised: May, 2026
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