Dress Code

General
Rationale for the Dress Code
Policy Statement
Parental Responsibility
Elementary Boys
Elementary Girls
Middle/High School - Gentlemen
Middle/High School - Ladies
Dress Privilege Day (Wednesday)
SPECIAL OCCASIONS

General

The objective of the school board is to implement a dress code that is corresponding with the mission and philosophy of DBCS. The Bible commands the Christian to do “all to the glory of God.” (1 Cor. 10:31)

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Rationale for the Dress Code

“Whose adorning, let it not be the outward [appearance], but let it be the hidden man of the heart which…is a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God a great price.” 1 Peter 3:3-4

The dress code of Denbigh Baptist Christian School impacts our school every day. The appearance of our students conveys the Christ centered focus of our school and should be an admired testimony in establishing our reputation as an outstanding school with excellent students. These appearance guidelines are stated to remind parents and students that dress and appearance are heart issues. Our overall goal is for parents and this school to partner with each other in preparing and nurturing our young people’s hearts to bring honor to Jesus Christ in how they look, what they wear, and how they conduct themselves before others.

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Policy Statement

DBCS desires to enhance its learning environment in positive ways. Research and experience demonstrate that a more formal dress standard does have a positive impact on a student’s frame of mind. In light of these findings, and with respect to the value of modesty and moderation, the School Board and Administration of Denbigh Baptist Christian School have sought to establish a standard that will create an attractive, comfortable, and practical dress code that will …

• be a testimony from the entire student body.
• be a testimony for the Christian environment of our school.
• be an acceptable standard in the eyes of the majority of our parents.
• strengthen the educational process.

We also believe that our standards are based on four biblical principles:

• Dress should be modest. (I Timothy 2:9)
• Dress should properly differentiate between the sexes.

(Deuteronomy 22:5; I Corinthians 11:14-15, Mathew 19:4)

• Dress should not call undue attention to itself.

     (Philippians 4:5; I Peter 3:3-4; I Corinthians 10:31)

• Dress should not identify with an element of society that is contrary to God and the Gospel of Jesus Christ. (I John 2:15; I Corinthians 6:19-20; Colossians 3:1-10)

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Parental Responsibility

DBCS believes it is the parent’s responsibility to ensure that students are dressed neatly and modestly. Please acquaint yourself with DBCS acceptable dress standards and help train your young people to comply.

When a student is observed by a teacher or the principal to be in non-compliance of the dress code, the parents or legal guardian may be called and the student may be sent home to make any needed alterations. If it is impossible for the student to go home to change, he/she will be held out of class until the dress code issue has been remedied. The student’s grade for each class will reflect his or her absence. Repeated offenses may indicate an issue of direct disobedience. Such students could lose certain dress privileges and be subject to disciplinary action from detention to dismissal. Since this normally creates a greater hardship on the parents or guardian than the students, parents are urged to supervise their child’s dress on a daily basis. It is the student alone and his/her parents or guardians who are solely responsible for proper dress consistent with the spirit and the word of the dress code.

Please be aware that the administration of Denbigh Baptist Christian School reserves the right to determine the acceptability of clothing and hairstyles.

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Elementary Boys

SLACKS

• Must be solid khaki, navy, or black. May be denim material.

Note: Solid means all one color and without decoration.

• Must not have cargo/utility pockets or drawstrings.
• Length must not exceed the sole of the shoe.
• May have elastic waistband.

BELTS

• Required if slacks have belt loops.
• No belts with studs or spikes.

SHIRTS

• Must be polo (traditional 2 or 3- button style), turtleneck, or oxford style (button or non-button collar).
• Shirt front must be buttoned.
• Must be tucked in at all times.

SHOES

• Street shoes, athletic type shoes or sandals may be worn.
• All shoes must have a closed back or strap.
• No combat style boots, flip-flops, or beach shoes may be worn.
• All shoes requiring shoelaces are to be laced and tied.
• No Heelys.

