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Dress Code for 2009 – 2010  

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

 

          All kinds of jobs in today’s world have a dress code!  Salem Christian School Committee has approved this dress code for students attending the school and school functions.

 

                The following SCS dress code guidelines call for student dress that is conservative in style and presentation.  Students should dress neatly, modestly, in clothes that are clean, in good repair, and fit properly (not baggy, oversized or tight).   Jewelry is minimal.  Please read the guidelines carefully so you do not buy clothing for school that ends up being unacceptable. Keep these pages as a reference throughout the year and feel free to call the school office with any questions.  Thank you in advance for your cooperation. 

 

          There are a number of sources available when looking for dress code clothing. Lands’ End School Uniform/Dress Code Catalog is available in the school office.  The catalog may be helpful as it gives a visual of styles that are acceptable and offers you an alternate purchase option should you choose to go that route.  If you do order from Lands’ End, be sure to give our school #9000-5494-1.  Lands’ End gives back a small amount from your purchase to the school. Lands’ End sells some of their clothing locally through Sears.  Walmart and some department stores also carry uniform/dress code type clothing in the fall of the year.

 

          In an effort to communicate with families and students, communications concerning the dress code will be noted on Dress Code Slips which are sent home to be signed.  Signing the slip indicates you have received it and read it.  The signed slips should be returned to the teacher on the next school day.  

 

          The School Committee has set up a progression of consequences for dress code violations for students in the school. The administration reserves the right to make final decisions on any dress code questions and to make judgments preserving the spirit of the dress code on issues not specifically mentioned here.

 

 Dress Code for 2009 – 2010 

 

BOYS’ STANDARDS

HAIR:

·         Hair style should be conservative, cut neatly around the ear, off the collar and out of the eyes, DEVOID OF RIDGES AND SHAVED AREAS.  (Please use#2 or higher clipper blade).

·         Needs to be clean, neatly cut, combed and out of the eyes.

·         No dyeing or coloring with streaks, etc.  We do not advise dyeing or hair color changes over the summer.  However, should you choose to alter hair color, it must be brought to standard by the beginning of school functions.

·         No accessories such as hats, scarves, hair wraps, feathers, or beads, etc.

·         Older boys should be clean-shaven.

 

Hair that does not meet the standard needs to be cut, re-dyed to a natural color, or otherwise brought to standard by the date on the notice.  Detentions and in-house suspensions of up to 3 consecutive days and non-admittance to school may be issued as needed until the hair meets the guidelines above.

 

SHIRTS: (Choose from: Polo shirts, full turtlenecks, or dress shirts)

·         Cotton-type short or long sleeved heavier weight polo shirts are acceptable.

·         Turtlenecks should be heavier weight cotton full turtlenecks.  No mock turtlenecks, please.

·         Dress shirts may be any plain color, any classic stripe or plaid. Plain, solid white or light gray T-shirts/undershirts may be worn under shirts.

·         A small logo on shirts is fine.

·         All shirts must be tucked in and secured with a belt at or just below the waist.

 

SWEATERS:

·         An acceptable collared shirt (polo, full turtleneck, or dress shirt) must be worn under all sweaters and vests.

·         Sweaters and sweater vests are acceptable. This includes long- sleeved cardigans, long- sleeved pullovers (crew or v-neck), and vests. 

·         Any color is acceptable.  Multi-colors are fine.

·         Students may not wear heavyweight fleece wear, any pullover or hooded fleece wear, jackets, coats, or sweatshirts in class.  In cool weather, students should bring an acceptable sweater or acceptable fleece wear garment (during cold season) to school to wear in the classroom.

 

 

 

POLARTEC/FLEECEWEAR:  November 1st through April Vacation

·           As an alternative to a sweater, students may wear cardigan style polartec vests or jackets from November through April vacation.  Please note:  No fleece wear with hoods – no pullovers may be worn in class. 

PANTS:

·         Pants must be cotton/polyester or corduroy type fabric dress pants and be of one color.  If the pants have a second colors, have a stripe down the side, are gathered at the ankles, are denim or nylon material, they are not acceptable.  

·         Pants must fit properly, not be tight or baggy/oversized.

·         Pants should be properly hemmed and not drag on the floor.

·         Any solid color is acceptable.

·         Boys in grades 1-3 may wear pants with an all-elastic waist without a belt.

·         Boys in grades 1-3 must wear a belt if the pants have belt loops.

