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Dress Code
Biblical principles form the basis of our dress guidelines and apply to all school events (class activities, sports activities, field trips, concerts, etc.) unless activity specific clothing is otherwise required. It is a high privilege and responsibility of Christians to glorify and honor God through their appearance. With this in mind, the dress standards are based on the Scriptural principles of modesty and appropriateness.
When students are out of uniform, they are to dress modestly, attractively, and in good taste at all times (1 Tim. 2:9). It is our belief that extreme fashions in dress should be avoided so that people see Christ in our attitudes and actions and are not distracted by our appearance.
The Academy has adopted school uniforms as the standard dress for all students. While in attendance, students are required to be dressed in the approved school uniform. Exceptions to the uniform policy will be indicated by the principal or classroom teacher as appropriate for special events such as Spirit Days, Read-In Day, etc.
1. DENNIS-Larose School Uniforms has been selected as the Academy uniform vendor. Items available are referenced in handouts available in both school offices or on Renweb.
2. PE: Students can wear their Academy sweatshirts, sweaters, and jackets outside for PE. The Upper School has also been allowed to wear navy or black sweatpants when they are outside for PE during the cooler months. The DENNIS-Larose PE uniform must be worn for all 5th-6th and middle school PE classes.
3. SLI blue jean day options:
Nice jeans
Academy Spirit-wear shirts/sweatshirt/uniform shirt
Field trip t-shirt
Regular uniform attire
4. Field Trip options:
School approved shirts
Nice jeans or uniform shorts
5. Extracurricular activities:
Dress to school ball games, productions, etc., whether on or off campus, is to be modest and with proper fit. Those in violation will be asked to leave the event until properly attired.
Accessories
Accessories may be purchased from the vendor of your choice.
Shoes: Both grammar and upper school students may wear athletic/tennis shoes or dress shoes. Shoe lights, sounds, characters, wheels or beads are not allowed on shoes. The tennis shoes must be predominately white, black, gray, brown, or dark navy. Dress shoes can be brown, black, navy, or white. Dress shoes should be of a full shoe type with coverage in both the back and front of the feet with no higher than a one inch heel. Athletic shoes must be worn on PE days. Upper School ladies may wear dress sandals or dress shoes with a heel no higher than one inch with a back strap. Additionally, an Upper School lady may wear dress boots with slacks (one inch maximum heel). Flip flops of any kind are not allowed for any student.
Belts: If the student wears an article of clothing that has belt loops of any kind, a belt must be worn. Plain black or brown belt must be worn. No embellishments.
Socks: Must be worn and be appropriate for type/style of uniform (no embellishment, logos, or symbols.) Boys may wear crew socks (white or black). Girls may wear cable knee socks (white, black, and gray) and crew socks (white). Plain tights must be either white or black with no designs. No leggings (footless tights) are allowed.
Outerwear: Non-Academy jackets or coats may be worn to and from school outside the building. Only Academy uniform outerwear may be worn inside the building/classrooms.
Hats: In cold weather, winter hats may be worn to and from school but cannot be worn in the building.
Skirt Length: Skirts should be no higher the two finger widths from the top of the knee.
Short/Skort Length: Must be at least ¾ lengths from the hip to the knee.
Grooming
The Biblical principles cited under Dress Code also apply to personal grooming. It is the responsibility of the parent to ensure that students present themselves daily in a level of cleanliness and personal grooming that both promotes good health and honors the Lord Jesus Christ. Boys’ and girls’ hair must be neat and clean with no extreme styles that bring excessive attention to themselves. Haircuts and styles should be neat and not distracting. Boys’ hair is to be out of the eyes, no longer than collar-length (“tails” are not allowed), and no longer than half way down the ears. Facial hair should be neatly trimmed. Girls’ hair length and styles should be governed by what is generally appropriate for young ladies. Natural hair color is always preferred. Neither male nor female students are allowed to dye their hair in unnatural hair color shades (in total or in “streaks”). Nails are to be trimmed and kept clean (girls are allowed to keep their nails conservatively long, as appropriate for young ladies and may be polished natural colors). Earrings for boys are not allowed. Simple, conservative jewelry items are acceptable for girls. The wearing of gaudy items or costume jewelry by girls is not allowed.
In Grammar School, girls’ earrings are a small stud type that does not hang below the ear lobe. Girls’ necklaces must be short, fine linked chains. Makeup is not allowed for grammar school students in grades kindergarten through fifth. A violation will involve a home contact.
Girls in the Upper School classes are allowed to wear earrings that comply with the following requirements: 1) The earrings cannot fall below the chin line. 2) No hoop earrings are allowed larger than one inch in diameter. 3) Earrings other than a small stud type can not be worn during a physical education class. The Administration reserves the right of final approval of all earrings worn to the Academy.
No visible tattoos are allowed for any student.
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