General Info: Uniform Dress Code

6.00      UNIFORM DRESS CODE
The purpose of the dress code is to foster a Christ-centered academic environment consistent with the mission of CCA. A uniform dress code demonstrates neatness, modesty and reflects a positive appearance of our student body.  CCA requires the wearing of approved school uniforms to school everyday except for previously announced special days.

******Parents are strongly urged to label each clothing item with student name or initials.******

6.01      UNIFORM DRESS CODE STANDARDS
Following is a list of apparel in compliance with the Uniform Dress Code.  You may also visit the website of CCA (www.ccapaducah.org), Land’s End (www.landsend/school.com), or Hultman Signs (www.hultman-inc.com) to view an approved apparel listing.  Action Sports may be contacted at 443-8838.  The entire list of uniform items is available through Land’s End which is also a TRIP vendor.

UNIFORM TOPS
All uniform tops are to be purchased from the following approved school suppliers: Land’s End, Hultman’s Signs, or Action Sports.

Elementary School

• Embroidered tops are optional (exception, embroidered red polo required for field trips).
• Approved tops for girls:
  • Long-sleeve and short-sleeve polo shirts in red, black, or white
  • Long-sleeve, short-sleeve, and ¾ sleeve oxford shirts in light blue or white
  • Long-sleeve and short-sleeve pintuck blouse in light blue and white
  • Long-sleeve and short-sleeve, peter pan top, with or without a ruffle, in light blue or white
  • Sweater vest in red or black
  • V-neck sweater in red or white
  • Cardigan sweater in red or white
  • Fleece jacket in red or black
  • Fleece vest in red or black
• Approved tops for boys:
  • Long-sleeve and short-sleeve polo shirts in red, black, or white
  • Long-sleeve and short-sleeve oxford shirts in light blue or white
  • Sweater vest in red or black
  • V-neck sweater in red or white
  • Cardigan sweater in red or white
  • Fleece jacket in red or black
  • Fleece vest in red or black

Middle/High School

• All tops will be embroidered with the CCA crest.
• Approved tops for females:
  • Long-sleeve and short-sleeve polo shirts in red, black, or white
  • Long-sleeve, short-sleeve, and ¾ sleeve oxford shirts in light blue or white
  • Long-sleeve and short-sleeve pintuck blouse in light blue or white
  • Sweater vest in red or black
  • V-neck sweater in red or white
  • Cardigan sweater in red or white
  • Fleece jacket in red or black
  • Fleece vest in red or black
• Approved tops for males:
  • Long-sleeve and short-sleeve polo shirts in red, black, or white
  • Long-sleeve and short-sleeve oxford shirts in light blue or white
  • Sweater vest in red or black
  • V-neck sweater in red or white
  • Cardigan sweater in red or white
  • Fleece jacket in red or black
  • Fleece vest in red or black

UNIFORM BOTTOMS

Bottoms may be purchased at any retailer that carries uniform-style clothing.

• Uniform-style bottoms must be khaki, navy, or black (no cargo or jean-type).
• Elementary girls may wear skirts, skorts, shorts, crop pants, long pants, and jumpers.  Jumpers must be a polyester/rayon blend material (no knit material).  Shorts are required under skirts and jumpers.
• Middle/High School females may wear skirts, skorts, shorts, crop pants, or long pants.  Skirts, skorts, and shorts should be knee length.
• Males may wear shorts or long pants.

FIELD TRIP ATTIRE

• Red polo shirt with embroidered CCA crest and a khaki bottom are to be worn on field trips and other designated occasions.
• Socks are to be a neutral color.
• Neutral colored tennis shoes or casual shoes (no boots) must be worn.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLASS (PE) – ELEMENTARY

•    Tennis shoes and socks must be worn.
•    Girls must wear shorts under skirts or jumpers.
•    A hooded sweatshirt may be worn to PE class.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLASS (PE) – MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL

• Shorts no shorter than mid-thigh are required.
• T-shirts that are free of derogatory, offensive or inappropriate lettering/design may be worn.
• Athletic shoes and socks are required.
• Girl’s shorts must sit on the waist and may not be rolled to the hips.
• Boy’s shorts must sit on the waist and not hang on the hips.

SHOES AND SOCKS

• Any type of closed-toe, low-heel shoes may be worn.
• Shoes with strings/fasteners must be tied or fastened.
• Socks are required and color may be of own choosing.
• Females may wear black, navy or white tights or black, navy or white leggings.

