BISHOP MCNAMARA HIGH SCHOOL ATTIRE/DRESS CODE Updated 03/07/2013

BISHOP MCNAMARA HIGH SCHOOL ATTIRE/DRESS CODE
Updated 03/07/2013
The two official uniform suppliers for Bishop McNamara High School are:
Flynn & O’Hara, Lanham, MD 1-800-441-4122
The Carousel, Waldorf, MD 301-843-8884 or 301-645-4660
MEN’S DRESS CODE
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White or blue Oxford cloth button down dress shirt (long or short sleeves with Cross and Anchor embroidery) with school
tie. No “blousing” of shirts will be allowed. Shirts must be completely tucked into pants. Shirt sleeves may not be rolled.
The tie may not extend below the student’s waist or be excessively short.
Khaki dress pleated slacks with Bishop McNamara monogram. (Uniform companies will not order slacks more than one
size larger than the student’s current measurement).
Navy blue blazer with the Bishop McNamara patch on the front chest pocket.*
Students must wear brown or tan boat style shoes such as the Sperry Top-Sider A/O 2 Eye (Sahara) shoe or Eastland
Solstice (tan) with navy blue, black or brown socks. All shoelaces must be worn laced and tied. All shoes must be nonscuff. Athletic shoes of any type may not be worn.
Buckled belts (plain leather, black or brown with conservative buckles).
*Mandatory only during the second and third quarters for 9th-11th graders.
MEN’S OPTIONAL DRESS CODE
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The maroon sleeveless sweater vest, long sleeve V-neck sweater, or cardigan sweater with a school logo (available at the
Mustang Shop) may be worn with the school blazer during the second and third quarters or as an optional accessory during
the first and fourth quarters.
WOMEN’S DRESS CODE
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White Oxford cloth shirt (long or short sleeves with Cross and Anchor embroidery). No “blousing” of shirts will be
allowed. Shirts must be completely tucked into skirt or slacks. Shirt sleeves may not be rolled.
Students in the Classes of 2014-2015 must wear the khaki pleated slacks with a Bishop McNamara monogram, khaki kilt, or
the khaki skort. (The hemline of a kneeling student’s skirt and skort should measure no more than three [3] inches above the
ground). Students in the Class of 2016-2017 must wear the khaki slacks or the khaki skort (the khaki kilt is not an
option).
Maroon school blazer with the Bishop McNamara patch on the front chest pocket.*
Maroon knees socks or tights (non-patterned, opaque maroon, black or maroon acrylic cable-knit) only are to be worn with
the khaki skirt or khaki skort. No ankle socks are allowed. White socks may not be worn at any time. Socks worn with
slacks must be solid-colored navy blue, black, brown or maroon.
Students must wear brown or tan boat style shoes such as the Sperry Top-Sider A/O 2 Eye (Sahara) shoe or Eastland
Solstice (tan). No multi-toned shoes, moccasins or mules are allowed. Athletic shoes of any type may not be worn.
Students must wear buckled belts (plain leather, black or brown with conservative buckles) with the khaki pleated slacks.
*Mandatory only during the second and third quarters for 9th-11th graders.
WOMEN’S OPTIONAL DRESS CODE
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The maroon sleeveless sweater vest, long sleeve V-neck sweater, or cardigan sweater with a school logo (available at the
Mustang Shop) may be worn with the school blazer during the second and third quarters or as an optional accessory during
the first and fourth quarters.
During the second and third quarters, a white turtleneck may be worn with the school blazer in lieu of or under a blouse.
SENIORS’ OPTIONAL DRESS CODE
Eligible senior students have the option of purchasing a pre-selected polo shirt to be worn in place of the blazer, shirt/blouse and
tie. The shirt, with a Bishop McNamara/senior class logo may be worn year round by both male and female students. The shirts
must be tucked in throughout the school day. Eligible senior students have the option of purchasing a pre-selected cardigan
sweater/sweatshirt to be worn over their polo shirt or oxford shirt (available at the Mustang Shop).
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GENERAL DRESS REGULATIONS
No exemptions from the dress code will be allowed, unless student provides a doctor’s note indicating a medical need for
departing from the dress code. Only the Deans of Students can approve such an exemption. The Deans of Students and the
Principal have the authority to amend the dress code for the entire student body if the weather conditions make changes
necessary.
The Deans of Students make the final decision on questions about the dress code. However, several common sense requirements
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While on campus, students should be in complete uniform unless participating in an extracurricular activity.
High top shoes or boots are unacceptable. Shoes must be kept tied at all times.
Hair must be kept well-groomed and at a reasonable length. For both male and female students only basic hair ornaments,
such as simple barrettes and small dark rubber bands, may be worn. Shells, beads, butterfly clips, similar ornaments or
scarves are not consistent with the Bishop McNamara dress code and are not permitted. Mohawks or faux hawks are not
permitted.
Sunglasses may not be worn in the building.
No headgear is allowed in the building. Only hats may be worn outdoors on school grounds. Other head coverings, such as
bandannas, skullcaps, and scarves, are not allowed.
Boots and outdoor garments/jackets are to be left in the student’s locker and may not be worn or carried.
Small post earrings that are no larger than a dime are the only earrings allowed. Hoop and/or dangling earrings are not
acceptable. Earrings should be silver, gold, or a single pearl.
Trousers and skirts are to be worn appropriately, at the waist. The waistbands of skirts may not be rolled. Pant legs should
not be cuffed or rolled.
All shirts and blouses are to be worn tucked into trousers or skirts. Women’s blouses must be worn with no more than one
button unbuttoned at the neck.
Colored T-shirts or T-shirts with designs or writing that can be seen under the regulation school uniform may not be worn.
Excessive jewelry or accessories are inappropriate.
Sweaters may not be worn tied around students’ waists.
Frayed and/or torn uniform items (trousers, skirts, sweaters, shirts, etc.) are unacceptable and must be mended or replaced.
Uniforms are intended to appear “uniform”. Customized and/or personalized uniforms are not allowed.
Jewelry may not be visible on any pierced body parts except the ears.
All uniform items should be identified with the student’s name.
General neatness is standard.
Club polo shirts may only be worn on the LAST day of the week or other days approved by the deans.
The Bishop McNamara High School Dress Code is conservative. It is not designed to accommodate individual tastes or current
style and fashion trends.
Extremes in make-up and hair are not acceptable. Hair may not be dyed or painted in bright, unnatural colors. Make-up
(including fingernail polish) should be applied neatly and conservatively. Unnatural make-up colors (green, black, blue, etc.) are
not appropriate.
Jewelry must be conservative. Items not normally worn as jewelry (safety pins, nails, etc.) may not be adapted as such. Studded
collars and heavy chains do not comply with the intent of the Bishop McNamara dress code
Tattoos may not be visible when a student is dressed in the Bishop McNamara school uniform.
Judgments regarding whether a student’s appearance is in compliance with the school’s dress code are made by the Deans of
Students and the school’s administration.