Standardized Dress

July 1, 2006

To: Parents of Good Shepherd Lutheran School Students
From: Board of Christian Day School and Administration
RE: Standardized Dress Code for 2007/08 School Year

Please find the new dress code attached for the 2007/08 school year. We believe you'll be pleased with the choices and expect this will be easy, affordable and comfortable! Many of our local retailers regularly carry these items in both their stores and on line:

Sears	Dillards	ChoiceUniforms.com
Target	JC Penneys	Dollar General
WalMart	Kmart	FrenchToast.com
Kohls	LandsEnd.com	CampusKidsClothes.com
Famous Barr	Value City

You can download a visual guide in PDF format.

Thank you for your support!

DRESS CODE

The following dress code standards have been adopted by the Board of Christian Day School and apply to all school days unless otherwise directed by the Principal. All clothing should fit the student properly, conforming to his or her body type.

Tops

Solid color white, burgundy, gray, navy blue, light blue or light pink.

Plain, short or long-sleeve three to four button polo-style, oxford-style, turtleneck or mock turtleneck.

Turned down collar, tucked in, buttoned sleeves, only top button unbuttoned.

Plain crew-neck, v-neck or button-down sweater, vest or sweatshirt (in same colors as above) may be worn with shirt as listed above.

Only Good Shepherd logos are acceptable.

Bottoms

Solid color tan, black, navy blue, gray, or burgandy.

Plain or pleated, tailored-style pants, capris, walking shorts, skorts, skirts and jumpers in cotton twill, corduroy or similar-type fabric. (No denim or tight-fitting fabrics. No cargo pants.)

Pants, capris, walking shorts, skorts and skirts are worn at natural waist.

Walking shorts, skorts, skirts and jumpers extend 3-4" above top of knee.

Capris and shorts can be worn year round except for Chapel days.

Bottoms with visible belt loops require plain, black/brown leather or fabric-matching belt.

Hair, Accessories & Jewelry

Hairstyles are neat, not distracting, in good taste and out of student's eyes. Boy's hair should be off the collar and not below the earlobes. Avoid unnatural hair coloring and hair attachments. Color coordinated hair accessories.

Girls may wear up to two earrings per lobe and no longer than the lobe. Boys are not to wear earrings.

Other pierced-body jewelry and tattoos are not allowed. Makeup is modest and discreet.

Socks & Tights

Solid color socks or tights matching top or bottom. Natural-color pantyhose. Shorts or tights under skirts and jumpers.

Undergarments

Worn as intended and not visible.

Foot Coverings

Heel of foot to floor at back of shoe may not exceed 1-1/2". Heel straps and non-marking soles. Socks, tights or pantyhose with all footwear.

Outerwear

Jackets, hooded or zippered sweatshirts or sweaters, ponchos, hats, caps, scarves and gloves are worn outdoors.

Exceptions

Out of reverence for our Lord, students are asked to dress especially nice on days of Chapel services and not wear shorts or capris.
Preschool is exempt from this dress code policy but students are expected to dress in modest, Christian attire.
Extracurricular activities such as team sports, band, etc. may have additional guidelines set by the coach or director.
Students are asked to wear burgundy tops on school-sponsored field trips unless advised differently by the teacher.
The Principal may designate "Special Dress Days" for special events.
Students attending after school events such as sporting events, school plays, etc. are expected to dress in modest, Christian attire.
All employees and volunteers should wear modest, Christian attire.

Noncompliance

The Board has placed its confidence in the Principal and teachers for final judgment on specific attire. Students, parents and guardians are asked to respect such judgments. Students repeatedly wearing clothing not meeting these guidelines will receive a letter to be signed by the parent. Further violations to the dress code may result in additional disciplinary action.