Personal Attire

All students are required to wear regulation apparel as described below. The PE uniform is required for PE class. The formal uniform is required for days and events noted in the school calendar. The Household Activities Uniform is required for field trips, dress down days, and retreats. These items may be purchased on the Uniform Pick-up Day.

Everyday Uniform: an official school shirt (must be tucked in at all times), an optional solid white crew neck undershirt may be worn, Dickies model #874 flat-front “Desert Sand” or “Khaki” colored pants properly tailored in waist size and length (model #874 or Boys’ Original 874), a plain brown leather belt, plain white crew socks, and Eastland Plainview Oxford (Brown) model #715, #315, or #K100 shoes.
Outerwear: In cooler weather, the only outerwear that may be worn during the school day is the uniform sweatshirt, the school windbreaker, other approved outerwear sold in the school bookstore, or any primary color green or gray button up or zip up Archbishop Shaw High School outerwear particular to a sport or club that has been approved by the Assistant Head of School of Student Formation. These approved items may have a hood. However, outerwear without a front zipper or buttons that completely hides the school uniform shirt (hoodies) are not allowed to be worn during the school day. If a student is choosing to wear two outerwear items, the hood must be on the outermost item of clothing. A green Archbishop Shaw pullover knit hat may be worn outdoors. Long sleeve t-shirts may not be worn as outerwear. All everyday uniform policies must still be followed while wearing any school approved outerwear. There may be times of the year when all or certain outerwear is not allowed.
Formal Uniform: same pants, shoes, socks, and brown leather belt as the everyday uniform, a plain white long-sleeved dress shirt without buttons on the collar or any designs (this plain white dress shirt must be purchased by all families off campus before the school year begins; to be tucked in at all times), an optional plain white undershirt, and the official school tie. Shirts, pants, and accessories should be properly ironed/pressed and be free from wrinkles.
PE Uniform: an official PE uniform shirt, official PE uniform shorts, white crew socks, and non-marking athletic shoes.
Household Activity Uniform: the Household activity shirt is required in addition to the same pants, socks, and everyday belt. Non-marking athletic shoes may be worn. This shirt will be purchased from the school to help pay for Household activities.

Overall, students are to maintain a neat appearance at all times with no alteration of the uniform. Some clothing or dress practices that are unacceptable include: slim fit/skinny leg pants, pleated pants, cargo pants with cell phone pockets, Duck Heads or Dockers, or similar style pants, and low cut ankle socks. Also, printed shirts, colored t-shirts, long sleeved shirts, or sweatshirts may not be worn under the uniform shirt. Students may not walk on the backs of their shoes. Damaged clothing or shoes cannot be worn and must be replaced.

Students are not permitted to wear makeup, arm bands, earrings, non-Shaw rings, wristbands, bracelets, necklaces, pins, wallet chains, watch chains, belt loop accessories, atypical belt buckles, buttons, bandanas, headbands, and/or hats unless approved by the administration for special occasions. This restriction extends to school events both on and off-campus.

One religious bracelet and/or one religious necklace may be worn by students. One household or any other Shaw wristband may be worn. Unpermitted wristbands may be confiscated and/or discarded if worn during the school day.

The dress code will be in effect for all school activities conducted during the regular school day unless stated otherwise (e.g., field trips, competitive events, meetings, assemblies, etc.). Students are expected to wear their uniforms (formal, everyday, PE) correctly after school as long as they are on campus or in public, especially while visiting another school. After school on formal days, a student may remove his tie and unbutton the top button of his shirt or change into an everyday uniform shirt.