DRESS CODE POLICY
Dress Code PDF
LONG PANTS
• Docker Style/Cargo Pants in good repair
• Navy Blue, Black, Brown or Khaki Tan
• Cotton/Cotton Blend/Corduroy
• Proper length – no frayed bottoms or intentional bunching
• No elastic cuffs
• Must fit properly at the waist (no “low ridding” pants)
• Must be loose fitting as opposed to form fitting, (no lycra or polyester style stretch pants)
• A front zipper is required for all pants (or button fly for cargo pants)
• The zipper requirement is not applicable for Elementary students.
SHORTS AND SKORTS
• Same requirements as pants except length
• Must be no more than 2 inches above the knee and no longer than 2 inches below the knee
CAPRI PANTS
• Same requirements as pants except length
SKIRTS
• Same colors and materials as pants
• Modest fit
• No slits above knees
• Length – no higher than 2 inches above the knee
• No pants showing below skirt
JUMPER (DRESS)
• Same colors and materials as pants
• Length – no higher than 2 inches above the knee
• Definition of Jumper – one piece, sleeveless with top straps being about 1-2 inches wide
• Must be worn with a collared or turtleneck shirt
BELTS
• All pants/shorts/skorts/skirts must be worn with a belt if there are belt loops
• Must have buckle or be properly sized
• Belt not required in elementary (K-6)
SHIRTS
• Shirts must be long enough to remain tucked in (any outer shirt)
• Polo style shirt…shirts must be buttoned to point of modesty (no loops or gaps around
buttons). Should there be question regarding where the point of modesty may fall, the
administration will direct the student. Once that point is determined it should be adhered to
from that point forward.
• Oxford style shirts (shirts that button down the front and have collars that button down).
• Solid any color
• Short or long sleeved
• Tank tops or non-collared shirts may not be worn as an outer garment. They may be worn
under the Polo or Oxford shirt. All layers must be tucked in.
• Writing on undershirt may not be visible through outer shirt.
• Can wear a solid t-shirt or turtleneck underneath. No writing on t-shirts. No camisoles that
can be seen, scooped necks, etc.
• Cannot have colored stripe or colored piping on collar
• May have small (credit card size) designer or CCS logo
• Must fit properly and modestly – no cleavage showing for young ladies
• Buttons are to be appropriately buttoned
SWEATSHIRTS/COATS
• Official CCS Hooded sweatshirts are acceptable in class only for the 2007-2008 school
year. Beginning with the 2008-2009 school year they will no longer be permissible
classroom attire. Only “official” CCS (purchased through the boosters – approximately
$20) sweatshirts may be worn to class.
• CCS track jackets (purchased through the boosters in 2006-2007 or 2007-2008) may be
worn in class.
• No uniform tops or class shirts may be worn to class
• Elementary students may wear plain sweatshirts of any style in the following colors:
gray, white, red or blue.
SWEATERS
• Only solid, cardigan style (button-up only…no zippers) sweaters
• Must wear dress code shirt or turtleneck beneath
• Elementary Only: plain gray, white, red or blue sweatshirts and any style
sweaters
SHOES
• Athletic shoes allowed
• No higher than 2 inch heels
• Tied/laces/Velcro/buckles/slip-on/loafers
• No Flip-Flops or Athletic Sandals
• Crocs are not permitted for school wear
• Feet must be in the shoes
• No rollered shoes
• No sandals are allowed K-5 (shoes must have enclosed toe and heel).
FRIDAY DRESS CODE/SPIRIT DAYS
• Jeans may be worn on Friday if accompanied by official spirit wear. This may include any
attire purchased through the booster club, Trade Town shirts (elementary only) or
professionally made class shirts which clearly bear our school’s name. Class shirts created
by individuals are not permitted.
• Uniform tops are not permitted.
• Jeans must be have a neat appearance (no holes, frayed on the bottom or writing.)
Note: The administration reserves the right to disallow any spirit wear should
it be determined to be inappropriate for school wear.
Elementary Only
• K-3 are permitted to wear jeans or navy/gray sweat pants on the day of physical education
• Students in grades 4-6 will change into modest and appropriate shorts prior to their physical
education class.
SCHOOL EVENTS OR FIELD TRIPS
On all school outings, we must remember that
we represent the school and Christ to the world; therefore, participants are expected to
be in dress code. This applies to any CCS organization, athletic team, clubs, etc. that
represents CCS. The teacher/coach decides appropriate wear for the outing as follows:
• Must wear approved Monday – Thursday attire if outing is to a place such as a play
or museum.
• Can wear approved spirit-wear apparel if outing is to a park, service work, picnics or
other outdoor activity.
• Athletic teams are expected to be in dress code to and from sporting events unless
in uniform.
• On special event days the classes or groups may wear their t-shirts made especially
for that day.
VOLUNTARY EVENTS
Modest apparel is the standard for games, GAP parties, etc.
GROOMING
GIRLS:
• Make-up: Grades K-6 - No makeup or body glitter, Grades 7-12 – moderate
• Hair: Conventional style, normal solid colors, no pronounced two-tones (highlights
okay)
• Jewelry: Moderate jewelry including earrings are permitted but other body piercing
decorations or tattoos which are visible in school dress are not permitted during
school or at any school activity. Chokers or dog collars, and studded bands are not
permitted.
• No writing on body parts (arms, legs, face, hands, etc) with markers, ink pens, paint
or any other item.
BOYS:
• No makeup (including body glitter, nail polish, etc.)
• Hair: Conventional style, normal solid colors, no pronounced two-tones (highlights
OK). Hair must be neatly trimmed not below eye brow, bottom of ear, or top of
collar. Clean shaven every day.
• Jewelry: Earrings or other body piercing decorations or tattoos which are visible in
school dress are not permitted during school or at any school activity. Chokers, dog
collars, studded arm bands and chains are not permitted.
• No writing on body parts (arms, legs, face, hands, etc) with markers, ink pens, paint
or any other item.
DRESS CODE ENFORCEMENT
Junior/High School:
If possible students will be required to immediately correct the dress code violation and
will be either assigned a detention or demerits or both. Students who are in violation of
the dress code and cannot address the violation without a change of clothing will not be
permitted to attend class until appropriate clothing acquired. Students will be permitted
to call parents to bring a change of clothing or gain permission to leave school to go
home and change their clothing.
Elementary:
FIRST OFFENSE: A grace note will be sent to the parent from the classroom
teacher indicating that a dress code violation has occurred. The teacher will record the
offense. No referral to the Principal made at this time.
SECOND OFFENSE: In the event of a second occurrence of the same dress
code violation, the student is referred to the Principal who will call the parent and
request the parent to bring a change of clothing to the child. A 7:45 AM detention for
the following school day will be set. The classroom teacher and the Principal will record
the offense.
THIRD OFFENSE: In the event of a third occurrence of the same infraction, the
student will be referred to the Principal who will call the parent and request that the
student be picked up from school. A 1-day suspension will be assigned (zeroes for all
missed school work will be assessed).
FOURTH OFFENSE: In the event of a fourth occurrence of the same infraction,
the student will be recommended for expulsion from the school.
It is important to note that offenses are tallied based upon violation of the same repeat
dress code violation. If a student dresses inappropriately twice but in different
categories, this does not constitute a second offense. This would be two first offense
violations.