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Dress Code

Tops

Acceptable

  • Nice t-shirts & sweatshirts including those with brand names, locations, colleges, teams, Christian slogans, collard dress shirts, polo, rugby, crew or turtleneck shirts. Pullover sweaters or cardigans are also allowed.
  • Tops must have at least a capped sleeve. Sports Jerseys only allowed on designated days.

Unacceptable

  • No t-shirts or sweatshirts with individual names, musical groups, violent, satanic or questionable slogans or pictures. No "attitude" shirts ie. What's your problem?
  • No tank tops, tight fitting shirts, athletic jerseys or off the-shoulder tops that reveal tank tops and straps.
  • No sleeveless shirts or blouses.
  • No exposed midriffs, low-cut necklines (front or back), mesh, sheer or see-through material.

Pants

Acceptable

  • Dress, casual, khakis, corduroy, carpenter, denim.
  • Jeans are allowed in keeping with being neat, clean and modest
  • Capris and gauchos must be mid-calf length.
  • Leggings must be accompanied with a long shirt or skirt no more than 1 inch above the knee

Unacceptable

  • No culottes, low-sagging pants, extremely over-sized pants, ragged or cut edges.
  • No tight, revealing or form fitting pants no matter what the fabric or style.
  • No sweat pants, wind pants, jogging suits, yoga pants or bib overalls.
  • Shorts are not allowed unless you are in Kindergarten.
  • No jeans or other pants with holes or frayed edges or writing on the backside.

Skirts/Dresses

Acceptable

  • Hemlines on skirts & dresses must measure no more than one inch above the knee even with leggings.

Unacceptable

  • No mini-skirts or skirts (more than 1 inch above the knee even with leggings or pants).
  • No extreme slits (2 inches above knee).

Shoes

Acceptable

  • Dress, tennis, casual, boots, sandals, and flip flops. Shoelaces are to be tied. Tennis shoes needed for gym class.

Unacceptable

  • No snow boots or rubber boots inside.
  • No "heelies" being used at school or any school function.

Hair

Acceptable

  • Boys' hair should cover no more than the top half of the ear.
  • Boys' hair should not be over the collar or touch the eyebrows when combed down.

Unacceptable

  • No extreme hairstyles, unnaturally dyed hair, bleached-white or shaved cuts.

Other Unacceptable Items

  • No hats of any kind during school
  • No extreme make up, including black nail polish.
  • No Superhero, Bakugan and Pokemon articles
  • No Rolling back packs unless a doctor's note is received.
  • No camouflage of any kind/color
  • No wrist bands (except CLS spirit wear) handkerchiefs, studs,and bandanas
  • No skulls, crossbones, satanic or violent symbols

Things to consider:

  • Color: Ask "These cotton pants are grey, do they appear to be sweat or athletic wear?"
  • Size: Ask "Does this item fit modestly, even though the material is acceptable?"
  • Style: Ask "Does this outfit as a whole give the appearance of being neat, clean and modest?"
  • Individuality: Ask "Even though this outfit is acceptable, is it appropriate for my child's body type?"