Academics

Student Conduct and Attendance

Welcome to the 2024- 2025 school year!
It is with great pleasure that we welcome you to Mullen High School.
The policies, procedures and guidelines at Mullen are designed to educate, promote, and contribute to the Five Core Lasallian Principles of our community. As a current, incoming or prospective family, we encourage you to explore and become familiar with our Student Handbook, attendance policy, dress standard, code of conduct and other policies. We encourage you to contact us should you have any questions.

Dress Code Frequently Asked Questions

List of 4 frequently asked questions.

  • Why does Mullen have a Dress & Appearance Code?

    In keeping with the Lasallian Core Principle of Inclusive Community, we maintain a uniform dress and appearance code. Abiding by the Mullen uniform dress code offers each individual student a means to demonstrate their full participation in our school community. Compliant apparel may be purchased through Land’s End, Educational Outfitters, and the Mullen Outfitters store run by the Mullen Parents Association.

    Failure to abide by the Mullen Dress and Appearance Code will result in consequences outlined in the Student Conduct section of the 2021-2022 Handbook. 


  • What are the various dress code requirements?

    The Mullen uniform standards are listed below:

    Regular Dress

    Permitted
    Not Permitted
    Shirts and Blouses
    • white, navy, gray, pale yellow or pale blue Mullen-branded polo
    • Mullen team or club collared shirts in uniform standard as approved by OSCA.
    • sleeveless shirts
    • distressed shirts
    • tank tops 
    • hoodies worn under polos
    • non-Mullen branded shirts or outerwear
    Ladies:
    Pants, and Shorts





    Gentlemen :
    Pants and Shorts
    • navy, gray or khaki-colored school uniform pants or shorts with belt loops. Shorts should hang at or right above the knee (within 2 inches of the knee) when the student is standing. 
    • sweatpants, athletic pants
    • jeggings
    • yoga pants
    • cargo pants, shorts
    • corduroy pants
    • cut-off shorts


    • sweatpants, athletic pants
    • cargo pants, shorts
    • corduroy pants
    • shorts with rolled cuffs
    • athletic shorts
    P.E. Dress
    • short-sleeved or long-sleeved shirts. 
    • activewear shorts should hang at or right above the knee (within 2 inches of the knee) when the student is standing. 
    • activewear sweatpants
    • appropriate athletic shoes 

    • inappropriate logos or advertisements (i.e. alcohol brands)
    • athletic shorts that are obscured entirely by oversized t-shirts.
    Outerwear
    • Mullen-branded jackets, hoodies, or sweaters. 
    • Mullen-branded team or club jackets, hoodies, or sweater in uniform standard

    • non-Mullen branded outerwear, regardless of color
    • non-Mullen branded jackets
    Footwear
    • all footwear must be closed-toed or have a heel strap.

    • flip flops
    • house shoes/slippers
    Appearance
    • body piercings - other than a small nose stud - and tattoos must be covered for the duration of the school day.
    • hair must be a natural color.
    • headwear and hats - including hoods (unless approved by the Office of Student Conduct and Attendance)
    Gentlemen Appearance
    • hair at or longer than shoulder length must be worn up during the school day. Long hair must be well-kept.
    • a well-groomed, neat-looking mustache.
    • any facial hair aside from a mustache

    Special Event and Spirit Dress

    Permitted
    Not Permitted
    Ladies Special Event
    • short or long-sleeved dresses or dress shirts with a high neckline
    • dresses should hang at or right above the knee (within 3 inches of the knee) when the student is standing. 
    • skirts which hang at or right above the knee (within 2 inches of the knee) when the student is standing. 
    • dress slacks
    • dress shoes
    • sleeveless “cold-shoulder,” or strapless dresses
    • denim 
    • sandals, slippers, or athletic shoes
    Gentlemen Special Event
    • collared dress shirts (tie optional)
    • dress pants
    • dress shoes with socks
    • denim
    • sandals, slippers, or athletic shoes 
    Spirit Dress
    • Mullen t-shirts, collared shirts, hoodies, long-sleeved shirts, sweaters, or appropriately themed shirts
    • senior spirit overalls (with a short or long sleeved shirt worn underneath)
    • blue, gray, white, or black jeans, joggers or khaki pants
    • jeans with rips, tears, or holes
    • sweatpants
    • inappropriate logos or advertisements (i.e. alcohol brands)

    Failure to abide by the Mullen Dress and Appearance Code will result in consequences outlined in the Discipline section.

  • What is acceptable attire for Physical Education?

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    • short-sleeved or long-sleeved shirts. 
    • activewear shorts (either 20” long or no shorter than 3” above the knee).
    • activewear sweatpants
    • appropriate athletic shoes
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    • inappropriate logos or advertisements (i.e. alcohol brands)
    • athletic shorts that are obscured entirely by oversized t-shirts.

  • What about piercings, tattoos, and hair?

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    All students
    • body piercings and tattoos must be covered for the duration of the school day.
    • hair must be of a typical human color.
    • hats - including hoods (unless approved by the Office of Student Conduct and Attendance)
       
    Gentlemen
    • hair at or longer than shoulder length must be worn up during the school day. Long hair must be well-kept and appear professional.
    • facial hair is not permitted
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Attendance Frequently Asked Questions

List of 8 frequently asked questions.

  • Who do I notify when I'll be absent?

    The Office of Student Conduct and Attendance is modifying its attendance protocol. To help accommodate families, we will allow a parent/guardian to call as late as 10:00 am, beginning on Tuesday, September 24.  It’s imperative that OSCA’s attendance records are accurate.  It’s our hope that an additional hour to excuse a student will ensure a more authentic attendance record.  

    Please note that any messaging received after 10:00 am on a particular day will not be accepted.  Students who are not called in by the designated time will be marked ‘absent/tardy unexcused’ and receive an infraction.

  • What if I'm running late?

    If you won't make it to school by the time the bell rings, please check in with the Secretary of Attendance for a tardy slip. Your parent or guardian will need to call and let us know why you're running late. If we don't hear from them, it'll count as an "unexcused tardy" and you'll have to serve detention.

  • What do I do if I need to leave early?

    Your parent(s) or guardian(s) will need to call the Secretary of Attendance (303.761.1266) to give advance notice that you'll need to leave early.

  • What if I'll be absent for a while?

    We really encourage parents/guardians to avoid scheduling family trips or vacations that would result in you, the student, missing school. However, if you need to be absent for 4 or more days, please come collect an "Extended Absence" form from the Office of Student Conduct and Attendance.

  • What is an "excessive" number of absences?

    OSCA will review the records of any student who misses an individual class 10 times or is absent from  50 total classes (7 full days of school) during a particular semester.  Consequences for excessive absences may include attending a Parent-Assistant Principal conference and being placed on an Attendance Contract.  Missing an individual class 15 times could result in a student being withdrawn from the class.

  • What is Truancy?

    "Truancy" is the term we use for students who:
    • come to school but do not report to class
    • leave school without notifying the Secretary of Attendance
    • leave class without permission
    • do not report to a location they asked for permission to report to.
    Truancy will result in immediate notification of the student’s parent or guardian, and the student will be referred to the Dean of Student for further action.

  • Can I attend class virtually (through Zoom)?

    We will only be allowing virtual attendance if the school has called a distance learning day for inclement weather.

  • I'm (finally) a Senior! Can I go off-campus?

    Yes, as long as you and your parent or guardian have completed the electronic permission form. Please remember, though, that this is a privilege and not a right -- it can be taken away!

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