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INTRODUCTION
At Grace Christian Academy we strive to teach students the value of a disciplined life. Good self-discipline will set the stage for proper learning. Part of self-discipline is "dressing for success." Students learn there is one standard of dress for school/work and another for play. As these standards are maintained, productivity, achievement, and self-control will be the hallmarks of our students.
KINDERGARTEN AND ELEMENTARY STANDARDS (K4-6th)
General Guidelines: Clothes should be modest, neat, in good repair, and reflect a Christ-like testimony. Faddish dress should be avoided. Shirts may have manufacturers' logos but must avoid any wording or designs that would not be a fitting Christian example. Pants, jeans, shorts, and sneakers are acceptable (see below). All shirts that are designed to be tucked in (i.e. collared shirts, dress shirts) should stay tucked in at all times.
Girls: Clothing that is appropriate:
1. Slacks, jeans, and shirts that are neat in appearance.
2. Girls in grades K4-4 are allowed to wear shorts in appropriate weather.
They must be loose fitting in style and be mid-way to the knee in length.
Girls in 5th and 6th grade are not permitted to wear shorts.
3. Knee length skirts, jumpers, culottes, and capri pants may be worn.
4. Modest, loose fitting tops and blouses, T-shirts.
5. Sneakers and or casual shoes are appropriate and should be worn with
socks. Sandals may be worn providing they have a heel or back strap to secure
the shoe in place.
Boys: Clothing that is appropriate:
1. Slacks and jeans that are neat in appearance.
2. Boys in grades K4-4 are allowed to wear shorts in appropriate weather.
They must be loose fitting in style and be mid-way to the knee in length.
Boys in 5th and 6th grade are not permitted to wear shorts.
3. Sneakers and or casual shoes are appropriate and should be worn with
socks. Sandals may be worn providing they have a heel or back strap to secure
the shoe in place.
4. T-shirts, Polo style, collared shirts (collared shirts must be tucked
in). Shirts must be buttoned except for the top button.
5. In 5th and 6th grade, belts should be worn where appropriate.
Things for all students to avoid:
1. Sun dresses
2. Tank tops, muscle or mesh shirts, midriff tops
3. Shirts and pants that are tight, fraying, have holes or excessive patches
4. Shorts or pants with wording across the backside
5. Flip Flops or sandals without backing
6. Shirts with inappropriate logos or wording
7. Any camouflage clothing
8. Hats, bandanas, athletic style headbands
Dress Code Violations: The first time that a student wears clothing deemed inappropriate they will receive a note sent home in their steno. If inappropriate clothing is worn again, the parents will be called and asked to bring appropriate clothing to be worn that day. Any further incidents will result in demerits being issued or a meeting between the principal, parents, and student. Since fads and fashions are constantly changing, the administration reserves the right to determine what is acceptable in the area of clothing that is worn. Anything that in our judgment is likely to distract or disturb other students or hinder the educational environment we desire to build in our school will not be permitted.
JUNIOR AND SENIOR HIGH STANDARDS (7th - 12th)
Grace Christian Academy expects its junior and senior high students to maintain a high level of commitment to being godly examples for the elementary students to observe. This includes the area of dress and personal hygiene. Students will be expected to adhere to the following policies set forth by GCA:
Girls Dress Code: We ask that our young women dress
with pride in an overall, neat appearance that reflects modesty and a Christ-like
attitude. A sloppy or tacky look is not appropriate for school.
1. Dresses: Dresses, jumpers, skirts, and blouses are proper school attire.
A blouse must be worn with a sundress or jumper. All dress lengths must
be no shorter than the middle of the knee when standing. Please be careful
of straight skirts that when sitting become higher than the required dress
length. If a skirt or dress has belt loops, a belt must be worn. Sleeveless
dresses are allowed but should not be low cut under the arms. No sheer see-through
look on any part of a dress other than the sleeves. Low necklines are unacceptable.
No open shoulder or strapless. No cut-in shoulders or spaghetti straps.
2. Splits: Straight dresses and skirts with splits are allowed if the split
is no higher than the required dress length. If the split is higher, it
must be sewn or pinned to the required length.
