Personal Appearance Policy

St. John's Lutheran School believes that, as Christians, all our thoughts, words and actions should reflect our place as a 'chosen people' and 'declare' our praises to our Heavenly Father and His Son, Jesus Christ.

Good grooming and a neat appearance are essential parts of the total person. To assist our families in this decision-making policy process, St. John's offers the following "Personal Appearance Policy". This policy has been developed in order to promote an environment that focuses on academics. A standardized dress often reduces the competition of keeping up with the latest trends and minimizes social stigma.

In addition, students are permitted to wear khakis, solid colored t-shirts and tennis shoes (socks must be worn at all times). Girls may wear dresses, skirts, skorts or jumpers; however, they may not be shorter than two (2) inches above the knee.

The following ARE NOT PERMITTED:

K-2: may wear sleeveless; however, spaghetti straps and/or tank tops are unacceptable.

3-8: no sleeveless of any type is allowed.

Extreme hairstyles and/or coloring; clothing with open backs or midriffs or an over-all revealing nature: pictures, emblems or slogans (examples: rock group pictures, alcohol, tobacco or sexually suggestive images and/or wording as well as any other form of distasteful advertising); sweat pants; shoes or boots which present a safety hazard or leave marks on the floor; non-hemmed shirts are to be 'tucked in' belted pants.

Gym uniforms are required in grades five through eight. Uniforms are purchased through the school during registration. ALL STUDENTS are expected to have a pair of non-marking gym shoes used exclusively for physical education classes.

The following procedure will be followed for those students in violation of this policy:

First Violation: Warning note sent home with student for parent signature. Failure to return note will result in segregation from others at lunch.

Second Violation: Warning note sent home with student for parent signature. Lunch segregation that day.

Third Violation: Student dismissed from class to call parent(s) to explain they are out of code. Parents must bring clothes from home to change into. If parent is unavailable to bring suitable attire, student will sit out of class.

Fourth Violation: Student dismissed from class to call parent(s) to explain they are out of code. Parents must bring clothes from home to change into. If parent is unavailable to bring suitable attire, student will sit out of class. Parent, Student, Teacher and Principal conference will be scheduled.

However, any dress which presents a safety, health concern or creates a disturbance within the school will result in the student being removed from the classroom and the parents will be called to bring a change of clothes.

Style Changes: No policy can cover every present or future possibility. Therefore, the principal, or the classroom teacher with the approval of the principal, has the authority to make the decision with respect to personal appearance in keeping with the mission of the school.

CURRENT DRESS CODE POLICY:

Colors: Black, red, navy or light blue, khaki (tan), white

Tops:

Solid-color collared polo, Henley, v-neck, square neck, turtleneck, round neck, shirts, blouses, vests, sweaters, sweatshirts, long or short sleeved (nothing too tight, low-cut or revealing; i.e., no bare midriffs). T-shirts must be outer-wear type. No sayings, writings, slogans, pictures, large graphics with the exception of St. John's logo.

Bottoms:

Pants/slacks ("Docker-style"); shorts/skirts/skorts/capris: solid or plain with above stated colors worn at waist, not the hip (no jeans, spandex, sweat pants, extreme baggy styles, or large flared legs). Skirts/skorts/shorts/jumpers may not be shorter than two (2) inches above knee.

Jumpers:

Solid or plaid with colors listed above.

Shoes:

Socks or leg wear must be worn of solid colors listed above. No platform, high heels or shoes presenting a safety hazard are to be worn. Gym shoes must have non-marking soles.

Belts:

Optional, but if needed, should be black or brown.

Casual Day: T-shirts/sweatshirts of any color with sayings or slogans in good taste and befitting a Christian environment may be worn. Bottoms may be neat jeans, sweats or St. John's plaid lounge pants or 'Field Day' shirts.

Click here to download a copy of the SJS Student/Parent Handbook. The Personal Appearance Policy is in the handbook, if you desire an e-copy.

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