Appearance Policy (Dress Code)	Printable Copy

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It is important to students, parents, and faculty to have a clear understanding of the expectations regarding appearance at school. It is even more important that there is an understanding of the rationale and principles behind those expectations.

The following factors are taken into consideration in developing an appearance policy:

1. Biblical exhortations regarding modesty, moderation, and
    propriety.
2. Appropriateness for the activity
    • not too casual, thereby encouraging a playful atmosphere
    • not too formal, considering the nature of children & young
      adults
3. Effect of orderliness in appearance on self image, respect for
    others, and a positive learning environment.
4. Understanding of the trends in styles, availability of apparel,
    and the desire to keep costs reasonable.

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Critical to the success of any appearance policy is the cooperation in the parent/student, student/school, and parent/school relationships. Suggestions are always welcome and adjustments in the program are made from time to time. However, while in place, it is essential that students, parents, and faculty members adhere to the program on a daily basis.

Because the personal appearance of each member of the student body reflects upon the entire school, an appearance policy has been adopted for all students in grades Pre-K through 12 th. The appearance policy which follows is intended to be a practical, simple, and standardized expression of the principles mentioned above, while still allowing for student individuality.

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SHIRTS – Any Stripes, Patterns, or Solids are allowable

NO writing, pictures, etc. except for Calvary-related

Acceptable styles:

• Collared polo style shirt (short sleeve/long sleeve, sleeveless)
• Collared button up shirt (short sleeve/long sleeve, sleeveless)
• Turtle/mock neck shirt
• Pullover style sweater
• Cardigan sweater
• Sweater vest
• Ribbed knit turtle/mock neck sweater
• Pullover style sweat shirt (not hooded)

• Boys shirts must be tucked in at all times.
• Girls shirts must cover midriff at all times.

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BOTTOMS – Any Solid Color

Acceptable styles:

• Casual and cargo style pants
• Walking and cargo style shorts (no sportwear material
  or  athletic styles & no more than 2” above knee)
• Skirts (no more than 2” above the knee)
• Skorts (no more than 2” above the knee)
• Capris

• Bottoms with frayed areas, holes, or unsightly patches are
  not appropriate.
• Bottoms with belt loops for boys must be belted at all times.
• All bottoms must be worn at the natural waist and modestly
  loose fitting.
• No low riding/hip hugger style bottoms will be allowed.

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MISCELLANEOUS

• Early education students (K3 – K5) may wear clothing of any type
  that does not have writing or pictures.
• Dresses and jumpers are acceptable; must be no more than 2” above
  the knee.
• Footwear that protects the feet during class and play activities is appropriate for early education and elementary classes. Sandals
  are allowed.
• Hats and caps may not be worn in the building or classrooms.
• Jewelry and makeup is to be neat and simple. Visible tattoos and
  visible body piercings (other than earrings for girls) are not permitted.
• Hair is to be clean, neatly groomed, and trimmed. Boy’s hair must
  be no longer than mid ear, and not over the collar, or eyebrows.
• Boys are to be clean shaven and are not permitted to have facial hair
  
• Fridays will be “school spirit days” where students may wear
  CCS or clearly Christian shirts and blue jeans or bottoms with stripes and patterns. (Shirts that promote music groups or individual performers are not appropriate. Jeans must be worn
  at the natural waist and modestly loose fitting. No low riding/hip hugger style bottoms will be allowed. Jeans with holes, frayed areas, or unsightly patches are not appropriate.)
  
• The Booster Club will have a variety of seasonal spirit wear items available for sale throughout the school year. Students will be
  permitted to wear CCS spirit wear that adheres to the above stated
  dress appearance policy.
  

Every effort has been made to be clear; however, if an interpretation is to be made, the school administration
will have the final say.