Alpine Christian Academy

Dress Policy

Revised July 14, 2008

Alpine Christian Academy values the traits of neatness, unity, focus and modesty.  Our dress policy is designed to provide students a daily opportunity to incorporate these traits into their lives.

 The criteria for acceptable school-wear are listed below.  This policy is a guideline for preschool through third grade.  The policy will be enforced for fourth grade and higher.  Students found in unacceptable dress will have the option of choosing from the appropriate clothing in the school office or having acceptable clothing brought to them.

BOYS   

Key Concepts:  Orderliness and Neatness – please choose clothing that is not ill-fitting or shows underwear

-  Solid-colored collared shirt

-  Pants or shorts must not have holes—no athletic shorts or sweat pants

-  Pants must be worn on or above the hip bones—this means a size that fits or a belt to keep them there

-  DRESS CHAPEL will be periodically throughout the school year.  Boys are required to wear dress pants (no jeans), collared shirt (tucked in), belt and tie

GIRLS

Key Concepts:  Modesty and Neatness - please choose clothing that is not skin-tight or shows the stomach, back, underwear or cleavage.

-  Solid-colored collared shirt

-  Skirt, short and dress length must reach the knee at a minimum

-  Pants or shorts must not have holes – no athletic shorts or sweat pants

-  DRESS CHAPEL will be periodically throughout the school year.  Girls are required to wear dresses or skirts

Additional Guidelines

- No hats are allowed inside of school building for girls or boys

- Boys are not allowed to wear headbands

- Camouflage clothing is not allowed

- Hooded sweatshirts are not allowed inside the school building