Uniform Policy
All students are expected to comply with the uniform dress code at all times while students are anywhere on campus before, during, and after school, or on school sponsored trips away from campus. The uniform should never be worn inappropriately or disrespectfully on or off campus. Uniforms must be in good condition with no visible holes, cuts, tearing, fraying, marking, or alterations of any kind, and must be worn in an unwrinkled state. Students who fail to follow dress code will be subject to penalties as prescribed in the Discipline Policy. Violating uniform policies will result in loss of dress down privileges and the student being fined.

Parents
Before you buy uniforms for your students, please make sure you are thoroughly aware of all the
updated guidelines and restrictions written out in the Falconer. Strict guidelines for such things as style, fabric, length, and fit must be followed carefully or replacement items will need to be purchased.

Sue Mills is Bishop Dunne’s main uniform provider, and parents can access the online store through our website. Simply go to www.bdhs.org and click on “Parents.” There will be a link to the Mills website with a price listing and brochure for all of our uniforms. The school number for Bishop Dunne is #725.

The Mills Uniform store is moving from their Preston Road location. Their new beautiful, convenient location is at the corner of Welch and Alpha Roads. On Tuesday, February 2, 2010, the new location will open at 13615 Welch Road, Farmers Branch, Texas, 75244. The telephone number will remain the same, 972-385-3121. For a complete listing of the uniforms, please visit www.millswear.net. If you choose to purchase other brands, please carefully check the regulations in the Uniforms Policy section of the Falconer as other brands often do not comply with our fabric and style requirements.

Some of this year’s changes include:

• The Mass uniform for girls specifies ¾ sleeve blouses and the plaid skirt. See the Falconer for details on skirt lengths and other requirements for girls.
• Hooded sweatshirts are no longer allowed during the school day. School uniform sweatshirts in red or navy with the school crest will only be allowed during the school day. Navy pullover sweaters will also be allowed.
• Uniform sweatshirts and P.E. uniforms will be available for purchase in the school store, which opens when school starts.

GUIDELINES

A. BELT: An appropriate black or brown belt with a simple, appropriately sized buckle must be worn on the waist, threaded completely through the belt loops of shorts and slacks. Belts must be visible, of the proper length, and should sit securely on the waist, not the hips. No wallet chains, keys, or other items should be attached.

B. OFFICIAL ORGANIZATION JACKETS and OUTSIDE JACKETS: Only students who have earned a Bishop Dunne letter may wear these jackets. The jacket may be worn only if the letter has been properly sewn on. Students are not permitted to wear someone else’s jacket. Outside jackets may not be worn inside at any time during the school day (8:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.) and outside jackets and letter jackets may not be worn during Mass.

C. SHOES: Appropriate polish-able black or brown dress shoes are required. Students are not to wear heavy-duty work-type boots, construction boots, or cowboy boots. Athletic shoes and laces must be of predominantly one solid, suitable color such as red, white, black, gray, or navy blue. Shoes or laces may not be fluorescent, silver or gold, nor may they have hand drawings or designs on them. Vans and designer shoes are not permitted. No shoes may have a heel higher than 1 ½ inches. No flip-flops, mules, clogs, slides, or other heel-less shoes may be worn. Shoes must be neatly laced, buckled or fastened at all times. The tongues of shoes, Velcro fastenings or laces must never be loose or allowed to flap.

D. SHORTS/PANTS/SKORTS: Wearing shorts and skorts is a privilege for first and fourth quarters, and this privilege may be lost if a student continues to violate the uniform policy. A school polo shirt with khaki pants is also an option. Boys must wear ONLY khaki twill walking shorts with a pleated front from Mills or Dickies uniform suppliers. Shorts must not be cargo shorts, have any kind of flap pockets or drawstrings, may not have extra side pockets, and may not be work shorts. If you purchase Dickies shorts, please be aware that some types come with side pockets, which are not permitted. If the wrong shorts are purchased, new ones must be purchased, as side pockets may not be stitched up, taped over, or in any other way covered up. Shorts must be worn with an appropriate belt (see above). Boys’ shorts must be no more than 2 inches above the top of the knee and must not fall below the knees. To keep the length at the appropriate level, shorts must be worn fitted at the waist and are not to be so loose that they require constant pulling up to comply with the mandated length. Students wearing shorts that do not conform to these requirements will be fined, given school-owned substitutes to wear for a weekly fee, and parents will be required to buy proper fitting shorts . For girls, skorts (skirts with shorts underneath) must be of modest length (no more than 3 inches above the knee, measured from the crease at the back of the knee). Athletic shoes, with white, navy or black athletic socks that must be visible, may be worn only with shorts and skorts. A tie is not required. Shorts and skorts may not be worn on Mass days.

E. SWEATERS OR SWEATSHIRTS: If a sweater or sweatshirt is worn, it must be a school pullover, or a solid, navy blue pullover, navy cardigan or vest from Mills Uniforms with the embroidered Bishop Dunne emblem. Hoodies may be worn outside, but may not be worn inside during school hours. Bishop Dunne blazers may be worn as part of the dress uniform.

F. UNDERGARMENTS: Undergarments are never to be visible.

FEMALE UNIFORM GUIDELINES - Complete List of Uniform Guidelines for Ladies

SKIRTS: The official plaid school skirt is required. Skirts are not to be rolled at the waist and must be worn at the required length (all hemlines are to be of even length in the front and back of the skirt and must not be more than 3 inches above the knee—to be measured from the crease at the back of the knee. Bishop Dunne uniform coordinators make the final determination as to whether the guidelines on length have been violated. If so, students will be fined and required to wear a school-owned skirt until they can adjust their own skirt or buy a new skirt that is the proper length.

PANTS: It is recommended that pants be purchased from Mills Uniforms for the best fit. Except on Mass days, girls may wear khaki twill pants with a pleated front instead of a uniform skirt or skorts. Khaki pants must be loose fitting and a suitable belt must be worn at the waist. Students wearing pants of denim material or pants that are too tight will be required to wear their skirt or schoolowned attire until proper-fitting pants are purchased.

JEWELRY: Girls may wear a religious necklace or cross but not pearls, colorful beads, or other jewelry that is inappropriate in a school environment.

Flip-flops, mules, clogs, slides, slippers, house shoes, or other heelless shoes may NOT be worn.

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