Appearance expresses attitude and personality, and it also influences behavior.  CCS’s Dress Code expresses seriousness and a positive attitude that suggests a readiness for learning.  A wholesome appearance that honors the Living God is marked by neatness and modesty and appropriateness, avoiding extremes and fads that would compromise a Christian’s witness. School officials, staff, and parents view uniforms as one positive way to reduce discipline problems and increase school safety.

The potential benefits include:

• Putting the focus on academics rather than clothes and fashion;
• Cutting down on the expense of school clothes;
• Helping students differentiate between a learning environment and a play environment;
• Instilling a sense of discipline;
• Helping students and parents reduce peer pressure.

Uniforms are mandatory for grades PK4 and Kindergarten students at Covenant Christian School. Parents are expected to ensure that students come to school dressed incompliance with the uniform standards. Uniforms should be sized appropriately.

School Uniform Policy

Students enrolled in PK4 and Kindergarten are required to wear uniforms.  The mandatory uniform policy includes steps to follow when students are not in compliance.  Efforts toward compliance will remain positive.  There will be free dress days which will be designated by the school.  Parents will be informed well in advance regarding special dress days, i.e. Spirit Week, etc.  New students to the school will have seven school days in which to purchase and begin wearing uniforms.

General Guidelines

All uniforms must be purchased from Lands’ End except for PK-4. For PK-4, uniforms may be purchased in any local retail stores, e.g., Sears, J.C Penney, etc.

Sweaters

Students may wear any jacket or sweater to school but only uniform sweaters may be worn inside school.

Socks

Crew socks, knee socks or tights may be worn. They must be white, navy, or black and must be solid in color. Socks do not have to be ordered from Lands’ End.

Shoes

Only dress shoes or sneakers are allowed in school.  Dress shoes must be leather like or suede, black, navy or dark brown.  Girls may be wear Mary Jane style shoes. Sneakers must be solid white (girls) and solid black (boys).  No flip flops or sandals may be worn.  Shoes do not have to be ordered from Lands’ End.

Shirts

Students may not wear long-sleeve undershirts beneath uniform short-sleeve shirts. All shirts are to be tucked in.

Jumpers

Bike shorts must be worn underneath.

Hats

Students may not wear hats inside the building.

Jewelry

The wearing of jewelry is strictly limited to watches and post earrings.

Hair

Hair must be of natural color.