Student services and code of conduct

Roman students are expected to be present, on time, and accounted for. Students expecting to be late or absent for any reason should notify the school in advance, as follows.

Reporting a student absence

Ahead of any absence, a parent or guardian must email attendance@romancatholichs.com by 7:45 AM on the day of the absence with the following information:

· Student’s full name

· Grade level

· PowerSchool Number

· Reason for the absence

Reporting a late arrival or early dismissal

Ahead of any late arrival or early dismissal, a parent or guardian must email attendance@romancatholichs.com with the following information:

· Student’s full name

· Grade level

· PowerSchool Number

· Details regarding the late arrival/early dismissal

If a student enters the building after the 8:00 AM bell, he must report to the student services office to check in. Late students must dress into their full uniform before moving to their locker.

The official Roman school uniform is defined as follows:

Shoes

• Black dress shoes are required

• Shoes should remain in good condition and be worn properly. Walking on the heel of shoes or having them untied is not permitted.

Pants

• Black dress pants are required

Shirt

• White Oxford cloth, button-down collar; short or long sleeves

• Students choosing to wear the white Oxford shirt during the summer period must still wear their tie, but the school sweater is optional

• Shirts should be clean, worn neatly, and tucked in at all times

Tie

• Official Roman tie

Sweaters

• Purple V-neck sweater with school logo

• Purple cardigan sweater with school logo

Other attire

• Black socks

• Black dress belt

• Official school identification card worn around the neck

School sweaters

Optionally, students may purchase from the school store an official purple golf shirt with the school logo, to be worn during Fall or Spring sessions.

Students may not wear sweaters with large holes or significant deterioration.  Students with damaged sweaters may purchase elbow patches for $8.00 a set from the school store.  

Gym uniforms

Note that gym uniforms are only required for students taking Health/Physical Education.  These students must purchase an official gym uniform t-shirt and mesh shorts from the school store.

Approved uniform vendors

Shoes

• The Nunn Bush Bleeker Street Black Slip-on Dress Shoe

  • Available at DiGiulio’s Clothing and Footwear Store, Flynn O’Hara, Kohls, DSW, etc.

• The Florsheim Midtown Black Dress Shoe

  • Available at DiGiulio’s Clothing and Footwear Store

Pants, Shirts, Ties

Must purchase from Flynn O’Hara Uniform Company

Sweater

Can be purchased from the school store, or from the Flynn O’Hara Uniform Company

Roman students should take pride in their uniforms —  and must accordingly wear their uniforms properly.  This applies equally to all parts of the uniform.

• Shirt collars should be buttoned

• Ties should be centered and up against the collar

• Pants are to be pulled up around the waist

• Shirt tails must be tucked inside the pants

• Students must arrive at school in their complete uniforms. 

The Assistant Principal for Student Services is the final judge of the dress code policy, without debate. Students not complying with the above guidelines risk disciplinary action.

Cleanliness and proper grooming are the hallmarks of a Roman Gentleman. A student’s overall appearance should be one of neatness.

• Earrings and body piercings are not permitted. Students may not cover earrings with bandages. New piercings will not be acknowledged.

• Hair must be clean, tapered, and above the eyebrows, ears and shirt collar

• Students are expected to keep natural hair colors

• Sideburns must be neatly trimmed, must not flair, and must not extend below the earlobe

Roman recognizes that personal grooming and style are important to developing a young man’s self-image. Concerns or questions about personal grooming should be directed to the Principal or the Assistant Principal for Student Services.

All other student policies and expectations may be found in the student handbook.

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For full information about transportation options to and from Roman Catholic High School, see our transportation page.

Transportation options