Elementary Dress Code
Brentwood Baptist Christian Academy
Polo Shirts: All students must wear a collared polo shirt with 2 – 4 buttons NOT zippers, ties, or snaps
These are knit shirts – No regular blouses or shirts may be worn (see example)
· Any color other than camouflage is acceptable (solid, plaid striped, flowers, etc. – but no bold print)
· Must be long enough to cover all skin even when hands are raised above the head
· Must be buttoned except for top button at the neck
Girls:
· All girls must wear a jumper or skirt (a sleeveless dress will count as a jumper)
o Any color is acceptable. NO Denim or Jean material
o Hemlines must be to the bottom of the knee when standing or sitting
è (when kneeling the jumper/skirt must touch the floor in front and back)
o Must be full enough to allow participation in games, running, etc. during recess gym
o No skorts may be worn – skirt in front & shorts in back, etc
· Should wear shorts under their jumpers/skirts for recess – not longer than the jumper/skirt
· May wear slacks (not jeans) under their school dress at recess and to and from school only – not during class. (Tight-fitting leggings may be worn under girls’ skirts during the day from Dec. – Spring Break.)
· Should keep their hair neat
· May not wear makeup, perfume, nylons, or excessive jewelry
· With pierced ears may only wear post earrings for safety reasons – no dangling earrings please
Boys:
· All boys must wear dress pants – A belt must be worn if there are belt loops
o Any color is acceptable. NO Denim or Jean material
o No top stitching (outer stitching)
o Inset pockets – no flaps on the pockets – no cargo pants
· Boys shirts are to be tucked in at all times other than during active play
· Must keep hair cut with the tapered look, neat trim, and above the ear and collar
· May not wear necklaces or effeminate jewelry
Undershirts, etc.: must be a solid color – white or match the color of the shirt
Shoes and Socks: must be worn at all times (gym shoes may be worn in class)
· Should fit and preferably tie or fasten with Velcro
· No backless shoes – No platform shoes – No high-heeled shoes
Programs: Students must wear dress shoes for programs – NO GYM SHOES
· Boys will wear white, long-sleeved dress shirts, dark pants, dark socks, and ties for participations in all programs
Gym Dress Code: All students must wear gym shoes for gym class
· Students may change clothes for gym
o Loose-fitting sweatpants, etc. or knee-length shorts (no spandex/tight fitting, no jean material)
o T-shirts with NO PRINTING – No sleeveless tops
· Girls not changing clothes must wear shorts under their jumpers/skirts (not longer than the jumper/skirt)
Decorated Items: backpacks, notebooks, lunchboxes, shoes, jackets, etc.
· May not promote live or animated – violent or aggressive entertainment personalities
Inappropriate Dress: If a child comes to school in something other than the prescribed dress code…
· The child will be asked to change
· If necessary, the parent will be called and the child will not be allowed back to class until he/she is dressed appropriately.
The School Dress Code Will Apply:
Ø At ALL school activities (games, kindergarten/elementary/high school programs, etc.
Ø Any time students are in the building on regular school days including days when they are absent from actual school attendance
**The Administration reserves the right to determine what is acceptable in matters of dress and appearance.
1516 elementary dress code 4/9/2015