CCCS has adopted modesty requirements as the required dress code. The following is a list describing what is and is not acceptable. However, this list is NOT all inclusive. The Administrator will have the final say as to whether a child’s dress is or is not acceptable. Please use your best judgment before sending your child to school.
Three main principles dominate our philosophical position with regard to student dress. The modesty requirements are not intended to measure spirituality, but to serve as a tool to accomplish these specific goals: (1) Create an atmosphere free from distractions; (2) Build character that exhibits self-discipline, modesty, cleanliness, and submission; (3) Inspire the making of responsible choices. By our dress we represent the feelings and thoughts of our hearts. Therefore, our clothing should represent our desire to please God and move toward true maturity. We do expect our families to support these policies even though there may be some areas of disagreement.
This list in NOT all inclusive. Discretion is left up to the Administrator as to whether or not dress is appropriate.
GENERAL GUIDELINES:
1. Discretion is left up to the Administrator as to whether or not dress is appropriate.
2. Jackets/coats are not to be worn in the classroom. Lockers will be provided for these items.
3. Tennis shoes must always be worn on gym days.
4. Any type of sweat pant or sweat shirt is unacceptable. Only a CCCS sweatshirt will be acceptable.
5. Neatness is a requirement. Outfits that are sloppy, untidy, or unkempt will not be allowed.
6. Refer to the handbook for discipline procedures regarding inappropriate dress.
PANTS/SHORTS:
Jeans, cargo, carpenter, capri, gaucho, shorts, and dress/khaki pants are all acceptable.
Jogging suits are acceptable (i.e. nylon, windsuits, or velour) Sweatpants are NOT
acceptable. A jogging suit made of sweat pant material is not acceptable. Please follow
the guidelines below:
1. All pants must hang at waist level.
2. Belts are NOT required unless the pants are hanging below the waist.
3. There are to be no holes in the pants.
4. There are to be no derogatory sayings/words/pictures on the pants.
5. Shorts must be no more than two inches above the knee.
6. The following guidelines pertain to leggings:
a. Leggings made of tight-fitting material (i.e. spandex) may be worn with dresses/skirts only. If they resemble tights in any way, they may not be worn with longer shirts.
b. Leggings made of looser-fitting material (i.e. knit) may be worn with dresses/skirts and longer shirts. The shirt must hang at thigh level to be appropriate. However, if the knit material is tight-fitting, it will not be allowed with longer shirts.
c. If leggings are worn, the overall outfit should not be unkempt or untidy. Neatness is required.
SKIRTS/DRESSES:
Skirts and dresses are acceptable in any material, as long as the material is loose fitting.
1. They should be no shorter than 2 inches above the knee.
2. If leggings are to be worn with the skirt or dress, please follow the guidelines above for leggings.
3. Spaghetti strap dresses or tank top dresses are not acceptable. An appropriate shirt may be worn over this type of dress, but may not be removed.
SHIRTS:
Polos, sweaters, button-downs, blouses, and t-shirts are all acceptable. Only CCCS sweatshirts are acceptable. Other sweatshirts are not allowed. Please follow the guidelines below:
1. Shirts must not be offensive or contain anything violent in pictures or text.
2. Shirts must not hang below the pockets of the pants (unless it is a blouse that is intended to). If shirts hang lower than the pockets, that student will be required to tuck it in.
3. If button-downs are worn, they will always be tucked in, regardless of the length.
4. Spaghetti straps, tank tops, or halter tops will not be acceptable. A shirt may be worn over another shirt that is a tank top or has spaghetti straps.
SHOES:
Most shoes are acceptable at CCCS. The following are exceptions and guidelines.
1. Flip flops are not acceptable.
2. “Wheelies” are not acceptable (shoes with the roller blade wheel in the sole of the shoe).
3. Clogs and other “backless” shoes are acceptable. They may not have a heel higher than 1 inch.
4. Dress shoes may not have a heel higher than 1 inch.
5. Tennis shoes must always be worn on gym days. Students may bring tennis shoes to change into on gym days, but must have those shoes on before gym class begins. Students not wearing tennis shoes for gym class will not be allowed to participate. This may affect their PE grade.
CHAPEL DRESS:
1. Chapel dress is required on chapel day (Thursday) or any other day designated by the Administration.
2. Boys are required to wear dress shirts (that button down the front) mock or regular turtlenecks, collared polo shirts, or sweaters or sweater vests with a collared shirt/turtleneck underneath. Neckties are not required but are acceptable. Dress pants are to be worn and may be tan, navy, black, or gray. No cargo pants are allowed for chapel day. Dressy, casual, or tennis shoes are allowed.
3. Girls are required to wear a dress, skirt, or jumper. Dress shoes or tennis shoes are allowed. Dresses must touch the floor when the girls are in a kneeling position and must not be more than 2 inches above the knee. Slits in the dresses/skirts may not be above the knee. When the temperature is 32 degrees or below, girls may wear appropriate dress slacks.
HAIRSTYLES:
Hairstyles should not be distracting. It is expected that boys will wear their hair cut
above the ears. Alternative styles are not acceptable for boys or girls. Hair is to be kept
neat and clean and is to be natural shades and colors only.
OTHER RESTRICTIONS:
1. Hats, sun visors, and sunglasses are not to be worn in the building.
2. No body piercing is allowed except in the earlobes for females.
3. Chains or other alternative accessories are not permitted.
Dress Code Disciplinary Procedure:
Students who persist in wearing unacceptable clothing will be disciplined
accordingly:
1. On the first occurrence, the student will be warned, and if the offense is not extreme, they will be allowed to complete the school day.
2. On the second occurrence, parents will be called to bring appropriate clothing, and the student will be required to sit in the office until the parent arrives.
3. On the third occurrence, the parents will be called to bring appropriate clothing while the student waits, and the child will serve a one hour work detention after school. (At this point there will be a parent/student conference with the Administrator.)
4. The fourth occurrence will be considered a habitual problem, and a parent/Administrator conference will be held to determine whether or not the student wants to remain at CCCS.
XIII. DISCIPLINE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
It is our desire to set a standard of Christian conduct that will encourage our students to develop a Christian lifestyle, so that they might be a Godly example to others with whom they come in contact. Toward this end, it is our goal to help our students become self-disciplined, respect authority, and submit to Godly principles in their personal conduct.
Our desire is not to inflict punishment, but to train our students to be self-disciplined
in all areas of their lives. Therefore, discipline needs to be focused on helping the
student make wise decisions in the future and not just on past mistakes.
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