Middle School Dress Code
Philosophy
The purpose of a dress code in a Christian school setting is to exemplify standards of appearance that reflect the human dignity of students as God’s image-bearers on earth. The LCS standards of dress and grooming are in keeping with Christian ideals we seek to establish in those who attend our school. We have set a moderate age-appropriate tone, avoiding the extremes of both legalism and liberalism. There are four components the school considers when setting guidelines for grooming standards:
1. The issue of modesty
2. The issue of safety in class and on the campus
3. The way LCS students represent Godly character to the community
4. Student attire being conducive to a serious academic environment
Much time is spent each year checking student’s clothing to make sure it meets standards of modesty. In an effort to help teachers focus on education rather than current fashion trends and to simplify the lives of our parents, we are rolling back the dress code to an earlier time.
Acceptable for all Students
Bottoms
1. Knee-length or longer shorts
2. Jeans in any color
3. Khakis
Tops
1. Any solid, striped, or plaid collared shirt
2. Any LCS t-shirt
3. Shirts may be tucked or untucked
4. LCS hoodies, plain sweatshirts (no hoods) and sweaters may be worn over a collared shirt or
LCS t-shirt
Miscellaneous Items
1. Subtle, natural colored highlights in hair
2. Shoes must be worn with socks
3. Crocs may be worn if they cover the whole foot
Unacceptable for all Students
Bottoms
1. Holes, tears, frayed hems on any clothing
2. Oversized or baggy clothing, or any clothing that is too tight
3. Hunting or military camouflage patterns on clothing
4. Sweatpants, warm ups, and recreational clothing
5. Sports/athletic shorts
6. Leggings or jeggings worn as pants
Tops
1. Undergarments which are exposed or visible through clothing
2. Non- LCS t-shirts
3. Logos larger that 2 inches in any direction
4. “Over shirts” such as sports jerseys
5. Hunting or military camouflage patterns on clothing
Miscellaneous Items
1. Flip-flops, house slippers or shoes with wheels or heels higher than 2 inches
2. Hats worn in classroom or any building
3. Garments must be free of ALL slogans
4. Jackets are NOT to be worn in classroom
5. Tattoos or body writing
6. Smartwatches
7. Hairstyles that distract
8. Grooming should occur in restroom only
Specific Policy for Boys
1. No earrings or piercings of any kind
2. Hair should be neatly trimmed to mid-ear, above the collar in the back and not touching the
eyebrows in the front
3. No shaved heads or “man buns”
4. No facial hair
5. Tops should reach the waist when arms are raised straight up (no undergarments or tummies
showing)
Specific Policy for Girls
1. Dresses and skirts should reach the knee.
2. Dresses should have a modest top with sleeves that cover the entire shoulder and armpit and
may be worn with or without a collar
3. Skirts and dresses should not be tight or clingy
4. Capris in any color
5. Tight or form-fitting tops or pants are not allowed
6. Earrings shall be limited to earlobe only
7. No piercings (excluding ears) are allowed
8. Tops should reach the waist when arms are raised straight up (no undergarments or tummies
showing)
*Administration may deem what is acceptable or unacceptable for dress code or hairstyles.