MS Dress Code

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PHILOSOPHY

Southfield Christian School seeks to build the principles of modesty, decency, and simplicity in our attire. In an attempt to better describe these principles, the school uniform has been chosen. Our uniform comes from a single vendor, Dennis Uniform. Though you could find similar clothing elsewhere, the dress code requires purchasing the designated clothing from Dennis Uniform only. Though a uniform is required, there is room for students to make choices in regard to color and style from the designated clothing. Periodic Jeans days allow students to have a wider freedom of choice and also provide a practical incentive and reward.

ENFORCEMENT

Our enforcement of the dress code is within the spirit of creating an environment in which students develop Christian character. SCS believes the primary responsibility of student adherence lies with students and their families rather than with the school. Therefore, we count on students and their parents to monitor themselves within the spirit and intent of the dress code so as to prevent it from becoming a significant issue. Humility and cooperation will go a long way in helping all of us avoid dress code conflicts. The dress code is enforced during the entire school day. The school day begins when students come on to the campus for school, and ends at 3 pm. The school day includes lunch periods and study halls. In enforcement we seek first to gain compliance. Where the infraction can be remedied, we permit students to do so although there is still a discipline consequence. Where the infraction cannot be remedied we will call home and hold the student in the office until the situation can be remedied and again, school discipline follows. Students should expect enforcement without any warnings.

Belts and Accessories:

Belts of solid color and accessories may be purchased anywhere and should be decent, simple, and modest so as not to draw attention to the person wearing them.
Pants or shorts with belt loops must have a solid color belt worn with them.

Footwear:

All footwear must be closed-toe and traditionally styled.
Guys: socks must be worn with shoes/athletic shoes.
Girls: only solid-colored grey, black, navy or white socks/tights/leggings with no lace, mesh, or embellishments – no leg warmers

Outerwear:

Outerwear worn during the school day must be SCS Dennis outerwear: fleece vest or jacket, sweater vest or pullover, or ¼ zip sweatshirt
Dennis uniform clothes must still be worn underneath outerwear.

Miscellaneous:

Shirts must be tucked in and buttoned up to the top button. Camis may not be seen outside the uniform. No layered look.
Skirt hem length must be 4 inches from the floor when kneeling
Neatly groomed, moderately styled hair of natural color
Simple and safe jewelry
No visible tattoos or body piercing
No earrings or facial hair for guys
No head coverings or scarves

Jeans Days:

Wear jeans, Capri’s, T-shirts, sweatshirts and non-athletic shorts (hem length – 4 inches when kneeling).
No ripped, torn, or frayed clothing
No athletic wear, military wear or sweat pants
No inappropriate pictures or statements
No head coverings or scarves
No tank tops

Southfield Christian School permits latitude of dress within the reasonable parameters provided by a uniform. Therefore the uniform policy allows students to make choices in regard to color and style from designated clothing. Jeans days allow students to have a wider freedom of choice.

Southfield Christian School believes that the overriding principles for student attire should be modesty, neatness, and cleanliness. In an attempt to provide a better description of these principles, the school uniform has been chosen.