The School Dress Code/Uniform Policy outlined below has been developed within the guidelines of the General Administrative Procedures (#500) of the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board, and has been endorsed by our Catholic School Council.

Board Policy states: “SCHOOL UNIFORM ITEMS, AS OUTLINED IN THE SCHOOL UNIFORM POLICY, MUST BE PURCHASED FROM THE BOARD APPROVED SUPPLIER.” (Available at R.J. McCarthy)

Philosophy

The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board is committed to communicating Catholic ideals and values to our students. We strive to achieve the personal and social values that are attached to appropriate dress. As a Catholic community we are, therefore, committed to standards simplicity, neatness, attractiveness, modesty, equity, and good taste.

By choosing to attend a Dufferin-Peel Catholic Secondary School, students and their parents have made a series and long-term commitment to Catholic education. The uniform is part of that commitment. It is a reflection of who we are, how we see ourselves, and how others see our school. It unites us as a community.  A school uniform should be worn proudly and must be worn in good repair. The Father Michael Goetz uniform policy of the school must be strictly adhered to.

Uniform Items

Take pride in being a Gator and display it by being in full uniform each and every day. Students out of uniform risk being sent home to change or they be face another consequence.

Note: There are changes being implemented to the Father Michael Goetz uniform effective September 2009.

Shirts:

·         Must be purchased at RJ McCarthy

·         White RJ McCarthy golf shirt with Goetz logo, short or long sleeve

·         Plain white undershirts only may be worn under the golf shirt (purchased anywhere)

          Tops:

·         Must be purchased at RJ McCarthy

·         Green Zip Sweatshirt with Goetz logo (crest) or

·         Green V-Neck Vest with Goetz logo (crest)

·         Tops cannot be cut or altered

          Pants:

·         Must be purchased at RJ McCarthy

·         Navy dress pants with Gator monogram

·         Pants must be worn at the waist

·         No kilts allowed for Grade 9 students or new registrations

Leg Wear:

·         Solid Coloured Socks (opaque green, white,  black or navy blue)

·         Socks must be worn. Bare feet in shoes are NOT allowed.

          Shoes:

·         Solid black closed shoes, closed toe and heal, worn under the ankle (no coloured laces, designs, bars, logos, trim etc) May be purchased anywhere.

Shirts:

·         White Long or Short Sleeve Buttoned-Down Dress Shirt (properly buttoned and tucked in)

·         Plain White Undershirts only and no Hooded White Sweaters

·         Plain White Golf Shirt

·         Plain White Long or Short Sleeve “turned down” collar, turtleneck

·         White Long or Short Sleeve French Cut Shirt (properly buttoned and worn appropriately

          Tops:

·         School Vest, Cardigan Vest, Cardigan, Fleece Top with Goetz name  (from RJ McCarthy)

·         Tops must not be altered or cut.

Dress Pants:

·         Dress Pants must be solid, plain, mid-gray, cut or cuffs, worn at the waist (belt)

·         No cargo or casual gray pants, no sweat pants, no gray jeans, no tight pants

Kilt:

·         School approved kilt worn modestly at the 13 cm (5 inches)or less from the middle of the knee cap.

Leg Wear:

·         Solid Coloured Knee Socks (opaque green, white, or black)

·         Solid Coloured Tights or Leotards in (opaque green, white or black)

Shoes:

·         Solid Black Closed – Closed Toe, Heal, (below the ankle)

                                            All Students                                          

Headwear:

·         No headwear is allowed in the school building. Hats, caps may be confiscated.

·         Religious headwear is allowed if worn consistently. Colours should be consistent with the school uniform.

Accessories:

·         Safe discreet jewelry, but no wallet chains

Jackets:

·         Only allowed in the Cafetorium over a student’s full uniform

·         Jackets are not allowed in the classrooms or the library.

Expectations:

1.      Students are to be in full uniform every day upon arrival at school until they leave at the end of the day. Students must be in full uniform to attend classes.

2.      A student out of uniform is expected to report to the office before the start of his/her day to rectify the situation.

3.      Students who repeatedly violate the Uniform Policy are also in violation of the Catholic Code of Conduct.

          Expectations of “Civies Days”

1.      Participation in civies days is voluntary; those students not participating are expected to be in full uniform.

2.      Appropriate and modest dress, as outlined by the school administration, is expected from participants. Students who do not comply with the above expectations (in the judgment of teachers and administrators), will be sent home to change.

 (updated July 2009)