Dress Code

THE SCHOOL UNIFORM AND DRESS CODE FOR ALL STUDENTS

Archmere's uniform reflects the desire to create a beneficial academic environment for both students and staff. In achieving this goal, the code reflects a standard of modesty while maintaining uniformity in appearance. The student should always be dressed neatly and in the spirit of a prep school look.

Key Points

The uniform must be worn in Saint Norbert Hall from 7:00am until 4:00pm. The code is relaxed for extracurricular activities in other buildings and outdoors, though appropriate dress is always required.
The spirit of the dress code is as important as the law. Students are expected to exercise good judgment. Extremes in shoes, clothing, hairstyles or makeup are unacceptable. Visible tattoos, tongue and body piercing, excessive makeup, and extreme colors and unruly hairstyles are not permitted.
If a violation of the uniform code or its spirit occurs, the student, while receiving points or demerits, may be restricted to a study hall for the class day. In extreme or repeated cases, students will be sent home.

All outer garments, except for the school's fleece vest, sweaters, and jackets, must be kept in lockers during the school day. Inappropriate third pieces may not be carried or worn around the waist during the school day.

Dress shoes are to be tied at all times. Sneakers or sneaker style shoes are never permitted. Dress shoe exemptions require a note from a podiatrist or orthopedic doctor and will be evaluated by the Director of Student Life.

Students are to dress neatly and appropriately for all school functions.

Fore extracurricular activities such as concerts, athletic contests, proms, dances, athletic and honor recognition nights, students and/or their guests may be denied admission if attire is deemed inappropriate.

At no time during the school day or at any function in which Archmere participates, may students wear clothing that expresses, advertises, or promotes alcohol, illegal substances, racial, gender, and sexual slurs or innuendoes.

View Archmere's uniforms at Flynn & O'Hara Website.

Any student who requires a brief exemption from the dress code for medical reasons must provide a doctor's note to Mr. Nowaczyk. All notes must include the expected duration of the exemption. Notes will be on file in Mr. Nowaczyk’s office will be reviewed periodically.