Our Philosophy
Ourdevelopmentofauniformpolicyisdrivenbyadesiretocreateandpromotean environmentoflearningwheredressisnotadistractiontotheeducationalprocess.The motivationforthepolicyhasgrownoutofthefollowingprinciples:
1.OurgoalistohonorGodinallwedo,acknowledgingtheLordshipofJesusChristin ourchoices.
2.Allhumanactions,includingoutwardmanifestationssuchasclothing,revealand communicatethedispositionoftheheartatsomelevel.Itisourdesiretoaddress theseheartissuesinoneuniformpolicyratherthanseekingtoanticipateandcurbthe numerousmanifestationsofitthatsurfacethroughouttheyearwithalooserdress code.
3.Clothingrepresentsthevocationalcallingofaperson,andinherentintheuniform policyisadesiretocreateanenvironmentwhereundueattentionisnotdrawnto specificstudents.Theneatappearancecreatedbyauniformenhancesaready-tolearnatmosphere.
4.Uniformshelpengenderacohesivepresentationofthestudentsinourschool.When ourstudentsareinuniformitcommunicates,aesthetically,thattheyarepartofthe sameteam,workingtowardthesamegoals.Thestudentispartofagroupidentity thatstrivesforexcellence,andthecodeestablishesatraditiontowardthatend.
5.Theuniformcodeshouldsaveparentsmoney.Theuniformcodede-emphasizesthe socialimpactofdressandhelpsfocusthestudentsoncharacterandacademicissues.
6.Theuniformcodeaddressessecurity.Ontheplaygroundorintheschool,teachers andstaffcanclearlyidentifystudentsfromoutsiders.
Studentsareexpectedtobeinuniformwhileoncampusunlessspecifiedotherwisebythe administration.Theadministrationisresponsiblefortheinterpretationofthepolicy,and theenforcementofthepolicyistheresponsibilityofparents,administration,faculty,and staff.
CATEGORY
PANTS
SKIRTS/ JUMPERS
SHIRTS
SWEATERS
SOCKS
Ladies’ Uniforms
navy,khaki,orschool-indicated plaid
*mustbeatleastkneelength
whiteornavypolo/whiteorlight blueoxford
white/navy/lightblue:vest, pullover,cardigan
conservative,coordinatedwith clothing
navy,khaki,orschool-indicated plaid
*mustbeatleastkneelength
whiteornavypolo/whiteorlight blueoxford
white/navy/lightblue:vest, pullover,cardigan
conservative,coordinatedwith clothing
SHOES conservativeathleticordress closed-toe,conservative,dress shoes
*Inordertohelpfamiliessavemoney,aspecificbrandofclothingisnotrequired.However,wedoplanto haveaportfolioofoptionsthroughaschoolaccountatLands’End Familieswillalsohavetheoptionof addingtheschoolcrestonshirtsthroughLands’End(thisisnotrequired)
Men’s Uniforms
CATEGORY
PANTS
SHIRTS
whiteornavypolo/whiteorlight blueoxford
*undershirtsmustbewhiteifthey arevisible
whiteornavypolo/whiteorlight blueoxford
*undershirtsmustbewhiteif theyarevisible
SWEATERS navy:vest,pullover,orcardigan navy:vest,pullover,orcardigan
SHOES conservativeathleticordress dressshoeswithdresssocks
TIES optional(conservative) requiredonWednesdays (conservative)
*In order to help families save money, a specific brand of clothing is not required. However, we do plan to have a portfolio of options through a school account at Lands’ End. Families will also have the option of adding the school crest on shirts through Lands’ End (this is not required)
Clarifications
1.Skirtsmustbeatleastknee-length.
2.Pantsmusthaveadarkbelt.Shirtsmustbetuckedinforallelementarystudentsand secondarymen.Secondaryladiesarenotrequiredtotuckinshirts.
3.Exclusions:embroidery(otherthanCovenantemblem),sandals,corduroy,denim, capris,cargopants,leggings,hoodedsweaters,sweatshirts,hats,scarves,bandanas, lace,ruffles,orotherdistractingstyles(e.g.dyedorunkempthair,boys’earrings,torn orsoiledclothes,overdonemakeuporjewelry,tattoos,immodesty,visible undergarmentsorcamisoles,overorundersizedclothing,etc.).
4.KhakiornavyshortsmaybewornonlybyelementaryboysSeptember-Octoberand April-May.
5.Jacketsandnon-uniformsweatersmaynotbewornintheclassroom,withthe exceptionofnavyblazers.
Tops:
1 Dothegirlshavetotuckallshirtsin,regardlessofthecut? Elementary girls do Secondary girls do not (e.g. if they wear a banded-bottom polo).
2.Mysonwearshisoxfordandtiewiththetopbuttonundoneandthetieloose.Isthat OK? No, it isn’t.
3.Mydaughterhasaprettycamisolethatshewearsunderherblouseformodesty purposes.Shoulditbetuckedin? Yes, it should Camisoles and undershirts are considered undergarments and they must be out of sight.
4.Isitpermissibletowearasweaterwithoutablouse,oxford,orpolounderneath? No, it isn’t.
Bottoms:
1.Whatkindsofleggingsareacceptable? Stockings, tights, and nylons are fine. Stockings, tights, and nylons must be conservative, plain, and solid colored (white, navy, black, or neutral)
2.Areyogapantsorrunningtightsanacceptablesubstituteforstockings? No, they are not.
3.Whatkindofsockscanmystudentwear? Socks must be conservative, plain, and solid colored. Preferably navy, khaki, white, or neutral and coordinated with the student’s clothing. There should not be any no-show socks.
FAQ, cont.
Accessories&Miscellaneous:
1.HowdoIknowhowtightistootightformydaughter’sblouses,sweaters,andskirt? If it looks like she has been poured into them, then they are too tight. It is the duty of the girls, as Christian sisters, to dress modestly wherever they go. If a shirt or pants are pulled tight against her front or back, it’s too tight
2.Areelementarystudentsallowedtowearathleticshoes? Elementary students may wear conservative athletic shoes or dress shoes (for starters, conservative means no light-up shoes).
3.Howlongmustmyson’shairbetoqualifyaslonghair? If a young man’s hair is below the middle of his collar, hanging down in his face, covering the sides of his ears, or in a bun it will be considered too long.
4.Whatkindofjewelryisappropriateformydaughter? Small earrings on the lobe are fine Earrings up around the top of the ear or anywhere else are inappropriate
5.IsitOKforgirlstowearcoloredhairaccessories? As long as they match the outfit, they are fine.
6.Mysonlikestowearanecklacetoclass.IsthatOK? As long as it is not visible, that is fine.
7.Mysonlikestowearoranget-shirtsunderhisuniformshirt.IsthatOK? T-shirts and camisoles must be white.
8.Mydaughterlikestowearmoccasinsandmysonlikestowearhikingbootstoclass. Dothesequalifyasdressshoes? No, they don’t, but students may wear appropriate and conservative boots to class, with pants, during the winter months.
9.Dobrownorblacktennisshoes,Vans,Sambas,skatershoes,orSperry“boatshoes” countas“dressshoes?” No, they don’t.
10.Mystudentrunscold.Canshewearathermallayerunderherlong-sleevedblouse? Certainly, as long as it is the same color as her blouse and is not visible
11.Doesmysonneedtobecleanlyshaved? Shaved or well-groomed.
12.Canmystudentwearanovercoatoncolddays? Yes, overcoats may be worn outside but not inside. Outerwear worn inside must adhere to the dress code outlined in the above chart.
