Student Dress & Appearance Policy

The following is an excerpt from the Parent-Student Handbook, page 14:

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 dress/appearance standards are appropriate expressions of modesty, academic attire, and wholesome message. These standards apply to all school-related functions unless otherwise noted.

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. Golf shorts are permitted for students in middle & upper school only if they have belt loops.

  • 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 always applies, 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, and hoods are not permitted during the school day (8 am-3 pm).

  • 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.

  • Gang-related apparel and accessories are not permitted.

  • Tattoos must be covered.

  • 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 assistant principal 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.

Extra-Curricular Activities
When students stay after school for a game or an extracurricular activity, they must maintain modest dress. Students may be asked to change or leave the event if they are out of dress code. Participants must follow school dress code. Spectators must follow school dress code but may wear athletic shorts (appropriate length) and sweatpants.

Middle & Upper School Formal Events
To maintain modesty, female students are required to have their formal attire approved prior to each event.

  • Female students’ dresses should: not be strapless, not have see-through material in the midsection, be tight or revealing. The bottom half of the back (just below the shoulder blades), and the stomach and cleavage must be covered. Skirt length must comply with the school dress code (no shorter than three inches above the kneecap).

  • Male students may rent tuxedos if that is their desire. They should wear at least a shirt and tie. A suit or dress coat is encouraged.

  • Tattoos must be covered.

  • Gym sneakers may not be worn to formal events by either female or male students.

Upper School Commencement & Commissioning
These occasions are a special time of recognition and the students' dress should reflect that.

  • Male students are to wear a dress shirt and tie; jackets are optional. Dress pants, dress shoes, and socks are to be worn. Jeans are not acceptable.

  • Female students are to wear a dress or skirt that is near the knee due to sitting on stage. Modest sleeveless dresses or tops are acceptable. Tops must cover the chest/cleavage, stomach and back when moving or bending.

  • Tattoos must be covered.

  • Gym sneakers or flip-flops may not be worn by either female or male students. 

PE Uniform Standards
All middle & upper school students must change for PE class. The PE uniform (shirt and shorts) should be purchased before the student’s first PE class. If a student does not have a PE uniform on the first day of PE class, a uniform will be provided to them, and the family’s FACTS Incidental Billing account will be charged.

  • Shoes - gym sneakers only; no boots, crocs, sandals, etc.

  • Shorts - LCCS logo embroidered navy-blue shorts or blue, black, or gray athletic pants

  • Shirt - LCCS PE t-shirt