·         Boys in grade 4-8 must have pants with belt loops and a belt.

·         Pants should be belted so they are worn at the waist or slightly below the waist.

 

ACCESSORIES:

·         Boys have a “one” rule for jewelry.  One ring may be worn on each hand, one watch.  One necklace is allowed. No heavy, “overbearing” necklaces, please.  A simple chain or one with a cross, e.g. is OK.  No bracelets or other jewelry, including body piercing jewelry, is allowed.  No wrist bands, please.

·         Jewelry and other accessories should not display objectionable, cultic or other symbols such as jack-o-lanterns, peace symbols, yin-yang, or good-luck items, etc.

·         Writing on the skin, tattoos, (including fake tattoos), and stamps are unacceptable.

·         COLOGNES and other scents may not be worn.

·         Most ties, socks, and belts are acceptable.

 

SHOES: (Choose from: Regular sneakers with socks, traditional sandals with backs, or dress shoes with socks.)

·         No socks are required with sandals.

·         No backless footwear is acceptable, due to safety concerns.

·         Nonskid soles are encouraged for safety at recess and inside the school building.

·         Students should have shoes/sneakers/other acceptable footwear to wear during the day in place of winter boots.

·         During the cold season (Nov. 1 – April 30) indoor boots are allowed.  (e.g. waterproof hiking boots)

·         No “Heelies”, No crocs

 

SHORTS:  (August – September 30 and May 1st – End of school)

·         Must be cotton/polyester fabric style dress shorts  – no nylon, denim, etc.

·         Any solid color is fine.  No second colors, please.

·         Must be worn with a belt unless Gr. 1-3 elastic waist.  (See guidelines for pants)

·         Length must be below mid-thigh.  (Fingertip method for shorts length is not acceptable.)

·         On gym days during the shorts season, red, navy, black, or royal blue (not gray!) gym shorts may be worn all day IF they are in good condition and meet the length standard.  (See “Gym Uniforms” for a description of acceptable shorts.)

CHAPEL DAYS:

·         Grades 1-5 boys wear dress code school clothing that is acceptable the other days of the week.  Shorts may be worn to Chapel during shorts season.

·         Grades 6–8 boys need to wear regular knotted ties with the collared oxford dress shirts mentioned earlier (not knit shirts).  Shorts may NOT be worn on chapel days.

 

A NOTE ABOUT JEAN/SPECIAL DRESS DAYS:

·         Jean days are informal dress days.  Jewelry, and shoe standards remain unchanged.

·         Jeans, T-shirts (with appropriate pictures and writing), sweatpants and sweatshirts are allowed. Below mid-thigh length shorts are acceptable during shorts season

·         Other dress code guidelines of modesty and proper fit (no tank tops, no tight or oversized clothing – no clothing dragging on floor) are still in effect.

·         Underclothing must not show.  Pant’s waistline must fall at or close to the waist.

·         Clothing must be in good repair.

·         Pants with writing or pictures on the “backside” are not acceptable at any time at Salem Christian School.

·         Please note:  It is unacceptable to wear inappropriate clothing to school (such as a tank top) and cover it up with a zippered sweatshirt, etc.  All clothing worn must be dress code acceptable.

 

GYM UNIFORMS:

·         Salem Christian School gym uniform T-shirts (available through the school office) are required for all students for gym class. (Sweatshirts are not required.)

·         Gym pants (sweat or nylon), (roomy fit) and shorts must be plain red, plain navy blue, plain royal blue, or plain black in color (not gray!), with any color stripes down the sides.  Small company logos are acceptable.

·         A Salem Christian School sweatshirt (available through the office) or a plain sweatshirt (red, navy blue, royal blue or black) is acceptable attire for gym class.     No second color or pictures are allowed on the plain sweatshirts. Small logos are fine.

·         During shorts season, gym uniform shorts below mid-thigh in length, hemmed and in good repair may be worn all day at school on gym days.   Shorts of acceptable length may be worn in gym class all year, but students must put sweatpants back on to go back in the classroom during the non-shorts season.

·         Sneakers must be worn for gym.

·         Please label gym clothing with your student’s name.

 

Dress Code for 2009 – 2010  

 

GIRLS’ STANDARDS

HAIR:

·         Hair styles should be conservative and neatly cut.

·         Needs to be clean, neatly cut, pinned back or combed out of the eyes.