OUTERWEAR/JACKETS/SWEATERS

• Jackets and coats (except suit jackets or sports coats) are NOT to be worn in class. 
• Crew neck or v-neck sweaters (cardigan or pull over) may be worn over polo, turtleneck, or oxford shirts.
• DBCS sweatshirts (zip up or pull over) may be worn in class over polo, turtleneck, or oxford shirts.  Hoods must be left down while inside buildings.
• No other type of sweatshirts may be worn.
• The following items are not to be worn: camouflage, trenchcoats, fleece, or shirts worn as outerwear.

JEWELRY

• May not be spiked, offensive, or anti-Christian.
• No earrings during school hours and when representing DBCS after school hours.
• No enlarged ear-pierced openings for plugs, gauges, or similar devices.
• No facial or tongue piercing.
• Tattoos must be covered during school hours and when representing DBCS after school hours.

HAIR

• Must be clean and neatly groomed.
• Must be above the eyebrows, above the collar, and above the bottom of the ear lobe.
• No hair coloring is permitted.
• Extreme fads are to be avoided.

HATS/SUNGLASSES

• May not be worn inside buildings.

In all cases the administration will have the final authority about the appropriateness of any school wear. The appearance must always be neat, modest, and suitable.

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Elementary Girls

SKIRTS/JUMPERS/SKORTS

• Must be solid khaki, navy, or black. May be denim material.

Note: Solid means all one color and without decoration.

• Hemline, including slits, must be no higher than the top of the knee.

SLACKS/CAPRIS

• Must be solid khaki, navy, or black. May be denim material.

Note: Solid means all one color and without decoration.

• Must not have cargo/utility pockets or drawstrings.
• Slack length must not exceed the sole of the shoe.
• Capri length must be mid-calf or longer.
• May have elastic waistband.

BELTS

• Required if slacks have belt loops.
• No belts with studs or spikes.

SHIRTS

• Must be polo (traditional 2 or 3- button style), turtleneck, or oxford style (button or non-button collar).
• Shirt front must be buttoned.
• Shirts must have sleeves.
• Must be tucked in at all times.

SHOES

• Street shoes, athletic type shoes or sandals may be worn.
• All shoes must have a closed back or strap.
• No combat style boots, flip-flops, or beach shoes may be worn.
• All shoes requiring shoelaces are to be laced and tied.
• No Heelys.

OUTERWEAR/JACKETS/SWEATERS

• Jackets and coats (except suit jackets or blazers) are NOT to be worn in class. 
• Crew neck or v-neck sweaters (cardigan or pull over) may be worn over polo, turtleneck, or oxford shirts.
• DBCS sweatshirts (zip up or pull over) may be worn in class over polo, turtleneck, or oxford shirts.  Hoods must be left down while inside buildings.

• No other type of sweatshirts may be worn.
• The following items are not to be worn: camouflage, trenchcoats, fleece, or shirts worn as outerwear.

 JEWELRY

• May not be spiked, offensive, or anti-Christian.
• No more than two earrings per ear during school hours.
• No facial or tongue piercing.
• No enlarged ear-pierced openings for plugs, gauges, or similar devices .
• Tattoos must be covered during school hours and when representing DBCS after school hours.

HAIR

• Must be clean, neatly groomed and out of the face.
• No hair coloring is permitted.
• Extreme fads are to be avoided.

HATS/SUNGLASSES

• May not be worn inside buildings.

In all cases the administration will have the final authority about the appropriateness of any school wear. The appearance must always be neat, modest, and suitable.

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Middle/High School - Gentlemen

This dress code is in effect from 7:45am – 3:30pm. Unless students are involved in athletic contests, they should arrive and leave school in school approved attire. After 3:30pm and for all school extracurricular events, principles of modesty and moderation continue to apply to student dress.  At such times, school personnel have the right to address these issues if a student is in questionable attire.

SLACKS

• Must be solid khaki, navy or black.

Note: Solid means all one color and without decoration.

• Must not be of a jean style (denim) or spandex or have cargo/utility pockets or drawstrings.
• Length should not exceed the sole of the shoe.

BELTS

• Required if slacks have belt loops.
• No belts with studs or spikes.

