Uniforms

School uniforms are an important part of the personality of Holy Family School, and the student Uniform Code is strictly adhered to.

Our uniforms are sold exclusively at the Nazareth Army-Navy store, 68 S. Main Street, Nazareth, PA 18064, which has provided a separate price list for boys and girls for all the uniform items they sell.

As a courtesy to our families and students, HFS also provides a Uniform Closet in the school, where gently-used items are stored. Registered families of HFS may take advantage of these donated items, all of which are free. We simply ask that when your own children outgrow their school uniforms, you launder them and bring them in to replace the ones you have taken. Please contact Mrs. Lori Rizzotto at lori.rizzotto@gmail.com or Mrs. Nina Erdie at Nina.erdie@gmail.com for your uniform needs.

Holy Family School enforces a strict uniform code policy. All students in grades K-8 wear a school uniform every day. This promotes school pride and uniformity among students. All uniforms, outer clothing, and school items should be labeled with your child’s last name in case of loss. All shirts must be kept clean and must be tucked into kilts, skorts, shorts, or pants in grades K-8.

Any violation of this uniform code in grades 3-8 will result in a detention. Exemptions will be granted for medical reasons only with a physician’s note

GROOMING
Boys
Hair:  - must always be kept neat, clean, short, and cropped to the head
          - dyed/highlighted hair – not allowed
          - hairstyles that are distracting to the educational environment – not allowed
          - will naturally lay 1 inch above the eyebrows without hair products
          - ears must be cut out
          - must be neatly trimmed 1 inch above the shirt collar
Shaven: All boys must be clean shaven.
Hygiene: Good hygiene is expected.
Tattoos & Body Piercing: not allowed
Body Sprays or Colognes: not allowed

Girls
Hair :  - must always be kept neat and clean
         - dyed hair – not allowed
         - hairstyles that are distracting to the educational environment – not allowed
         - styled so that it falls across the eyes – not allowed
         - hair decorations – only these items are allowed
              a. the HFS plaid uniform headband (padded or flat)
              b. the HFS uniform scrunchy
              c. black or white solid headband (may have one small logo)
              d. black or white solid ponytail holder
              e. black or white plain barrettes
              f. black or white solid hair bows - no wider than 3 inches
              g. black or white solid hair ribbons – no wider than 1 inch

Make Up: grades 6-8 - only light facial make-up is allowed (no eye make-up)
Nail Polish: grades 6-8 - only clear nail polish is allowed
                   grades K-5 - nail polish is not allowed
Hygiene: Good hygiene is expected.
Tattoos & Body Piercings: not allowed
Body Sprays or Colognes: not allowed

Jewelry
Necklaces: simple religious pendants only
Bracelets: not allowed unless provided by the school
Watches, Fitbits or devices that use technology: not allowed
Earrings: boys - not allowed
                girls - only 1 pair in ear lobe; flat studs, no hoops; no earrings may be worn in gym
                          class (must be removed by the student)

Boys K-8 Winter Uniform (may be worn all year)
Pants: navy uniform pants from Nazareth Army Navy Store with a belt
Belt: grades 1-8 - must be black or brown
Shirt: short or long sleeve light blue polo shirt with HFS logo to be tucked in at all times
Socks:  crew or ankle style in navy, white, or black - a small logo is allowed in white, black, or
             gray; example Nike or Under Armor (no shows are not allowed)
Shoes: brown, black, navy (no sneakers) and preferably with no-skid soles
Sweater/Vest (optional): navy with embroidered Holy Family
Undershirts: only white

Boys K-8 Summer Uniform (beginning of school to October 15 & April 15 to end of school year)
Shorts: tan uniform shorts from Nazareth Army Navy Store with a belt
Belt: grades 1-8 – must be black or brown
Shirt: short sleeve light blue polo shirt with HFS logo to be tucked in at all times
Socks:  crew or ankle style in navy, white, or black - a small logo is allowed in white, black, or
             gray; example Nike or Under Armor (no shows are not allowed)
Sneakers: only athletic type - mostly white, navy, black, or dark gray; no fads, prints, stripes,
                  dots, leopard, novelty, neon, etc.  If hi-top sneakers are worn, the top must be
                  within 1” of the ankle and the socks must show.
Undershirts: only white

Girls K-5 Winter Uniform  (may be worn all year)
Option 1: plaid jumper (no more than 1” above the knee); light blue Peter Pan collar blouse;
                tights or uniform knee socks in white or navy
Option 2: navy uniform pants from Nazareth Army Navy Store, white polo shirt with HFS logo to
                be tucked in at all times; brown or black belt (grades 1-8); crew or ankle style socks
                 (no ruffles) in navy, white, or black - a small logo is allowed in white, black, or gray;
                 example Nike or Under Armor (no shows are not allowed)
Shoes: brown, black, or navy (no sneakers, moccasins, ballet slippers, clogs, or open toe
             shoes); must be tie shoes or have a strap to stay on the foot; ½ “ to 1” heel only
Sweater: navy cardigan with embroidered Holy Family
Undershirts: only white

Girls 6-8 Winter Uniform (may be worn all year)
Option 1: 6th-8th : plaid kilt from Nazareth Army Navy Store (no more than 1” above knee); white
                             or light blue Oxford shirt to be tucked in at all times; tights or uniform knee
                             socks in white or navy
Option 2: 8th: plaid kilt from Nazareth Army Navy Store (no more than 1” above knee); banded
                       navy polo with embroidered Holy Family; tights or uniform knee socks in white or
                       navy
Option 3: navy uniform pants from Nazareth Army Navy Store; white polo shirt with HFS logo to
                be tucked in at all times; brown or black belt; crew or ankle style socks (no ruffles) in
                 navy, white, or black - a small logo is allowed in white, black, or gray; example Nike
                 or Under Armor (no shows are not allowed)

