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Dress Code 2023-24

The Dress Code Guidelines for K-12 at Judah Christian School emphasize modesty, neatness, and appropriateness in student attire, aligning with Biblical standards. Key rules include restrictions on clothing length, style, and visible body art or piercings, while promoting a conducive Christian learning environment. The administration retains the right to interpret and enforce these guidelines at school events and during formal occasions.

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Dress Code 2023-24

The Dress Code Guidelines for K-12 at Judah Christian School emphasize modesty, neatness, and appropriateness in student attire, aligning with Biblical standards. Key rules include restrictions on clothing length, style, and visible body art or piercings, while promoting a conducive Christian learning environment. The administration retains the right to interpret and enforce these guidelines at school events and during formal occasions.

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Dress Code Guidelines (K-12)

2023-2024

Guiding Principles of the Code (B.A.S.I.C.):


1. Balanced
2. Applicable to K-12
3. Simple to understand
4. In harmony with God’s Word
5. Can be enforced

Enforcement Pillars of the Code (Student appearance must be):


1. Modest – A student’s appearance should reflect his/her identity as a follower of Christ. Students’ attire should
also be based on Biblical standards while avoiding bringing attention to the outer appearance (I Cor. 10:31; I
Tim. 2: 9-10; I Peter 3:2-5). These Biblical standards of modesty should be reflected in a student’s attire during
school hours:
a. Any clothing or personal appearance that calls undue attention to the individual is not acceptable.
b. The general guideline for the length of shorts, skirts, and dresses requires that they are no shorter than
2” above the knee (this includes slits in skirts or dresses).
c. All clothing should be constructed in a style that is not too tight or body shape revealing.
d. Clothing should completely cover undergarments at all times (including while sitting or bending over).
e. Students should wear modest clothing styles that cover the neckline and are no lower than 2” below the
collar bone and cover the midsection while standing in a normal posture or bending over.
2. Conducive to a Christian Learning Environment – Students should also have an appearance that is conducive to
a Christian learning environment. Clothing or appearance should not be distracting to other students or staff
members. It is important to note that these specific expectations are those identified by school leadership as
best for a school setting rather than those that have been identified as moral obligations. These standards also
provide an opportunity to prepare our students for their future when they may encounter various appearance
guidelines at their places of employment or other venues. These standards include the following:

a. Neatness: All clothing should be clean and in good repair. Clothing with small, pre-designed holes must
be patched.
b. Shoes: All well-maintained shoes and sandals are permitted, with heels no higher than 2” tall; K-6
sandals must have straps around the back of the heel for safety.
c. Pants: All pants, shorts, skirts and dresses must be Khaki/chino-style, corduroy, or denim, and must be
no shorter than 2” above the knee (this includes slits in skirts or dresses). Leggings are allowed
underneath skirts/dresses as long as the skirt/dress is no shorter than 2” above the knee. No
sweatpants, athletic pants, or pajama pants are allowed.
d. Shirts: All shirts/blouses must be no lower than 2” below the collar bone. For girls, sleeves must come to
the shoulder (no “spaghetti” straps or tank style may be visible). Off-the-shoulder styles are not
allowed. Boys’ shirts must have sleeves.
e. Labels/Graphics: Attire should not promote images, labels, political ideologies, or philosophies that are
in conflict with God’s Word (for example: secular bands, political parties/politicians, etc.).
f. Hair/Head Coverings: All hair (including facial hair) should look neat and natural. Any hairstyle, hair
color, or head appearance – which includes but is not limited to hats, unnatural coloring, excessive
Mohawks, excessive sideburns, handlebar mustaches, excessive designs shaved into hair, etc. – that
tends to call undue attention to the individual is not acceptable. Hair should always be out of the eyes,
regardless of how it is kept or worn, neatly trimmed, and well-groomed at all times. (Head coverings for
documented religious purposes must be approved by the administration.)
As an Illinois State Board of Education Recognized school, Judah Christian School does not
prohibit hairstyles that are historically associated with race, ethnicity, or hair texture, including, but not
limited to, protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists. However, hairstyles, including facial
hair, must be groomed in a neat and professional manner that is conducive to a Christian learning
environment. [IL Public Act 102-0360]
g. Body Art: Tattoos or “body art” are not allowed, if visible.
h. Piercings: Any type of visible piercing other than the ear or nose for female students, are not allowed.
(This includes bull piercing, lobe gauges/tunnels, etc.) Male students are not allowed to have any type of
visible piercing. Students who have prohibited piercings will be required to remove them.

School spirit is encouraged, so Judah apparel is welcome.

The Elastic Clause


The administration reserves the right to interpret all dress code policies and make final decisions regarding the
appropriateness of student attire. Attempts to wear clothing that are considered extreme fashions/colors or
distractions to the educational process will not be permitted. Dress code violations will be handled according to the
divisional discipline policy outlined in the respective handbook. The ultimate goal of this policy is to create a school
atmosphere that both honors the Lord and provides an excellent platform for learning.

On and Off-campus Dress Code Clause


Students should also observe the dress code policies when attending Judah Christian sponsored events and
functions.
Formal Dress Code Clause
Students should observe the standard dress code policies at all formal events like Prom, graduation practice,
graduation, awards ceremonies and banquets.
Homecoming Dress Code Clause
Students should observe the standard dress code policies at all Homecoming events like assemblies, Homecoming
games and activities. Spirit days during Homecoming week are somewhat flexible; however, Judah leadership,
faculty and staff still reserve the right to interpret all dress code policies and make final decisions regarding
appropriateness of student attire.
Finals Week Dress Code Clause
Students should observe the standard dress code policies during Finals Week (Fall and Spring). Judah
leadership, faculty and staff still reserve the right to interpret all dress code policies and make final decisions
regarding appropriateness of student attire.
7/26/23

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