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DRESS CODE
Holy Cross Lutheran School requires all students in Kindergarten through Grade 8 to adhere to the Dress Code. The purpose of the Dress Code is to build school spirit, provide security and identification, and reduce difficulties arising from fashion trends.
All clothing shall be appropriate for a Christian school.
We understand that difficulties may arise with having clothing that adheres to the Dress Code ready to wear every day. Therefore, we are prepared to make temporary allowances to meet emergencies. However, when a student comes to school exhibiting non-conformity to the Dress Code, the student will be sent to the office and a parent will be called. The child may be asked to remain in the office until the correction is made.
Parents may purchase clothing anywhereas long as the clothing adheres to the Dress Code. Parker School Uniforms at 650 North Carriage Parkway (687-4634) carries a wide variety of clothing that meets our Dress Code guidelines.
Parents are encouraged to send outgrown jumpers and skirts to the school office for our exchange program. These will be available to parents at no charge.
PARENT RESPONSIBILITY
As parents, it is your responsibility to make sure that your child comes to school properly dressed. Please make sure your child is dressed according to the Dress Code before he/she comes to school. If you have any doubt as to whether an article of clothing satisfies the requirements of the Dress Code, please contact the school office or a member of the Dress Code Committee.
DRESS CODE FOR ALL K-8 STUDENTS
Shirts:
1) Oxford shirts --- long or short sleeved, with a collar
2) Polo style knit shirts --- long or short sleeved, with a collar
3) Turtleneck shirts --- long sleeved, worn underoxford shirts, polo shirts, jumpers, sweaters, or spiritwear sweatshirts
Students in K-4 may wear a turtleneck withoutthe outer layer.
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The shirt colors are solid white, light blue, navy blue, or hunter green.
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Only solid white undershirts may be worn under Dress Code shirts.
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No emblems or brand name labels, other than Holy Cross Lutheran School, may be worn on shirts.
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OnlyBooster Club polo shirts and sweatshirts may be worn.
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Booster Club T-shirts are not part of the Dress Code.
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Dress Code shirts must be worn under the sweatshirts.
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All shirts must be tucked in.
Dress Slacks/Pants and Dress Shorts:
Slacks/pants and shorts may be either solid navy blue or khaki (tan) in color. Natural waist and mid-rise slacks/pants and shorts are acceptable. Low-rise are not acceptable. They may be pleated or flat-front and may come with or without cuffs.
Shorts may be worn only during the months of August, September, October, April, and May. The length of shorts may be no shorter than mid-thigh when standing and no longer than to the bottom of the knee. Mid-thigh is defined as half the distance from the top of the knee to the crotch.
The following are not allowed:
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Baggy slacks/pants or shorts
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Low-rise slacks/pants or shorts
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Capri pants
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Slacks/pants and shorts withcargo pockets
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Denim, corduroy, and knit fabrics
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Decorative trimmings
ADDITIONAL DRESS CODE FOR GIRLS
Jumpers:
Girls in Grades K-4 may wear any navy blue jumper. The Parker Uniform jumper pictured below is one example.
Skirts:
Girls in Grades 5-8 may wear stitched down pleated skirts equivalent to Parker styles 171 and 177 in either navy blue or khaki (tan).
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The length of jumpers and skirts must be no shorter than two inches above the knees.
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Shorts worn under jumpers and skirts may be of any color and should not hang down under the skirt line when standing.
ACCESSORY ITEMS
Socks and Tights: White, light blue, navy blue, khaki, or hunter green socks or tights are to be worn with all types of shoes and sandals.
Leggings and Knit Pants: Solid navy blue, hunter green, or white leggings or knit pants may be worn under jumpers or skirts.
Shoes: Shoes must have either a strap around the back of the foot or have a totally enclosed heel.
Sweaters: Solid navy blue or white sweaters may be worn over shirts. No emblems or brand name labels may be worn on sweaters.
Jewelry: All jewelry must be modest in style and quantity. The classroom teacher will determine what is modest.
Head Coverings: No hats, caps, scarves, or other head coverings may be worn.
SPECIAL DRESS DAYS
Scouts: Students participating in scouting programs may wear their official scout uniform on the days of their meetings.
Lutheran Schools Week and Spirit Week (Topeka Tournament)*: Students not participating in the selected Spirit Dress must follow the Dress Code.
Last Friday of the Month: The last Friday of the month is a Free Dress day. Students may dress according to the Free Dress guidelines.
Christmas*: Students may wear Christmas attire on the last day before Christmas break.
Birthdays: Students celebrating a birthday may have a Free Dress day. Students may dress according to the Free Dress guidelines.
* Specific guidelines will be addressed in the weekly school newsletter.
FREE DRESS GUIDELINES
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Christian principles of school dress will be followed.
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Denim pants or jeans, corduroy or knit slacks/pants, and windsuits may be worn. Sweatpants may not be worn.
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Shorts or Capri pants may be worn in August, September, October, April, and May. Shorts are to be no shorter than mid-thigh—half the distance from the top of the knee to the crotch.
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Skirts and dresses are to be no shorter than two inches above the knee.
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T-shirts, including those purchased from Booster Club, may be worn.
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No suggestive clothing may be worn. Shirts must be long enough so that skin is not visible at any time. Low cut tops, tank tops, spaghetti straps, and “see-through” mesh shirts may not be worn.
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No violent, suggestive, or offensive pictures, logos, or words may be worn on any clothing.
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The principal may grant occasional exceptions to the Dress Code for special days and circumstances.
Dress Code Committee
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Kristen Daniels - chairman
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Jennifer Bauer
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Traci Grant
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Gwen Thomas
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