Dresscode

UPDATED DRESS CODE
*Highlighted sections are areas where change and/or emphasis is being placed.

DRESS CODE (Grades K-8 - Revised December 2004, April 2005, April 2008, June 2014)

General Attire Guidelines
Clothing should be in good condition, without holes or tears, and should be clean. Students are
expected to dress modestly and neatly. Shirts must also be neatly tucked in. In cold weather
appropriate outdoor clothing is suggested a student will not be held in from outdoor
activities due to clothing choice. Shorts may be worn at any time during the school year.
Shoes need to be a style that is firmly secured to the entire foot. Styles such as clogs, flip-flops,
open toe styles, etc. are not permitted. Athletic shoes should be worn to physical education
class.

Students often leave campus on field trips and interact with people in the community. Normally,
the school dress code and rules still apply. The principal and/or teachers may ask that students
dress according to the activity, keeping in mind our desire to promote an excellent, positive
image.

Scout uniforms are allowed on Scout meeting days.

***Students will be allowed to wear a special line of Zion Spirit Wear throughout the school year
as part of the Standardized Dress Policy. This special line of Spirit Wear will include polo and
crew-neck sweatshirts. Bobcat Spirit Days will normally take place on the third Friday of the
month. Students may wear t-shirts from any Zion or Lutheran High sponsored event.
Normal standardized dress bottoms must be worn on Bobcat Spirit Days.

Grooming Guidelines
Good grooming is essential when presenting a good image. Good grooming includes washing
ones body regularly, combing and arranging hair neatly, and presenting ones self in a neat,
clean manner. Bizarre and extreme styles that draw excessive attention to the individual (i.e.,
noticeable make-up, tattoos, extreme color and style of hair and the like) are not permitted.
Jewelry, if any, may not interfere with classroom activity. Boys are not permitted to wear
earrings. Body piercing, other than ears, is prohibited.

Boys: Grades 1-8 (Pre-school is optional)

Shirts - Polo style, turtleneck or oxford style - may be either long or short sleeve in any solid
color without art, logo, labels, or insignia. A long sleeve shirt may be neatly layered underneath
a short sleeve shirt. Shirts will not be of an extreme large size.

Pants - uniform style in black, navy, or khaki are permitted. They will be worn at the natural
waistline at all times. They will not drag on the ground. Side seams may not be slit into a boot
cut. No denim, cargo pants, extra pockets, or pants with rivets.

Shorts - uniform style in black, navy, or khaki are permitted. They will be worn at the natural
waistline at all times. Shorts may not be of an extreme large size and should be mid thigh -
knee length minimum. No denim, cargo style, extra pockets or rivets.

Sweaters - worn in conjunction with a polo, turtleneck or oxford shirt - may be any solid color
without art, logo, label, or insignia. They may be a cardigan, crew neck, v-neck, or sweater
vests and should not be of an extreme large size.

Sweatshirts Zion spirit-wear crew-neck sweatshirts may be worn at any time during the school
year. Sweatshirts with hoods are only permitted as outdoor wear.

PE Uniforms - Uniforms for physical education class are required for grades 5-8. Uniforms may
not be worn underneath standardized dress. PE uniforms are available at Shirt Kong a
separate pair of gym shoes will be required for gym class.

Girls: Grades K - 8 (Preschool is optional)

Shirts/Blouses - Polo style, turtleneck or plain blouse/oxford style - may be either long or short
sleeve in any solid color without art, logo, labels, or insignia. Girls will wear tops that extend
below the waistline (without any midriff exposure at any time). A long sleeve shirt may be neatly
layered underneath a short sleeve polo. Shirts will not be of an extreme large size or too tight
fitting.

Jumpers, Skirts and Culottes - uniform style - in either black, navy, khaki, or Royal Park Plaid
#70. They are to be worn at the natural waistline. Length should be at or about the knee, to
above the ankle. Skirts should not be excessively tight and no slit sides. Modesty shorts,
shorter than the hemline, are suggested be worn with skirts and jumpers. Waistbands may not
be rolled.

Pants - uniform style in black, navy or khaki are permitted. They will be worn at the natural
waistline at all times. They will not drag on the ground. Side seams may not be slit into a boot
cut. No denim, cargo pants, extra pockets or pants with rivets. Waistbands may not be
rolled.

Shorts, skorts and Capris - uniform style in black, navy or khaki are permitted. They will be
worn at the natural waistline at all times. Shorts, skorts and capris should not be excessively
tight and should be mid thigh - knee length minimum. No denim, cargo style, extra pockets
or rivets. Waistbands may not be rolled.

Sweaters - worn in conjunction with a polo, turtleneck or blouse - may be any solid color without
art, logo, label, or insignia. They may be a cardigan, crew neck, v-neck, or sweater vests and
should not be of an extreme large size or too tight fitting.

Sweatshirts - Zion spirit-wear crew-neck sweatshirts may be worn at any time during the school
year. Sweatshirts with hoods are only permitted as outdoor wear.

Undergarments must be white or flesh tone if visible through a shirt or blouse.

Cold Weather Attire - Girls are encouraged to wear pants and tights during cold weather.
Leggings, without lace, in solid colors or prints may be worn underneath skirts. Girls
may bring sweatpants to be worn underneath skirts at recess only.

PE Uniforms - Uniforms for physical education class are required for grades 5-8. Uniforms may
not be worn underneath standardized dress. PE uniforms are available at Shirt Kong. A
separate pair of gym shoes will be required for gym class.

DRESS CODE ENFORCEMENT
Students must follow the intent of the dress code. The Administration will have the final say on
any dress code questions. If a student is found to be inappropriately dressed or groomed, a
private consultation will be held with a teacher and/or principal to inform the student of the
expectations. An email will be sent to the parents if any dress code infractions occur.
Multiple infractions will result in a meeting with administration. Any concerns regarding
the policy should be sent in writing to administration.

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