 SHIRTS

• Must be polo (traditional 2 or 3- button style), turtleneck, or oxford style (button or non-button collar).
• Shirt fronts must be buttoned.
• Shirts must be tucked in at all times.
• If a long or short-sleeved T-shirt is worn under the polo, turtleneck, or oxford shirt, it must be a solid color with no printing.

SHOES

• Street shoes, athletic type shoes or sandals may be worn.
• All shoes must have a closed back or strap.
• No combat style boots, flip-flops, or beach shoes may be worn.
• All shoes requiring shoelaces are to be laced and tied.
• No Heelys.

OUTERWEAR/JACKETS/SWEATERS

• Jackets and coats (except suit jackets or sports coats) are NOT to be worn in class. 
• Crew neck or v-neck sweaters (cardigan or pull over) may be worn over polo, turtleneck, or oxford shirts.
• Non-hooded DBCS sweatshirts may be worn in class over polo, turtleneck, or oxford shirts. 
• No other type of sweatshirt may be worn.
• The following items are not to be worn: camouflage, trenchcoats, fleece, or shirts worn as outerwear.

JEWELRY

• May not be spiked offensive, or anti-Christian.
• No earrings during school hours and when representing DBCS after school hours.
• No enlarged ear-pierced openings for plugs, gauges, or similar devices.
• No facial or tongue piercing.
• Tattoos must be covered during school hours and when representing DBCS after school hours.

HAIR

• Must be clean and neatly groomed.
• Must be above the eyebrows, above the collar, and above the bottom of the ear lobe.
• Sideburns may extend to the bottom of the ear lobe.
• Facial hair is not permitted except that mustaches are allowed for senior boys. They are not to extend beyond the corner of the mouth and must be neat in appearance.
• Young men may dye or highlight their hair a natural hair color (extreme fads are to be avoided).

HATS/SUNGLASSES

• May not be worn inside buildings.

In all cases the administration will have the final authority about the appropriateness of any school wear. The appearance must always be neat, modest, and suitable.

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Middle/High School - Ladies

This dress code is in effect from 7:45am – 3:30pm. Unless students are involved in athletic contests, they should arrive and leave school in school approved attire. After 3:30pm and for all school extracurricular events, principles of modesty and moderation continue to apply to student dress.  At such times, school personnel have the right to address these issues if a student is in questionable attire. 

SKIRTS/JUMPERS

• Must be solid khaki, navy, or black.

Note: Solid means all one color and without decoration.

• Hemline, including slits, must be no higher than the top of the knee.

SLACKS/CAPRIS

• Must be solid khaki, navy, or black.

Note: Solid means all one color and without decoration.

• Must not be of a jean style (denim) or spandex or have cargo/utility pockets or drawstrings.
• Slack length should not exceed the sole of the shoe.
• Capri length must be mid-calf or longer.
• No gauchos.

BELTS

• Required if slacks have belt loops.
• No belts with studs or spikes.

SHIRTS

• Must be polo (traditional 2 or 3- button style) or oxford style (button or non-button collar).
• Shirts must have sleeves.
• Shirt fronts must be buttoned.
• Shirts must be tucked in at all times.
• If a long or short-sleeved T-shirt or turtleneck is worn under the polo or oxford shirt, it must be a solid color with no printing.  

SHOES

• Street shoes, athletic type shoes or sandals may be worn.
• All shoes must have a closed back or strap.
• No combat style boots, flip-flops, or beach shoes may be worn.
• All shoes requiring shoelaces are to be laced and tied.
• No Heelys.

OUTERWEAR/JACKETS/SWEATERS

• Jackets and coats (except suit jackets or blazers) are NOT to be worn in class. 
• Crew neck or v-neck sweaters (cardigan or pull over) may be worn over polo, turtleneck, or oxford shirts.
• Non-hooded DBCS sweatshirts may be worn in class over polo, turtleneck, or oxford shirts. 
• No other type of sweatshirt may be worn.
• The following items are not to be worn: camouflage, trenchcoats, fleece, or shirts worn as outerwear.

JEWELRY

• May not be spiked, offensive, or anti-Christian.
• No more than two earrings per ear during school hours.
• No facial or tongue piercing.
• No enlarged ear-pierced openings for plugs, gauges, or similar devices.
• Tattoos must be covered during school hours and when representing DBCS after school hours.

