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Dress Code

Wearing the Dante Alighieri Academy Catholic Secondary School uniform is both an obligation and an expectation for all students. Uniforms must be worn properly:

  • To and from school

  • During all four periods, including lunch and spare

The Ministry of Education and the Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB) require each school to have a Uniform Policy, which is strictly enforced by the Principal, Vice Principal, and staff.

Uniform Guidelines

Students are expected to wear the uniform with pride, neatness, and good grooming. Only approved uniform items may be worn during school hours.

Required Daily Uniform:

  • Dante golf shirt (must be worn daily, including under the zip-polo if worn)

  • Dante grey pants

  • Optional: Dante-crested school sweater

Footwear:

  • All-black, closed shoes are required

  • Boots may be worn to school but must be changed before class

Not Permitted:

  • Spirit wear (except on designated Spirit Days)

  • Winter coats, jackets, hats, boots, or accessories in class

  • Changing out of uniform during lunch

Purchasing Uniforms

Visit the McCarthy Uniforms website to purchase approved Dante Alighieri Academy uniforms.