DRESS CODE

We have made our dress code consistent with and complimentary to our educational goals. We trust that it best serves the image of Malden Catholic and our students. It is our belief that an important part of the educational experience requires a student’s attention to his personal appearance. We also maintain that our students should understand the meaning of situational-appropriate attire.  Therefore, neatness and cleanliness are the prevailing considerations.

Students are required to enter the school building in dress code.

SLACKS: Chino, “Docker-type”slacks, or dress corduroy: colors must be navy, beige, brown, black, or gray. No jean styles, cargo or painter’s pants; no cut or altered pants.

BELTS: Leather belts in black or brown must be worn. No suspenders.

SHIRTS: A solid color, long or short sleeve Oxford dress shirt; a monogrammed MC polo shirt or turtleneck purchased from the MC bookstore; a Malden Catholic athletic or extracurricular golf shirt approved by the Assistant Principal. No plaids, stripes, or flannels. Shirts must be buttoned up to the top button (but not including the top button). Shirts must be tucked in.

SWEATERS: A v-neck or crew-neck dress sweater or sweater vest may be worn over a regulation MC shirt or turtleneck. The sweater must hang no longer than the waist. Students may not wear “over shirts” or long sleeved T-shirts under short sleeve shirts. No sweatshirts, or sweaters with any writing or brand names are allowed. Students may wear the MC fleece during the winter. No other fleece is authorized except as approved by the Assistant Principal.

FOOTWEAR: Students must wear socks and dress shoes. These include black, brown, beige or white loafers or bucks. Students may not wear sneakers of any type, sneaker type casuals, moccasins, or sandals. Shoes must be tied.

PERSONAL APPEARANCE:

• Students must be clean-shaven and their hair should be no longer than the top of the collar and neatly combed at all times.
• Sideburns must be no longer than the bottom of the ear. No extreme hairstyles or hair colors.
• Earrings and body piercing are not allowed (covered or uncovered). Jewelry of any kind around the neck or wrist is limited to small chains. Large chain type necklaces and bracelets are not to be worn.

TATTOOS: Tattoos and body scarring are highly discouraged. Any student with a previously existing tattoo must cover it at all times during the school day and at all school sanctioned activities.

HATS: Hats are not to be worn in the building at any time during or after school hours or at any school function.

TAG DAY GUIDELINES: All rules with regards to jewelry and shaving apply. Sneakers or regular shoes must be worn. No sandals or flip-flops; no tank tops, sleeveless shirts or gym shorts. No inappropriate T-shirts.