Dress Code

Dress Code – K – 12
The dress code at Grace Christian Academy is spirited by the biblical wisdom from Romans
13:14,” Rather cloth yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to
gratify the desires of the flesh.” Hence, we are to cloth ourselves in a way that demonstrates
neatness, cleanliness and modesty that brings reverence to God. 1 Peter 3:2-5 references that
one’s beauty should come from “that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and
quiet spirit which is of great worth in God’s sight.” In following God’s wisdom, the dress code is
designed to prepare our students to be a light in the world through their inner beauty. The
following guidelines are designed to provide guidance to help our students dress clean, neat
and modest while attending Grace Christian Academy.

PLEASE NOTE: All students will be required to obtain at least 1 red short sleeve GCA logo t-shirt for field trips and school events. There are currently 4 ways to obtain a red logo shirt. The 3 listings below all offer them (French Toast will offer them when the site opens) as well as if you are able to make your own.

 

 

 

Dress Code – K – 12

The dress code at Grace Christian Academy is spirited by the biblical wisdom from Romans 13:14,” Rather cloth yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratify the desires of the flesh.”  Hence, we are to cloth ourselves in a way that demonstrates neatness, cleanliness and modesty that brings reverence to God.  1 Peter 3:2-5 references that one’s beauty should come from “that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit which is of great worth in God’s sight.”  In following God’s wisdom, the dress code is designed to prepare our students to be a light in the world through their inner beauty.  The following guidelines are designed to provide guidance to help our students dress clean, neat and modest while attending Grace Christian Academy.

Monday through Thursday

1.  Polo shirt, GCA logo T-shirt*, GCA long sleeve shirt* and or a buttoned dress shirt.
2. Jeans (without holes), khakis or dress pants.
3. Chapel wear is acceptable any day of the week as described below.
4. During cold weather, students may wear a ¼ zip pullover or full zip jacket without hoods and/ or sweater (free from logos or characters).
5. No hoodies of any kind (full zip or pullover) will be worn inside the school building.
6. Leggings, yoga pants, tights, skinny jeans or pants with holes are not acceptable attire.

Chapel Wear (Friday)

1.  Boys must wear a buttoned dress shirt with a tie.  The shirt must be tucked in with a belt around the waist.  Dress shoes and/or black or white solid color sneakers are acceptable for chapel wear.
2. Girls may wear a skirt or dress with sleeves that covers the shoulders and is knee covering or longer, or dress pants with an appropriate dress top with sleeves and fully covering the midriff (no logos or characters). Solid color shorts or leggings must be worn under a skirt or dress.  Girls may wear flat shoes and/or solid color black or white sneakers.

Clothing for Warm Weather and/or Physical Education Class

1. Boys may wear dress shorts that are knee length and a GCA T-shirt
2. Girls may wear dress shorts that are knee length and/or capris and a GCA T-shirt
3. Athletic shorts may be worn during PE class only.

 

*GCA logo T-shirt or long sleeve shirt can be purchased from any website provided by GCA or any other vendor you choose using GCA specific logo provided by GCA on a plain T-shirt or long sleeve shirt

 

Witness Wear

Witness wear days will be announced periodically.  Students are allowed to wear a T-shirt and or sweatshirt (no hoodies) that promote Christ or Christianity by including school logos, Christian colleges, faith based sayings and or Christian camps.  The witness wear must “witness” to others that you are a child of God and believe in Him as our creator or promote a Christian organization.

Additional Guidelines

1. Clothing should be comfortable, not too-tight or too-baggy
2. No jeans with holes
3. NO sleeveless tops or muscle shirts
4. No extreme hairstyles or coloring of hair, hair must be cut neat, boy’s hair must be cut to the bottom of the collar and out of the eyes.
5. No shirts or tops with logos or characters
6. No visible piercings (except ears on girls), gauges or tattoos
7. No shoes with heels or flip flops

Dress Code Violations

Hebrews 13:7 teaches that we should honor and submit to those who lead us.  These guidelines were created and approved with principles of cleanliness, modesty and neatness that honor God.  Violations of the dress code will be seen as a lack of respect towards God and the school.

1^st Violation: the student will be asked to change their attire (T-shirts and polo’s are available if needed).

2^nd Violation: The student will be asked to change; parent will be contacted.

3^rd  Violation: The student will serve a lunch detention and review the dress code in writing.  The student will have further consequences for each violation beyond three which is left at the discretion of the administrator.

The dress code along with all policies will be reviewed periodically and modified as needed.

If a family is unable to comply with the dress code due to financial concerns, please notify the administrator who will try to assist with donations or use of our clothing closet.  GCA asks for your cooperation with the established dress code and that you sign the form below to acknowledge your understanding of the dress code.