Uniform and Dress Code

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General Rationale for a Dress Code

  1. Being overly concerned with clothing and outward appearances is contrary to God’s will for us as revealed in Scripture (1 Sam. 16:7; Matt. 6:19-21; James 4:4; 1 John 2:15-17).
  2. Pressures felt by children to compete in areas of dress are destructive to the unity of the school and the body of Christ.
  3. Everything in our lives, including our clothing, should reflect the order of the Godhead and the order He has created in the world (1 Corinthians 14:40).
  4. Clothing should be modest and not draw attention to the individual (1 Timothy 2:9) and should reflect differences in the sexes (Deuteronomy 22:5).
  5. Our children are serving as witnesses and ambassadors both for the Lord Jesus Christ and the school. Student appearance is a reflection of both.

Specific Rationale for Uniforms

  1. Uniforms are a positive discipline in the school, and Coram Deo emphasizes the value of a disciplined learning environment. Just as dressing up, even wearing uniforms, is a part of the workday for parents, wearing a school uniform is a signal to the child that it is a time for hard work and studious activity.
  2. Uniforms prevent problems associated with the subjective interpretation of a dress code policy. Uniforms will eliminate any confusion about what is acceptable, modest and appropriate by the school’s standards.
  3. Uniforms tend to decrease the cost of student clothing. Our uniform vendors provide economical and durable items. Often parents need only purchase two or three sets of uniforms to last throughout the school year and often these items can be handed down to other children.

Uniform Policy

A detailed list of specific clothing items and suppliers/vendors for the student uniforms may be obtained from the school office. Certain uniform items must be purchased from the designated suppliers and other items may be purchased from wherever desired.

General Dress Code for All Students and Staff

  1. Sweatshirts and sweaters must be worn with a collared shirt underneath.
  2. Shirts are to be tucked in at all times. “Blousing” of shirts is not permitted.
  3. Shoes designed for laces are to be worn with appropriate, tied laces.
  4. Excessive jewelry and excessive make-up are not permitted.
  5. Earrings and necklaces are not permitted on boys.
  6. Jewelry in pierced body parts, with the exception of earrings for girls, is not permitted.
  7. All students must keep their hair neatly groomed and conservatively styled.
  8. Unnaturally colored/dyed hair and visible tattoos are not permitted.
  9. Outerwear coats and jackets are not to be worn in the building during the school day.
  10. Student apparel (e.g. any non-uniform clothing worn at school or at official school events) and school gear (e.g. backpacks, lunch containers, notebooks, and the like) shall not display any commercial slogans, product promotions, celebrity representations, or pictures/cartoons of commercial characters.
  11. Any outlandish or distracting clothing, jewelry, makeup, hairstyle, or appearance will not be permitted.

Uniform and Dress Code Policy Enforcement

The school faculty and headmaster will enforce the Uniform and Dress Code Policy. Interpretation and application of the Uniform and Dress Code standards will be the responsibility of the headmaster. Students not complying with the Uniform and Dress Code Policy will be required to rectify their appearance immediately. Cheerful, consistent compliance is expected. Students who violate the Uniform and Dress Code Policy, either by action or by challenging and rebellious attitudes, will be subject to disciplinary actions.