Dress Code

Please note:  Students who do not follow these guidelines will be given a change of clothing and repeated neglect may result in point deductions.  Please support your student(s) in this area.

GENERAL UNIFORM:

• Pants-Khaki or Navy Docker style uniform pants
• NO STRETCHY uniform type pant is allowed (jegging uniform pant or leggings)
• NO cargo pants with large side pockets
• NO overalls
• Pants must fit appropriately- not too tight or loose, not too short
• Shorts – Khaki or Navy uniform style shorts – must come to 2” above the knee or longer ( Shorts can be worn from the 1^st day of school to October 31^st and April 1^st to the last day of school )
• Jumpers/Skirts/Dresses- Uniform type items Khaki or Navy
• NO regular type skirts or jumpers – all items must be uniform style
• Dresses are only polo style-3 buttons, solid color (red, white, or navy), no embellishments.
• All items MUST COME TO THE KNEE OR LONGER– even with leggings/tights. (Shorter items are not allowed)
• Shorts should be worn under these items when considering recess 
• Shirts- Navy, Red or White short/long-sleeved button-down polo shirts
• NO blouses as a uniform top
• *Please consider your growing child throughout the year*

COLD IN CLASS

• All sweatshirts must be HCS sweatshirts only (available through HCS online store)
• Uniform tops should be visible if wearing a sweatshirt. Hoods are not to be worn inside.
• SOLID COLORED Navy, Grey, Red or White button up/zip up sweaters

PE ATTIRE

• Elementary grades do NOT change clothes, but girls should wear uniform pants or shorts on PE days
• Pre-K- 5^th-must keep a clean, non-marking tennis shoe at school for gym use
• Middle School – All P.E./Athletic clothing should promote a wholesome atmosphere
• Black mesh/basketball type short-2” above knee or longer
• Plain grey or black crew neck tee shirts
• Loose, black sweats are allowed – tight, form-fitting sweats will not be allowed
• NO running shorts, NO spandex shorts/pants or yoga style pants are allowed

SPORTS PRACTICE

• Athletic dress code will be communicated at the beginning of each season.

CHAPEL DRESS:

• Modest, KNEE LENGTH jumpers, dresses or skirts are allowed.  (Shorter items are not allowed)
• Items MUST COME TO THE KNEE OR LONGER-even with leggings or tights- When mesh or tulle type material is part of the outfit, the solid underskirt should come to the knee.
• NO tank type dresses may be worn without a cover up.  Sleeve width needs to be adult hand width without cover up.

HAIR & MAKE-UP:

• No extreme hair styles or coloring.  Tasteful, natural looking highlights are permissible according to school standards.
• Middle school girls may wear make-up in moderation.  Light mascara, blush and lip gloss are okay.
• Make up is NOT allowed in elementary levels. (PK-5)

SHOES

• Closed toe shoes with backs should be worn.  Socks must be worn every day.

OUTERWEAR

• All students are required to have a coat in order to go outside for recess November through February.

DRESS DOWN DAYS 

Students should still come dressed in clothing that is suitable to our Christian setting. Please note the following guidelines:

• Jeans or pants without tears or frays in inappropriate areas
• T-shirts should either be plain or have only “family-friendly” messages. No tank tops

SPECIAL OCCASION

• shorts (2” above knee or longer) and loose sweats are allowed at principal’s discretion   

SPANDEX, YOGA STYLE PANTS, JEGGINGS OR LEGGINGS ARE NEVER ALLOWED AS PANTS.