Sacred Heart Cathedral Dress Code
All SHC school polos and Dress Up Day sweaters or pullover fleeces are to be purchased from Lands End.
SHC requires as part of the dress code logo #1314312K which can only be applied to any solid-color
adult-size polo, green sweater, or green pullover fleece.
School skirts may be purchased from Dennis Uniform online or at the Dennis Uniform Store 509 10 St.
San Francisco CA. 94103.
Any questions about the Dress Code contact the Dean of Students Mario Sazo at msazo@shcp.edu.
Regular Dress – Women
Women are encouraged to wear the school skirt. If women choose not to wear the school skirt, an
acceptable pair of slacks or pants must be worn (see below). Skirts other than the school skirt are never
allowed.
School Skirts
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The length must not be shorter than two inches above the middle of the knee.
Colored nylons or tights are allowed to be worn under a school skirt which meets these length
requirements.
The dress code skirt in plaid, navy blue or khaki must be purchased at the school’s uniform
company, Dennis Uniform.
Pants
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Pants, slacks and corduroys that are a white, brown, solid tan or khaki color only may be worn in
lieu of the school skirt. No dark-colored pants such as black, blue, green, red, pink, and grey are
allowed as part of the regular dress code.
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No faded or distressed or colored pants are allowed.
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Work pants (Ben’s, painter pants, etc.), sweats, and fatigues of any color are unacceptable.
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No tight-fitting or excessively baggy pants are allowed. Slacks and pants may not be cut or
frayed at the bottom.
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No leggings or exercise-style pants (yoga pants) are allowed.
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No pants with a stripe down the side are acceptable. Stitching on all pants should be the same
color as the pants’ material.
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While the current fashion trends are leaning towards tight-fitting pants and legging-styled
khakis, it is the policy of SHC that all pants worn to school are not excessively tight. Pants should
be loose fitting.
Shorts
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Only brown, solid tan or khaki shorts may be worn on all regular dress days as long as they are
not shorter than two inches from the middle of the knee.
SHC Polo Shirts
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The regular dress polo shirt is a long- or short-sleeve SHC polo shirt. This shirt must be
purchased from Lands’ End. Students may also wear other SHC-purchased polos (athletic polo,
chorus polo, student council polo, block club polo, or any other school related polos approved
by the Dean of Students)
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The shirt may not be altered in any way (hemmed, rubber banded in the back, etc.). All shirts
must be kept clean and neat at all times.
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Students may also wear a Walkathon Shamrock Club shirt from the current school year instead
of their polo at any time.
No other shirts are to be worn over the school polo.
Shoes
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Shoes must be flat and modest.
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Students are encouraged to wear sneakers or loafers.
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Shoes that are never allowed include sandals, thongs/flip-flops, shower shoes, any shoe without
a back or back strap, any shoe over two inches in height, platform shoes or work boots.
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Leg warmers or leggings are not appropriate.
Dress-Up Days
In keeping with appropriate dress and respect for certain events and occasions, Sacred Heart Cathedral
will have dress-up days. These days will be announced in advance and students will be expected to
adjust to the special guidelines of the day.
Women
On special occasions (Masses, awards ceremonies, etc.) the community will be required to come
properly dressed for a Catholic high school event. Women are to wear the following:
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Green dress-up day sweater or fleece pullover from Lands’ End is required. The only exceptions
are the Athletic Varsity Game Day Jacket, the white SHC Block Club Sweater, the green SHC V & P
Arts jacket or the SHC School Jacket that is purchased from Jostens during sophomore year.
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Pants, slacks and corduroys that are khaki color only may be worn. No dark colored pants are
allowed such as black, blue, or grey.
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Button down blouses with a collar that extend past the waistline.
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The school uniform skirt is acceptable.
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Flat dress shoes; shoes must have a full back or back strap. All black leather tennis shoes are
also acceptable. No boots are allowed.
Regular Dress – Men
Pants
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Pants, slacks and corduroys that are a brown, solid tan or khaki color only may be worn. No
dark-colored pants such as black, green, red, pink, blue or grey are allowed.
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No faded or distressed or colored pants are allowed.
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Work pants (Ben’s, painter pants, etc.), sweats and fatigues of any color are unacceptable.
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Students shall not wear pants that, when fastened, sag or fit below the waist. Slacks and pants
may not be cut or frayed at the bottom.
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No pants with a stripe down the side are acceptable. Stitching on all pants should be the same
color as the pants’ material.
Shorts
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Only brown, solid tan or khaki-colored shorts may be worn on all regular dress days.
SHC Polo Shirts
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The regular dress polo shirt is a long- or short-sleeve SHC polo shirt. This shirt must be
purchased from Lands’ End. Students may also wear other SHC-purchased polos (athletic polo,
chorus polo, student council polo, or any other polos approved by the Dean of Students)
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The shirt may not be altered in any way (hemmed, rubber banded in the back, etc.). All shirts
must be kept clean and neat at all times.
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Students may also wear a Walkathon Shamrock Club shirt from the current school year instead
of their polo at any time.
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No other shirts are to be worn over the school polo
Shoes
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Shoes must be flat and modest.
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Students are encouraged to wear sneakers or loafers.
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Shoes that are never allowed include sandals, thongs/flip-flops, shower shoes, any shoe without
a back or back strap, or work boots.
Dress-Up Days
Men
Men are to wear the following:
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Green dress-up day sweater or fleece pullover from Lands’ End is required. The only exceptions
are the Athletic Game Day Jacket, the white SHC Block Club Sweater, the green SHC V & P Arts
jacket, or the SHC School Jacket that is purchased from Jostens during sophomore year.
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Dress-shirt with a tie.
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Pants, slacks or corduroys that are khaki color only may be worn. No dark colored pants are
allowed such as black, blue, or grey.
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Dress shoes or all black or white leather tennis shoes.