DRESS CODE

All students are expected to adhere to the dress code policy. New this year, we have divided the dress code into two sections: Elementary 1^st through 5^th grade and Secondary 6th-12^thgrade.

To ensure a suitable Christian school environment, all students must maintain a modest, neat, and clean appearance by wearing appropriate clothing. In uncertain situations, the faculty will determine the appropriateness of the attire.

As parents, you are responsible for checking your child’s clothing before they leave home to ensure they meet dress standards. If there is any doubt, please ask before buying or wearing. Failure to comply with the dress code may result in a student being unable to participate in class or activities, which will be reflected in their attendance record. In such cases, parents may be contacted to provide appropriate clothing for their child.

Elementary (1^st-5^th grade)

Girls

Pants/Skirts: Girls may wear properly fitting dress or uniform pants in the solid colors of white, blue, grey, brown, or black. Pants must be corduroy or khaki material. Cargo pants (pockets on the legs) may not be worn. Dresses or skirts may also be worn, including denim skirts. Skirts and dresses (including slits) should come to the knee when sitting down.

Shirts & Hoodies: All shirts worn with pants must have a collar. A blouse or sweater may be worn with skirts. Sweatshirts and sweaters are permitted. Shirts may not have a logo or writing larger than 4×6. Sweatshirts are allowed to have non-offensive logos and wording that are conducive to a Christian atmosphere. Large winter coats may not be worn in the classroom. Students may wear school t-shirts on Friday. These t-shirts may be purchased from the Deco Apparel. T-shirts worn on Friday do not need to be tucked in.

Hair & Hats: Hair may not be dyed/highlighted unnatural colors (pink, red, purple etc.). Girls are not permitted to wear hats inside the building. Any hat worn outside is to be worn appropriately. Hoods may not cover the head while in the classroom.

Girls may wear sandals, but the sandal must have a strap around the back. Slippers, crocs, and flip flops may not be worn.

If the student is wearing a skirt or dress, please ensure the student is wearing tights, leggings, or shorts under the skirt/dress.

Boys

Pants: Boys must wear uniform pants that are a solid color of brown, black, white, gray, or blue with no designs or pictures.Pants can be corduroyorkhakimaterial.Cargopants(pockets on the legs)may not be worn. Jeans may not be worn.

Shorts: Boys may wear uniform shorts. They must be a solid color of brown, black, white, gray, or blue with no designs/pictures. (Khaki material) Shorts may not have pockets on the side (no cargo shorts) and must be worn with a collared shirt. Shirts must be tucked into the shorts and a belt is recommended.

Shirts & Hoodies: All shirts must have a collar. Shirts may be either button-down or polo shirts. Sweatshirts and sweaters are permitted. Shirts may not have a logo or writing larger than 4×6. Sweatshirts are allowed to have non-offensive logos and wording that are conducive to a Christian atmosphere. Large winter coats may not be worn in the classroom.Collaredshirts must be worn under all sweaters,sweatshirt/jackets/coats. Students may wear school t-shirts on Friday. These t-shirts may be purchased from the Deco Apparel..

Hair & Hats: Hair is to be neat and trim. Boys may not color their hair unnatural colors. Boys may not have long hair below the collar. Boys may not wear earrings. Boys are not permitted to wear hats inside the building. Any hat worn outside is to be worn appropriately. Hoods from hoodies may not cover the head while in the classroom. Necklaces must be worn under the shirt.

Boys may not wear sandals, crocs, slippers, or flip-flops.

Pre-School and Kindergarten

There is no dress code for preschool and kindergarten.

Secondary 6^th -12^thgrade.

6^th – 12^th Grade Girls

Pants/Skirts: Girls may wear properly fitting dress or uniform pants in the solid colors of white, blue, grey, brown, or black. Pants must be corduroy or khaki material. Cargo pants (pockets on the legs) may not be worn. Dresses or skirts may also be worn, including denim skirts. Skirts and dresses (including slits) should come to the knee when sitting down.

Shirts & Hoodies: All shirts worn with pants must have a collar. A blouse or sweater may be worn with skirts. Sweatshirts and sweaters are permitted. All shirts (including sweatshirts and sweaters) should have minimal writing (no larger than the size of a 4×6 card). Sweatshirts with the school logo may be worn during school hours. Large winter coats may not be worn in the classroom. Collared shirts must be worn under all sweaters, sweatshirts, jackets/coats when worn with pants. Students may wear school t-shirts on Friday. These t-shirts may be purchased from the Deco Apparel. T-shirts worn on Friday do not need to be tucked in.

Hair & Hats: Hair may not be dyed/highlighted unnatural colors (pink, red, purple etc.). Girls are not permitted to wear hats inside the building. Any hat worn outside is to be worn appropriately. Hoods may not cover the head while in the classroom.

Girls may wear sandals, but the sandal must have a strap around the back. Slippers and flip flops may not be worn.

Boys

Pants: Boys must wear uniform pants that are a solid color. Pants can be corduroy or khaki material. Cargo pants (pockets on the legs) may not be worn. Jeans may not be worn. Pants must be worn with a tucked-in collared shirt.

Shorts: Boys may wear uniform shorts. They must be a solid color of brown, black, white, gray, or blue with no designs/pictures. (Khaki material) Shorts may not have pockets on the side (no cargo shorts) and must be worn with a collared shirt. Shirts must be tucked into the shorts and a belt is recommended.

Shirts & Hoodies: All shirts must have a collar. Shirts may be either button-down or polo shirts. Sweatshirts and sweaters are permitted. All shirts (including sweatshirts and sweaters) should have minimal writing (no larger than the size of a 4×6 card). Sweatshirts with the school logo may be worn during school hours. SHIRTS MUST BE TUCKED IN AT ALL TIMES. Large winter coats may not be worn in the classroom. Collared shirts must be worn under all sweaters, sweatshirt jackets/coats. Students may wear school t-shirts on Friday. These t- shirts may be purchased from Deco Apparel. T-shirts worn on Friday do not need to be tucked in.

Hair & Hats: Hair is to be neat and trim. Boys may not color their hair unnatural colors. Boys may not have long hair below the collar. Boys may not wear earrings. Boys are not permitted to wear hats inside the building. Any hat worn outside is to be worn appropriately (ball caps may not be worn backwards). Hoods from hoodies may not cover the head while in the classroom. Necklaces must be worn under the shirt.

Shoes must be clean, in good condition, safe, and appropriate for school. Boys may not wear sandals, crocs, slippers, or flip flops.

Physical Education Uniforms

Each student is responsible for purchasing their PE uniform from Deco Apparel (https://midstatechristianacademy.deco-apparel.com/shop). All styles and colors may be used as PE Uniforms. Students may wear PE uniforms during the school day on the days that PE is scheduled.

Official school apparel and merchandise

We have partnered with Deco Apparel (https://midstatechristianacademy.deco-apparel.com/shop) for our official MCA logo apparel and merchandise. Students will be able to wear MCA logo shirts on Fridays each week.