DRESS CODE PHILOSOPHY

A student's appearance has an impact on his/her attitude and behavior. Respect for the school community and for each other is manifested in a number of ways including personal appearance and grooming. As Christians, it is important to show respect for the learning environment as well as oneself. The dress code is designed to help students develop a sense of modesty (1 Timothy 2:9), moderation (1 Peter 3:3-5), and gender distinction (Deuteronomy 22:5).

UNACCEPTABLE ATTIRE AT ANY TIME

General:

• Makeup should be age appropriate and not excessive
• Anything that promotes death (i.e. skulls) or violence
• Anything that gives the impression of membership in a gang
• Body piercing, tattoos, multiple earrings (exception: single ear piercing for girls)
• Caps or hats (exception: Spirit Days)
• Chains of any kind attached or unattached to clothing or wallets
• Clothing with slogans or pictures
• Faddish or extreme hair cuts and coloring (blonde highlights acceptable), shaved heads, shaved lines, boy's hair must be above eyebrows and above the base of the collar
• Skirts, shorts, culottes, jumpers shorter than approximately 2 inches above the top of knee
• No layered t-shirts/polo shirts.
• Leggings in colors other than navy, black and white
• Lace leggings and lace layered t-shirts
• Undergarments that can be seen through outer clothing

Belts:

• Colors other than brown, black or navy
• Ornamentation on any part of the belt
• Oversize buckles
• Width of belt more than 3 inches

Shoes:

• Heels over 1 inch
• Untied laces
• Sandals (K-5)
• Sandals without backs or straps (6-8)

SCHOOL UNIFORM ENFORCEMENT POLICY

UNIFORM OPTIONS

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UNIFORM POLICY STATEMENT

The primary purpose of Huntington Christian School's Uniform Policy is to assure that the students of H.C.S. are modest and well groomed for all school academic accomplishments. Uniform dress helps eliminate the distraction of competition and emphasis on dress or financial status. H.C.S. students are expected to be in uniform except on designated non-uniform days. It is the responsibility of the parents to see that their children are dressed in accordance with this code. All clothing must be kept clean and in good repair. Disregard for the uniform policy will result in disciplinary action. In the event a student is sent to the office for uniform violation, the decision of the administration is final.

STUDENT SPIRIT DAYS

These days will be held at various times during the school year as designated by the Student Council or P.T.F. Students not dressing according to theme must be in school uniform.

SCOUT UNIFORM APPAREL

Scouting apparel may be worn on meeting days. Students must be in full scouting apparel or scout top with school uniform approved slacks, shorts or skirt.

SPORT'S UNIFORMS

The sport's jersey may be worn on game day with school uniform approved pants/shorts/skirts.