3. Wrap-around skirts: Skirts must wrap around a minimum of 1 ½ times and
be pinned closed at the middle of the knee.
4. Pants/Shorts: Pants, dress slacks, culottes, capri pants, and jeans are
permissible. Shorts are not allowed except when required during PE class.
No tight fitting pants or sweatpants are allowed.
5. Denim: Girls are permitted to wear denim skirt, jumpers, jeans and jackets.
They should not be fraying, have holes or excessive patches.
6. Shirts: Regular collarless tee shirts, collared shirts, flannel shirts,
and sweatshirts are acceptable. Dressier knit shirts are acceptable if they
meet the overall dress code. Turtlenecks are also permissible. They should
not contain writing or slogans that are suggestive or draw attention to
the student. Cropped shirts shorter than the waist and tight fitting shirts
are not acceptable. No sleeveless T- shirts or tank tops. Oversized, floppy,
baggy, and tacky shirts or sweatshirts are not permissible.
7. Blouses: Sleeveless blouses are allowed but should not be low cut under
the arms. Thin blouses will require full undergarments. Buttons are to be
buttoned except at the collar. Blouses must be tucked in unless designed
to be worn outside. No see-through blouses of any kind.
8. Leggings: Tights and hose may be worn but any fad leggings are not acceptable.
9. Shoes: Dress shoes or sneakers may be worn. Laced shoes must be laced
and tied. Dress sandals with a heel strap are acceptable; beach or thong-type
sandals are not acceptable. Shoes without a back or heel strap are not acceptable.
Socks must be worn with sneakers.
10. Hats: Girls may not wear hats, bandanas, or athletic style headbands
of any kind. Sunglasses are not be worn in the building.
11. Slogans/Logos/Pictures: A clothing brand name is permitted if it is
small and insignificant. Team shirts from collegiate or professional sports
are permitted. Fashionable hand-painted shirts with simple designs are acceptable.
Shirts with cartoon characters, company names, religious icons, or popular
slogans can be worn provided they stay within the standards of school dress.
12. Make-up/Jewelry: Girls may wear a conservative amount of make-up and
jewelry. It should not distract from the overall neat appearance.
13. Tattoos/Body piercing: No visible tattoos of any kind (permanent or
temporary). Girls are allowed to pierce their ears only. Other body piercing
will not be permitted.
14. Fad clothing and other clothing and/or articles and hairstyles that
identify with the alternative counter- culture are not appropriate for school.
Since fads and fashions are constantly changing, the administration reserves the right to determine what is acceptable in the area of clothing that is worn. Anything that in our judgment is likely to distract or disturb other students or hinder the educational environment we desire to build in our school will not be permitted.
Boys Dress Code: We ask that our young men dress with
pride in an overall, neat appearance that reflects a Christ-like attitude.
A sloppy or tacky look is not appropriate for school.
1. Pants/Shorts: Dress slacks, "Bugle Boy" style pants, conservative stripes,
plaids or checks and jeans are permissible. They should not be fraying,
have holes or excessive patches. Any pants other than jeans that have belt
loops, will require a belt. Tight fitting pants, sweat pants, nylon "warm-ups",
short pants (skateboard pants), baggy pants with elastic waists, and overalls
are not appropriate for school. Shorts are not allowed except when required
during PE class.
2. Shirts: Regular collarless tee shirts, collared shirts, flannel shirts,
pullover sweaters, and sweatshirts are acceptable. Turtlenecks are also
permissible. They should not contain writing or slogans that are suggestive
or draw attention to the student. Cropped shirts shorter than the waist
are not acceptable. No sleeveless, mesh or see-through shirts. No tank tops.
Oversized, floppy, baggy, and tacky shirts or sweatshirts are not permissible.
Any collared or buttoned down shirt must be tucked in at all times. Shirts
are to be buttoned except at the collar.
3. Shoes: Dress shoes or sneakers may be worn. Laced shoes must be laced
and tied. Sandals of any kind are not acceptable for boys. Shoes without
a backing are not acceptable. Socks must be worn with shoes.
