Georgia Christian School Elementary Code 2014-2015

DRESS AND GROOMING CODE

Several principles affect the development of the GCS . First, the Bible teaches that God is concerned with the condition of our heart. The way we choose to dress often reflects our attitudes and the condition of our heart. Dress can express respect or rebellion, care or lack of concern, modesty or indecency. Second, a student’s appearance can affect learning. In order to provide a more conducive educational environment, GCS must encourage appropriate dress and grooming. Third, some aspects of dress are simply cultural. Several issues in the GCS dress code are not moral or Christian in nature; some are merely issues of decorum and neatness. Finally, the dress code acknowledges the differences in styles appropriate for boys and girls and recognizes that these differences sometimes require that different rules apply.

The following guidelines represent the school year expectations for dress and grooming. School dress code is in effect anytime a student is on the GCS campus for the school day or a school function or while representing GCS off campus.

ALL STUDENTS:  All students MUST wear the apparel available through Lands’ End (to include the GCS logo).  The only exception to this is in regards to pants. Only pants in the colors of khaki, navy blue, or black may be worn. They can be purchased elsewhere without the GCS logo.  No (or in any color) may be worn.  Dress must be modest: clothing must not be so tight as to reveal physical features.  Clothing with tears, rips, and holes are not allowed.  Head/arm or any distracting items are not allowed.  Any writing on clothing that is not part of the original design is not acceptable.  No writing or drawing on the skin is allowed.  No visible tattoos (permanent or temporary) are allowed.  Pants should be neat, clean, unfrayed and worn with the waistband fitted at the .  "Sagging Pants" are not appropriate for school wear. Also, pants should not be so long that they are being walked on.  Chains are not allowed on pants or other clothing.  and may only be worn under regulation length and . Leggings, leotards and non-denim jeggings may only be worn under regulation length skirts and dresses.

OUTERWEAR:  Outerwear advertising alcohol, tobacco, demeaning slogans or musical performers that portray a philosophy contrary to the Christian values of GCS are not allowed.

SHIRTS:  All should be long enough to cover the midriff and back when walking, standing, reaching, bending or sitting.  During cooler weather students in K5-5th grades may wear shirts under GCS Spirit Wear that are not from Lands’ End provided they are white, black or gray.

DRESSES, SKIRTS, AND :  The length of a dress, , or shorts must not be more than 3 inches above the knee (Parents should take this into consideration when fitting children for Spirit Wear from Land’s End).  Students in K3 through the 2nd grade are required to wear shorts under their skirts and dresses. Students in 3rd through 5th grades are encouraged to do the same.  Tight dresses are not allowed. should not be visible.

SHOES:  are to be worn at all times. They must be clean, neat and not showing signs of excessive wear.  Flip-flops may not be worn.  No backless shoes may be worn.  Shoes with rollers in the sole of the may not be worn.  High heeled shoes are strongly discouraged during the school day.

HATS AND :  No and caps may be worn during the school day except for outdoor activities such as recess or physical education class.  Hats and caps will be confiscated if worn at other times of the day.

GROOMING AND JEWELRY:  Hair should be clean, well groomed, and kept out of the eyes. Hair tails, multi- colored hair, and partially shaved heads are not appropriate. Extreme styles will not be permitted for boys or girls.  When a young man’s hair length begins to turn upward, the hair is too long and needs to be cut. Hair must not extend below eyebrows or of a dress . Hair may not be longer than the of the ear. Sculpted hair or razor lines are not permitted. Boys’ hair should not be pulled behind the ears. Hair should be neatly styled using only hair colors natural to humans. Pony tails are not acceptable for young men. Parents and students know when hair is too long and should be cognizant in anticipating the next haircut.  No studded bracelets or are allowed.  worn by young men are not allowed at GCS.

VIOLATION OF DRESS CODE:  Students in violation of the dress code will not be allowed in class. The parent will be called immediately to take his/her child home to change clothes or to bring a change of clothing to school.  The administration at GCS asks for your support in matters of dress and grooming. We also request that you comply with the dress code in regards to modesty when you come to school and to school activities.