Dress Agreements

Central Catholic develops critical thinkers who are the best version of themselves. We set a high standard for success and encourage students to become critical thinkers when considering time and place for different attire. Administration worked with students to form a Dress Agreement Task Force that gives students a voice to help create a mutual understanding and agreements around attire on campus. Being a college and life prep school includes preparing students to follow expectations in learning and professional environments.

Parents and students are responsible for ensuring proper dress and hygiene. We expect our students to be dressed in a way that meets the expectations of a Catholic school setting.

Considerations when thinking critically about what to wear to school:

1. Clothing should allow the student to actively engage in the life of the school.

2. Undergarments (includes sports bras and bustiers), and/or bathing suit tops will not be shown or worn as a top.

3. Shirts must have straps.

4. Clothing will be functional for walking, climbing stairs, and sitting.

5. Clothing will not be sheer or see through.

6. Clothing must cover the abdomen.

7. Bottoms will have an inseam that is four inches or longer.

8. Pants will sit on or above hips.

All of eight considerations will be met to be in alignment with the dress agreements and apply to the school day. Specific dress agreements may be designated by a particular extracurricular activity.

Additional Dress Agreements Expectations and Considerations:

1. Clothing may not depict, imply, advertise, or advocate illegal, violent, or lewd conduct, weapons, or the use of alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, or other controlled substances.

2. Clothing may not depict or imply pornography, nudity, or sexual acts or support brands that promote such practices or behaviors.

3. Clothing may not display or imply vulgar, discriminatory, or obscene language or images.

4. Clothing may not state, imply, or depict hate speech/imagery targeting groups based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious affiliation, or any other protected classification.

5. Sunglasses may not be worn inside the building.

6. Clothing and accessories that endanger student or staff safety may not be worn.

7. Apparel, jewelry, accessories, tattoos, or manner of grooming that, by virtue of its color, arrangement, trademark, or any other attribute, denotes membership in a gang that advocates illegal or disruptive behavior is prohibited.

8. Any clothing or apparel with self-applied graphics may be deemed inappropriate and is subject to approval by the Dean of Student Management.

Faculty and staff will use the following guidelines when implementing dress agreements above:

• If faculty and staff feel a student is egregiously unaligned with the Dress Agreements, faculty and staff may approach the student privately in a non-judgmental and respectful way as a warning and to problem solve immediate resolution.

• Faculty and staff are to fill out a Dress Agreements Intervention Form (DAIF) through Google Forms and email it to Administration to hold the student accountable to the agreements.

Ram Dress

Central Catholic strives to provide robust opportunities in an inclusive and supportive community. We are determined to design special dress opportunities that are equitable to all shapes, sizes, and socio-economic backgrounds. Assemblies and liturgies are an opportunity for Central Catholic to celebrate our community and show pride in our school.

Ram Dress is required at all school liturgies, student recognition assemblies, Rose Festival assemblies, senior awards, all school conference days, and when we have guest speakers. Ram Dress is defined as the Central Catholic polo provided by the school to be worn with pants with pockets and zippers. No blue denim. Any sweatshirt or sweater must be CC branded if it is going to be worn over the polo.

Students will remain in Ram Dress for the duration of the day.

Accountability and Implementation of Dress Agreements and Ram Dress

•  Faculty/Staff fill out a form to notify Administration when students are out of agreement. Students not in Ram Dress are sent to the main office for a polo.

• At no time is administration required to share the reporting faculty or staff members identity

• The first warning is sent directly to the student via email to give the student the opportunity to realign with the Dress Agreements and/or Ram Dress.

• If a second warning is needed, detention will be issued and an email will be sent home to notify the student and parents that the student continues to be out of alignment with Dress Agreements and/or Ram Dress.

• If a third notice is required, The student will receive 2 days of detention, a parent meeting will be held, and  the student will be placed on probation for one semester for not upholding community standards and expectations.

• If a fourth notice is warranted within the probation period, the student will be indefinitely suspended, and must go before a Discipline Board for failure to align with the policies of the Central Catholic Community.

Accountability and Implementation of Dress Agreements and Ram Dress

• Faculty/Staff fill out a form to notify Administration when students are out of agreement. Students not in Ram Dress are sent to the main office for a polo.
• At no time is administration required to share the reporting faculty or staff members identity
• The first warning is sent directly to the student via email to give the student the opportunity to realign with the Dress Agreements and/or Ram Dress.
• If a second warning is needed, detention will be issued and an email will be sent home to notify the student and parents that the student continues to be out of alignment with Dress Agreements and/or Ram Dress.
• If a third notice is required, the student will receive two days of detention, a parent meeting will be held, and  the student will be placed on probation for one semester for not upholding community standards and expectations.
• If a fourth notice is warranted within the probation period, the student will be indefinitely suspended, and must go before a Discipline Board for failure to align with the policies of the Central Catholic Community.