Student Dress & Appearance Policy
The dress code policy is based on modesty, academic attire and wholesome message. The LCCS administration works in partnership with parents/guardians to promote these values. Student appearance should not distract from the academic nature of LCCS. The following is an appropriate expression of modesty, academic attire, and wholesome message:
General Dress/Appearance Standards:
Dress and appearance should reflect an educational setting.
Clothing is to be clean and neat. No ripped/torn (or appears to be), tight, revealing or provocative clothing is permitted.
Skirts and dresses must be close to the knee (no shorter than 3 inches from the top of the knee cap).
Shorts must be close to the knee (within 5 inches of the knee - rolled or unrolled at the waist). Low-riding pants and exposed undergarments are not permitted.
Students in grades 4-12th grade may only wear leggings, yoga pants, bike shorts, or tights when worn with dresses and skirts that meet dress code requirements. This includes any form-fitting athletic or exercise pants. This policy applies at all times, even on dress down days.
Athletic shorts and sweatpants (including joggers made of sweatpants material) are not permitted for middle & upper school students except on special occasions, such as field day, spirit days, and dress down days. Pajama pants are not approved dress-down apparel unless worn for a special PJ spirit day or with admin approval. Students in preschool through grade 6 grade may wear neat athletic shorts and sweatpants.
LCCS team jerseys may only be worn with permission from the athletic department. Team uniform shorts may not be worn during the school day.
Tops must cover the shoulders, chest/cleavage, stomach, and back. Female students: Modest sleeveless attire with minimum 3-inch-wide straps is permitted. Crop tops must have a tank top underneath. Bralettes should not be visible. Male students: must wear shirts with sleeves.
Tee shirts must exhibit wholesome messages and be non-distracting. Undershirts may not be worn as tee shirts.
Shoes must be worn at all times. Students in preschool through grade 6 must have a strap across the heel for safety reasons. Students in grades 7-12 must wear sneakers for physical education class.
Hats, caps, bandanas, or hoods are not permitted during the school day and at most school functions.
Sunglasses or dark glasses are not permitted to be worn inside the school building unless medically required.
Hairstyles or colors that are extreme are not acceptable. Male students must keep their hair off the collar. Hair must be a natural color.
Jewelry must exhibit wholesome messages and be non-distracting. Male students may not have piercings. Gang-related apparel and accessories are not permitted. This rule applies to all school-related functions.
No tattoo can be exposed during school hours or when participating in school related functions.
Modest, full-coverage bathing suits are required while on special trips that allow for swimming. Girls’ suits should not have large openings in the midsection, low back, or sides.
Infractions and Redress
A middle or upper school student who is in violation of the dress code will be asked to change or to call his/her parent/guardian to bring something to wear. If this is not possible, the school will attempt to provide a change of clothing so that the student may return to class. The Dean of Students will work with students on dress code issues. They may issue a before/after school detention starting with the first offense. The early childhood & lower school office will contact early childhood or lower school parents/guardians if there is a dress code issue.
1st offense – warning and change
2nd offense – detention, change, and parent/guardian contacted
3rd offense – In School Suspension (served that school day)
Multiple violations may result in additional consequences.