ELEMENTARY DRESS CODE POLICY
Tri-City Christian School desires to inspire a Christ-centered, educational community that focuses on inspiring the hearts and minds of our students as well as maximizing learning Modesty, neatness, cleanliness, and respect are the overriding principles of our dress code Students are required to abide by the uniform policy during school hours and designated school activities.
Shirts and Tops
Outerwear
Pants and Shorts
All students must wear a TCCS polo issued through the school’s approved vendors Sweaters must be worn with a TCCS polo or turtleneck underneath Plain short sleeve or long sleeve undershirts may be worn in the school colors of cardinal, navy, gray, white, or black No modification of the uniform is permitted
Students may only wear TCCS jackets, sweatshirts, sweaters, sweater vests and fleece jackets purchased through the school’s approved vendors Previously purchased TCCS outerwear, in school colors, may also be worn TCCS outerwear must also be worn on inclement weather days
Uniform style pants or shorts, with no more than four pockets, in the colors of khaki, navy, or black, may be worn (sweatpants, leggings, joggers, and basketball shorts are not permitted) Jeans can only be worn on spirit dress days Shorts must have a minimum six-inch inseam Pants/shorts that are excessively tight, baggy, dirty, or sloppy are not allowed.
Dresses and Skirts
Hair
Jewelry and Accessories
Friday Spirit Wear
Shoes
Free Dress
Girls may wear skirts in the colors of khaki, black, navy blue, or plaid (plaid must be purchased through the school’s approved vendor) Skirt length shall be no shorter than a credit card length above the knee Three skirt dress code violations will result in the loss of the privilege to wear skirts Under shorts MUST be worn underneath dresses and skirts.
Hair should be neat, clean, moderate in style, natural in color, and kept out of the eyes. No extreme hairstyles are allowed
Modest earrings are permitted, with stud-style only for boys Clothing may not be accessorized (i e , decorated with pins, clips, embroidery, sequins, lace, buttons, stickers, or patches) Girls may wear full-length tights under skirts that are natural colored, white, navy, black or gray, with no patterns “Fishnet” or patterned style stockings or tights are not permitted Only TCCS hats are permitted on campus
To promote school spirit, students may wear jeans or jean shorts with an approved TCCS spirit or uniform shirt Jeans must be in good repair with no holes, rips, or tears Students not in spirit dress must wear uniform attire
Students must wear securely fitting closed-toed shoes Flip-flops, slippers, Crocs, steel-toed, or shoes higher than mid-calf are not acceptable footwear for school. Elementary students may not wear heels
For spirit or free dress days, students must follow uniform short/pant/skirt guidelines for length and fit No tank tops, spaghetti straps, or shirts showing the midriff are allowed Leggings and yoga pants are not permitted
DRESS CODE ENFORCEMENT
1st Offense: Warning
2nd Offense: Sent to the Elementary Office to change (borrow a school-provided uniform)
3rd Offense: Parent must bring the proper uniform
Thank you for your partnership in fostering the best possible learning environment for our students.