Uniform Guidelines

Students are expected to be well-groomed and neatly dressed. The uniform should be worn properly at all times during the school day.

The school uniform should be purchased at Shreveport Gymnastics, 4727 Line Avenue, telephone: 869-1206.  The school also has a uniform closet is located in the Anderson Building.

Any type of boot, and high-top or three-quarter top shoes, Toms, and sandals are forbidden (unless designated by the Administration, sandals must be closed heeled or have a heel strap). Tennis shoes may be worn during the first and fourth quarters with shorts and skirts only. Tennis shoes must be in good repair and tied at all times.       

MALES

• Uniform khaki pants only, not white or gold.
• Uniform khaki shorts, not white or gold (1^st and 4^th nine weeks only). Cargo shorts or Dickies are not allowed.
• Light blue or white oxford cloth, button-down collar, short or long sleeve
• Navy or white polo shirt with LCP logo may be worn (1^st and 4^th 9 weeks only), but it must be tucked in.
• Rainboots/duck boots will only be allowed on days of inclement weather.
• Tennis shoes may be worn with shorts during the 1^st and 4^th quarters only. All shoes must be in good repair and laces are to be tied. 
• 2nd and 3rd 9 weeks students may not wear tennis shoes; loafers or other appropriate footwear may be worn.  Boots are not allowed at any time.
• Socks must be worn at all times. Socks should be a solid white, black, navy, or grey color; socks with patterns or designs may be worn on casual Friday only. 
• Belts must be worn with shorts and pants.
• Standard Loyola school tie and navy blazer with emblem properly attached must be worn in second and third nine weeks.

• Hair is to be kept neat, clean and combed. The length must not extend beyond the top of the collar, nor fall below the eyebrows. Headbands are not permitted.  Exaggerated styles, specifically color or excessive use of gels or sprays, are not permitted. All male students must be clean-shaven. Neither hair nor sideburns shall extend beyond the mid-ear level. Male students are not to wear earrings to school or school functions. No hats or caps are to be worn by male students on campus during school hours.

FEMALES

• White, navy, columbia uniform skirt.  Hems should not be shorter than 2” above knee in front and in back.  Failing to meet this length requirement will result in the parent being contacted with an option to bring a new skirt or to remove the hem from the existing skirt, or sending the student home. It is the expectation of the Administration that parents will assist the school in helping promote proper skirt lengths. Skirt waists should not be rolled.
• Uniform khaki shorts (first and fourth nine weeks only) hemmed no more than 3 inches above the knee.
• Uniform khaki pants.
• Light blue or white oxford cloth, button-down collar, short or long sleeve.
• Navy or white polo shirt with LCP logo may be worn (1^st and 4^th 9 weeks only), but it must be tucked in.
• Rainboots/duck boots will only be allowed on days of inclement weather.
• Tennis shoes may be worn with shorts during 1^st and 4^th quarters only. All shoes must be in good repair and laces are to be tied. 
• 2nd and 3rd 9 weeks students may not wear tennis shoes; loafers or other appropriate footwear may be worn.  Boots are not allowed at anytime.
• Socks must be worn at all times. Socks should be a solid white, black, navy, or grey color; socks with patterns or designs may be worn on casual Friday only. 
• Standard Loyola school tie and navy blazer with emblem properly attached must be worn in second and third nine weeks.
• No hats or caps are to be worn by female students on campus during school hours.            
• Jewelry should be modest in size and quantity. Only visible piercings allowed are for earrings.       

MALES & FEMALES

• Student ID access badges must be visible at all times on campus. In the event the ID badge is lost or becomes inoperable the office is to be notified immediately.  Replacement cost is $22.00.
• No visible tattoos (permanent or temporary) or skin branding, ear lobe spacers, or contact lens alterations.
• All hats are to be worn correctly, when allowed by the Administration.  
• If t-shirts are worn under uniform shirts, they must be solid white only -- undershirt sleeves may not hang out below blue oxford cloth shirt sleeve.
• All shoes designed with lace eyelets must have shoe strings. 
• All Fridays (unless specified otherwise) shall be Casual Fridays. All students will be allowed to wear Loyola tshirts/spirit wear with uniform bottoms. Students may also wear printed socks or socks with designs.  However, on occasions when Mass is on a Friday, proper uniform must be worn.
• For safety reasons, hoodies may not be worn at ANY time.
• Official navy LCP sweaters fleece, and sweatshirts are available at Shreveport Gymnastics. These may be worn at any time; however, during the 2^nd and 3^rd quarters, they must be worn under a student’s blazer.  Any athletic pullover worn during cold weather must be worn with uniform shirt and tie visible at the neckline and must be worn under the blazer or letter jacket.
• The only apparel that replaces the blazer is a letter jacket or letter sweater. No student is allowed to wear another person’s letter jacket or letter sweater at school.
• “Dress Theme” days still follow the dictates of good taste and safety established by the school. Immodest attire or attire condoning immoral or illegal activity will not be allowed. School uniform must be worn if the student is not dressed in the designated theme.

All dress code infractions will be handled through Penance Hall, suspension or expulsion. The Administration is the final judge in matters relating to the school uniform.

The consequences for no ID and/or dress code violations are listed below: