dress code

Uniforms at LCCS serve several purposes, most notably:

• Uniforms shift the focus from what a student wears to who they are. We believe that our identity is not defined by our clothing or possessions, but rather by our relationship with Christ and the purpose He has called us to fulfill. Student uniforms serve as a constant reminder of this truth.

• Uniforms contribute to safety and security. By wearing a uniform, it becomes quick and easy to identify who is part of the LCCS family and who is not.

The Uniform Dress Code upholds these principles while also allowing for student comfort and convenience.

PERSONAL APPEARANCE GUIDELINES:

• Girls’ hair should not have distracting colors or designs which includes tinsel and feathers unless it is for special events such as homecoming week and dress up days. 

• Boys' hair should be clean, well-groomed, and non-distracting. Hair should not touch the top of the collar or extend below the middle of the ears, and it must be trimmed above the eyebrows. Boys are not permitted to wear ponytails or headbands. Senior boys are permitted to have well-groomed facial hair, including mustaches, sideburns, goatees, and beards. 

• Jewelry and accessories should be tasteful and coordinate well with the school uniform. Only female students are allowed to have piercings in their ears, and spacers must be worn for nose piercings.

• Sunglasses, caps, hats, visible tattoos, and any form of body art are not permitted.

• Modest makeup may be worn starting in 5th grade. 

• Nails should be appropriate length and non-distracting. 

UNIFORM GUIDELINES:

• Boys and girls must wear navy, red, or white polo shirts, at all times, including under all outerwear (i.e. sweatshirts, 1/4 zips, etc.) which must be purchased through Ivy School Uniforms. They may also wear crew neck sweatshirts with the school logo, as well as the navy hoodie (the only acceptable hoodie for classroom wear), available for purchase at the Spirit Store.

• All tops may be worn untucked, but midriffs or underwear should never be exposed. Students may wear undershirts for modesty. All outerwear (including sweatshirts) must be worn with a polo underneath.  The only exceptions to this policy is Spirit Gear days on which school-approved outerwear may be worn with a LCCS t-shirt underneath.

• Boys and girls may wear twill-type khaki or navy pants or shorts. The pants and shorts should not be excessively tight or have excessive pockets (no cargo pants or shorts) . Please note that jogger-style pants (grade 5 - 12) must meet certain criteria to be acceptable:

  • Jogger-style pants that are made of twill-type material and are khaki or navy in color are acceptable.

  • Jogger-style pants that are not khaki or navy in color are NOT ACCEPTABLE.

  • Jogger-style pants made of fleece material are NOT ACCEPTABLE.

  • Jogger-style pants that are tight at the ankles and meet the above guidelines are acceptable.

• In addition to pants and shorts, girls may wear LCCS plaid, khaki, or navy skirts, skorts, or jumpers. These should be conservative in style and must be finger-tip length. (See examples in the link at the bottom.) Modesty shorts should not be visible. Skirts, skorts, and jumpers must be purchased through Ivy School Uniforms.

• Boys' shorts must not be excessively tight and must be finger-tip length. (See examples in the link at the bottom.)

• During colder weather, students may wear solid color black, white, red, or navy long sleeve undershirts under their uniform tops. Girls may also wear black, white, red, or navy tights or leggings under skirts, skorts, or jumpers. Pajama pants, yoga pants, and jeggings are not acceptable as school wear.

• Wednesday is optional chapel dress day for all students in elementary school in grades K-4. Chapel Dress would be:

• Boys: Khaki shorts or pants, white or blue LCCS monogrammed oxford shirt (tucked in), navy, brown, or black belt.

• Girls: LCCS plaid skirt or jumper, white LCCS monogrammed “peter pan”/round collar blouse.

• Fridays are designated as Spirit Gear Days. Additional Spirit Gear Days may be granted by the administration for various reasons. On Spirit Gear Days, students are allowed to wear any official LCCS and shirt and hoodie with jeans. The jeans must not be excessively tight or have holes.

• All outerwear must be purchased from Ivy School Uniforms or the LCCS Spirit Store.

• Students must wear closed-toe and closed-heel shoes at all times. All students must wear athletic shoes with non-marking soles for PE and recess. Slippers, house shoes, shoes resembling house shoes, Crocs, clogs, and shoes with wheels are not permitted.

• For MS & HS students in athletics, please see the athletics handbook for uniform guidelines in the link below.

In the case of dress code violations, students will be asked to correct the violation by changing into proper uniform attire or by contacting their parents to bring the appropriate clothing. If no uniform change is available, a detention will be issued. *Any LCCS employee can report dress code violations.

Parents are responsible for providing appropriately fitting clothing throughout the school year. If dress code expectations are not met, the administration may require parents to purchase clothing replacements during the school day. The decisions of the administration are final in all matters related to the dress code. It is the responsibility of parents to ensure that their students comply with the dress code on a daily basis.

Link to  Dress Code Presentation