·         No dyeing, highlighting, foils, or coloring with streaks or glitter, etc. We do not advise hair color changes over the summer, however, should you choose to alter hair color, it must be brought to standard by the beginning of school functions.

·         No accessories such as hats, scarves, head bands with scarf ends, hair wraps, feathers, or beads, etc.

 

Hair that does not meet the standards needs to be cut, re-dyed to a natural color, or otherwise brought to standard by the date on the notice.  Detentions and in-house suspensions of up to 3 consecutive days and non-admittance to school may be issued as needed until the hair meets the guidelines above.

 

TOPS: (Choose from:  Polo shirts, full turtlenecks, or modest high-necked collared blouses (e.g. 1” from the neck bone as a general guide)

·         Must be loose fitting and not pull across the front.

·         Cotton-type long or short sleeved heavier weight polo shirts with collars are acceptable.  Any color is acceptable.

·         Blouses must be classic-style, plain colored, button up, cotton-type material and have collars.  Blouses with tails must be worn tucked in with a belt if the pants have belt loops. The current fitted blouses, made to be worn out are fine. With or without a cami, blouses must be buttoned to be high-necked.

·         Blouses are needed on chapel days for students grades 6-8.

·         Parents might wish to consider purchasing a plain white or plain pastel blouse as one is often requested to be worn at school performances.

 

·         Turtlenecks must be heavier weight cotton full turtlenecks.  No mock turtlenecks, please.   

·         Tops must be worn so that no undergarments are showing.

·         Must be long enough so that no midriff shows even when hands are raised.

 

SWEATERS:

·         An acceptable collared top (polo, full turtleneck, or collared blouse) must be worn under all sweaters and vests.

·         Sweaters and sweater vests are acceptable.  This includes cardigans, pullovers (crew or v-neck), and vests.  

·         Any color is acceptable. Multi-colors are fine.

·         Students may not wear heavyweight fleece wear, any pullover or hooded fleece wear, jackets, coats, or sweatshirts in class.  In cool weather, students should bring an acceptable sweater or acceptable fleece wear garment (during cold season) to school to wear in the classroom.

 

POLARTEC/FLEECEWEAR:  November 1st through April Vacation

·          As an alternative to a sweater, students may wear cardigan style plain polartec vests or jackets from November through April vacation.  Please note:  No fleece wear with hoods – no pullovers may be worn in class. 

  

SKIRTS, JUMPERS, AND SKORTS:

·         Must be cotton/polyester or corduroy type material.  No denim/nylon, etc.

·         Any plain, solid color or any classic plaid is allowed for skirts, skorts and jumpers.   No second colors, please on solid color garments.

·         All must be A-line or pleated.  Jean-style or straight skirts/skorts are not acceptable.

·         Length must be no shorter than 2 inches from the floor to the hem of the garment when kneeling. (Exception is skorts during shorts season-see below.)

·         Garments should be neither tight fitting nor baggy.

·         Skorts that have become too short may be useful for shorts season if they meet the shorts length standard on your child.

·         Skorts may be worn all year if they are skirt length.

 

PANTS:

·         Pants must be cotton/polyester or corduroy type fabric.  If the pants have a second color, have a stripe down the side, are gathered at the ankles, are denim or nylon material, they are not acceptable.  Pants must fit properly, not be tight, or baggy/oversized.

·         Pants should be properly hemmed, and not drag on the floor.

·         Any solid color is acceptable. 

·         Must be worn with a belt IF the shirt is tucked in and the pants have belt loops. No belt is needed if the top is worn out.

·         Pants should be worn at the waist or slightly below the waist.

·         Should be modestly worn with some looseness in the thighs and bottom!!!!

·         No low cut, hip huggers clothing is allowed.

 

ACCESSORIES:

·         Earrings Grades 1-5: Choose from:  Small post earrings (nothing dangling off them) or small hoop (no larger than 3/4”) earrings.

·         Earrings Grades 6-8: Choose from: Posts, conservative size hoops, dangling earrings up to 1 inch long, or two earrings in the ear lobe, one post and one other.

·         Other Jewelry: Girls have a “one” guideline for jewelry. Students may wear one necklace, one watch, up to one ring on each hand and one bracelet on each wrist.  No other jewelry is allowed including body piercing jewelry. No wrist bands, please.

·         Jewelry and other accessories must not display objectionable, cultic or other symbols such as jack-o-lanterns, peace symbols, and yin-yang, or good-luck items, etc.

