1. To promote modesty - The students should dress in a manner that is comfortable and enjoyable but at all times that which honors the Lord. The clothing worn should not be suggestive nor give any cause for impure thinking. This is the reason for not wearing sleeveless shirts, short skirts, etc.

2. To have a little higher standard of dress - When students "dress up" just a bit, they tend to have a higher self-esteem, have better conduct, and do better academically. This is the reason for not wearing T-shirts and blue jeans. The dress code allows students to dress with a lot of variety without being uncomfortable, monotonous, or expensive. When students go off campus during school, go to any school event, or if we have visitors, the students favorably represent themselves, their homes, the school and the Lord. For this reason clothing or hairstyles that are bizarre or strange are not approved.

3. To encourage girls to dress as girls and boys to dress as boys - This follows scriptural guidelines to teach proper femininity and masculinity.

DRESS CODE PROBLEMS

There is no way to eliminate all dress code problems. Even if uniforms were issued, clothing could still be worn improperly. How one deals with problems is most important. To minimize problems, the dress code is as clearly defined as possible to promote consistency and enforceability. Students and parents are asked to "work with" the teachers in meeting the dress code rather than "pushing the limit" on questionable or unacceptable dress. The school administration will decide on the acceptability of "fads" or new styles that are not specifically addressed. If a student arrives at school dressed in a manner not in keeping with the dress code and best interest of the school, he or she may be required to change clothing or may be sent home. An unexcused absence will be given. A student may receive detention for dress code violations. A student who repeatedly violates the dress code is subject to suspension from school. Re-admittance will require a parent conference. Bay Area Christian School looks to parents as being responsible for the dress of their child.

General Requirements:

1. Clothing should be conservative and should be modest in all respects. Students must meet modesty requirements at all school functions, even off campus events.

2. Clothing should be conducive to good health, comfort, safety, and should not be a distraction.

3. Shoes must be worn at all times. Nice sandals are acceptable. A sandal is either open at the toe or the heel. No flip flops, sports sandals, crocs, or any sandal with straps between the toes are allowed. Tennis shoes are permitted.

4. Bizarre hairstyles and unnatural colors are not allowed. Boy's hair is to be no longer than the middle of the ear on the side and not over the collar in the back. Boy’s hair must be tapered on the sides. Facial hair for boys is not permitted. Sideburns are not to be longer than the middle of the ear. Hair should clear the eyebrow and be kept out of the line of vision, being cut in such a manner as not to require continuous attention.

5. All apparel should be in good condition, not torn or with holes.

6. T-shirts are not allowed. A t-shirt has a banded collar like our PE shirts. A t-shirt with a pocket, decorations, or that has been modified in anyway is still a t-shirt and not acceptable.

7. A shirt or blouse with buttons must be buttoned to within one button from the top.

8. Girls' blouses and boys' shirts must have sleeves. See through fabrics are not permitted.

9. Sweatshirts with appropriate writing will be allowed. They should be reasonably sized and neat in appearance.

10. Pants should be solid colors. White pants are not permitted. Pants should be of medium to heavy weight fabric. Denim blue jeans are not acceptable. Pants or skirts that are intentionally faded at the seat, thighs, calves, etc., are not permitted. Pants are to be modestly loose fitting but not extra baggy. (See #4 under specific requirements for boys.)

11. Pants should be hemmed so as not to excessively drag the floor. Sweat pants and wind pants are not acceptable.

12. Capri pants are permitted. These pants should be at least 1” below the bottom of the knee.

13. Shorts are not allowed for daily school wear. Shorts for all athletic events, practices, and field trips must be mid-thigh in length.

14. Pants are to be appropriately sized and worn at the natural waist.

15. A belt must be worn with pants that have belt loops.

16. Prints (stripes, florals, etc.) will be acceptable on shirts, blouses, skirts, and dresses.   

       a. Writing or lettering of any kind will not be permitted except the brand name of the garment, not over shirt-pocket size.
       b. All lettering must be consistent with Christian standards of Bay Area Christian School.
       c. Endorsements of projects, places, or people are not acceptable.

17. Hats and caps are not to be worn inside the 12 buildings.

18. P.E. uniforms will be purchased at the school.

19. Tattoos are not preferred. Any tattoos must be covered.

20. Team players may wear assigned attire on specific days with the approval of the principal and the coach.

SPECIFIC DRESS CODE REQUIREMENTS

Girls

1. No spandex, lycra, nylon stretch, or clinging fabrics will be permitted in shirts, skirts, or pants. Cotton and cotton blend materials are preferred.

2. Girls' shirts, tops, or blouses must have a modest neckline (no scoop necks or low cut necklines). Generally this means not lower than 2" below the collarbone. Short tops that expose the mid-section with both arms raised will not be approved.

3. Spaghetti strap or backless dresses are not permitted, even for the Homecoming attire.

4. Denim dresses, skirts, and jumpers (any color) are allowed.

5. Pants should not be so low as to expose the back or stomach when bending or stretching. Slacks, jeans, and skirts must be modest and not form fitting. Stretch pants are not permitted.

6. Skirts and dresses are not to be shorter than the middle of the knee. Slits in a skirt should not be higher than the top of the knee.

7. Dresses for banquets or any school function must meet the dress code.

Boys

1. Shirts must have a collar. A Henley collar with buttons is acceptable. A hood does not count as a collar. A turtleneck pull over shirt must have a collar that is 2" tall.

2. A pullover sweater may be worn without a collar.

3. Shirt tails are to be tucked in at all times.

4. Pants must have at least one back pocket, and be dark in color, gray or khaki.

5. Earrings are not allowed for boys.