Boylan Catholic High School expects its students to follow certain dress code regulations. Uniforms are worn every day. Uniform rules are in effect from the first bell of the morning to the last bell of the day. Students who are sent home for being out of uniform will be considered unexcused and will serve a detention. If the uniform requirement needs to be modified due to medical necessity, the Dean of Students will determine appropriate uniform requirements. Boylan uniforms need to be purchased from the approved suppliers. For boys, Tom Harmer’s is the approved supplier. For girls, the approved supplier is Dennis Uniform, view the Dennis Uniform School Shopping Guide for detailed information.
Boys' Uniform Regulations
Trousers
Uniform trousers are to be worn at the waist in unaltered fashion with a dress belt. The length of the trousers should not exceed beyond the top of the heel of the shoe.
Dress Shirts
WHITE DRESS SHIRT. A dress shirt is one that has a collar, with buttons completely down the front and is designed to be worn with a tie. Shirts are to be worn tucked into trousers.
T-Shirts
Only plain white T-shirts may be worn under the uniform shirt.
Ties
Ties are to be worn beginning November 1st through May 1st. Shirts are to have the collar buttoned.
I.D.'s
A student identification card connected to a BCHS issued lanyard will be required daily for the purpose of acknowledging the student, access to student activities, and for the purchasing of food items in the cafeteria.
Sport Coats
Boys must wear the uniform sport coat beginning November 1st through May 1st.
Shoes/Socks
Boys may wear conventional dress or predominantly black, brown, or white athletic shoes. Sandals, slides, slippers, and Crocs are not permitted. If there is a question, the Dean of Students will decide if the footwear is appropriate.
Examples: Photos for illustrative purposes only.
Example 1:
Solid brown, black, dark navy, or white. Slight color variation of sole/trim is acceptable. Shoes must have sides and backs.
Example 2:
Solid brown, black, dark navy, or white. "Deck" style acceptable. Slight color variation of sole/trim is acceptable as illustrated here. Shoes must have sides and backs.
Example 3:
Solid brown, black, dark navy, or white. Canvas material is acceptable. Small logo (as illustrated here) is acceptable. Traditional gym shoes are unacceptable with uniform pants.
Example 4:
Athletic shoes (predominantly black, brown, or white).
Checkerboard style shoes (regardless of brand) are not acceptable.
Hair
A boy’s haircut is considered part of the Boylan uniform. Hair is to be kept neat, clean, and professional. Extreme hairstyles and unnatural colors (other than black, brown, blonde, red/auburn) are not acceptable. If there are questions, the Dean of Students will decide.
Facial Hair
Beards, mustaches, long sideburns (below the earlobe) are not permitted. Students are expected to be clean-shaven daily (even with proper face covering).
Jewelry
Jewelry consistent with the school uniform may be worn (a class ring, watch). Earrings (even if covered), are unacceptable. Body piercing jewelry is not allowed (even with proper covering).
Girls' Uniform Regulations
Skirts
Uniform skirts are to be worn in unaltered fashion. All skirts must reach within three inches of the knee cap or the size of a 3"x3" square post-it-note.
Sweater
The uniform sweater must be worn beginning November 1st through May 1st.
Blouse
The uniform blouse consists of a white tailored shirt-type blouse with a pointed collar or buttoned-down collar with white buttons down the front. Blouses must be purchased from the uniform company.
T-Shirts
Only plain white T-shirts may be worn under the uniform blouse.
I.D.'s
A student identification card connected to a BCHS issued lanyard will be required daily for the purpose of acknowledging the student, access to student activities, and for the purchasing of food items in the cafeteria.
Shoes/Socks
Girls may wear conventional dress or predominately black, brown, or white athletic shoes. Sandals, slides, slippers, Crocs, high heels, and mules are not permitted. Footless, thigh-high, fishnet, or lace stockings are not permitted. If there is a question, the Dean of Students will decide.
Examples: Photos for illustrative purposes only.
Example 1:
Solid black, brown, dark navy, or white "canvas" style shoes acceptable. Slight color variation of sole/trim acceptable. Socks must be visible. Shoes must be closed-toe, closed heel, with sides. All shoes must have "flat" soles (heel no higher than 2 cm.) Small logo acceptable.
Example 2:
Solid black, brown, dark navy, or white dress-style shoes acceptable. Slight color variation of sole/trim acceptable. Socks must be visible. Shoes must be closed-toe, closed heel, with sides. All shoes must have "flat" soles (heel no higher than 2 cm).
Example 3:
Solid black, brown, dark navy, or white "deck" style shoes acceptable. Slight color variation acceptable (as illustrated.) Socks must be visible. Shoes must be closed-toe, closed heel, with sides. All shoes must have "flat" soles (heel no higher than 2 cm.) Small logo acceptable.
Example 4:
Athletic shoes (predominantly black, brown, or white).
Checkerboard style shoes (regardless of brand) are not acceptable.
Hair Styles
Hairstyles are considered part of the Boylan uniform. Hair is to be kept neat, clean, and professional. Extreme hairstyles and unnatural colors (other than black, brown, blonde, red/auburn) are not acceptable. If there are questions, the Dean of Students will decide.
Jewelry
Jewelry consistent with the school uniform may be worn (a class ring, earrings, watch). Body piercing jewelry is also not allowed (even with proper covering).
Cosmetics
Make-up should be in acceptable good taste.
Pants
No pajama pants, sweatpants, leg warmers, long underwear, jeans, etc. may be worn under the uniform skirt during the school day. For warmth, tights or solid (black/navy) leggings with socks are acceptable. Tights or leggings may not be of lace or fishnet material.