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High School Dress Code

2007-2008

Philosophy

Southfield Christian School permits latitude in dress within reasonable parameters. Though we seek a standard, we value liberty. Our enforcement of the dress code is within the spirit of creating an environment in which students learn and develop Christian character. SCS believes the primary responsibility of student appearance lies with students and their families rather than with the school. Therefore, we count on students and their parents to monitor themselves within the spirit and intent of the dress code so as to prevent it from becoming a significant issue. Humility and cooperation will go a long way in helping all of us avoid dress code conflicts.

Recognizing that opinions regarding appropriate attire differ, the SCS Administration exercises the right to serve as final authority on student appearance during school operations. The administration also reserves the right to modify the dress code in order to clarify violations of the code in areas of ambiguity. We seek to have a code that is built on modesty, simplicity, and decency. The overriding considerations are that student attire be wholesome, neat, and clean. To help students and parents in understanding the intent and content of the dress code, we offer the following three guidelines:

  1. Parents should encourage and enforce moderation and modesty in clothing.
  2. Student's clothing and shoes should be comfortable, practical, and appropriate for the weather, the activity, and the age group.
  3. Students should refrain from wearing attire that detracts from basic Christian values and the philosophy of SCS.

In addition to these three general guidelines, to the right are some specific requirements of the code and on the back are some further clarifications of the code.

On The Top

Any sleeved shirt of modest style and appropriate fit with a turndown collar:

  • Sweaters must be waist-length or longer and need a turndown collared shirt underneath them.
  • Shirts with tails must be tucked in.
  • Undershirt tail may not be visible.

On The Bottom

Any solid-colored, cotton/wool/poly/blend pant of traditional cut, modest style, and appropriate fit:

  • No denim of any kind or color
  • No ripped, torn or frayed clothing
  • No shorts

Dresses/Skorts(Gauchos)/Skirts/Jumpers

Any dress, skirt, skort(gauchos), or jumper of modest style and appropriate fit:

  • The hem length (including slits) must be no more than 3 inches from the floor when kneeling.
  • No denim of any kind or color
  • No sleeveless, low back, or low cut dresses

Footwear

Any dress shoe, athletic shoe, or dress boot:

  • Hosiery and socks must be standard and traditional.
  • No flip-flops or sandals

Outerwear (during school day)

Any non-hooded: sweater, fleece or outerwear with SCS logo

Miscellaneous

  • Neatly groomed, moderately styled hair
  • Simple and safe jewelry
  • No visible tattoos or body piercing
  • No earrings for guys
  • No facial hair
  • No head coverings

Jeans Day

Any jeans, tailored athletic wear (with fly and pockets), T-shirts, and sweatshirts:

  • No ripped, torn, or frayed clothing
  • No inappropriate pictures or statements
  • No military wear
  • No head coverings
  • No shorts

Top Ten Boundaries

  1. No unnatural hair color
  2. No hair past collar, eyes, or bottom of ears for guys
  3. No stacking - wearing short sleeve shirts over long sleeve or vice-versa or undershirt longer than outershirt.
  4. No shirt worn unbuttoned and no untucked, uneven shirt hemlines
  5. No denim fabric or look on the bottom
  6. No cleavage/midriff or undergarments shown
  7. No skin-tight clothing
  8. No ripped, torn or frayed clothing
  9. No inappropriate images/logos or inappropriately placed images/logos
  10. No jackets, coats or hooded anything during school

Enforcement

In enforcement we seek first to gain compliance. Where the infraction can be remedied, we permit students to do so although there is still a discipline consequence. Where the infraction cannot be remedied, we outfit the students in a polo shirt and/or pants (skirt) and again, school discipline follows. Students should expect enforcement without any formal warnings.

Frequently Asked Dress Code Questions

  1. What about girls footwear? Girls may wear dress shoes or dress sandals but may not wear the type that goes between the toes.
  2. May I wear a T-shirt over my collared shirt? No.
  3. May I wear sweatpants? No.
  4. May I wear plaid pants or pinstripes? No, all pants have to be solid-colored with no decorations or embellishments.
  5. May I wear drawstring/elastic band pants? No, all pants must have a button or zipper fly and pockets.
  6. May girls wear Capri's? Yes, though the Capri must be of mid-calf length or longer.
  7. May girls wear shrugs or short-waisted sweaters? No.
  8. How about a military/camo shirt? No.
  9. Do jumpers need a turndown collared, sleeved shirt underneath them? Yes.
  10. Do dresses need a turndown collar? No, but they do need sleeves.
  11. What is outer-wear with SCS logo? Any jacket, sweater, or non-hooded sweatshirt/fleece that has the name "Southfield Christian" on it; e.g., Varsity jackets
  12. What is "skin tight"? If your undergarments can be seen, your clothes are "skin tight".
  13. What is different about a "jeans day"? You may wear shirts without collars; pants with patterns; tailored athletic wear; sweatshirts with hoods (hoodies); flip flops/soccer style sandals; and of course, jeans and jean jackets.