DRESS CODE & REQUIREMENTS
PURPOSE FOR THE UNIFORM
CCA appreciates the conscious effort of parents in keeping the dress code from becoming a major issue. CCA acknowledges that the dress code is institutional preference; however, it is not optional. Students are expected to abide by the code and parents are expected to monitor compliance before their children leave the house. It is inappropriate that other students, teachers or principals be detracted from the educational process because someone failed to fulfill hiscommitment to follow the dress code. Commitment to the dress code is implied when registering your children at CCA and by signing the Parent-School Covenant that is required for registration. Final resolution of any disagreements regarding what is or is not appropriate according to the dress code rests with the CCA administration. Students who arrive at school dressed inappropriately may not be permitted to attend class until they change clothes. This may require parents to bring a change of clothes to school. The school uniform must be worn each day unless otherwise stated.
**Due to the problem of students not wearing proper dress code pants/shorts/skorts, beginning in the 2012-2013 school year, students will be required to purchase their uniform bottoms through our uniform supplier. No other pants/shorts/skorts will be acceptable beginning August 2012. **
Elementary Dress Code
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Item |
Acceptable |
Unacceptable |
Comments |
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Pants |
- Dress pants - Twill - Khaki or Navy |
- Non-dress pants - Spandex - Cargo Pants - Sweatpants |
- Must be well fitting - Must be in good repair - Must be hemmed above floor - Belt required if pants have belt loops (1st-5th) - No holes |
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Shorts |
- Walking shorts - Khaki or Navy |
- No Sweat |
- Must be well fitting |
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Shirts |
- School embroidered Navy, Carolina blue, or White |
- White or blue long sleeved shirts may be worn under uniform shirt on cold days. |
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Skorts, skirts |
- Navy or khaki - Must have shorts under |
- Must be no shorter than 3 inches above the middle of the knee when standing. |
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Shoes |
- Dress shoes or athletic shoes are permitted |
- Open toed shoes - Crocs - Flip flops - Heelys |
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Sweaters, Sweatshirts, Jackets |
- Navy, Carolina blue or white - School logo |
- Any type of writing other than school logo - Camouflage - Multi colors - Brand names exposed |
- Appropriate non-school coats and other cold weather apparel is accepted when temperatures reach below 65 degrees |
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Hair
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- Boys: neat and clean cut - Above the eyebrow, ear and collar - Girls: neat and clean - No radical cuts or colors |
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Dress Down Days |
- Appropriate shorts, shirts and pants |
- Oversized, inappropriate fitting clothing - Spandex, Sheer, mesh - Coats during school - Crop tops, spaghetti straps, tank tops - Brand names across shirts |
- Anything that Administration feels is taking away from the learning environment will not be acceptable. |
* Shoe requirements are to meet safety standards
***CCA defines skinny pants as tight fitting pants made from stretchy material that get tighter towards the ankles.
Middle / High School Dress Code
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Item |
Acceptable |
Unacceptable |
Comments |
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Pants/Dress Slacks |
- Dress pants - Twill - Light Tan/Khaki or Navy |
- Non-dress pants(jeans) - Spandex - Sweatpants - Skinny Pants** - Low Rise |
- Must be well fitting; pants must be loose enough to “pinch an inch” of fabric above the knee. - Must be in good repair (no holes) - Must be hemmed above floor - Worn around waist |
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Shorts |
- Walking shorts - Light Tan/Khaki or Navy |
- No Sweat |
- Must be well fitting - Must be no shorter than 3 inches above the middle of the knee when standing. |
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Shirts |
- School embroidered Navy, Carolina blue, or White - Undershirts must be school colors |
- School colored undershirts may not hang below the uniform shirt or sleeves |
- Do not need to be tucked in but must be long enough to be tucked in |
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Skirts, Capris, |
- Navy or Light Tan/khaki |
- Tight Skirts - v Skirts with splits above knee |
- Must be no shorter than 3 inches above the middle of the knee when standing. - Belt required for items not fitting properly |
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Shoes |
- Fully enclosed dress or casual or athletic type - Boat or deck shoes - Saddle Oxfords - Flat-heeled shoes |
- Open toed shoes - Crocs - Flip flops - Heelys - No high heels including platforms - Shoes with no back-strap - Sandals |
- Unacceptable shoes may not be worn on dress down days |
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Sweaters, Sweatshirts, Jackets |
- Navy, Carolina blue or white - School logo |
- Any type of writing other than school logo - Camouflage - Multi colors - Brand names exposed |
