Dress Code

Tops
A modest* white long or short-sleeve collared golf/polo shirt. Polo shirts may have Gibbons logos or be left plain. Small brand logos are also permitted.

Shoulders must be covered.

Bottoms
Modest* khaki slacks, shorts, or skirts. Bottoms made of athletic materials are not allowed, including tan athletic shorts, sweatpants, joggers, tennis skirts, or leggings.

Footwear
Appropriate shoes, sandals, sneakers, or boots. Shoes should have a heel strap or heel coverage. Slippers, athletic slides, and flip flops are not allowed.

Headwear
Hats and hoods may not be worn inside the building.

Outerwear
Outerwear worn during the school day must be approved Cardinal Gibbons sweatshirts or jackets. No other outerwear is permitted. Students wearing approved outerwear are not required to wear a white polo unless they plan to remove or unzip their jacket or sweatshirt.

Note: Teams or clubs may wear a tucked-in white oxford shirt and tie on game or event days with the approval of the Deans of Students 

Tops
Males: A modest* collared and sleeved golf or oxford shirt.
Females: A modest*, sleeved blouse, shirt, or sleeved dress.

Bottoms
Modest* slacks, shorts, or skirts. Denim of all colors is allowed.

Footwear
Appropriate shoes, sandals, sneakers, or boots. Shoes should have a heel strap or heel coverage. Slippers, athletic slides, and flip flops are not allowed.

What NOT to wear

• Graphic T-shirts 
• Tank tops
• Ripped, torn, or frayed items 
• Sweatpants or athletic pants
• Pajama bottoms
• Yoga pants or leggings
• Hats and hoods may not be worn inside the building.
• Any hairstyle, hair color, or piercing that causes a disturbance in the learning environment is not allowed.

Senior students are expected to be neatly dressed at all times. 

Tops
A modest,* sleeved blouse or shirt.  Appropriate t-shirts are allowed. T-shirts may not include any references to drugs, alcohol, or profanity. 

Bottoms
Modest* slacks, skirts, athletic pants, or shorts. Blue denim is allowed. Leggings and joggers are allowed. Skirts and shorts should hit students at mid-thigh or lower.

Footwear
Appropriate shoes, sandals, sneakers, or boots.

What NOT to wear

• Hats may not be worn inside the building unless it is part of a spirit week or Halloween costume.
• Tank tops
• Torn and dirty items
• Costume attire of any kind. 
• Pajama bottoms or other inappropriate pants

Students are expected to be neatly dressed at all times. 

Any hairstyle, hair color, or piercing that causes a disturbance in the learning environment is not allowed. 

Students enrolled in health/PE classes including men’s fitness, women’s fitness, and strength and conditioning will receive one PE uniform on their welcome day. The PE uniform consists of green athletic shorts and a gray CGHS dry-fit tee shirt. Additional uniform sets may be purchased through the school.

Students who choose to use their flex to participate in athletic activities may wear a PE uniform while participating. If students are not taking PE classes, PE uniforms may be purchased through the school. Students not participating in athletic flex activities are expected to be in normal dress code.