Shoes: brown, black, or navy (no sneakers, moccasins, ballet slippers, clogs, or open toe
shoes); must be tie shoes or have a strap to stay on the foot; ½ “ to 1” heel only
Sweater: navy cardigan with embroidered Holy Family
Undergarments: only white or natural allowed

Girls K-5 Summer Uniform (beginning of school to October 15 & April 15 to end of school year)
Option 1: navy uniform shorts from Nazareth Army Navy Store (no higher than 2 inches above
                 knee); white polo shirt with HFS logo must be tucked in at all times; grades 1-5 brown
                 or black belt
Option 2: navy uniform skort from Nazareth Army Navy Store (no higher than 2 inches above
                 knee); white polo shirt with HFS logo must be tucked in at all times
Socks:  crew or ankle style (no ruffles) in navy, white, or black - a small logo is allowed in white,
             black, or gray; example Nike or Under Armor (no shows are not allowed)
Sneakers: only athletic type - mostly white, navy, black, or dark gray; no fads, prints, stripes,
                  dots, leopard, novelty, neon, etc.  If hi-top sneakers are worn, the top must be
                  within 1” of the ankle.

Girls 6-8 Summer Uniform (beginning of school to October 15 & April 15 to end of school year)
Shorts: navy uniform shorts from Nazareth Army Navy Store (no higher than 2 inches above
             knee); white polo shirt with HFS logo to be tucked in at all times; brown or black belt
Socks:  crew or ankle style (no ruffles) in navy, white, or black - a small logo is allowed in white, black, or gray; example Nike or
             Under Armor (no shows are not allowed)
Sneakers: only athletic type - mostly white, navy, black, or dark gray; no fads, prints, stripes,
                  dots, leopard, novelty, neon, etc.  If hi-top sneakers are worn, the top must be
                  within 1” of the ankle.

Physical Education Uniform K-8
The P.E. uniform is available at the Nazareth Army Navy Store. Grades K-3 wear the gym uniform all day. Grades 4-8 change for gym class.

Summer
Gym Shirt: navy t-shirt with gold Holy Family decal
Gym Shorts: navy boxer style shorts worn 1” lower than mid-thigh and no longer than 1” below
                      the knee
Socks:  crew or ankle (no ruffles) in navy, white, or black - a small logo is allowed in white,
             black, or gray; example Nike or Under Armor (no shows are not allowed)
Sneakers: see summer uniforms above

Winter
Sweatshirt: navy sweatshirt with gold Holy Family decal
Sweatpants: navy with elastic around the ankle no longer than to the top of sneakers (no
                       running or mesh pants)
Socks:  crew or ankle (no ruffles) in navy, white, or black - a small logo is allowed in white,
             black, or gray; example Nike or Under Armor (no shows are not allowed)
Sneakers: see summer uniforms above

Dress Down Day Policy
The administration reserves the right to amend and make final decisions on all clothing worn on
dress down days.

All dress down day clothes must be modest and appropriate for a Catholic school. If you question the outfit, do not wear it. Students are not allowed to dress down on mass days. For grades K-3, if a dress down day falls on a student’s gym day, they may dress down but need to wear sneakers. School dress down rules apply for all school dances.

Failure to comply with the dress down policy will result in an immediate phone call to the parent. Parents will need to bring in the regular school uniform, and the student will not be allowed to dress down that day. If a second infraction occurs, the student will not be allowed to dress down the rest of the school year.

Dress Down Day Policy:
- pants, shorts, or skirts must be worn at the waist
- shorts or dresses must be 2 inches above the knee or longer
- holes in clothing (accidental or purposeful) – not allowed
- inappropriate slogans, comments, or words on clothing – not allowed
- all tops/shirts must have a sleeve covering the shoulder (minimum of a cap sleeve allowed)
- low cut, revealing, or midriff shirts – not allowed
- pants must be loose fitting – any tight fitting pants are not allowed
- tights/leggings or similar leg wear are only allowed when worn with a dress/top that is 2 inches
above the knee or longer
- a dress with less than a cap sleeve must be worn with a sweater or jacket all day
- flip flops or open back sandals – not allowed
- jewelry and make up rules from the regular school uniform policy apply

DRESS DOWN DAY PASSES

All passes must be pre-approved and initialed by the homeroom teacher at least one day before
use. Student may not use dress down passes on the following days: Wacky Olympics, Race for Education, group/club picture day, Grandparents Day, Mission Carnival, Field Day, the last day of school, and for any mass days throughout the year. On May Crowning and individual picture day children may dress up (no jeans or sneakers) and a dress down pass is not needed.

SPECIAL T-SHIRT DAYS

When students participate in special t-shirt days (Race for Education, school play, etc.) the following apply.

K-3: The special t-shirt may only be worn with the school pants, shorts, or skort. If it is a gym
         day, they may wear the gym shorts or sweatpants based on the uniform code season. No
          other bottoms are allowed. T-shirts may be worn over the jumper in winter uniform.

4-8: The special t-shirt may only be worn with the school pants, shorts, skort (grade 4-5), or kilt
         (grade 6-8). No other bottoms are allowed. T-shirts may worn over the jumper in