Policy : Dress Code

Dress Code

Pre-School--Grade 2:
Clothing should be sturdy, washable, safe, and easy for children to put on and take off with little or no help. Children often bundle up to walk outside to the gym or Dining Hall. Sandals, clogs, and thongs are not allowed; they do not provide proper protection or support for an active day. All clothing, including and especially all winter wear, should be clearly marked with your child’s full name. Clothing and supplies for dozens of children all look alike, and we want you to see them again!

Grades 3-8:
The purpose of our dress code is to establish and maintain an appropriate educational environment that encourages students to perform well, conduct themselves properly, and feel confident in themselves. The general rule is that students’ clothing should be clean, neat, well fitting, and appropriate for the occasion. Mindful of the range of individual taste, the following may prove helpful as examples of clothing that are NOT within dress code:

  • Tank tops
  • Jersey’s with spaghetti straps
  • Visible underwear
  • Cropped blouses/tops (displaying the navel)
  • Low riders
  • Mini-skirts
  • Sports shorts
  • Sweat pants for athletics
  • Jeans (except on “Jeans Day’)
  • Camouflage clothing
  • Cut-offs

Dress-up Day

Specific days each month will be designated as “Dress-Up day for all middle school students. On those days, boys are required to wear a coat and tie (or other similarly special clothing). Girls are required to wear dresses or skirts with nice blouses or sweaters. Dress slacks for girls are allowed when the weather turns colder.

For some special field trips or other special occasions on campus, students may also be asked to dress-up.

Jeans Day

Jeans Day will be each Friday. Students are permitted to wear blue jeans or overalls to school. Jeans must be clean, neat, not faded or worn through, and must fit appropriately.




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