Trinity Lutheran School Standardized Dress Policy
UNIFORM DRESS POLICY
DRESS CODE
It is important that we have respect for the educational setting and process. Therefore, the following examples and general guidelines are offered to help in choosing appropriate school clothing:
● Acceptable colors for polo or button-down shirts, cardigans/sweaters, sweatshirts and fleece jackets include navy blue, light blue, gray, black or white.
● Acceptable colors for pants, capris, shorts, skorts/skirts, jumpers, and dresses are navy blue, gray, khaki or the official school plaid which is available at Land’s End.
● Leggings/tights may not be worn alone. Acceptable colors include black, navy blue, gray, white and khaki.
● All items of clothing should be a solid color (i.e. no stripes, embellishments, decorative piping, design, logos, or labels).
● With the exception of Trinity’s approved logo or spirit wear, all shirts worn in the classroom must have sleeves and collars. Turtlenecks are considered collars.
● Skirts and shorts must be no shorter than mid-thigh. Shorts must be greater than or equal to a 6-inch inseam.
● Blue jeans are only allowed on Spirit Day Friday, and Dress Down Days. Jeggings and other stretch material will not be allowed. Frayed or ripped clothing may not be worn.
● Pre-K to 5th grade are required to wear sneakers/tennis shoes.
● 6th-8th graders are allowed the privilege of wearing crocs along with sneakers/tennis shoes. Crocs will be allowed with the strap around the heel (sport mode) only. Slides, flip flops, slippers, open back shoes etc. are not permitted.
● All students are required to have sneakers/tennis shoes for PE.
● Socks are required to be worn with all shoe styles.
Light jackets or sweaters worn in the classroom for warmth must be of a solid, approved shirt color with no logos. Coats, hats, hoods, gloves, and sunglasses should be removed indoors.
Spirit Day Friday/Dress Down Day Attire includes blue jeans, Trinity exclusive joggers, polo shirt, Trinity t-shirts/sweatshirts.
Game Day Attire for both boys and girls will include warm-up or shooting shirts with the school uniform approved bottoms. The only exception to this would be the final home game of each sport of the 8th grade year student-athletes may choose to break the dress code and dress up for that day.
Dress Up Day clothing includes: sweater, dress, skirts, dress pants, dress shirt. All clothing must follow dress code rules.
Uniform dress shall be worn for field trips (e.g. visits to the library, museums, etc.). If another dress is more appropriate for a field trip, approval must be obtained from the Principal.
PERSONAL APPEARANCE
Proper attire and good grooming has definite bearing in providing an atmosphere conducive to effective education. For this reason, proper appearance should be guided by the following simple standards: neat, clean, modest, good taste, and functional. Clean, well-groomed natural-colored hair and practical nails are expected. Frequent bathing, daily brushing of teeth, and the use of deodorant should be encouraged to form personal hygiene habits. Clothes should not be wrinkled, shoes tied, and the rule of modest dress be followed.
GYM CLOTHES
Students in grade 6-8 are required to wear gym clothes for physical education classes. All students must purchase a pair of TLS PE shorts from the office. Students may wear any
appropriate long-sleeve or short-sleeve t-shirt for PE class.
CONSEQUENCES FOR DRESS CODE VIOLATIONS
The dress code will be enforced. If a student wears clothing not prescribed by the dress code, parents will be contacted to bring dress code appropriate clothing for their child.. In some cases, the student may be asked to change prior to attending class. Interpretation and enforcement of the Standardized Dress Policy is at the administration’s discretion.