Uniform / Dress Code

While students are expected to maintain a standard of good manners and courtesy in their behavior at Scranton Prep, they are also expected to maintain that same standard in their dress code. Students must enter and exit the school building in full uniform.

For warm weather option, students may eliminate wearing the sport coat, blazer, sweater or sweater vest. This option will be in effect from the beginning of school through the first week of October, and from the second Monday of May through the end of school in the spring unless adapted by the Dean of Students.

The proper attire for girls is a uniform skirt offered through Flynn O’Hara of appropriate length (no shorter than 4” above the fold on the back of one’s knee), gray, black, khaki, or navy chino style pants, or official school sweater vest or sweater, and a blouse of oxford style with long or short sleeves and a button down collar, in solid white, pastel blue, pastel green, pastel lavender, pastel peach, pastel pink, or pastel yellow only. Solid socks that at least cover the ankle in gray, black, white or navy may be worn. Additionally, solid opaque tights in navy, black, or gray may be worn year round. A solid white t-shirt may also be worn under the oxford blouse. The optional combinations include a white turtleneck with the school sweater vest, school sweater, or a standard solid colored blazer with an oxford blouse. The start of the cold weather option will be announced by the Dean of Students in the second quarter. Tattoos, body art, and visible body/facial piercings are not permitted.

The proper attire for boys includes dress slacks, solid color sport jacket or official school sweater and standard solid color dress shirt, (long or short sleeve) buttoned at the collar with an appropriately arranged tie. The definition of dress pants is as follows: material must be a solid color and of a traditional dress pant material; pant legs must be straight; pockets and seams must be tailored on the inside of the pant; hems and cuffs must be tailored and properly stitched. The following are not acceptable under the dress pant definition: decorations, patch pockets, denim, corduroy jean-style, flared, ballooned or pegged legs. The “baggy” or “grunge” styles of dress are also unacceptable under the dress code. A belt should be worn with pants that have belt loops. Pants should be worn at the navel and not down on the hips. The shirt must be tucked into the dress pant and have no writing on it other than the manufacturer’s trademark. The top button should be buttoned at all times and the tie properly arranged. Flannel, denim, denim look-a-likes or corduroy shirts are not permitted. Only the official Flynn O’Hara school sweaters with school seal may be worn in lieu of the sport coat. Tattoos, body art, and visible facial piercings are not permitted. Large, gauged earrings (tunnels and/or plugs which abnormally stretch the earlobes beyond traditional piercing standards) are not permitted.

Acceptable shoes include oxford style, loafers, saddle, and leather boat shoes or flats (girls). Shoes should be made of leather, imitation leather, patent leather or suede. Canvas shoes are not permitted nor are shoes that could be mistaken for sneakers. Boots, slippers, sandals, crocs, open toe or clog type shoes are not permitted. Moccasins, “Toms”, “Vans”, “Uggs”, “Hey Dudes”, and slipper-style shoes are also unacceptable. If the student is unable to wear the school shoe for medical reason, a note from a licensed medical provider and conversation with the Dean of students is required for an alternative plan of action.

Hair should be neatly trimmed and groomed. Hair should be a natural color. Boys should not allow their hair to fall in front of their eyes or face. Bizarre hairstyles are not permitted. No line cuts, initials or numerals should be shaved into a student’s hair. Sideburns should be neatly groomed. The Dean of Students will determine whether a student’s hairstyle is acceptable. Boys must be clean shaven daily.

Periodically students have dress down days. These days will be announced. Students are not to be dressed in a manner that is inappropriate, distasteful or offensive to others. Students are not to wear shorts, hats, tank tops or cut off shirts, regardless of weather. Clothing should be free from drug and alcohol advertising and/or inappropriate language. Students could be sent home if dress is inappropriate and unable to be immediately corrected. Appropriateness of attire will be decided at the administrative level.

Students should make every effort to adhere to the dress code from the time they arrive at school until the time they leave the school building at the end of the day, and in the main building at all times unless specifically posted, or announced in  the morning. Students should avoid extremes of styles; the final interpretation of what is considered appropriate attire will be determined by the Dean of Students. Failure to follow the uniform/dress code may result in JUG. Repeated violations will result in probation. Tuition is nonrefundable. Students who withdraw or are discharged from the school, subsequent to the start of the school year, will be responsible for any balance of tuition or other amounts due for the remainder of the school year.