The Topeka Catholic Schools adopted a standardized dress code in August 1995. A student’s appearance should reflect a Christian training and should not detract from nor disrupt the educational process.
• Jewelry may be worn, but may not be a distraction or unsafe.
• Make-up may not be worn.
• Boys may not wear earrings. Girls may wear earrings but they may not fall more than ½ inch below the bottom of the ears. No other visible piercing or tattoos are allowed.
• Neatness in appearance is important to the uniform. Hair must be neatly groomed. Hair may not exceed the collar in the back, the top of the ears on the sides, and the eyebrows in front for boys. Facial hair is prohibited. Highlights to the hair are allowed if they compliment the natural hair color. Shapes and figures may not be shaved into the hair.
• Athletic shoes or dress shoes with rubber soles (non-marking soles) are allowed. Sandals may be worn, but all shoes must have a strap around the heel. Backless shoes are not allowed. Socks or tights must be worn with all shoes. Socks must be visible and an appropriate color.

Boys:
Long Pants: Cotton twill, navy blue or khaki
Walking shorts: Cotton twill, navy blue or khaki
Shirts: Red, white, navy blue or black (oxford, polo or turtleneck in long or short sleeved style)
V-neck Cardigan: Black or red
Sweatshirts/Hoodies: Must have logo (red or black)

Girls:
Long pants: Cotton twill, navy blue or khaki
Capri pants: Cotton twill, navy blue or khaki, see French Toast item # 1311X for guidelines. Beginning in Fall 2007, all girls may wear Capri pants. You do not have to purchase through French Toast.
Walking shorts: Cotton twill, navy blue, khaki, MacBeth plaid or French Toast blue/gold plaid
Skorts: Cotton twill, navy blue, khaki or French Toast blue/gold plaid
Plaid skirt/Jumper: MacBeth plaid or French Toast blue/gold plaid
Jumpers: Navy blue or khaki
Calf-length skirt: Navy blue or khaki
Shirts: Red, white, navy blue or black (oxford, polo or turtleneck in long or short sleeved style)
V-neck Cardigan: Black or red
Sweatshirts/Hoodies: Must have logo (red or black)

Any combination of the above items is acceptable. Sweatshirts must have a collared
shirt in uniform colors underneath.

If you choose to purchase through French Toast, Holy Family will receive 5% of
the purchase. Our school code is QS5LPVU.

Denim pants and cargo pants are not allowed. Bellbottoms and cuts in the seams are not allowed. Shirts must be tucked in at all times and may not be bloused. A black or brown leather belt must be worn with pants that have belt loops. The belt must fit appropriately and not have excessive length. Pants must rest on the natural waistline. T-shirts may be worn under shirts, but should not have writing or advertising which can be seen through the shirt.

Girls may wear walking shorts and skorts year round. During December, January and February they must be worn with knee socks or tights; pantyhose that are skin colored are not allowed. Boys may wear shorts year round.

Dress down days will be held periodically as long as student behavior is unchanged from uniform days. On dress down days, the students’ T-shirts or sweatshirts must be non-violent in terms of the message depicted. Shirts with any reference to alcohol, drugs and vulgar language may not be worn.

The administration reserves the right to determine neatness in appearance.