School Dress Code

UNIFORMS & DRESS CODE (Taken from the Parent/Student Handbook)

Students in grades K-8 must wear school uniforms during school hours and must adhere to the “free dress” dress code policy for all school events unless otherwise advised.

The following factors apply to the Trinity Lutheran School uniform dress code:

1. Uniform clothing must be purchased from our Trinity Lutheran School approved vendor, Pueo Print (https://pueoprintco.com school code: TLS96786), or through our Clothes Closet, which sells gently used Pueo Print uniform apparel. 

2. The uniform school apparel must be properly fitted, neat, clean, and safe for school activities in and out of the classroom.

3. The uniform school dress code is a learning experience in the sense that it helps students become more responsible, accountable, and disciplined.

4. It is the student’s responsibility to know, understand and follow the uniform dress code of the school.

5. It is the parents’ responsibility to guide and educate their children as to appropriate school attire, to support the school’s dress code, to assist the student in choosing proper attire, and to be aware of the clothing the student wears to school.

6. It is the school’s responsibility to enforce the code. Trinity Lutheran School reserves the right to reject any clothing, hair styles, jewelry or any other unacceptable accessories or styles worn to school by students.

7. Such offenses will need to be immediately corrected and disciplinary actions may be necessary for drastic and/or repeated offenses.

Shorts, Skirts, Pants and Slacks: 

Boys’ shorts (navy, black or khaki) may not extend below the kneecap. Pants and shorts must fit properly and be worn at the waistline and not worn in a saggy or baggy manner. A belt of appropriate length must be worn by students in grades 3 - 8 if the apparel was manufactured with belt loops (belt loops may NOT be removed). Girls may wear navy, black or khaki shorts, slacks, skirts, skorts, or jumpers. The hemline of all shorts, skirts, skorts or jumpers must be fingertip length (at the discretion of administration) and must be worn at the waistline. A belt of appropriate length must be worn by students in grades 3 - 8, if the apparel was manufactured with belt loops (belt loops may NOT be removed). A cloth sash, rope or ribbon is NOT a substitute for a belt.

Shirts: 

The uniform top for boys and girls must consist of a solid (single) colored polo shirt (green, gray or black) with the Trinity logo purchased from our official uniform vendor. The polo shirt may NOT have any visible logos, lettering, printing, graphics, or embroidery (large or small) other than the Trinity Lutheran School logo. Shirts must be fully tucked in at all times. Polo shirttails that are not long enough to be fully tucked in or will not remain tucked in during normal school activities may not be worn. Polo shirts must fit the student properly, not too tight and not oversized. Each student will be required to purchase at least one (1) Trinity Lutheran School HUNTER/FOREST GREEN polo shirt for field trip purposes.

Sweaters, Sweatshirts and Jackets: 

Trinity Lutheran School logo sweatshirts are the preferred outerwear and the only outerwear that will not be brought into question. Solid (single) colored sweaters (cardigan, pullover, or hoodie) may be worn in or out of the classroom, but note that the sweater may NOT have any noticeable logos, lettering, printing, graphics, or embroidery, other than an optional Trinity Lutheran School logo or insignificant company logo such as a small Nike swoosh. Raincoats, windbreakers, or other jackets may be worn outside only and solid colors are preferred; any logos, lettering, printing, graphics, or embroidery may at any time throughout the year be deemed inappropriate by any Trinity Lutheran School employee. 

Clothing Condition: 

All clothes must be neat, clean and may not show signs of excessive wear or repair. No tattered or torn apparel is permitted.

Footwear: 

Athletic shoes with socks will allow students to participate safely and comfortably in all school activities each day and are required for P.E. classes. Such footwear is highly recommended for daily wear. Closed-toe and closed-heel shoes with socks are required at all times. Shoes must be properly and securely tied (on the outside of the shoe) at all times.

Hair:

 Hair should be clean and neatly groomed for both boys and girls. No extreme, unkempt, or distracting hair styles or accessories will be permitted. No Mohawks, faux-hawks or other extreme hairstyles are permitted. Hair must remain a natural color without obvious dying; hair should not be streaked, bleached or otherwise altered in an obvious, extreme, or distracting manner. Designs may NOT be cut, dyed or bleached into the hair. All hair styles will be subject to the principal’s interpretation of this policy. A student wearing a style that is not permitted must restore their hair to an acceptable state immediately; the student may have the weekend following notification to fix the hairstyle, and if it is not fixed by the following week, the student will not be permitted to return to school until it is fixed. 

Jewelry and Body Art: 

Jewelry must be modest and not distracting. Large hoop or dangling earrings are not permitted. Body and/or cartilage piercings (other than earlobe), tattoos or other body art or ornamentations, whether permanent or temporary, are not permitted at any time at school and school functions. Students may not write or draw on their skin or clothing with pens, markers or other writing devices.

Make-Up: 

The wearing of make-up by any student is NOT permitted.

Hat and Caps: 

Hats and/or caps may not be worn inside the buildings, but may be worn for protection from the sun on the playground. Instructors may limit the wearing of the caps. Bandanas may not be worn at school.

Special Dress Days: 

Special guidelines are set for “free dress” or “non-uniform” days. Requirements include the same footwear rules as regular uniform days regarding shoes and socks. No narrow shoulder straps for tops or dresses (all tops/dresses must have short or long sleeves), and skirts or dresses must be at finger-tip

length or longer. No low-cut necklines, tight clothing, or inappropriate graphics or wording is allowed on clothing (including wording that could carry a double-meaning). All apparel must be modest and suitable for our Christian environment. Please do not wear any questionable clothing to school. If a parent and/or student is unsure about the appropriateness of an article of clothing, check with the Principal prior to the free dress day for a ruling. Students not following these guidelines will be sent to the office until the guidelines are met. On specified spirit days, students may dress according to instructions. Students choosing not to dress for spirit days must wear regular school uniforms. PE uniforms may only be worn on scheduled PE days. Unless otherwise directed, students will always wear their regular school uniform on all school field trips with a HUNTER/FOREST GREEN polo shirt. Students not adhering to the uniform dress code will not be permitted to go on the field trip. For special events and trips where water activities are planned, student swimwear must be modest in appearance.

Dress Code Violations: 

Any student in violation of the dress code may be sent to the office, sent home and/or held out of class or an activity until the infraction is corrected. This may result in an unexcused tardy or absence. Since parents are responsible for the daily dress and appearance of their children, they will be notified of any dress code violations and held responsible to bring in an appropriate change of clothing, as needed. Depending on circumstances, obvious and repeated dress code violations may result in disciplinary action.

Final Authority: 

These guidelines may be revised anytime, with or without warning. The school administration and/or teaching staff will make the final decisions regarding any dress code questions, issues, or disputes. The school will make every effort to notify families of any dress code revisions.