Hesperia Christian School

Dress Code 2007-2008

Hesperia Christian School
DRESS AND APPEARANCE CODE FOR STUDENTS

Hesperia Christian School has established the following dress code to accomplish several purposes:

To improve the educational atmosphere of the campus (Studies have shown
that schools that have adopted a uniform dress code have seen a remarkable
improvement in the morale and behavior patterns of their students.)

To allow students to focus on their education rather than who is wearing what to school and whether it’s in style
To allow teachers to focus on teaching and on relationships with their students rather than having to evaluate student dress
To help build school unity and pride, much the same way many business organizations expect their employees to wear a uniform or company logo

While the dress code does not define what a Christian should wear to demonstrate spiritual depth in his/her life, it is designed to provide the maximum benefit to the entire school community as students pursue the responsibility they have been given at this time... to pursue a Christian education.

DRESS CODE FOR ALL STUDENTS

1. Clothing must be clean, neat, in good repair (not frayed, no holes or patches), modest and should not be made of distracting fabrics or colors. Baggy or oversized clothing may not be worn as well as clothing that is too tight.
2. Footwear must be safe and secured to the foot. All shoes must have a back and sandals must have a back strap. For safety concerns, elementary students may not wear sandals.

The following is a description of the clothing which will be acceptable for wear at Hesperia Christian School beginning in school year 2007-2008.

3. Pants and shirts will be purchased at D Christian Uniforms located at the southeast corner of Bear Valley Road and Second Avenue in Hesperia.
4. Boys’ or girls’ long pants, shorts or Capri pants are to be Dickie’s brand developed for a uniform look at school. All pants, whether long pants, shorts or Capri pants will be black, navy or khaki in color. Belts are required.
5. Shorts must be hemmed and extend below the tip of the middle finger when the arms are straight down at the side OR must have an inseam of 8”, whichever is longer. Belts are required.
6. D Christian Uniforms has a long fly-front skirt that girls may wear, as well as a jumper for those who wish to wear them. Jumpers must be worn with a polo shirt.
7. On every day of the school week, except Wednesdays, shirts must be polo shirts with the Classroom brand, a division of Cherokee, and must be purchased from D Christian Uniforms. Shirts will be imprinted with a school logo. Buttons must be fastened one button length from the top. Shirts do not have to be tucked in.

Exceptions for Elementary Students

Elementary students must wear shorts under jumpers and skirts to ensure modesty on the playground.
Kindergarten through 3rd grade - Students are not required to wear belts.

APPEARANCE CODE FOR ALL STUDENTS

A. Body piercing and tattoos are considered distracting and should be avoided. Tattoos and body piercings must be covered at all time when on campus or at school events (i.e. away games, banquets, etc.).

Girls

B. Hair styles must be worn clear of the eyebrows. Distracting hairstyles which draw attention to the student are not permitted (i.e. two-toned, unnatural-looking colors, unusually spiked, large differences in length, or symbols cut in hair.) Hair cut violations must be remedied by date set or the student will receive further discipline.
C. Modest make-up for grades 7-12 is acceptable.
D. Jewelry must be kept to a minimum. Earrings must be worn on the ear only. Multiple earrings may be worn as long as they are not distracting. Symbols representing anti-Christian philosophies (peace sign, horoscope, etc.) are not acceptable.
E. Baseball caps may not be worn indoors.

Boys

F. Hair styles must be clear of the eyebrows, collar and mid ear. Distracting hairstyles which draw attention to the student are not permitted (i.e. two-toned, unnatural-looking colors, unusually spiked, large differences in length, or symbols cut in hair). Hair cut violations must be remedied by date set or the student will receive further discipline.
G. Mustaches or beards are acceptable for senior boys only. Sideburns must be no longer than the bottom of the ear. Facial hair violations must be remedied by the time specified or the student will receive further discipline.
H. Boys may wear watches, rings and modest neck chains or bracelets. No chains on pants are permitted at HCS. Wallet chains must be completely concealed in a pocket.
I. Hats may not be worn indoors.

ENFORCEMENT OF SECONDARY DRESS CODE POLICY

For each individual violation* of the dress code policy, a record will be kept.

1st offense - written warning to student
2nd and subsequent offenses - detention and/or phone call or letter to parents
and one discipline point
*violations are cumulative for each semester
A student arriving at school in violation of the dress code will have the following options:

Call parents to bring appropriate clothing during which time student will wait in a designated location on campus.
Leave school with parent permission to change and return to school.
If either Option 1 or Option 2 are not available, student will purchase an HCS shirt from the school office for shirt violations.
If replacement clothing cannot be secured, the student will remain in the school office for the remainder of the school day.

Class time missed for dress code violations will be considered unexcused. Penalties for missed classroom assignments will apply.

HCS PATRIOT DRESS DAY

Each Wednesday, school dress will be adjusted to allow students greater flexibility in what they wear. The day will be designated as Patriot Dress Day. Students may wear jeans and T-shirts (untucked) provided that the T-shirts are Patriot T-shirts purchased from the school office or as part of acceptable HCS athletic team apparel. Belts must still be worn.

HCS DRESS CODE FOR SPECIAL EVENTS

Dress code guidelines are in effect for all school-sponsored events. Certain circumstances warrant the following changes in our everyday code.

Sports Wear Guidelines

For any casual school-sponsored event (e.g. games, retreat, rehearsals), regular school clothing is always acceptable. In addition, the following would further promote the purposes established for HCS dress guidelines.

A. Jeans, T-shirts, thermals, warm-up suits that do not include objectionable pictures or slogans are acceptable. (“Objectionable pictures or slogans” means anything relating to non-Christian philosophies or life-styles, like non-Christian movies, movie stars, or television characters, non-Christian music or music stars, beer ads, etc.) We are also asking that “Skin” and Abercrombie & Fitch logos not be worn, as well.
B. Shorts worn during casual events will follow the same guidelines as for the regular school day.
C. Sweat clothing should be loose fitting and in good repair.
D. All swimwear should be modest. Girls’ swimsuits should be one-piece and French-cut bottoms are not allowed. Students will be asked to wear a dark T-shirt over immodest or two-piece suits.

Formal Wear Guidelines (Dresses)

The principle again is modesty. Even a dress that is long enough can be considered
immodest if the slit is too high or the dress is clinging to the body. No see-through material is allowed.

Dresses, including the slit, must be the same length as for regular school events and must
touch the floor when kneeling with the back straight.

Backless, strapless, off-the-shoulder or spaghetti strap tops will not be allowed, unless covered by a jacket or sweater. The jacket or sweater will need to be worn during the entire school event. The midriff must be covered at all times and no cleavage or underwear should be showing. Low necklines and immodestly tight clothing are not acceptable.

The HCS Dress Code will be enforced at all special events. Students may not be allowed to participate in the activities if not dressed properly. They may even be sent home.

Dresses will be brought in to the office before the event to be checked. Remember, some “judgment calls” will have to be made, so it would be best to take precautions ahead of time and not be disappointed during the special event. It is each student’s responsibility to have items of clothing approved ahead of time.

Revised May 22, 2007