Student Handbook

The student handbook is available for download below. This handbook contains the history and philosophy of education of our Academy, as well as some pertinent parent and student information. Any questions concerning any of the information in the handbook should be addresses to the school secretaries.

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Dress Code

Elementary

The purpose of the guidelines set down by the administration for the appearance of each student is not to legislate morality (which must come from the heart), but rather to encourage Christian young people to be concerned with the Biblical principle of modesty neglected by many Christians today. Proper dress also encourages and complements a serious approach to academic subjects by each student. Three basic questions should be asked concerning dress:

Is it modest?
Does it call undue attention to itself?
Does it identify with a rebellious element of society that is contrary to God and the Gospel of Jesus Christ?
These dress standards will apply at school and at all school activities.

CLOTHING
Colors: the school colors are red, white, blue, black, and khaki. Shirts may not be black.

Shirts, including undershirts, must be solid school colors. Undershirts may be red, white, blue, khaki, black, or grey. Shirts must have sleeves and collars. All buttons except the top one must be buttoned. Shirts must not be skin tight or see-through or have cut-outs. Shirts must not have words or pictures. Shirts designed to be tucked in must be worn tucked in.

Sweaters must be non-hooded and solid school colors with no words or logo.

Outerwear (jackets and hoodies) may be worn between classes, during lunch, and when arriving to and leaving campus. Wording and logos that dishonor God are not permitted.

Dresses and Jumpers (Girls Only) must be solid school colors. Dresses and jumpers must be at least knee length when the student is sitting and standing. Any slits must not be open above the bend of the knee. Denim or denim-like fabrics and styles are not permitted.

Skirts (Girls Only) must be solid school colors. Skirts must be at least knee length when the student is sitting and standing. Any slits must not be open above the bend of the knee. Denim or denim-like fabrics and styles are not permitted.

Pants (Boys Only) must be solid school colors. Pants must be worn at the waist with a belt. Denim or denim-like fabrics and styles are not permitted. Baggy or sagging pants, cargo pants, and pants with elastic ankles are not permitted.

Shoes must be dress, dress casual, or athletic shoes. Dress and dress casual shoes must be school colors, gray, or brown. Athletic may be any color that is not bright or neon. Shoes designed to be worn with laces must be worn with laces; the laces should match the shoe color and be tied. Platform, open-toed, and working boot style shoes are not permitted.

Socks (Boys) are not to be neon or bright and they must match. Socks should be worn with all shoes.

Socks (Girls) are not to be neon or bright and they must match. Socks should be worn with all shoes except those that are designed to be worn without socks.

Tights/Nylons/Leggings (Girls Only) must be solid school colors, or brown. Leggings are permitted but skirts, dresses, and jumpers must still be worn and must still be at least knee length when the student is sitting and standing.

ACCESSORIES:
Belts must be neutral colored and worn through belt loops. Studded belts are not permissible.

Jewelry (Girls Only) may be worn with discretion and without being distracting. Bracelets and necklaces must be gold or silver-toned; earrings must be school colors or gold or silver-toned. Two pairs of earrings may be worn. Junk jewelry and chokers are not permitted.

Scarves (Girls Only) must be school colors.

HAIR:
Girls’ hair must be clean and neatly styled and not cover the face. Bangs should be above the eyebrows. Coloring and bleaching is not permitted. Faddish and unisex hairstyles are not permitted.

Boys’ hair must be clean and neatly styled. Hair should be off the ears and collar and above the eyebrows in front. Sideburns should be no longer than the middle of the ear. Boys should be clean shaven; mustaches and beards are not permitted. Coloring and bleaching is not permitted. Faddish and unisex hairstyles are not permitted.

Hair accessories (Girls Only) must be school colors, gold, or silver-toned and must not be distracting.

OTHER
Fingernail polish (Girls Only) may be any color that is not bright, neon, or black.

Makeup (Girls Only) may be worn with discretion and should be light and natural looking.

7th-12th

The purpose of the following dress code regulations is to glorify God in our attire and physical appearance.

Clothing may not have writing or pictures that are offensive, divisive, inappropriate, suggestive, faddish, or contrary to Biblical Principles.

Men – Apparel that is relaxed with a neat, conservative appearance

Chinos, casual pants (no denim, cargo style, drawstrings, or athletic materials), or dress pants
Neutral-colored belt worn through belt loops (no studded belts)
No tight pants
Collared shirt (no denim or denim-like material, such as chambray)
Other than a patterned or pocket-sized logo, clothing may not have pictures or writing
Shirts must be tucked in
Socks must be worn with all shoes

Ladies – Hemlines and slits should be no higher than the top of the kneecap at all times (even under see-through fabric). Tops must cover the shoulders entirely with sleeves, and necklines should not reveal any hint of cleavage. Allow enough ease so that clothing is not tight. Undergarments are not to be seen. (Avoid oversized armholes, sheer material, spaghetti straps, and figure-hugging apparel). Garments that are backless or revealing in any position are immodest.

Dress or skirt with appropriate top (no t-shirts, no denim or denim-like material, such as chambray)
No leggings unless worn under a knee-length skirt or other knee-length bottoms
Other than pattern or pocket-sized logos, clothing may not have pictures or writing
Panty lines cannot be visible, skirts should not buckle or ride up when walking or sitting
Socks must be worn with all shoes except those that are designed to be worn without socks (like dress shoes)

Shoes

Must be closed-toe and have a closed back

No slippers/flip-flops/sandals/crocs

Heels cannot exceed two inches

No wheels on shoes

Jackets/Hoodies

Jackets and hoodies are not allowed to be worn indoors. Hoods are not allowed to be worn up while on campus.

Hats

Hats/beanies may not be worn inside the building or during gym classes (except under special circumstances determined by the teacher).

Hair

Ladies – (7-10th Grade only) must be clean and neatly styled. Bangs should be above the eyebrows. Coloring and bleaching is not permitted. Faddish and unisex hairstyles are not permitted.

Ladies – (11th-12th Grade only) must be clean and neatly styled. Bangs should be above the eyebrows. Hair may be dyed complimentary natural colors. Faddish and unisex hairstyles are not permitted.

Men – Hair must be clean, neatly styled, and well-groomed. Hair should be off the ears and collar and above the eyebrows in front. Sideburns should be no longer than the middle of the ear. Boys should be clean shaven; mustaches and beards are not permitted. Coloring and bleaching is not permitted. Faddish and unisex hairstyles are not permitted.

Accessories

Men – A watch, one wristband, and a ring (purity or class) are permitted. Other jewelry is not permitted. No piercings of any kind are allowed.

Ladies – Bracelets, necklaces, watch, rings, and two pairs of earrings (worn on the lobe). Other piercings are not permitted. Gaudy/chunky jewelry, chokers, and anklets are not permitted.

OTHER

Fingernail polish (Girls Only) may be any color that is not bright, neon, or black.

Makeup (Girls Only) may be worn with discretion and should be light and natural looking.