style/golf shirt without a tie. Shirts must be
tucked in into a pair of dress pants and the
collar must be worn in the down position.
Dress code expectations from the waist
down remain the same.
Rolling of the pant leg does not constitute a
hem. No chains, key holders, or other
decorations may be worn.
3.
4.
A dress belt or Warrior belt from the
Bookstore is to be worn inside the belt loops
of the pants. No large or extreme belt
buckles are allowed.
Black or brown leather or suede dress
shoes that cover the heel of the foot must
be worn with visible socks. If the shoes are
me ant to be tied, they must be tied properly.
Flip-flops, sandals, moccasins, athletic
shoes, canvas and fabric shoes, shoes with
patterns and/or large logos, and shoes with
large, wrap-around white rubber soles are
not permitted. Shoes must be kept in good
condition at all times.
Black or brown full leather (no cloth or fabric
on them) “Sperrys” (and similar) may be
worn and must meet all of the above
specifications. The upper heel of the shoe
may not be flattened down or bent under
the heel of the foot creating a slip-on or
moccasin effect.
5.
6.
A properly fitting long sleeve white or solid-
colored dress shirt with a regular fold-down
collar must be worn fully tucked in and
buttoned from top to bottom. If a shirt is
worn under the uniform shirt, it must be a
solid white, short sleeved crew or V-neck
and have no design or writing of any kind.
A conservative, properly knotted necktie or
bowtie is to be worn securely fastened
under the collar of the dress shirt.
A Brother Rice tie, purchased in the
Bookstore, must be worn on certain days.
7.
Earrings, necklaces, sunglasses or any
unnecessary and/or distracting accessories
may not be worn in school or at school
related activities.
No visible tattoos are permitted.
8.
Solid color sweaters and solid color quarter
zips may be worn over a solid-colored
dress shirt. The student’s dress shirt must
be fully tucked in and tie be visible. The
Bookstore has approved quarter zips for
sale.
Solid color vests may be worn over a solid-
colored dress shirt so long as the vest is not
of an outerwear/jacket material. The
student’s dress shirt must be fully tucked in
and tie be visible.
Sweaters, quarter zips, and vests with a
hood may not be worn.
Sweatshirts, hooded sweatshirts, coats,
and jackets may not be worn in the school
building during regular school hours.
9.
Before October 1 st and after the Founder’s
Day Mass in May, students may wear a
long or short sleeve, solid-colored dress
shirt without a tie or a solid-color Polo-
10. Hats, hoods, caps, bandanas, etc. are not
to be worn in the building.
11. Clothing that advertises or displays
alcoholic
beverages
or
makers,
obscenities, sex, drugs, represents
disloyalty to our Church or country, or
denigrates any individual or class of
individuals is prohibited.
Mass Days
On days when Mass is celebrated, students are
expected to wear a white dress shirt with a regular
fold-down collar with a Brother Rice tie from the
Bookstore.
Spirit Days
To promote the spirit and pride of Brother Rice High
School, students are encouraged to wear Brother
Rice t-shirts, Polo-style shirts and sweatshirts on
Fridays. Sprit wear must be of Brother Rice and
may not be covered by another garment. Dress
code expectations from the waist down remain the
same.
Jackets or coats, Brother Rice or not, may not be
worn.
Dress Down Days
To raise money for school clubs and extra-
curriculars, dress down days will be held on
designated days where students, faculty and staff
may purchase a ticket and dress down on the
sanctioned day.
A student who has purchased a ticket to support the
featured club is permitted to wear school-
appropriate clothing that fits the current season’s
weather. Students may not wear pajamas,
costumes, etc.
Auction Items
At the auction, a parent/guardian may purchase an
item allowing a student to forgo the standard dress
code for a day determined by the Dean of Student
Formation.
No Tie For Your Guy: A student does not
need to wear a tie. All other dress code
regulations apply
Casual Guy: A student may dress in the
Dress Down Day guidelines
Grooming
1. Hair shall be well groomed and of a length so
that the natural lay of the hair does not touch
the ears, collar of the uniform shirt in the
back, or eyebrows in the front. Hair length
should not exceed 3”. The length,
consistency of length and overall neatness
and appearance are the main criteria. Pony
tails, beads, rubber bands, hair ties, other
accessories, etc. are not permitted. No
extreme hairstyles or hairstyles that draw
undue attention to the student are permitted
such as mohawks, mullets, lines shaved in
the hair, dyes, highlights, etc.
14