Clothing, Student Appearance and Uniforms
Grooming guidelines are necessary to promote discipline, maintain order, secure the safety of students, and provide a healthy environment conducive to academic purposes. Recognizing the correlation between dress and personal appearance and the way students conduct themselves in school, the following descriptions establish expectations for student dress and appearance:
Cleanliness and dress are vital not only to the individual but also to those with whom the student shares a classroom.
Students will not wear clothing, hair, or accessories that can be hazardous to them or others during school activities, such as laboratories, athletics, physical education, art, etc. Grooming and dress that prevent the student or others from doing their best work because of blocked vision, restricted movement, or exposure to danger will not be allowed.
Uniforms must be worn at all times when a student is on campus. Students are expected to present themselves as young, Christian professionals at all times while on campus. Shirts and blouses must be tucked in at all times. If a student has a medical condition that warrants an adjustment to his/her school uniform, the parent/guardian must submit documentation from the student’s physician explaining the need for the adjustment.
Coaches, lab teachers, physical education instructors or any teacher teaching an activity type class and/or advising any school activity may set specific dress and grooming regulations to assure the safety and well-being of the participants. All such regulations drawn up by instructors, coaches, or advisors must be approved by the principal.
Note: Students whose dress exceeds the limits set by the school will be referred to the administration. Those in violation of the code will be asked to change clothes at school or, if no appropriate clothing is available, the office staff will contact a parent and the student will be sent home to change. The absence will be considered unexcused. Repeated problems with a student's appearance will result in disciplinary consequences.
