Dress Code

Philosophy

The way we dress reflects our view of ourselves and the world around us. The way we dress also impacts how we behave and may affect the individuals with whom we interact. In Romans 12:1-2, we are instructed “…to make a decisive dedication of your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and well-pleasing to God which is your reasonable service…not conformed to this world, (fashioned after and adapted to its external superficial customs), but be transformed by the renewal of your mind…”

At LSCS, we have an expectation not to conform to the world, particularly while we consider our dress. More so, our community seeks to develop a spirit of unity while nurturing and formulating leaders for the world beyond secondary education. We strive to create a culture of leadership among a community of students, faculty and staff in cooperation with parents through a common expectation of respectful dress. The dress code should assist you as a parent in raising future leaders who have a heart to follow God.

2022 – 2023 School Dress Code

Monday-Friday

Hair

• At all times, only natural hair colors are permitted for all ages: brown, black, blonde, red
• Only minimal facial hair (stubble) is permitted.
• Male hair length: must not obstruct student’s vision and must be above the shoulders

Shirts

• LSCS spirit shirts (issued by the school) are to be worn Monday-Friday
• Size – midriffs cannot show (no skin) when hands are fully raised above the head
• LSCS polo (issued by the school) is to be worn Wednesday for Chapel
• A turtleneck or long sleeve shirt in any solid color may be worn underneath the LSCS spirit shirt.

Pants, Shorts & Skirts

• Colors – khaki, black, gray or denim
• Material – jean, khaki, cotton (no sweatpants, leggings or stretch fabrics)
• Size – Pants or shorts must be worn at the waist. Tight-fitting pants or shorts are not acceptable.
• Holes – holes in pants/shorts are permitted but must only appear below fingertips when hands are relaxed at one’s side. Leggings may not be worn under pants with holes.
• All shorts must have a minimum of a 4-inch inseam
• Skirts – acceptable only in grades Pk-5th, must pass fingertip rule.
• Shorts/leggings must be worn under all skirts.
• No jumpers are to be worn (all grade levels)

Jackets and Sweaters

• All jackets and sweatshirts must be sized appropriately.
• Cold weather coats or jackets for outside: In cold weather, any jacket or coat may be worn to school. Coats must be removed once the students are in the building.
• If a child is cold inside the building, he or she may only wear a LSCS issued hoodie/zip up with a LSCS spirit shirt underneath.

Shoes

• All shoes must consist of a back or have a back strap in use.

Friday Dress Reward

Students who have consistently shown respect and honor in their dress throughout the week are permitted to dress more casually on Fridays. Provided they have not violated the dress code policy during the week, students may dress within the following restrictions on Fridays only:

Shirts

• Short sleeve or long sleeve non-LSCS spirit shirts may be worn – no tank tops or crop tops
• Shirts must not be seen through and must cover midriff when arms are raised above head. Undergarments must not show at any time.
• Shirts must be appropriate in print, slogan or sayings. Anything distracting to the classroom setting will be deemed inappropriate.

Pants, Shorts & Skirts

• Colors – any color/appropriate pattern acceptable
• Material- must not be seen through
• Shorts – must have a minimum of a 4-inch inseam. Athletic/wind shorts are permitted, as long as they follow the inseam rule. Shorts must always be visible underneath a shirt/sweater/hoodie.
• Skirts – must pass the fingertip rule. Shorts/leggings must be worn under all skirts. (PK-12th)
• Dresses- must pass the fingertip rule. Shorts/leggings must be worn under all skirts. (PK-12th)
• Leggings – may be worn with a shirt that covers one’s bottom when hands are fully raised above the head.
•  Sweatpants/Joggers – may be worn on Fridays only.
• Pajama bottoms – not permitted.

Jackets & Sweaters

• Jackets must be appropriate in print, slogan or sayings. If worn, a LSCS sprit shirt must be worn underneath. Anything distracting to the classroom setting will be deemed inappropriate.
• Heavy jackets may be worn into the building but not be worn inside the classroom; they are acceptable for outside, recess, dismissal, etc.

Shoes

• Students are allowed their choice of shoe on Fridays and are not required to have a back to them. Slippers are not permitted.