Dress Code

**All clothing items must be free of holes, rips or tears.**

Slacks   (Dress slacks DO NOT need to be purchased through Lands’ End)

• Solid-color ankle-length dress slacks are to be worn.  
• These slacks must be tan or navy blue.  
• Slacks must be worn at the waist.
• Cargo pants are not permitted. 

Shirts/Blouses

• Xavier dress shirt (light blue or white) or polo (navy, gray, light blue or white) with the Xavier logo is required
• Xavier dress shirts and polos must be tucked in during school hours.
• Shirts must be ordered and purchased through Land’s End (www.landsend.com)  The school code is 900139700.

Skirts/Dresses

• Skirts/dresses are not permitted.

Shoes 

• Shoes must be worn at all times and must have closed backs and toes as well as true soles.
• Slippers, heavy military or snow boots and water shoes are not permitted.

Sweaters/Vests/Cardigans

• Only the Xavier sweater, vest and cardigan with the Xavier logo present may be worn.
• These must be ordered and purchased through Land’s End 
• Colors available are navy blue, light blue, or white.  
• A Xavier polo or dress shirt, with the Xavier logo present, must be worn and must be visible under the sweater, vest or cardigan.  

Dress Code Sweatshirt  

Only the following crewneck pullover or ¼ zip fleece are allowed to be worn as part of dress code.

• Navy blue crewneck pullover with the Xavier logo must be purchased with the Xavier Saints Shop.
• Navy blue ¼ zip fleece with the Xavier logo must be purchased with the Xavier Saints Shop or Land’s End website.
• Jansport grey ¼ zip fleece with the Xavier logo may be worn if previously purchased from the Saints Shop.  This is no longer sold but permitted as dress code until further notice.
• The Xavier polo or dress shirt, with the Xavier logo present, must be worn and must be visible under the crew neck sweatshirt or ¼ zip Fleece.

Accessories

• Earrings may be worn in the ears only. Earrings may not be excessive and must be in good taste. 
• Makeup may not be excessive and must be in good taste.
• Piercings in the nose may not be seen and can be filled with a clear plastic stud.
• Hats, caps, bandanas and other head coverings are not permitted. 
• Decorative scarves are not permitted.
• Tattoos must be covered at all times.

Outerwear 

• Coats, sweatshirts, jackets, and sunglasses are not permitted in classrooms during school hours.  

Hair

• Hair is to be neat and well groomed.  Hair may not cover the face.
• Any facial hair must also be neat and well groomed.
• Neither extreme hairstyles nor unnatural colors are permitted.  

[Updated for 2022-23]
 

Days elected as non-dress code days are intended to celebrate or promote special events or high-level school or student accomplishments. The non-dress code days listed below have been determined through student feedback and a collaborative effort with student and teacher leaders. Ultimate decisions regarding non-dress code days are determined by administration.

Theme dress days happen periodically throughout the year (Homecoming, Catholic Schools Week, and others). Students choosing not to participate in themed dress days must be in approved dress code or spirit day attire.

Community Spirit Days are designated for Xavier Community System events such as Community Feast Days, Pep Assemblies, XCEED, and Take the Title.

Shirt - Community shirts must be worn. In cold weather, the Community shirt must be completely visible and worn over all/any long sleeves. No apparel may be worn over the Community shirt.

Xavier Spirit Days are designated for days a team or other group activity is competing in a state event (or highest level of competition) for which they have qualified and can win a championship. The event must be located at a state-hosted venue.

Examples of state tournament spirit days include: basketball, bowling, cross country, football (at UNI), golf, soccer, tennis, volleyball, wrestling, robotics, jazz band.

Shirts that say Xavier (or XHS, or Saints or have the Xavier logo) may be worn. Any hooded sweatshirts must be worn with the hood down.

Spirit Recognition Days are designated to recognize individuals who qualify for the state tournaments, all state events, and the Xavier fall musical and spring play. The individual and their team may participate in this day.

Example of Spirit Recognition days: 

• Teams who have individual state qualifiers in bowling, cross country, golf, swim, tennis, track and field.
• Speech, band, vocal music (specific to the qualifier’s group/class), with all state qualifiers. 
• Designated day of the musical and play.

One apparel item indicating the event or team as designated by the coach/moderator and approved in advance by administration may be worn with dress code apparel.

State Champions:  When students become State Champions, they may wear their state champion apparel as provided by the IGHSAU or IHSAA the day after earning their title (or Monday after for a weekend victory).

Non-Dress Day  Requirements

Pants - 

• Jeans or sweatpants are permitted.
• Yoga pants, leggings, and shorts are not permitted.
• Pants may not have holes, rips, or tears.

Caps, hats, and bandanas are not permitted. An exception is granted for caps for state tournament champions as noted.

Shoes, Accessories, Outerwear and Hair - regular dress code also applies on special dress days for these categories.

Students choosing not to participate in non-dress designated days must be in approved dress code attire.

Students who are in violation of the dress code will receive demerits, will be required to correct the violation, and may be assigned to an in-school suspension or face further discipline if not corrected.