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The purpose of the dress code is to provide guidelines for appropriate attire and grooming for students while enrolled at Summit Christian Academy. All students and parents must agree to comply with the dress code as a condition to attend the school. The determination whether a student’s attire is in compliance with the standards of dress and appearance is at the sole discretion of the administration of Summit Christian Academy. Violation of the dress code will result in appropriate disciplinary action, and the student will not be permitted to attend classes until dress is appropriate.

The following standards for dress are established for all students of Summit Christian Academy in K4 – 12.

Girls:
Shirts:

• All shirts must have a collar, must be buttoned (if so designed), and must be long enough so that no skin above the beltline is visible.  Dresses for students in grades PK-5th do not need collars.  Grades 6th-12th do need collars on dresses. 
• Shirt sleeves should be at least a one-quarter sleeve length. Tank tops are not permitted. 
• Wording, phrases, or pictures are not permitted (except for SCA apparel). Small manufacturer’s insignias or logos on the chest are acceptable.
• Sweaters, half-zip or full-zip fleeces are appropriate over an acceptable collared shirt. No sweatshirts or hoodies are permitted in class.

Pants:

• Students may wear khaki pants, dress pants, or solid single-colored denim jeans which ARE NOT BLUE IN COLOR AND ARE NOT FADED OR TORN.
• Khaki colored Bermuda (knee-length*) shorts or capris are also permitted from the beginning of the school year through October 15 and April 1st through the remainder of the school year.
• Pants or shorts should sit at the waist.  Exposed underwear is not permitted.

Skirts and dresses:

• All skirts and dresses must be knee-length*. K4 through Grade 5 girls should wear shorts under their skirts. Denim skirts (which are not blue in color and are not faded or torn) are allowed provided they meet the length requirement. 
• Dresses are permitted if the dresses have modest necklines.  Grades 6th-12th need collars on dresses.
• Leggings are acceptable only under a code length skirt.
• Tears or holes in clothing are not permitted.

*Knee-length is defined as being within 2 inches from the middle of the knee cap.

Shoes:

• Shoes must be worn at all times and must be appropriate for school.
• Athletic shoes or dress style shoes may be worn.  Flip flops are not permitted.  Open-toe shoes and sandals must have a strap.

Hair and Accessories:

• Extremes in hairstyle or makeup are not permitted at Summit Christian Academy and this includes unnatural color streaks. 
• Administration reserves the right to determine whether a student’s hairstyle is appropriate.  
• Proper moderation in wearing of jewelry and in the use of cosmetics is expected. Pierced ears are the only body piercing that may be shown at any time. 
• Hats, caps and sunglasses are not to be worn inside the building.

Boys:
Shirts:

• All shirts must have a collar, must be buttoned (if so designed), and must be long enough so that no skin above the beltline is visible, and may not expose any midriff or chest.
• Shirt sleeves should be at least a one-quarter sleeve length. Tank tops are not permitted.
• Wording, phrases, or pictures are not permitted (except for SCA apparel). Small manufacturer’s insignias or logos on the chest are acceptable.
• Sweaters, half-zip or full-zip fleeces are appropriate over an acceptable collared shirt. No sweatshirts or hoodies are permitted in class.

Pants:

• Students may wear khaki pants, dress pants, or solid single-colored denim jeans which ARE NOT BLUE IN COLOR AND ARE NOT FADED OR TORN.
• Khaki colored Bermuda (knee-length*) shorts are also permitted from the beginning of the school year through October 15 and April 1st through the remainder of the school year.
• Pants or shorts should sit at the waist. Capris are not permitted. Exposed underwear is not permitted.
• Tears or holes in clothing are not permitted.

Please Note: Boys in preschool and kindergarten should wear pants with elastic waist bands since they often cannot button or snap pants.

Shoes:

• Shoes must be worn at all times and must be appropriate for school.
• Athletic shoes or dress style shoes may be worn. No open-toe shoes/sandals/flip flops are permitted.

Hair and Accessories:

• Hats, caps and sunglasses are not permitted to be worn inside the building.
• Haircut must be neat and trim. Extremes in hairstyle including color streaks or dying of hair is not permitted. 
• Hair must be kept off the collar, out of the eyes, and may not completely cover the ears. 
• Facial hair is not permitted and sideburns should be kept neatly trimmed and no longer than the earlobe. 
• Administration reserves the right to determine whether a student’s hairstyle is appropriate.
• No body piercing may be visible at any time.

Special Dress-Down Days

From time to time, the administration may allow for dress down days for the whole school. These will be communicated in advance so parents can plan accordingly and all students can enjoy.

Physical Education Classes and Athletic Team Practices for Middle and Secondary Grade Levels

Girls and Boys: 

T-shirts or sweatshirts may not have questionable pictures or slogans on them.

Shorts must have at least a 6” inseam.  Shorts may be purchased at school.  Tank tops or cut-off tops may not be worn.