2017-2018 SECONDARY (7-12) CODE POLICY

The following unified has been amended effective immediately and adopted by the MCA Head of School. MCA students are required to wear that meets the specifications shown below.

CLOTHING ITEMS WHAT TO WEAR WHAT NOT TO WEAR TOPS • Any solid, vertical or horizontal • Non-collared or , blouses, sweaters striped colored polo • Oversized shirts worn as a jacket. • Any oxford style shirt that is GIRLS: Tops may be worn untucked. solid or has horizontal or vertical Under sweaters, tops must be tucked stripes, or plaid in design in. BOYS: Shirts must be tucked in. BOTTOMS • Black, Blue, Khaki “Docker style” • Non-Docker style pants, , or Slacks, Shorts, Skirts, Capris classic fit pants, , shorts or shorts Capri pants. • Outside sewn-on pockets GIRLS: Skirts must be appropriately • Slim fit, skinny or super skinny, or sized and long enough to reach the What is Classic Fit? tapered top of the knee. Classic is defined as being timeless and recognizable even through (Outside sewn-on pockets are what ALL: Shorts must be “walking style” the years; it has been branded as you have on jeans where the pocket length. Shorts must be past mid- becoming a standard value. The is visible) thigh. classic fit is generally loose (not baggy) and wide. A lot of students find it more comfortable because it doesn’t restrict the body. This is straight leg, not boot cut style. JACKETS • Only MCA logo’d jackets. • Non MCA jackets Lightweight fleece or team jackets • Non-collared shirt under a jacket w/school dress top underneath

SWEATERS & SWEATSHIRTS • Solid colors with no visible brand • Any non-solid color sweater names or logos (except school- • Cowl neck sweaters or approved MCA logos). • No hoodies except MCA hoodies • Pullover, turtleneck, cardigan, on Fridays V-neck, or vest • All sweaters and sweatshirts must have a separate collar showing above neckline. Collar should be from a polo, oxford, blouse, turtleneck, denim shirt or dickey • MCA logo’d sweatshirts

SHOES & SOCKS • Dress shoes, dress sandals, • Flip flops, slippers, beach tennis shoes and dress boots. sandals, spiked heels of more • Matching socks of any color, w/ that 2” no design. • Leggings of solid colors

Updated 8/1/2017 2017-2018 SECONDARY (7-12) DRESS CODE POLICY Cont’d

CATEGORY SPECIAL DAYS / EVENTS HAIR FRIDAYS ALL: Boys’ and Girl’s hair should be neatly groomed, combed, Fridays are Spirit Days!! We want to celebrate School Spirit. and bangs not extend below the eyebrow. Students may wear unaltered Christian t-shirts, Maranatha Extreme coloring of hair is not acceptable. Hair coloring and t-shirts or sweatshirts, and jeans or jean shorts. Christian styles must adhere to moderate taste and within the spectrum t-shirts must clearly promote Christianity or their church youth of natural hair color. group which specifically mentions the church and school t-shirts must promote Maranatha. Athletic uniforms or gym BOYS: clothes are not acceptable Seasonal team uniform tops may • Hair may not extend beyond the top of the shirt collar be worn with the coach’s approval for the entire team. Jeans • Sideburns must not extend below the bottom of the ear must be clean, of denim material, without worn spots or holes, • Must be clean shaven. No designs may be shaved into not overly tight, low hipped or skinny jeans, and must be hair modest. Maranatha only (hooded or non hooded) sweatshirts • Alternative/Extreme styled hair is unacceptable. (i.e.: are permitted. Mohawk, faux-hawk, spiked, etc.). SENIORS: Seniors may wear Friday Spirit wear the last week of their school (Graduation week).

ACCESSORIES FORMAL ATTIRE ACTIVITIES ALL: No head coverings are to be worn while inside the Homecoming, Junior/Senior Banquet building • No visible body or facial piercings or tattoos at school or GIRLS: and/or skirts must not be shorter than 2” any school event. above the knee. Dresses may be strapless but modest. • No body art allowed (Pen, henna, marker, etc.) Dresses must not be backless, low-cut, form fitting, or BOYS: exposing the breast or midriff. Violators will be asked to leave. • May not wear earrings or nail polish at school or school Boys will receive discipline if their outside dates are out of events. the dress standard. Dresses must be approved by a panel of • Belts must be worn with all slacks and shorts parents and faculty prior to the event through a “say yes to the GIRLS: dress” event scheduled. • Ladies may not wear excessive jewelry or more than 2 earrings per ear. BOYS: Dress shirt, ties and dress slacks; dress jackets are • 2 wristbands or bracelets may be worn. encouraged • Administrative discretion will be used to determine excessive jewelry. • Scarves may be worn as an accessory around the neck or sholders but should not be worn as a belt or sash. FOR ALL STUDENTS: FIELD TRIPS • Slooppy oversized, sagging, frayed excessively worn, tight Field trip apparel will be determined by the teacher for each or wrinkled cloting are unacceptable. For all sporting and trip. Details for each particular trip will be written on the similar events students should dress in neat and modest permission form. Short-shorts and tank tops will NEVER be attire. appropriate. • Please understand that a Dress Code is a decision to SPECIAL EVENTS create an educational atmosphere for students to learn Baccalaureate, Graduation, NHS Induction, Mock Election and grow. It has nothing to do with making you a better The daily dress code applies. Ladies shouild wear dress code Christian or being more Godly. Our students are asked to skirts and men should wear shirts and ties with or without “dress for success” in an academic learning atmosphere. dress coat. SWIM WEAR On trips where swimming will be available, only one-piece look swim will be acceptable for girls. Swim suits may not have high cut legs or revealing necklines. Boys may not wear tight or high cut suits. The school advisor reserves the right to require a student to wear a shirt over a swim they deem as in appropriate or immodest