Appendix B
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Peace Lutheran School
DRESS CODE
(for the 2005-2006 school year and following)
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As Christians we are guided by a sense of responsibility to "let our
light so shine before men that they may see your good deeds and praise
your Father in heaven." (Matthew 5:16)
In addition to the importance of spreading the Gospel and attracting
others to Christ, we believe that the behavior of our children will also
improve if they dress as though school is more important than play. Studies
have shown that peoples' attitudes change and behavior is modified
by the clothing they wear . We have noted that increased self-esteem results
among students who dress more formally. Therefore our concerns are for
neatness, cleanliness, modesty, and safety. The following guidelines are for all students (K-8th grade)
1. Under the guidelines of neat and clean, clothing should be in the purchased state (nothing cut off). Hems should be non-frayed. Rips/tears are not acceptable.
2. Midriffs, waists, and "below the waist" must be covered AT ALL TIMES. PLEASE CHECK APPROPRIATE COVERAGE OF THESE AREAS BY ASKING YOUR CHILD TO RAISE THEIR HANDS (to see if the midriff shows) AND CHECKING THE WAIST OF THEIR JEANS/SLACKS IN THE BACK WHEN THEY ARE SITTING.
3. Undergarments must be worn and concealed AT ALL TIMES.
4. Pants:
a. Any color of jeans, knit, cargo or carpenter style pants are allowed, as well as shorts and capris from April 15th to October 15th. Pants may not have rips or tears, and hems should be non-frayed.
b. Athletic pants are not acceptable in any grade.
c. Leggings (tights) may be worn under other appropriate skirt or shorts, but not alone.
5. Skirts/skorts/shorts:
a. Shall follow same guidelines as pants for color and material.
b. Must be hemmed.
c. c. Shall be no shorter than 7 inches from the floor when in a kneeling position, including any slits
d. Skorts/shorts and capri pants may be worn April 15th through October 15th.
6. Shoes/socks:
a. Tennis shoes, other shoes, and sandals are acceptable as long as they are in good condition.
b. Shoes without a closed back or strap may only be worn April 15th through October 15th.
c. Athletic shoes and socks are needed for gym class.
d. Shoes must be worn at all times.
7. Dresses:
a. May be worn on Chapel days.
b. Must cover the shoulder, and be of a modest cut.
c. c. Must be no shorter than 7 inches above the floor when in a kneeling position, including any slits.
8.Shirts:
a. May be long or short sleeved. Sleeveless shirts are not acceptable.
b. Must be one of three styles: Polo-style, turtleneck or mock turtleneck, or front-buttoned dress shirt.
c. Any color or pattern is acceptable.
d. Single logos which are not of a Christian orientation (such as manufacturer's logos, or non-Christian college such as MSU) are acceptable when they can be covered with the bottom of a pop can. These logos cannot refer to profanity, alcohol, drugs, sex, non-Christian music/artists, professional wrestling or anything else which is contrary to our Christian beliefs.
e. Shirts/tops that are not tucked in are not to be longer than the start of the inseam of the pants/shorts.
9. Sweatshirts:
a. a. Hoods are acceptable but must be worn off the head at all times inside the building.
b. Zippered sweatshirts are acceptable.
c. Must be worn over an acceptable shirt (see item 8) if they do not have their own collar
d. May be plain or have logos with a Christian orientation. Single logos which are not of a Christian orientation (such as manufacturer's logos, or non-Christian school logos such as CMU, SVSU, Heritage, VLHS) are acceptable. These logos cannot refer to profanity, alcohol, drugs, sex, non-Christian music/artists, professional wrestling, or anything else which is contrary to our Christian beliefs.
e. The shirt must not be visible below the bottom of the sweatshirt.
10. Sweaters/cardigans/vests:
a. Must be worn over an acceptable shirt (see item 8).
b. The shirt must not be visible below the bottom of the sweater or cardigan.
11. Appropriate outdoor clothing is necessary when weather conditions require them, but shall not be worn inside the building. This includes sunglasses and hats.
12. Hair should be neat and clean. Bangs to be above the eyebrow and not interfere with vision. Students' hair must be well groomed and not styled in a distracting or radical manner. Bandannas and sweatbands are not allowed. Boys are required to be clean-shaven.
13. Cosmetics may be used in moderation by sixth, seventh and eighth graders.
14. Chains, protruding rivets, and other items that have the potential of damaging property or causing personal injury are not allowed.
15. Boys are not allowed to wear earrings.
16. Members of athletic teams/squads may have further dress code rules imposed by their coach. These rules may be stricter but will still follow the above guidelines.
17. Special dress days (pajama day, MSU day, etc) will be scheduled throughout the year as printed on the school calendar. Anyone participating in the special dress day may be excused from sections of the dress code that apply. Teachers may modify the dress code appropriately on field trip days.
Violations of the dress code will be handled in the following manner:
The teacher will explain the violation to the students. The student will phone a parent/guardian to report the violation.
If the violation is not immediately correctable, the student will receive a shirt from the office to be worn over their current clothing for the remainder of the day. This shirt will be returned to their teacher at the end of the day.
The fourth violation will result in a one-day suspension from school.
Persistent violations will be handled according to the code of conduct, which could include further suspensions and expulsion.
Violations during the last week of school will result in the student being removed from the awards ceremony and his or her report card being held.
Exceptions to these rules will be considered when made by parents for the health/physical conditions of their children, when presented to after having met with the approval of the principal.
(adopted by the Peace Lutheran School Board
July 2005
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