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| Appearance
Policy (Dress Code) |
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| For the 2009-10 School Year |
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The following factors are taken into consideration in developing an appearance policy:
- Biblical exhortations regarding modesty, moderation,
and propriety.
- Appropriateness for the activity
• not too casual, which encourages a playful atmosphere
• not too formal, considering the nature of children and
young adults
- Effect of orderliness in appearance on self image, respect for others, and a positive learning environment without distractions
- Understanding of the trends in styles, availability of apparel, and the desire to keep costs reasonable
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. Students are expected to dress in a neat and modest fashion, appropriate for the activities in which the students are involved.
The following list is for students in 1st through 12th grades. Early Education (K3-Kindergarten) students may wear clothing of any type that does not have writing or pictures.
ACCEPTABLE
GIRLS: all tops must be no lower than 4 closed-finger widths from collar bone
GIRLS: tank tops and camisoles worn under sweaters, shirts, & tops must be no lower than 4 closed-finger widths from collar bone; must completely cover bust line and midriff and be loose fitting, if visible. Sleeveless tops and blouses must fit the total width of the shoulder.
GIRLS: dresses and jumpers that are no more than 2” above the knee
ALL STUDENTS:
Tops/shirts can have no writing or pictures except Calvary-related
• Collared polo-style shirts
• Collared button-up shirt
• Turtle/mock neck shirt
• Dressy-style blouses and tops (i.e. “baby dolls”)
• Zip-up hoodie or jacket w/ dress code approved top underneath (logo must be no more than 2” unless it is a Calvary logo)
• Sweaters
-button up (cardigan)
-crew neck pullover
-v neck with crew neck or dress code approved top underneath
• Outerwear (garments to keep you warm) logo must be no more
than 2” unless it is a Calvary logo
• Casual and cargo-style pants
• Walking and cargo-style shorts that are no more than 2” above
the knee
• Skirts that are no more than 2” above the knee
• Skorts that are no more than 2” above the knee
• Capris
• Leggings with approved length dress or skirt
• Pants or shorts worn at the natural waist
• Pants or shorts that are loose fitting
• Sandals or flip-flops
UNACCEPTABLE
BOYS: hair that is over the eyebrows, collar or mid-ear
BOYS: extremes in hair styles and hair colors
BOYS: facial hair
ALL STUDENTS:
• Crew neck T-shirts unless under a sweater
• Pull-over hoodie
• Pull-over sweatshirt
• Tank tops or camisoles
(unless covered by a dress code approved top)
• Spaghetti straps or halter tops
• Any shirt that covers the midriff, but moves to reveal the midriff
when the student sits or reaches
• Sportswear material or athletic-style shorts or pants
• Shorts or pants (and jeans on Friday) with frayed areas, holes
or patches
• Low riders or hip-hugger style pants, shorts, or jeans on Friday
• Chains on belt or wallet
• Any item with spikes
• Hats and caps worn inside the building or classrooms
• Visible tattoos and body piercing (other than earrings for girls)
• Extremes in hair styles and hair colors
FRIDAY DRESS
• In addition to regular dress code, students may wear CCS,
clearly Christian (positive, uplifting imagery/message) or plain
T-shirts, or CCS hoodies/sweatshirts. (T-shirts must be
outerwear – no “Hanes” or “Fruit of the Loom” undershirts.)
• Modestly loose fitting jeans (with no holes or frays) are allowed
and must be worn at the natural waist
MISCELLANEOUS
• Boys’ shirts must be tucked in at all times (except on Fridays)
• Boys must have belts on at all times
• Jewelry and makeup is to be neat and simple
• Hair is to be clean, neatly groomed, and trimmed.
Students are not to wear extremes in hairstyles or hair colors
• Students are not permitted to wear camouflage items
(camo jackets may not be worn in the classroom)
• Boys are to be clean-shaven
SCHOOL-SPONSORED, ATHLETIC, AFTER-SCHOOL,
OR RECREATIONAL/RETREAT ACTIVITIES
Regular school clothes, warm-ups, sweats, or other recreational wear is appropriate. Shorts may be worn that extend to mid-thigh or no less than a four inch (4”) inseam. Pictures and logos are fine if they are conservative. Boys must wear shirts and girls’ tops must be modest in appearance. (No halter-tops, backless or strapless tops allowed. Midriff must be covered and the bust line may not be revealing in any way.)
FORMAL OCCASIONS
Some occasions require a more formal appearance. Boys should wear a suit and tie or tuxedo. Girls’ dresses must completely cover bust-line and midriff.
Every effort has been made to be clear; however, if an interpretation is to be made, the school administration will have the final say.
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