Anton Uniforms is the sole supplier of all NDP uniform shorts, skirts, polos, and mass attire. The store is located at 905 N. Scottsdale Rd. Tempe, 85281. Their website is antonuniforms.com. We will continue to allow items purchased from Dennis as long as they are in compliance with our dress code policy. These items can be purchased from our Used Uniform Sales.

Dress codes have been an important feature in the history of Catholic education since it began more than 120 years ago.

Any student whose dress appears to circumvent the spirit and intent of the dress code is not in compliance. Bizarre and unkempt appearance is not allowed. The Deans will determine issues of interpretation. Included in this section would be any type of jewelry worn; sleeve, pant, or skirt length; clothes or any other means or devices that might be distracting. All clothing must be clean and in good repair. Students are not allowed to wear ripped, tattered, torn, cut, dirty clothes or clothes that do not cover the torso. In all cases, the administration reserves the right to determine what constitutes proper dress code in the spirit of its intent and in accordance with good taste and modest contemporary standards for a Catholic high school.

Having pride in personal appearance and representing NDP is part of upholding the 3 R's of Reverence Respect and Responsibility.

9/12/19 - All changes to the handbook have been reflected in bold and italicized type.

General Uniform Guidelines:

Students are to be in uniform at all times on campus during the school day.

• Uniforms should be clean, neat and in good repair at all times or the student may be asked to change
• Students may not alter their uniform in any way unless it is to conform the article of clothing to the dress code
• Uniforms must be purchased only from the officially sanctioned NDP vendor, Anton Uniforms. No substitutions or alterations will be permitted
• No hats may be worn with the school uniform
• Sunglasses may not be worn indoors
• Students must refrain from writing on themselves or others; it is inappropriate and demeans the body
• Visible tattoos and body piercings are not permitted at school or school-sponsored events
• Only NDP P.E. uniforms may be worn for all P.E. classes
• No uniform shirt can be unbuttoned past the second button
• Spirit shirts, worn on Fridays, may be untucked
• No shirt sleeves may be rolled up at any time
• Black polo shirts may only be worn with khaki shorts or skirts

Uniform Skirt/ Shorts/Slacks

• Skirts must touch the top of the knee. Please leave room for growth when altering. The waistband of the skirt is to be worn on the waist, never on the hips and never rolled. Our skirt length demonstrates respect.
• Girls shorts must be three inches from the top of the knee
• Boys shorts must be three inches above or below the knee
• Shorts may not be rolled and the bottom of the shorts must come down to 3 inches above the knee
• Students are no longer required to wear a belt with shorts, but uniform shirts must be tucked in
• Slacks for Mass day must be worn with a plain black, brown, or white belt. No patterns may appear on belts
• No warm-ups or sweatpants are allowed

Undergarments (in addition to traditional female undergarments)

• Plain white t-shirt or white mock turtleneck
• Thermal underwear shirts are permitted but cannot be visible

Hair and Make-Up

• Hair must be well-groomed
• No facial hair is permitted; students are to be clean-shaven. If they fail to be clean-shaven, they will be required to shave in the nurse’s office, or they will not be permitted to return to class.
• Boys’ hair may not touch the upper rim of the collar, cover the eyebrows, or cover/wrap around the ears. If hair is in violation, students must cut or fix hair before the next school day in order to return to class. Those who return the next day with their hair not fixed will be given in-school suspensions and will not be allowed to attend athletic events.
• Extreme hairstyles or chunk highlights are not permitted
• Extreme styles of make-up are not permitted

Note: The Administration reserves the right to judge the appropriateness of any hairstyle/make-up choice for school.

Socks/Shoes

• Socks should be appropriate at all times
• Knee-high socks, up to but not covering the knee, or footed tights, full-length, may be worn
• All shoes must have a solid sole, closed-toe and a permanently attached back support. Shoes must not have holes, and shoe backs must be worn at the designed height. Shoes must fit appropriately.
• No moccasins, boots, sandals or Crocs are permitted.
• No heels higher than 2 inches are allowed

Outerwear

• Only official NDP Varsity Shop sweatshirts, NDP letter jackets, Anton Uniform sweaters and sweater-vests are permitted, always worn over uniform polos or spirit shirts on approved days. Additionally, students may purchase approved outerwear at our Used Uniform Sales.
• NDP team sweatshirts, approved by the Athletic Department, are also permitted
• Sweatshirt hoods may not be worn indoors
• All outerwear must be purchased from the school’s approved uniform supplier or the school’s Saints Store
• Students must wear an NDP polo underneath their outerwear at all times

Note: All apparel that does not meet the above requirements will be confiscated and returned to the parent. NDP is not responsible for confiscated items.

Jewelry and Tattoos

• No more than two earrings per ear
• Dangling earrings, while allowed, must be appropriate – no longer than 1 ½ inches in length
• Body piercing other than earlobes may not be visible
• All necklaces and bracelets must have a clasp so they can be removed when asked or when needed
• Jewelry should be appropriate and not offensive to members of our community
• Visible tattoos are not permitted

Note: Inappropriate jewelry will be confiscated and returned to the parent. NDP is not responsible for confiscated items

Jeans Days

• On specified Jeans Days, jeans worn must be in good condition with no holes or frayed edges; no cut-offs are allowed, nor are jeans skirts or jean shorts; however, girls may wear jean capris. Only traditional blue or black jeans may be worn.

Please use the photos below as your guide for the 2019-2020 school year.