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Jefferson Christian Academy Student Dress Code 2010 - 2011

The dress and personal appearance of students shall conform to a standard that is consistent with our purpose, which is to make Christ and Christian principles the dominant influence in the student's lives. The administration, as designated representatives of the Board of Directors, shall be the sole determiners as to what shall be considered appropriate dress. A list of what is considered appropriate and inappropriate dress follows. As a condition of admission, both students and parents must agree to abide by the Academy's decision in such matters. The dress code applies to all students in grades three through twelve.

ACCEPTABLE DRESS

All clothing should fit so as to conform to principles of modesty (I Tim. 2:9).

GIRLS:

  1. Dresses, skirts and shorts may be worn which are no more than four inches above the floor when the student is kneeling.
  2. Long pants and jeans may be worn if they are loose fitting. It is hoped that parents will encourage their daughters to be feminine in appearance.
  3. All shirttails must be tucked in at all times, with the exception of sweatshirts. Waist-length sweaters or knit-tops may be worn if an undershirt is worn and tucked beneath it. All shirttails must cover midriffs even when arms are raised or the student is seated.
  4. Sundresses may be worn if the straps are two inches or more in width, and the dress is not cut low in the front or back. Otherwise, a blouse must be worn underneath.
  5. Shoes or sandals are mandatory. Students must have appropriate shoes for P.E. (tennis shoes).
  6. Hats, caps, headbands, sweatbands, bandanas, visors and sunglasses must be removed and placed in the locker and remain during the school day. Hoods attached on sweatshirts and/or jackets must not be worn on the head while in the building.

BOYS:

  1. Shorts may be worn which are no more than four inches above the floor when the student is kneeling.
  2. Shirts must be buttoned unless worn over a T-shirt. Shirttails must be tucked in at all times, with the exception of sweatshirts.
  3. "Tall T-shirts" must not be worn.
  4. All pants must be worn at waist level with belts.
  5. Hair must be cut (not merely combed) so that it is out of the eyes, above the ear lobes and not over the shirt collar.
  6. Shoes or sandals are mandatory.
  7. Hats, caps, headbands, sweatbands, bandanas, visors and sunglasses must be removed and placed in the locker and remain during the school day. Hoods attached on sweatshirts and/or jackets must not be worn while in the building.

HAIR:

  1. Boy's hair must be cut (not merely combed) so that it is out of the eyes, above the ear lobes and not over the shirt collar. Boy's hair must not. exceed more than 1 inch in bulk.
  2. No extreme hair styles or colors. Hair must fall within natural range of hair color.

UNACCEPTABLE DRESS

  1. Bare backs, halter-tops, tank tops, see-through clothing, slit skirts (4-inch rule), strapless tops, off-the-shoulder tops, or clothing that at any time displays cleavaqe, midriff or any undergarments. Excessively tight clothing is unacceptable.
  2. Clothing bearing advertisements for or advocating the use of tobacco or alcohol, suggestive phrases, music personalities, scantily clad people, or poor role models.
  3. Clothing that is frayed, tom or has holes in it.
  4. Clothing, makeup or accessories (spiked bracelets) symbolic of Occult or Gothic style dress (solid black attire and black nail polish).
  5. Pajama pants.
  6. Pants with words printed on the seat.
  7. Athletic type shorts (except during P.E.). Shorts worn during the regular school day should be designed for dress wear. They should have zippers, pockets, etc.
  8. Earrings for boys, nose or body jewelry for girls or boys. (Band-Aids may not be worn to conceal unauthorized iewelry.)
  9. Visible tattoos.
  10. Clothing that is not worn as it was designed, such as wearing pants with the waistband below the waistline.
  11. Hats, caps, headbands, sweatbands, bandanas, visors and sunglasses while in the school building. Hoods attached to sweatshirts and/or jackets while in the building.
  12. Male students must not wear nail color or makeup.
  13. Any other extremes in dress, appearance or hairstyle that might in any way be disruptive or cause a disturbance in class. (Examples would include "unnatural" hair colors or haircuts).

***REMINDER***

Students must abide by the school dress code in order to remain on campus or in attendance at school functions. The dress code extends to school hours and to all school sponsored events.

Any student who fails to dress appropriately will not be allowed to attend class until proper clothing can be secured. If necessary, parents will be called to bring clothes to school. Until proper clothing can be secured, the student will be isolated and will be responsible for all class work missed. Nonconformity to the dress code is a Class I offense.

Students must abide by the school dress code in order to remain on campus or in attendance at school functions. Any student who violates the dress code three (3) times in a semester must wear a uniform consisting of khaki or navy slacks (no jeans) and solid white or light colored collared shirt for the remainder of the semester.