Hastings Christian School - Uniform Policy 2025-2026

GENERAL POLICY

Hastings Christian Academy Uniform Policy is founded in a desire to cultivate a professional culture that is neat, orderly, and to honor God in our attire This policy is based on the following principles:

Gentlemen

Hair must be kept in a traditional boys haircut, above collar and neatly groomed

No coloring or unnatural look of hair permitted No distinctive lines or different lengths of hair

No chains, earrings, body piercing jewelry or visible tattoos, no makeup of any kind.

Watches are the only visible jewelry allowed for boys; they can not make noise, have smart technology, or be cumbersome to wear

If watches becomes a distraction the teacher has the discretion to request it be removed

Shirts must be tucked in Belt must be worn

See note on PE clothing for secondary students

Ladies

Hair must be natural colors and feminine

Hair accessories must be fitting to the style of the uniform, which is modest and conservative

Primary girls: no makeup or artificial nails, Secondary ladies: light makeup and professional nails.

Nail polish is allowed as long as the colors are classy and fitting to the uniform

Earrings are allowed and must be classy and fitting to the uniform; no body piercing jewelry

Watches can not make noise, have smart technology or be cumbersome to wear

If hair accessories or jewelry become a distraction, the teacher has the discretion to request they be removed

See note on PE clothing for secondary students

Shop at Lands’ End Preferred School Number:

Classic Navy - Evergreen Plaid

PRIMARY LADIES

Category Uniform Tops

Required: Navy and white polos with HCS logo

Optional: White Oxford shirt with HCS logo

*Shirts must be tucked in

Bottoms

Navy and Khaki pants and skirts, plaid skirt or jumper with approved top underneath

Brown or black belts, no glitter or embellishments

Footwear

Optional