Starkville Christian School Standardized Dress Code

Dress code requirements begin upon the student’s arrival at school and remain in effect until his/her departure.  Students coming to school without the proper uniform may be sent to the office where parents will be notified.  If a parent cannot be reached, the student will remain in in-school suspension the remainder of the day. 

Please make sure that uniform items are replaced when they become worn out or too small.

For a print version of the standardized dress code, click here.

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SHIRTS

Polo
Colors	Navy blue, Forest green, White
Specifications	Solid long sleeve or short sleeve. At least one green shirt is required for all students. All shirts must have the SCS logo. Shirts must remain tucked in during school hours.
Turtleneck
Colors	Navy blue, Forest green, white
Specification	Must have the turtleneck collar and NOT a t-shirt crew collar. Solid in color.
Oxford
Specifications	Oxford blue or white with button down collar (girls may wear Peter Pan collar).  May be short or long sleeve.  SCS logo required.
Clarifications for all shirts and blouses.	Shirts may not be tight, undersized or oversized.  Tails must be long enough to remain tucked during normal school activities.
SCS T-Shirt	SCS t-shirts may be worn on Fridays only.  They may be purchased through the school office.

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SWEATERS

Colors	Solid navy, forest green or white.
Specifications	Style may be crew, v-neck, vest or cardigan.  Manufacturer’s logo may not exceed one inch.  Must be banded at the bottom. All sweaters require a shirt underneath that meets dress code.

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OUTERWEAR PERMITTED IN CLASS

Types	Solid color sweatshirt in school colors with SCS logo. Windbreaker, fleece jacket, or fleece vest in solid school colors only.
Specifications	No sweatshirts or jackets other than those listed above may be worn in the classroom during class.

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PANTS AND SHORTS (BOYS AND GIRLS)

Colors

Navy, Khaki

Specifications

Classic or traditional styles. Must come high enough for shirt to remain tucked in at all times. Must have belt loops, and regulation belt is required (exception: grades K-4 through 2nd grade may wear elastic waist pant with no belt).  Shorts may be no longer than the knee cap and no shorter than 5 inches from the floor when kneeling. Not permitted: Spandex, denim, corduroy, decorations, cargo pants, extra pockets, zip off knees, zip pockets.

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ACCESSORIES

Regulation belt	Black or brown leather with classic buckle (no cowboy or logo buckles) Stretch belts with classic buckles may be worn in the following colors:  black, brown, navy or khaki.
Backpacks, Lunchboxes	Must be solid colors with no cartoons or large graphics.  Backpacks must be able to fit in lockers (grades 7-12).  No backpacks with wheels will be permitted for any grade level.

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THURSDAY  UNIFORM FOR GRADES 7-12

Girls	Girls will wear SCS logo Oxford button down blouse and khaki, navy, or plaid skirts or skorts (no shorts or capris).
Boys	Boys will wear SCS logo Oxford button down shirt with khaki or navy pants (no shorts).

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SHOES AND SOCKS

Shoes	Prefer tennis/athletic shoes.  May wear oxfords (tie type), loafers, and hiking boots.  All shoes must be closed toe. Not permitted: clogs, crocs, sandals, backless shoes, heels more than one inch.
Socks	Socks (in any solid color) must be worn. In addition, girls may wear tights or stockings in any solid color.

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GIRLS CLOTHING (SPECIFICS)
Not permitted in any category: Spandex, denim, decorations,
corduroy zip off length, zip pockets, extra pockets

Capri Pants	Navy or Khaki Capri pants may be worn.  The waist must be high enough to keep shirts tucked in and not be tight fitting.  Regulation belt must be worn if belt loops are present.
Skorts / Shorts	Navy, Khaki, or LaRose plaid.  Shorts and skorts must come to the waist.  The minimum length is 5 inches from the floor when kneeling.  Regulation belt must be worn if belt loops are present.
Skirts	Navy, Khaki, or LaRose plaid (J.C. Penny plaid is permitted) Skirts must come to the waist.  Minimum length is 5 inches from the floor when kneeling.
Jumpers	Navy, Khaki, or LaRose plaid (J.C. Penny plaid is permitted) Classic style (May have hip pockets and one chest.  Zipper must be in back after 3rd  grade).  Length rule applies.

GENERAL: Parents and students should remember that our bodies are to be temples of the Holy Spirit. Further, we are not to call attention to ourselves. Whatever would distract students from their tasks here at School is inappropriate. Below are several examples: 

• No hats are to be worn during class hours
• No sunglasses may be worn during class hours
• No excessive or inappropriate jewelry
• All necklaces must be worn inside the school uniform
• Boys may not wear earrings
• Girls may not wear extreme or excessive make-up
• No body piercing
• No tattoos (temporary or permanent)

Boys Hair	All hair styles should be conservative in nature.  Hair should be off the collar in back, neatly trimmed around the ears, and off the eyebrows in the front.  Boys should be clean-shaven.
Girls Hair	Hair must be neatly groomed in traditional styles.  No unnatural colors are permitted.  Public primping is not permitted.