Christian Heritage School
Dress and Appearance Policy
At Christian Heritage School, we believe that a person’s appearance has a measurable impact on the quality
of the overall learning environment of the school. More importantly, we believe that a person’s appearance
should honor God and reflect His character and attributes to others. Thus, anyone who comes onto the CHS
campus regularly (including faculty, staff, and parent volunteers) must dress in a way that is neat, modest,
and appropriate for a school environment.
For students, this translates specifically into a standardized style of dress and appearance. Acknowledging
that appearance affects the attitudes of students and the overall educational atmosphere of the campus,
Christian Heritage School maintains a standardized dress program which promotes a neat, modest, readyto-learn appearance and helps make students aware of their responsibility to honor God both in the way
they present themselves and in their submission to the authorities He has placed over them at home and at
school.
Christian Heritage believes the standardized dress code will benefit students and families for the
following reasons:
 The neat appearance created by a standardized dress code enhances a ready-to-learn
atmosphere.
 A standardized dress code instills school spirit and belonging while allowing enough choice to
allow individual expression.
 A standardized dress code should save parents time and money because the allowed clothing can
be easily located—no special store or brand is required. In addition, time is saved each morning
and the day starts much more smoothly when the child does not agonize over the “what to
wear” issue.
 A standardized dress code de-emphasizes the social impact of dress and helps focus the students
on character and academic issues.
 A standardized dress code ensures that the students’ appearance will be appropriate at all times.
When the weather is cold, students may wear their coats and jackets for outside, however, only CHS
sweatshirts, hoodies and fleeces may be worn in the building.
Students must be in dress code when they arrive on campus and remain in dress code until they leave
campus for the day. The primary responsibility for ensuring that a student’s attire meets dress code
resides with the student and his/her parents. If there is ever any question in a student’s or parent’s mind
as to whether an article of clothing meets the stated dress code guidelines, it is best to not wear that article
of clothing. The CHS Administration reserves the right to determine if a particular item of clothing meets
the intent of the dress code.
May 22, 2014
CHS Student Dress Code
2014-2015
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Modesty and Culture Standards
Clothing should be clean, neat, and in good repair. (no
 Necklines should not be lower than four fingers below
holes or tears)
the collarbone.
Shirts should be of a fit and fabric that do not reveal
 Male students must be clean-shaven.
undergarments; tight fitting tops are not permitted.
 Male students must wear their hair above the top of the
Hemlines of shorts or skirts should be no more than 3” (a
collar when student is in a standing position, above the
little more than the width of a dollar bill) above the top of eyebrows, and above the bottom of the ear.
the kneecap.
 Visible tattoos are prohibited.
No sleeveless shirts or tank tops are permitted.
 Hair must be of a style and color that is not distracting.*
Jeans, khaki or navy pants/skirts should not be tight and  Students may not wear any type of head covering during
should be of modest fit and rise.
school hours.*
Earrings allowed by females only; no other visible
(*exceptions made for fun dress days)
piercings allowed; no gauges allowed.
Approved Clothing Choices
Clothing
Item
Shirts
Jeans
Style
 short or long-sleeved polo
style
 short, ¾, or long-sleeved
oxford style dress shirt
 all solid colors allowed
 long-sleeved regular or
 any logos must be one (1)
mock turtle neck
inch or less in size
 CHS-sponsored t-shirts
 shirts must be tucked in at
nd
(Fridays only)
all times for 2 through
th
12 graders
 long or short-sleeved
undershirts may be worn
under another approved
shirt
 blue denim
Pants
Capris
 khaki or navy
 boys may wear blue jean
shorts
Shorts
Skirts,
Skorts,
Jumpers
Limitations & Exclusions
 khaki or navy
 CHS pattern--Land’s End
White Plaid
 sweaters: crew, v-neck,
cardigan, or vests
Outerwear
Allowed  CHS sweatshirt, hoodies,
Inside
and fleeces
Classrooms  letter Jackets (11th & 12th
graders only)
 no excessive fading or
distress marks
 no tears or holes
 no decorations or
adornments
 no cargo or carpenter-style
pants, i.e., no loops and/or
pockets on legs
nd
 belts must be worn (2
th
through 12 grade only)
 K-5 girls must wear bike
shorts under jumpers and
skirts
 no belts are required for
garments without belt
loops
 must be worn over an
approved shirt
 any solid color
 logos other than CHS logos
must be one (1) inch or less
in size (sweaters)
Clothing Item
Belts
Shoes
Socks and
Stockings
PE
&
Athletics
Field
Trips
Style
Limitations & Exclusions
 solid black or brown
 closed-toe and heels
 non-marking soles
 stockings should be solid
 socks must be worn
in color
with athletic shoes and
 athletic shoes with socks
boots
must be worn to P.E.
 athletic shoes are required for all PE and athletic
classes
 CHS approved PE t-shirts and shorts are required for
th
th
all PE classes for 5 grade through 8
th
 9 grade Lifetime Fitness students will also wear PE
t-shirts and shorts
 athletes will be given specific requirements by
individual coaches
 The field trip coordinator and/or homeroom teacher
will communicate dress requirements for each field
trip, but typical field trip dress code is navy polo,
khaki pants with belt or khaki skirt and dress code
shoes.
If you are unsure whether or not
a particular item falls within the
CHS dress code boundaries,
then it is best not to buy or wear that item.
The CHS Administration reserves the right to determine if a particular item of clothing meets the intent of the dress
code.
May 22, 2014