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.