2007-2008 DRESS CODE AND UNIFORM POLICY

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). 

Uniform Policy Statement: The primary purpose of Huntington Christian School’s Uniform Policy is to assure that the students of HCS 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.  HCS 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 (Theme) Days: These days will be held at various times during the school year as designated by the Student Council.  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.                                  

UNACCEPTABLE ATTIRE AT ANY TIME

General:

·        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, extreme length in back or covering the eyes

·        Uniforms that are worn in a way that don’t guarantee modesty  while sitting, standing, and walking

·        No layered t-shirts in colors other than school colors.

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)

The school administration is the final authority in determining appropriateness of all dress code issues.

Uniforms may be purchased at: 

Vicki Marsha Uniforms

5292 Production Dr., Hunt. Bch.

Website: www.VickiMarsha.com   School Code:HCS9932

Dickies clothing stores:  Boomers at 10112 Adams Ave., Hunt. Bch. 

Dickies Online Uniform Section at www.dickies.com

Follow the guidelines below for uniform styles and colors

Boy’s Uniform Options – Grades K-8

VM=Vicki Marsha  D=Dickies Online Uniforms

P.E. shirt and shorts are required for grades 5-8 and are available at Vickie Marsha Uniforms.

Girl’s Uniform Options – Grades K-8

VM=Vicki Marsha  D=Dickies Online Uniforms

P.E. shirt and shorts are required for grades 5-8 and are available at Vickie Marsha Uniforms.

SCHOOL UNIFORM ENFORCEMENT POLICY

First Violation                                  Note sent home

                                                            Loaned uniform from school

Second Violation                            Not sent  home

                                                            Loaned uniform from school

Third Violation                                Call parent to bring uniform

                                                            Miss recess (K-5)

                                                            Issue detention (6-8)

Fourth Violation                              Administrator will call parent to arrange conference

Subsequent Violations                 Discipline at the discretion of administration

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