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2007-2008 Student Handbook / Dress and Grooming Code

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Students are required to wear the appropriate uniform and maintain a personal appearance within the guidelines of this Dress and Grooming Code. The purpose of the uniform code is to have the personal appearance of the students demonstrate these qualities: cleanliness, neatness, attractiveness, and modesty.

All uniform items (except shoes, belt, P.E. uniforms) must be purchased from Sunshine Uniforms. Brand-name slacks are NOT considered uniform slacks and may NOT be worn by gentlemen as regular uniform clothing. When uniform items become old and faded, they should be replaced. Care should be taken that the uniform fits the student properly, not too big and loose, while not too small and tight. The purpose of the uniform code is to have the personal appearance of the students demonstrate these qualities: cleanliness, neatness, attractiveness, and modesty. A student is required to wear the appropriate uniform and maintain a personal appearance within the guidelines of this Dress and Grooming Code.

On Cold Days, it is most effective for children to wear layered clothing. Our uniform choices are adequate even on the coldest days. An example of uniform layering would be: an undershirt under the school uniform shirt, then a school sweatshirt and a school jacket. As the day progresses and the weather warms, appropriate layers can be removed to ensure your child’s comfort. There are uniform pants available for girls or they may wear navy blue or white tights under their uniform culottes or jumpers (Elementary only). When the wind is blowing, we curtail outside activities accordingly. School jackets must be worn. Non-school jackets or sweaters may not be worn. Please note that students are not permitted to dress down on cold days unless announced by the Administration.


 ELEMENTARY

Girls Required Chapel Uniform  |   Hair Code  |  Physical Education Attire, Dress Down/Up Days  |  General
 

BOYS REQUIRED CHAPEL UNIFORM (Grades K5-5)

• Navy slacks (K5-1st grade boys may wear navy shorts on chapel days)
• White polo shirt (short or long sleeved)
• Black leather or braided 3/4” belt (REQUIRED AT ALL TIMES)
• Navy socks (with navy slacks)
• Navy SCS sweatshirt or heather grey/navy SCS jacket from Sunshine
• Solid black, white, blue or brown dress/athletic shoes with matching laces only; no hiking/work boots, or high top shoes

BOYS - OPTIONAL

• Navy or khaki walking shorts or uniform slacks with black leather or braided 3/4” belt
• White (short or long sleeved), navy, yellow or green polo shirt or navy and white striped short sleeve shirt
• Navy or green SCS sweatshirt or heather grey/navy SCS jacket from Sunshine Uniforms
• White socks that are visible two inches above shoe line

GIRLS REQUIRED CHAPEL UNIFORM (Grades K5-3)    
Grades K5-3   Grades 4-5
• Plaid dress
• White polo shirt with plaid jumper
• Navy SCS sweatshirt, navy cardigan, or heather grey/
   navy SCS jacket from Sunshine Uniforms
• White socks that are visible two inches above shoe line
• Solid black, white, blue or brown dress/athletic shoes with
    matching laces only; no hiking/work boots, or high top shoes
  • Plaid split skirt or navy skort (skirt must be no higher than
   2" above the floor when measured from a kneeling position)
• White polo shirt (short or long sleeved)
• White socks that are visible two inches above shoe line
• Navy cardigan or heather grey/navy SCS jacket from
   Sunshine Uniforms
• Solid black, white, blue or brown dress/athletic shoes with
   matching laces only; no hiking/work boots, or high top shoes
     
GIRLS - OPTIONAL    
Grades K5-3   Grades 4-5
• Navy or khaki walking shorts, uniform slacks, capris, or skort.
   (Sunshine Uniforms)
• White (short or long sleeved), navy, yellow or green polo
  shirt or navy and white striped short sleeve shirt
• Navy or green SCS sweatshirt, navy cardigan, or heather
   grey/navy SCS jacket from Sunshine Uniforms
  • Navy, khaki, or plaid skort (same length requirements as
  required skirt)
• White (short or long sleeved), navy, yellow or green polo shirt
   or navy and white striped short sleeve shirt
• Navy or green SCS sweatshirt, navy cardigan, or heather
   grey/navy SCS jacket from Sunshine Uniforms
• Navy or khaki uniform slacks, shorts or capris (Sunshine
   Uniforms)

