Dress Code
Risen Christ Lutheran School has adopted a school uniform policy for the purpose of promoting a positive effect on our school climate. Uniform policies have long been used in various schools to project an atmosphere of uniformity, pride, loyalty, and equality among the student population. We feel that this uniform policy enhances school spirit and pride, presents a positive school image to the community, promotes student
achievement, and creates an orderly learning environment.
The guidelines as outlined below are intended to help parents make appropriate selections of school clothes and accessories. Parents and students share the responsibility of following the guidelines of the Uniform Policy.
UNIFORM ASSISTANCE:
A uniform closet where used uniforms can be borrowed or purchased will be established and maintained for those who may need this service. Families are encouraged to help other families by donating outgrown uniforms, which are still in good condition.
EXEMPTIONS:
Students new to Risen Christ Lutheran School after Labor Day will be allowed a grace period often ‘school days to comply with the School Uniform Policy. Parents or legal guardians who object to the policy base on religious or other grounds must present to the Principal a signed letter detailing the reason for the objection. The parent or legal guardian and the Principal will meet to discuss the exemption.
VIOLATIONS:
Daily violations of the Uniform Policy will be handled by the classroom teacher. Repeat violations will be referred to the office. Students/parents may be asked to supply the appropriate clothing before the student is allowed to return to class,
Preschool and Kindergarten
Outfits: Clean and non-disruptive clothing that can be worn for all activities in the daily schedule are best.
Shoes: Sneakers or closed toe shoes with rubber soles and socks are to be worn. Platform tennis shoes, sandals,
mules, or clogs are considered unsafe footwear for school activities.
Chapel Dress for Boys: Dress pants or shorts and collar shirts are acceptable attire for chapel. No blue jeans should
be worn.
Chapel Dress for Girls: Dresses or jumpers, dress pants, skirts, or skorts with nice looking tops are acceptable attire
for chapel. No blue jeans should be worn.
Grades 1-8 General Guidelines:
No emblems or logos shall appear on any clothing except those of Risen Christ Lutheran. All clothes must be appropriately sized.
Shirts, Blouses, Turtlenecks:
Solid red, solid white, solid navy.
Shirts must be tucked into pants, shorts, skirts, or skorts, at all times.
Shirts must have collars and sleeves.
Sweaters, Sweatshirts:
Solid red, solid white, solid navy, solid khaki
Cardigans, pullovers, and sleeveless vests may be worn over the appropriate blouse or shirt.
Pants, Shorts, Skirts, Skorts, Capris, Jumpers:
Solid khaki or solid navy.
Skirts and jumpers must fall between mid-thigh and mid-calf.
Shorts and skorts (Grades 5-8) must have at least a 5″ inseam.
Shorts and skorts (Grades 1-4) must fall between mid-thigh and mid-calf.
Pants are to be worn at the waist.
Belts:
Solid black, solid brown, or solid navy must be worn with all garments that have belt loops.
Socks or Tights:
Solid white, solid red, solid navy, or solid khaki
Shoes:
Any closed-toe shoe with no platforms or high heels. Tennis shoes must be worn for PE
Jewelry:
One pair of stud earrings may be worn in the ears. No hoops or dangling earrings. Small necklaces, bracelets, and rings are acceptable. No excessive styled jewelry maybe worn. Boys may not wear earrings.
Hair:
No extreme coloring, cut, or style that will distract from the classroom.
Make-up:
Grades 6-8 only – Light natural appearance only.
After school child care and after school club activities:
Dress code uniform policy applies
Discretion:
Risen Christ reserves the right to determine the appropriateness of student appearance.
