HIGH SCHOOL DRESS CODE
Dear Parents,
Please read carefully the following information pertaining to dress code. Even though you may not fully agree with our standards and rules, we need your full support in this area.
Attending Fredericksburg Christian is a choice that we are grateful you and your student have made. Anytime we align ourselves with a particular organization or group of people there are certain behavior modifications that are expected and often the style of dress is one such modification. In our lower levels we have elected to have our students wear a wardrobe. However, at the high school level our desire is to create a balance between individual freedom and a neat, well-groomed, modest look.
It is our desire to try to keep our attention focused on the spirit and attitude of our young people. Most important is the willingness of each student to work with us, to accept authority even in the little areas and to accept correction when necessary. We especially need all of our students and their families to work with us and to be supportive in this area.
We are asking you to please read carefully the following dress code information for our high school students. After reading and discussing with your student/s, please sign at the appropriate places and return it to the high school on the first day of school.
What are the reasons behind the dress code? What is it designed to do?
1. It is designed to meet certain biblical requirements:
a. For women: Dress modestly and do not overdo the outward appearance. (I Timothy 2:9, I Peter 3:3-4)
b. Have a good Christian testimony. (Rom.
c. Do not offend other Christians. (
d. Do everything in a fitting and orderly way. (I Corinthians 14:40)
e. Submit to authorities God has placed over you. (
2. It is designed to teach certain things:
a. All believers need to learn, accept and conform to the biblical principles above.
b. Christian students should look "sharp" in the sense of being neat and dressy. The goal is dressy casual.
c. God's children should maintain high standards. How you dress says a lot about your personal standards.
d. Certain occasions and situations call for certain ways of dressing.
e. Learning to comply with our dress code prepares you for other life situations such as an after school job, college, and on-the-job requirements of certain careers, etc.
3. Some dress regulations are for suitability:
a. Some items are considered too casual or out of place in the classroom.
b. In this case the regulations are not moral issues. We expect students to demonstrate their spiritual maturity by submitting to these principles.
Our male students are expected to be neatly groomed. Their clothing should consist of collared or turtleneck shirts (even when wearing a sweater or sweatshirt) that are tucked in at all times (this includes from the time they enter the building until they depart), casual slacks, a belt, shoes and socks.
Our female students are expected to be modestly and neatly dressed. Their clothing should consist of skirts and dresses (the guidelines for appropriate length and style are given below) to be worn on Mondays and one other day of the week. Slacks/pants may be worn three days a week.
General Guidelines:
1. The following are not permitted:
- wide-leg pants that cover your shoes
- over-sized clothing
- tight clothing (undergarment lines should not be visible)
- fad styles, like extreme hair colors
- T-shirts with large imprinted logos, pictures or writing
- camouflage, military, tie-dyed clothing, denim overalls
- sports sandals or beach shoes (flip-flops, or sandals made of plastic, bamboo or straw material)
- bedroom style slippers or mesh mule shoes
- leather skirts or pants
- warmup suits (nylon or other material)
2. For boys, sweaters and sweatshirts must be worn with a shirt collar underneath.
3. No hats for boys or girls should ever be worn while you are on campus.
4. Heavy winter coats should not be worn in the classroom.
5. The dress code applies while you are on campus.
6. Skirts should be worn on field trips unless otherwise specified.
7. Midriffs must be covered at all times.
8. No visible body piercing except for earrings on girls, no spacers are to be worn.
9. No tattoos should be visible.
10. Sweatshirts/hoodies may be worn if they have appropriate writing or pictures but dress code shirts must be worn underneath and remain tucked in at all times.
11. No clothing should be worn inside out at all and clothing that is ripped or has ragged hems should not be worn.
Young Ladies
1. Monday is dress up day – skirts or dresses are to be worn always on Mondays and one other day of the week. All skirts should come to the top of the knee unless they are a jean or straight skirt, in which case they should come to the bottom of the knee.
2. Slacks or pants three times a week
- Capri pants are permitted as long as they are mid-calf in length
- no jersey or form-fitting knit pants
3. Blouses or shirts
- no cap/half sleeve shirts (sleeve must make a complete circle around the arm), sleeveless or tank shirts
- no low cut or immodest shirts that show any cleavage
Young Men
1. Dress, casual slacks or cargo pants (all pants must have belt loops unless approved by Miss Roper)
- no blue jeans (except on “Jean Day”)
- baggy or excessively long pants or those worn low on the hips are not permitted
2. Belts need to be worn if belt loops are visible.
3. Shirts with collars or turtlenecks (tucked in)
- no T-shirts, tank tops, zippered or buttoned necklines without collars
4. Socks must be worn
5. Hair should be neatly groomed
- it should not be longer than the top of the collar in the back or longer than half way down the ear
- it should not hang over the eyebrows (hair that falls into the eyes will need to be cut as well)
- no extreme hair styles are acceptable (please check with the principal if you have any questions prior to getting your hair cut as well)
- boys who wish to grow any facial hair must get permission from the principal; all other students should be clean shaven each day
- earrings or spacers of any kind on young men are not permitted at any school functions
6. Chains hanging from pockets are not to be worn.
7. Young men must wear ties on Mondays and be tied appropriately and visible – a dress shirt needs to be worn as well. Ties with polo or other type shirts are not to be worn.
After School Activities
All students participating in after school activities should dress modestly. This includes no short shorts, tank tops, or shirts which are low cut or reveal a bare midriff.
All Students
We ask that students not wear shirts with slogans, large imprinted logos or pictures.
Nice‑fitting, undecorated, jean jackets are permissible except on school field trips. Boys and girls are asked not to wear camouflage, military clothing, denim overalls, or tie-dyed clothing, please.
"Jean Days"
Jean Days are held twice each month, on the first and third Friday of the month.
Immodest, overly tight jeans or excessively baggy jeans will not be permitted on either young men or women. No holes, ragged hems, or decorations, please. Blue denim overalls are not permitted.
Consequences for non-compliance of the dress code:
We are trying to allow students to make choices within certain parameters so that they can realize that school is their workplace and dress accordingly. Students who accumulate three dress code violations within a marking period will have a parent conference scheduled to discuss the clothes that the student will be permitted to wear to school. Failure to comply will result in a one day suspension and the student will jeopardize his or her opportunity to remain at FCS.
Please read carefully, sign, and return the bottom of this page:
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Student
I, _______________________, have read the above dress code information and I agree to fully cooperate with the administration and will adhere to the best of my ability to the guidelines set forth. I also understand that not complying with these guidelines will result in the consequences listed above.
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Print Name Signature Date
Parent
I, ______________________, have read the above dress code information for my child and I agree to fully cooperate with the administration in enforcing the dress code guidelines that have been set forth. I also understand that non-compliance of these guidelines by my child will result in the consequences listed above.
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Print Name Signature Date
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