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Policies > DRESS CODE
The student population is to maintain a respectfully modest appearance. The dress code is in effect from 8 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
GIRLS
Brand names that are printed on shirts may be worn everyday but Thursday. Shirts with other writing on them may only be worn on Fridays. Shirts do not need to be tucked in if they fit properly. Form fitting/tight shirts are not allowed. When standing or sitting, midriff may not be showing. Shirts or sweaters that tie at the rib cage are not permitted. Parents may be called to bring in an appropriate change of clothes.
No sweatpants, wind pants, or loungewear may be worn. Dress pants may be worn as well as blue jeans that are neat and clean.
All layers of skirts and dresses must touch the knee. Slits on skirts may not be higher than the knee. Form fitting/tight skirts are not allowed.
Girl’s sleeveless shirts must have a turtleneck or a collar. Tank tops, tube tops, tattered or worn blue jeans, halter tops, sun dresses, short skirts, and sweatpants may not be worn. No oversized shirts, shorts or pants may be worn to school or any school functions. Also, pants must be modest and properly fitted.
Shorts
From April 16th thru October 15th, modest shorts and capris may be worn. These may be no higher than the lower third of the thigh.
Biking, stretch lycra, soccer shorts, shorts not hemmed (cut-offs), and fleece sweatshorts may not be worn.
Shorts may not be worn on Chapel Days.
Shoes and Socks
Socks or hose are required. No open toed sandals allowed.
Hair
"Tails", "steps" and "designs" shaved into the hair, or extreme styles and colors/bleaching are not allowed. Traditional hair cut is required.
Make-Up
A moderate amount of make-up can be worn by girls in grades 9 - 12.
No make-up, including lip gloss, is to be worn in grades K - 8th.
Body piercing other than ears is not allowed. No more than two earrings on each ear allowed. Tattoos (real or pretend) are not permitted. Black nail polish is not permitted.
BOYS
Brand names that are printed on shirts may be worn everyday but Thursday. Shirts with other writing on them may only be worn on Fridays. Shirts do not need to be tucked in if they fit properly. Dress slacks as well as blue jeans that are neat and clean may be worn.
Sweatpants and wind pants may not be worn. Tank tops and sleeveless shirts may not be worn. Tattered or worn jeans may not be worn.
No oversized shirts, shorts or pants may be worn to school or any school functions. Pants must be properly fitted.
Shorts
From April 16th through October 15th, modest (must come to the lower third of the thigh) shorts may be worn.
Biking, stretch lycra, soccer shorts or shorts not hemmed (cut-offs), and fleece sweatshorts may not be worn.
Shorts may not be worn on Chapel Days
Shoes and Socks
Socks are required. No Sandals.
Hair
"Tails", "steps" and "designs" shaved into the hair, or extreme styles and colors/bleaching are not allowed. Traditional hair cut is required (bangs no longer than eye brows, sides not longer than the ear, and back not over the collar). Male students are to be clean-shaven, no facial hair.
Body piercing and earrings are not permitted to be worn by male students. Tattoos (real or pretend) are not permitted.
FRIDAYS (Boys & Girls)
Every Friday students may wear their favorite "appropriate" shirt with writing.
CHAPEL DAYS
All Grades -- Shorts may not be worn on Chapel Day.
K-6 Girls - split skirts, dresses, skirts, (see guidelines for dress length), dress pants -- NO blue jeans NO sweatshirts, NO writing on shirts.
Boys - shirts with collars (ties optional) - NO blue jeans, NO sweatshirts, NO writing on shirts.
7-12 Girls - dresses or skirts (see guidelines for dress length). --
NO sweatshirts, and NO writing on shirts.
Boys - button front dress shirt with collar and tie. Polo shirts are not permitted. -- NO blue jeans, NO sweatshirts, and NO writing on shirts.
Gym Uniforms
Gym uniforms need to be purchased for students in grades 5-12.
Appropriate court shoes should also be worn. Please be sure to clearly
mark you child’s name inside the uniform. Uniforms are required for
every gym class. Fines will be issued if uniforms (and gym shoes) are not
worn to class.
Student ID
Grades 9-12 are required to bring their student ID to gym class.
Failure to bring current year GCA issued ID will result in a dress code
fine. If a student’s ID is lost, he/she may purchase a new ID from the
school office for $10. One week notice is required for replacement.
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A five dollar fine will be assessed for each dress code violation such as pants not fitted properly, writing that goes beyond the brand name on shirts, no ties on chapel days, no gym uniform, no student ID for high school gym class, etc.
Any decisions on "questionable" dress code issues will be handled by the Administrator.
School Events & Activities
A relaxed school dress code is in effect for all school activities and functions. This means shirts are not required to be tucked in and may have "appropriate writing" or pictures. However, shirts must still fall within the dress code guidelines. Pants are required to fit as stated in the dress code guidelines.
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