- Appropriate non-school coats and other cold weather apparel is accepted when temperatures reach below 65 degrees - Athletics and other school-made sweatshirts and jackets may be worn most days (some exceptions – picture day etc.), as long as the school uniform polo is worn underneath. Long sleeve tees are not permitted except on dress down days. |
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Hair
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- Boys: neat and clean cut - Above the eyebrow, ear and collar - Girls: neat and feminine, out of face - No radical cuts or colors |
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Dress Down Days |
- Appropriate shorts, pants, and shoes - Shirts w/o writing or pictures (except Christian message or brand name, logos) - Jeans (not baggy style) - Casual slacks other than school colors - Capris - Non-school color shorts - Any sneakers are permitted - Hats with CCA logo |
- Oversized, inappropriate fitting clothing - Spandex, Sheer, mesh - Coats during school - Crop tops, spaghetti straps, tank tops - Flip-flops - Sandals |
- Shirts need not be tucked in but must be long enough to be able to tucked in - Anything that Administration feels is taking away from the learning environment may be deemed unacceptable |
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Make-Up / Jewelry / Hats |
- Girls may wear light or moderate make-up - Girls may wear soft tone nail polish
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- Heavy make-up
- Neon, sparkles, or dark-colored nail polish
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- Girls: Earrings are limited to no more than two earrings in each ear and should be of modest size and style. - Boys: Earrings are not permitted. No long necklaces or chains are to be worn outside the school shirt. - Hats with the school logo may be worn during school, with exceptions (chapel, picture day etc.). - Sunglasses may only be worn during recess and PE. |
* Shoe requirements are to meet safety standards.
SCHOOL SPONSORED FIELD TRIP DRESS
Unless otherwise notified, students are expected to wear school uniforms on field trips.
SPECIAL DRESS STANDARDS
Special standards will be made available by the administration as warranted for events such as school sponsored formals, athletic events, picture days and special activities.
SCHOOL PICTURE DAY DRESS STANDARDS
Special standards will be made available for school picture days. Students will be allowed to “dress-up” not “down” on individual picture days. Any clothing worn other than school uniform should reflect the standards of the normal dress code (business casual) or higher. On class picture days, if a student is also taking individual pictures, they are to bring their school uniform to school and change into school uniform prior to the class picture. This is to ensure a uniform look in class pictures.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION UNIFORM DRESS
Because of time restraints and difficulty in changing, K-5th grade students wear regular school uniforms for physical education classes. They should remember to wear tennis shoes on P.E. days. Girls may remove their skirts and wear shorts no shorter than fingertip length.
Sixth-12th grade students must change into P.E. uniforms purchased through the uniform company. We recommend students order/purchase shorts and shirts one size larger than they would normally wear, so that the length is not a problem. Jogging outfits will be allowed during cold days. Students will not be permitted to be late for class after P.E. for changing purposes. After the completion of PE classes, 6-12th grade students are to change back into their school uniform.
APPEARANCE STANDARDS – GENERAL
Girls - Girls may wear light or moderate make-up and soft tone nail polish (no neon, sparkles or dark colors permitted). Girls may wear modest jewelry. Earrings are limited to no more than two earrings on each ear.
Boys – Earrings are not permitted. No long necklaces or chains are to be worn outside the school shirt.
Girls and Boys – Body piercings are not allowed. Hats with the school logo may be worn and sunglasses may only be worn during recess, PE and after school.
DRESS CODE VIOLATIONS
Students in grades 6-12 who are in violation of the School Dress Code will receive appropriate disciplinary consequences (please see “Guidelines for Discipline Problems” chart). Dress code violations in the elementary will be administered by the class teacher and the administrator with communication to the parents.
SUMMARY
Note to Parents:
We must have the alert help of parents to keep dress code from becoming a “major” issue at CCA. Even though we readily acknowledge that much of the dress code is mere institutional preference, it is not optional. Students are expected to abide by the code and parents are expected to monitor compliance before their children leave the house. We desire that enforcement begin and end at home. We are not here to be “clothes police.” It is inappropriate that other students, teachers or principals be distracted from the educational process because someone failed to fulfill his or her commitment to follow the code. Final resolution of any disagreements regarding what is or is not appropriate according to the code rests with the school. The intent of the standard is to present a school business atmosphere. For this reason, students are not allowed to change to/from school uniform immediately before/after school. The standards are not meant to be divisive or to dictate pseudo-righteousness. The school does not impose dress standards for students outside of school; rather the school recognizes parental authority and depends on parents to support the dress code by checking their children before school each day.
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