PHYSICAL EDUCATION UNIFORMS
These uniforms must be purchased in the school’s bookstore and worn when a student has physical education class:

  • Navy blue shorts with SCS logo

  • Gray T-shirt with SCS logo

Unless otherwise stated by the administration, the items listed below are acceptable on the following special days:

DRESS DOWN DAYS   DRESS UP DAYS
  • Christian T-shirt
  • Jeans/slacks (full length, good condition, not excessively baggy. No leggings or form fitting snug pants.)
  • Nice blouses or shirts (tucked in or over the hip area, no midriff or half-shirts)
  • T-shirts with sleeves in good condition. No worldly slogans or pictures allowed on T-shirts
  • Long shorts may be worn on dress down days by special permission from the Administration
  • Athletic or other substantial shoes (no flip flops)
 
  • "Sunday" dresses or skirts and blouses or gauchos/split skirts or slacks of a dressy nature (NO JEANS). Skirt lengths must be no more than 4" above the floor when measured from a kneeling position.
  • "Sunday" style slacks and shirts must be worn by the boys. NO JEANS.
  • Both boys and girls should wear dress shoes which follow the approved guidelines for permissible shoes.

GENERAL

  • No sunglasses are to be worn during class hours
  • No hats are to be worn during class hours
  • No excessive or inappropriate jewelry. All necklaces must be worn inside the school uniform.
  • Boys may not wear earrings.
  • No make-up
  • No body piercing
  • No tattoos (temporary or permanent)
  • Boys and girls must keep their shirts tucked in during class hours.
  • Socks must be two inches above the top rim of the shoe. "No-Show" socks are not permitted.
BOYS - HAIR CODE   GIRLS - HAIR CODE
All hair styles should be conservative in nature. Hair should be off the collar in back, neatly trimmed around the ears, and off the eyebrows in the front. Administration reserves the right to deem certain hairstyles inappropriate.   Hair must be neatly groomed in traditional styles. No unnatural colors are permitted. Public primping is not permitted. Hair may not be shaved or have any unusual, drastic lengths.
 

 
 Secondary School Grades 6 -12

Physical Education Uniforms  |  Gentlemen  |  Ladies  |   Dress Up/Down Days  |  Miscellaneous
 

The uniform exists not only to bring uniformity to our student body, but also to instill school pride. 
All uniform items (except belts, shoes, P.E. uniforms, and socks) must be purchased from Sunshine Uniform Company. Students are to wear the uniforms appropriately at all times. Shirts which are designed to be worn tucked in must be tucked in from the time the students arrive on campus until 3:00 PM.  Students are not to change into casual attire (modest) until after 3:30 PM.  Athletic teams are to go to the gym and change appropriately; they must stay at the gym or playing field, not go to other parts of the campus. Athletes may wear game jersey and school uniform slacks or shorts on game days only.

Students who are out of uniform code will be sent to the Assistant Principal’s Office. The student’s parent will be called and warned that the second offense will result in taking the student home to change or in bringing a change of clothing for the student.  The student will wait in the office until he/she receives the proper clothing.  All time missed from class is unexcused.  This includes all mandatory dress code items: shirts, blouses, pants, skirts, belts, etc., to socks and shoes as well.

Physical Education Uniforms
P.E. shorts and shirts are purchased from the school in the
Main Office and must be worn for every P.E. class.

• Navy blue shorts with SCS logo
• Gray T-shirts with SCS logo
• Solid black, navy, white, or brown low cut athletic shoes
• Solid white socks, crew or low cut

 Gentlemen
 Required Chapel Uniform    Regular Uniform Days
• Navy slacks and white button-down, long
  sleeved oxford shirt or white short
  sleeved “Island Shirt”
• Black solid colored leather or braided
  3/4” belt (no large belt buckles)
• Black or navy socks
• Navy SCS sweatshirt or heather grey/navy
  SCS jacket (Sunshine Uniforms)
• Solid black dress/athletic shoes with  matching laces
• Solid white T-shirt only may be worn  under all shirts
  • Khaki or navy slacks or shorts
• Polo, rugby, island and long sleeved oxford
  shirts in various colors with SCS logos
• Solid black, navy, brown, or white socks
• Solid black or brown leather or braided belt
• Dress or low cut athletic shoes in solid
  black, navy, brown, or white
• Navy or green SCS sweatshirt, heather
  grey/navy SCS jacket (Sunshine Uniforms),
  or SCS Letterman jacket purchased through
  SCS, or navy cardigan

