Xavier Dress Code

The dress code of Xavier High School strives to reflect good taste, neatness, cleanliness and Christian modesty while avoiding trends and fads. Students reflect pride in themselves and their school by the way they dress and act. It is expected that parents/guardians, working with the school, will require their students to leave home dressed in accordance with these regulations. The administration reserves the right to interpret dress code. Its decisions are final.

Approved Attire
   Slacks - Solid-color ankle-length dress slacks are to be worn. These slacks must be tan, blue, gray, green or black. Slacks must be worn at the waist.

   Shirts/Blouses - Collared dress shirts, polo shirts or turtlenecks must be worn at all times. All shirts must have sleeves. T-shirts or tank tops with insignias that are visible under the shirt are not allowed. All shirts, except the school-issue polo, must be tucked in at all times. Shirts must be buttoned to demonstrate Christian modesty (one button from the top). Small logos and/or monograms are permitted on the front of the shirt only.

   Skirts/Dresses - Skirts/dresses are not allowed, except on designated dress-up days for girls.

   Shoes - Shoes are required at all times. Military boots are not permitted. Dress sandals may be worn, but athletic type sandals and "flip-flops" are not allowed.

   Sweaters/Vests/Cardigans - Dress sweaters/dress vests/dress cardigans may be worn. A collared shirt or turtleneck must be worn under all v-neck sweaters, vests and cardigans. Students need not wear collars under long-sleeve cable-knit crew neck sweaters, but a shirt must be visible under these sweaters. If collared cardigans are worn, they must be buttoned/zipped to demonstrate Christian modesty (one button/one inch from the top). Hooded items and fleece may not be worn.

   Hats/Bandannas - Hats, caps and other head coverings are not permitted.

   Outerwear - Coats, sweatshirts, jackets, and sunglasses are not permitted in classrooms during school hours. Hooded items may not be worn.

   Earrings - Earrings may be worn only by females. Excessive earrings are not allowed. Earrings are allowed only in the ears, and must be in good taste.

   Hair - Hair is to be neat and well groomed. Extreme hairstyles are not allowed.

   Casual Days - The final Friday of each month is a casual day. Students may wear appropriate sweatshirts or t-shirts (advertising for alcohol, drugs, bars, etc. are not allowed) with jeans or sweats on these days. During the months of August, September, April and May, boys may wear shorts (but not Capri pants) and girls may wear Capri pants (but not shorts) on casual days. Caps, hats, bandannas are not allowed. These rules apply for any other casual days that are designated by the administration. Students choosing not to participate in casual day must be in approved dress code attire.

   Spirit Days - On designated days throughout the year, students may dress in spirit attire. If students wear shirts that say Xavier (or XHS or Saints), they may wear jeans or sweatpants. Xavier caps may be worn on these days. Shorts are not allowed on Spirit Days. Students who do not wear attire that says Xavier must be in regular dress code.

   Dress-Up Days - On designated days throughout the year, students are able to dress up, usually for all-school Masses. Students must exercise Christian taste and modesty on these days.

   Penalties - Students who are in violation of the dress code will receive demerits and may be assigned to an in-school suspension.