·         Writing on the skin, tattoos (including fake tattoos), are unacceptable.

·         Perfumes and other scents may not be worn.

·         Grades 1–5 are not permitted to wear MAKE-UP.

·         Grades 6-8 may wear natural-looking MAKE-UP that enhances the appearance and does not draw attention to itself such as mascara, foundation, and blush.  NO eye shadow or eyeliner. 

·         Most socks, tights, and belts are acceptable.

 

SHOES: (Choose from: Dress shoes with socks, regular sneakers with socks, and traditional sandals with backs.)

·         No socks are required with sandals.

·         (No Crocs or croc type shoes, please).  All shoes must fit snugly around the foot.

·         No backless footwear is acceptable, due to safety concerns.

·         Nonskid soles are encouraged for safety at recess and in the school building.

·         Heels may be no higher than 2 1/2 inches.

·         Students should have shoes/sneakers/ other acceptable footwear to wear during the day in place of winter boots.

·         During the cold season (Nov. 1 – April 30) suede type indoor boots are allowed.

 

SHORTS/CAPRIS:  (August – September 30 and May 1st – end of school)

·         Must be solid color cotton/polyester style dress shorts or solid color cotton/polyester style dress capris.  No nylon, denim, etc.

·         Any solid color is acceptable. No second colors, please

·         Must be worn with a belt if shorts/capris have belt loops and top is tucked in.

·         Shorts length must be below mid-thigh.  Skorts that have become too short for the regular season may be worn during shorts season as long as they meet the below mid-thigh length standard. (Fingertip method for shorts length is not acceptable.)

·         On gym days during the shorts season, red, navy blue, black, or royal blue (not gray!) gym shorts may be worn all day IF they are in good condition and meet the length standard.  See “Gym Uniforms” for a description of acceptable shorts.

·         No shorts, capris, pants, sweats, etc. are allowed with pictures or writing on the “backside”.

 

CHAPEL DAYS

·         Grade 1-5: Girls may wear regular dress code clothing that is acceptable the other days of the week.  Dress code shorts may be worn to Chapel during shorts season.

·         Grades 6-8: Girls should wear a dress code acceptable blouse on chapel days with a dress code skirt, jumper, skirt-length skort, or pants. Shorts season length skorts MAY be worn on chapel days during shorts season only. Shorts may NOT be worn.

 

 

A NOTE ABOUT JEAN/SPECIAL DRESS DAYS:

·         Jean days are informal dress days.  Jewelry, make-up, and shoe standards remain unchanged.

·         Jeans, T-shirts (with appropriate pictures and writing), sweatpants and sweatshirts are allowed.  Capris and below mid-thigh shorts are acceptable during shorts season. (August – Sept. 30 and May 1st – end of school).

·         No low-cut, hip hugger style clothing is allowed anytime.

·         Underclothing must NOT show.

·         Tops must be high necked as on other days and long enough to completely cover midriff, even when hands are raised.

·         Other dress code guidelines of modesty and proper fit (no tank tops, tops lower than

 1 inch when measured from the collarbone, no tight or oversized clothing) are still in effect.

·         Please note:  It is unacceptable to wear inappropriate clothing to school (such as a tank top) and cover it up with a zippered sweatshirt, etc.

·         Clothing must be in good repair.

·         Pants with pictures or writing on the “backside” are not acceptable at any time at Salem Christian School.

 

GYM UNIFORMS:

·         Salem Christian School gym uniform T-shirts (available through the school office) are required for all students for gym class. (Sweatshirts are not required.)

·         Gym pants (sweat or nylon), (roomy fit) and shorts, must be plain red, navy blue, royal blue, or black (not gray!) in color with any color stripes down the sides.  Small company logos are acceptable.

·         A Salem Christian School sweatshirt (available through the office) or a plain sweatshirt (red, navy blue, royal blue, or black (not gray!)) is acceptable attire for gym class.  No second color or pictures are allowed on the plain sweatshirts. Small logos are fine.

·         During short season, gym uniform shorts, below mid-thigh in length, hemmed and in good repair, may be worn all day at school on gym days.  Shorts of acceptable length may be worn in gym class all year, but students must put sweatpants back on to go back in the classroom during the non-shorts season.  Capris sweatpants that meet gym color and stripe standards are OK during shorts season.

·         Sneakers must be worn for gym.

·         Please label gym clothing with your student’s name.