Hair/Grooming Code for Gentlemen
All hair styles should be conservative in nature. Hair should be off the collar in back, neatly trimmed around the ears, and off the eyebrows in the front, and be one natural color. Administration reserves the right to deem certain hairstyles inappropriate. Gentlemen should be clean-shaven at all times.

 Ladies
 Required Chapel Uniform    Regular Uniform Days
• Navy skirt or skort (no higher than 2” from floor when kneeling)
• White button-down 3/4 sleeve shirt or white “Island shirt”
• Solid white T-shirts with sleeves, if needed
• Solid navy, black, or white socks; solid flesh toned hose
• Solid black dress shoes (flat or low heel) or solid black athletic shoes, either with matching laces
• Navy or green SCS sweatshirt, heather grey/navy SCS jacket (Sunshine Uniforms), letterman SCS jacket purchased through SCS, or navy cardigan
  • Navy or khaki slacks, capris, or shorts (no cuffs)
• Plaid, navy, or khaki skirt or skort
• Rugby, polo, oxford style shirts in a variety of colors
• Navy or green SCS sweatshirt, heather grey/navy SCS jacket (Sunshine Uniforms), letterman SCS jacket purchased through SCS, or navy cardigan
• Solid black, navy, brown, or white athletic/dress shoes with matching laces

Hair/Grooming Code for Ladies
Hair must be neatly groomed in traditional styles. No unnatural colors are permitted. Public primping is not permitted.
Hair may not be shaved or have any unusual, drastic lengths.

 
 Dress Down Days
Students are given the opportunity to wear the items listed below or they must wear their regular school uniform.  Only the items below are permitted on dress down days unless the administration approves otherwise.  All items must be neat and be in good condition with no holes, fraying, or tatters.
• Blue jeans (full length, capris, or uniform length shorts)
• Blue jeans uniform-length skirts
• SCS shirt (polo, T-shirt, team shirt, Spiritual Emphasis Week
  shirt, etc.) Shirt must be a SCS shirt.
• Solid black, navy, brown, or white athletic/dress shoes with matching laces
• Flip-flops are NEVER permitted.
 

Students who do not adhere to this policy will be given a detention the first time and may be required to change. Time missed from school is recorded as a zero and will be unexcused. Future incidents will result in progressive discipline including a ban on dressing down. Please see the Discipline section of the Handbook. Please see Discipline.

Formal Banquets and Homecoming
Ladies dresses must be modest. Backless dresses to the waist are acceptable; however, no sheer or low-cut dresses are permitted. Gentlemen are to wear tuxedos or suits/ ties.
 

Miscellaneous
• No sunglasses are to be worn during school hours.
• No hats/caps are to be worn during school hours.
• No excessive or inappropriate jewelry. All necklaces and chains must be
   worn inside the school uniform.
• Gentlemen may not wear earrings or body piercings. Ladies' earrings
must not be excessive in size or number; no other body piercing is accepted.
• Only appropriate SCS pins are to be worn on the uniform or jackets.
• Ladies and gentlemen must keep their shirts tucked in during class hours.
  Students who must wear alternative shoes because of health reasons must
   wear solid black shoes.
• Ladies repeatedly warned concerning skirt length will not be allowed to
  wear that uniform item.
  Piercings and Tattoos
No tattoos or body piercings are permitted at SCS. If it comes to the attention of the Administration that a student has chosen to disregard this rule, the disciplinary action will be for the student to correct the infraction. Failure to do so will result in dismissal from SCS. In the case of piercings, correction is simple. Remove the item in question, including flesh-toned studs, etc. and do not repeat the infraction. In the case of tattoos, the correction is much more difficult and costly and even painful. Nonetheless, removal of the tattoo will be required in order for a student to continue at SCS.

The Administration reserves the right to deem items inappropriate.

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