HAIR

• Must be clean, neatly groomed and out of the face.
• Young ladies may dye or highlight their hair a natural hair color (extreme fads are to be avoided).

HATS/SUNGLASSES

• May not be worn inside buildings. 

In all cases the administration will have the final authority about the appropriateness of any school wear. The appearance must always be neat, modest, and suitable.  

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Dress Privilege Day (Wednesday)

Wednesdays will be dress privilege days. Students may wear jeans. All slacks should be appropriate in size and fit. Pants that are torn and/or faded from excessive wear or have separated seams are inappropriate.

Students may wear T- shirts with a Christian message, DBCS spirit T-shirts, or college T-shirts with college logos. T-shirts must be tucked in.  By definition, “DBCS Spirit T-Shirts” refers to top professionally made T-shirts such as those sold by the Booster Club, those given /sold acknowledging METRO or state athletic participation, and those given by Word of Life on the senior trip. Home made T-shirts will not be allowed on Dress Privilege Day unless the sponsor/coach of the group/team making the T-shirts requests approval from the administration in advance.

Students will be permitted to wear crew neck sweaters or sweatshirts without a collared shirt under them. Sweatshirts must have a Christian message, be DBCS spirit wear, or college sweatshirts with college logos. Any writing or logos/pictures should be in harmony with the philosophy of Denbigh Baptist Christian School.  Hooded sweatshirts, whether pull over or zip up, may be worn in class if they meet the above qualifications.  Violation of this stated policy will result in loss of privilege. Repeated violations will result in permanent loss of privilege.

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SPECIAL OCCASIONS

Special occasions include, but are not limited to, the events listed below. In an effort to promote modesty and appropriateness and to help parents in choosing, we have provided the following guidelines:

 BOYS  Dressy

• Coat         
• Khaki pants                      
• Matching tie                                                                      
• Matching socks                
• Dress shoes                                
• No denim material  

        Semiformal

• Coat                                             
• Dress pants                     
• Matching tie                      
• Matching socks    
• Dress shoes                                
• No denim material

        Formal                       

• Tuxedo
• Dress suit
• Matching tie
• Matching socks
• Dress shoes
• No denim material

GIRLS  Dressy

• No full length dresses/gowns
• No bare midriff
• Dresses and skirts must reach no higher than the top of the knee when standing.
• Slits in dresses and skirts must reach no higher than the top of the knee when standing.                    
• No cleavage or suggestions of cleavage
• No dresses that consist of a back and front fastened together by strings or bands of fabric
• No cut-outs that reveal skin along a girl’s midsection unless cut-outs are small and are filled in with fabric that is of the same color as the dress
• No excessively tight clothing
• Dress shoes only 

Semiformal

• No full length dresses/gowns
• No bare midriff
• Dresses and skirts must reach no higher than the top of the knee when standing.
• Slits in dresses and skirts must reach no higher than the top of the knee when standing.
• No cleavage or suggestion of cleavage.
• No dresses that consist of a back and front fastened together by strings or bands of fabric
• No cut-outs that reveal skin along a girl’s midsection unless cut-outs are small and are filled in with fabric that is of the same color as the dress
• The back opening of the dress must cover the lower third of the back and must be at least 4 inches above the waist.
• Dresses must have straps.
• No excessively tight clothing
• Dress shoes only

Formal

• Full length gowns
• Slits must reach no higher than the top of the knee when standing
• No bare midriff
• No cleavage or suggestions of cleavage
• No gowns that consist of a back and front fastened together by strings or bands of fabric
• No cut-outs that reveal skin along a girl’s midsection unless cut-outs are small and are filled in with fabric that is of the same color as the dress
• The back opening of the dress must cover the lower third of the back and must be at least 4 inches above the waist.
• Gowns must have straps.
• Dress shoes only

Note:   Female faculty/administration will approve the girls’ dresses and gowns.
All dresses and gowns must be approved at least 72 hours (3 days)
before the event to which they will be worn.

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