4. Hats: Boys may not wear hats in the building. No headbands of any kind.
Sunglasses are not be worn in the building.
5. Facial Hair: Boys are allowed to have facial hair (mustaches, beards,
sideburns) providing they are neatly trimmed and groomed.
6. Slogans/Logos/Pictures: A clothing brand name is permitted if it is small
and insignificant. Team shirts from collegiate or professional sports are
permitted. Fashionable hand-painted shirts with simple designs are acceptable.
Shirts with cartoon characters, company names, religious icons, or popular
slogans can be worn provided they stay within the standard of school dress.
7. Jewelry: Boys may wear a conservative amount of jewelry that includes
watches, necklaces, rings, and bracelets. Any jewelry should not distract
from the overall neat appearance.
8. Tattoos/Body piercing--No visible tattoos of any kind (permanent or temporary).
Boys are not allowed to wear earrings. Other body piercing is not permitted.
9. Fad clothing and other clothing and/or articles and hairstyles that identify
with the alternative counter- culture are not appropriate for school.
Since fads and fashions are constantly changing, the administration reserves the right to determine what is acceptable in the area of clothing that is worn. Anything that in our judgment is likely to distract or disturb other students or hinder the educational environment we desire to build in our school will not be permitted.
AFTER SCHOOL DRESS/SPECIAL EVENTS
Sports: Students in the sports program are allowed to change after school into gym clothes or clothes appropriate for practice. Tee shirts, tank tops, shorts, sweatpants, and warm-ups may be worn. Shirts must be worn at all times. Shorts must be loose fitting. They may be asked to practice in sports uniforms.
GCA Sponsored Functions: Students attending Grace Christian Academy sponsored functions will adhere to the policies set forth in the GCA dress code.
Other Sponsored Functions: Students participating in functions sponsored by other organizations (i.e. ACSI, GACS, etc.) will adhere to the dress policies set forth for the particular event.
DRESS CODE VIOLATIONS
It is ultimately the parent's responsibility to see that the student abides by the dress code. Parents, please be aware of what your child is wearing when he or she leaves for school. If in doubt, have him or her change. Dress code violations will be dealt with as follows: For the first offense the student will be sent to the administration office for a warning. The parent may be called to bring appropriate clothes if it is deemed necessary. The student will remain in the office until the parent arrives. For each offense thereafter, students in grades 7-12 will receive demerits (See "Conduct and Discipline: Demerit System," in the student handbook). If a student is in continual violation of the dress code, he or she and the parents will be asked to meet with the administrator.
HAIR CODE
It is the student's responsibility to abide by the hair code at all times without reminder. Students in grades 7-12 may receive demerits for hair code violations. ALL STUDENTS are given three (3) days to correct the hair problem. If the problem is not corrected within that time, the student will be sent home until it is corrected.
Girls: Young ladies should wear their hair in a soft, feminine manner. Fad hairstyles are not acceptable. Any applied color that is not a natural color (i.e., brown, black, blonde, etc.) is NOT acceptable for young ladies. We believe that every young lady gains the respect she commands, and that her dress and personal appearance will lead every young man to respect her accordingly. Hair is to be clean and well groomed.
Boys: Hair length for boys should not be below the collar of a standard dress shirt or come below the eyebrows to the eyes. Rat tails, dreadlocks, braided, and fad haircuts are NOT acceptable. Straight lines cut in the hair are acceptable; designs or pictures are not. Sideburns, mustaches, or beards must be neatly trimmed. Any applied color that is not a natural color (i.e., brown, black, blonde) is NOT acceptable for young men.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION DRESS
Students will wear appropriate dress for PE class. Appropriate dress includes modest, loose fitting shorts, T-shirts, warm-ups, and sweatpants. Jeans may be worn at the discretion of the PE teacher. Socks and gym shoes (sneakers) should be worn. Sandals should not be worn and dress shoes are not permitted in the gym. Students who do not bring appropriate clothing for PE may receive a reduction in their grade for each offense or demerits.