OUTERWEAR

• Any non-CCA item of outerwear that is free of derogatory, offensive or inappropriate lettering/design may be worn to school; however, outerwear must be removed and placed in a locker for the duration of the school day.
• Outerwear worn in the classroom may be a hooded sweatshirt that promotes CCA (hoods may not be worn inside the building at any time) or the approved crested fleece jacket.

MISCELLANEOUS        

• Uniforms should be kept clean and presentable.
• Shirts/tops may be untucked.  Shirts must be big enough and long enough to tuck. They must be long enough that when one’s arms are raised above the head and when bending and sitting there is no skin showing. Shirts/tops that are tight fitting may not be worn. Oversized shirts are also not to be worn.
• If students choose to tuck their shirt/top, a neutral belt should be worn.
• Shirts/tops are to be completely buttoned except the top button.
• Layering is acceptable when the underlayer is white or black.
• Appropriate undergarments are required.  If a t-shirt is worn, it should be a plain white crew or v-neck.
• Pants, shorts, skorts, and skirts are to be worn in proper position about the waist and not hanging low on the hips. No “rolling” of waistbands will be allowed.
• All clothing is to fit properly. No form-fitting tops, exposed cleavage, baggy, sagging pants or oversize clothing will be permitted.
• No derogatory, offensive symbols or marks may be displayed on clothing, jewelry, notebooks, hair, cars or any other tangible presentation.
• Hats or sunglasses are not to be worn indoors.
• Tattoos and body piercing are unacceptable. Girls may have no more than two pierced earrings and one cartilage piercing per ear.
• Boys’ hair must be no longer than top of the eyebrow, bottom of the earlobe, and top of the shirt collar. Side burns must be no longer than the bottom of the ear. Other hair issues may be addressed by the administration as deemed necessary.
• Boys must be clean-shaven at all times.
• Earrings, “spacers,” or band-aids on ears are not allowed for male students.

CASUAL DAYS/SPECIAL EVENTS – ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

•    Fridays are designated “Casual Days.”  Students will be allowed to wear jeans with appropriate casual shirts or tops which include CCA t-shirts or a Christian-themed t-shirt (i.e., Disciple Now, a church’s youth group shirt, etc.) or a plain t-shirt.
•    Throughout the year designated “theme days” and special events will be scheduled. Form-fitting clothing, exposed cleavage, backless, strapless, halter tops, spaghetti straps, plunging necklines, exposed midriffs, cut-outs and clothing that is in any way revealing or too short may not be worn.

CASUAL DAYS – MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL

•   On the 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month, the designated “Casual Days,” students will be allowed to wear jeans with appropriate casual shirts or tops which include CCA t-shirts or a Christian-themed t-shirt (i.e., Disciple Now, a church’s youth group shirt, etc.) or a plain t-shirt. In the event school is not in session on a 1st and/or 3rd Friday, the Casual Day will not be observed. Jeans and tops are to be neat, clean, and fit appropriately. Distressed jeans with holes, tears, or frays will not be allowed. No form-fitting tops or exposed cleavage is permitted. Baggy, sagging pants are also not allowed.
•   Students choosing not to participate in Casual Day will be expected to wear CCA uniform apparel.
•   Organizations such as, but not limited to, NHS, AIG, etc., may wear club shirts on Casual Days only.

EXTRACURRICULAR/SPECIAL EVENTS – MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL

•   Throughout the year designated “theme days” and special events will be scheduled. Attire will be addressed in advance of each event. However, form-fitting clothing, exposed cleavage, backless, strapless, halter tops, spaghetti straps, plunging necklines, exposed midriffs, cut-outs and clothing that is in any way revealing, too short (may be no shorter than 2” above the knee), may not be worn at any time with the possible exception of Mistletoe Bash or Spring Formal.  Baggy sagging pants will not be allowed.  Clothing which promotes or depicts un-Christian messages or symbols is unacceptable and should not be worn.

*Special events include, but are not limited to: Sports Events, Spirit Days, Day Field Trips, Band Concerts, Homecoming Spirit Week, Mistletoe Bash, Spring Formal, Junior/Senior Trip, 8th Grade Recognition, Senior Honors Day, and Senior Graduation.

6.02       DRESS CODE ENFORCEMENT

CCA recognizes parental authority and depends upon parents to support the dress code. Any student not adhering to the dress code will be sent to the office. Parents will be notified to bring proper dress code attire.  Repeated infractions of the dress code will result in the issuance of a Conduct Referral Form.