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Lebanon Christian Academy

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Dress Code

Dress Code

Elementary  (K5 - Grade 6)

Girls

  • Jumpers and skirts are to be worn.  The hem must cover the knee while sitting and standing. leggings or shorts are to be worn under skirt/jumper for recess.
  • Polo shirts or button-down Oxfords are to be worn.  Any color and pattern is permitted, but should not display advertising, words or pictures. 
  • Sweaters and sweatshirts are acceptable on cold days at the teacher’s discretion.  Socks or tights are to be worn.

  • Dress shoes or sneakers are to be worn.  Sandals are permitted as long as they have a strap on the heel.  No flip-flops please.
  • Hats, coats, jackets, sunglasses, etc. should not be worn in the building.
  • Sweatpants or shorts, white, gray or green shirts, socks and sneakers are to be worn for physical education (i.e. gym class.)
  • ALL previous LCA uniforms are also permitted. Appropriate LCA spirit wear is encouraged.


Boys
  • Solid colored dress pants are to be worn.  A belt should be worn with pants that have belt loops.
  • Polo shirts or button-down Oxfords are to be worn.  Any color and pattern is permitted, but should not display advertising, words or pictures. 
  • Sweaters and sweatshirts over polo shirts are acceptable on cold days at the teacher’s discretion. 
  • Socks are to be worn.
  • Dress shoes or sneakers are to be worn. 
  • Hats, coats, jackets, sunglasses, etc. should not be worn in the buildings.  
  • Sweatpants or shorts, white, gray, or green shirts, socks, and sneakers are to be worn for physical education (i.e. gym class}
  • Haircuts must be conservative in style:
No bleached or dyed hair
The neckline and the sides should be gradually tapered leaving no hair touching the collar and ears.
No multi-layering – bowl cuts, braided, etc.
The bangs should be off the eyebrows.
Sideburns should be no longer than the middle of the ear.
Flat tops need to be kept neatly trimmed.
No spiked hairstyles are acceptable.
No parts of the hairstyle may be longer than 4 inches

  • ALL previous LCA uniforms are also permitted. Appropriate LCA spirit wear is encouraged.

Junior / Senior High School Dress Code
(Grade 7 – Grade 12)

Young Ladies

  • Skirts are to be worn.  The hem must cover the knee when sitting and standing.  The top of slits on dresses and skirts should be no higher than the bottom of the knee.   
  • Button-down Oxfords or Polo shirts are to be worn. Any color and pattern is permitted, but should not display advertising, words, or pictures. Shirts are to be buttoned with the exception of the top button.
  • Proper Undergarments (slips, etc.) are to be worn.
  • Sweaters and jackets are acceptable on cold days at the teacher’s discretion, but should not be part of the daily outfit.  Hoodie sweatshirts are not to be worn during the school day.
  • Dress shoes, sandals, or low top sneakers are to be worn. ( No mid or high tops, no bright colors)  Please no flip-flops except on special dress down days.
  • Hats, coats, jackets, sunglasses, etc. should not be worn in the buildings.  
  • Sweatpants or shorts, and T-shirts, socks, and sneakers are to be worn for physical education (i.e. gym class.)
  • Make up may be used in moderation.
  • Hair color must be natural - No bleached, dyed, highlighted, or extreme hairstyles.   No more than two piercings per ear.  No other body piercing is acceptable.


Young Men
  • Solid colored dress pants are to be worn.  Pants should be loose fitting with no patch pockets and no elastic at the ankle. There should be no extra pockets on the legs.  Pants should be worn at the waistline at all times and should not be allowed to hang at or below the hips.  A belt should be worn with pants that have belt loops.
  • Button down Oxfords or Polo shirts are to be worn. Any color and pattern is permitted, but should not display advertising, words or pictures. Shirts are to be buttoned with the exception of the top button and must be tucked in at all times.
  • Sweaters and jackets are acceptable to be worn, over oxfords or polos, on cold days at the teacher’s discretion, but should not be part of the daily outfit.  Hoodie sweatshirts are not to be worn during the school day.
  • Socks are to be worn.
  • Dress shoes or low top sneakers to be worn.  (No mid or high tops, or bright colors.)
  • Hats, coats, jackets, sunglasses, etc. should not be worn in the buildings.  
  • No necklaces, bracelets, or earrings should be worn.
  • Face must be clean-shaven.
  • Haircuts must be conservative in style:
No bleached or dyed hair
The neckline and the sides should be gradually tapered leaving no hair touching the collar and ears.
No multi-layering – bowl cuts, etc.
The bangs should be off the eyebrows.
Sideburns should be no longer than the middle of the ear.
Flat tops need to be kept neatly trimmed.
No spiked hairstyles are acceptable.
No parts of the hairstyle may be longer than 4 inches
  • Sweatpants or shorts, and T shirts, socks, and sneakers are to be worn for physical education (i.e. gym class.)


All Students
  • Lebanon Christian Academy reserves the right to deem any outfit inappropriate.  Once an outfit has been deemed inappropriate, that outfit should not be worn again on campus.
  • Students should not come inappropriately dressed whether before, during, or after school hours.
  • Sweatshirts and sweatpants must not have words or advertising on them.  Sports logos are acceptable.

Dress Code for Special Events

  • Best Dressed Days - Significant days throughout the year will be deemed “Best Dressed Days”. 

Young ladies should “dress up”
Young men should wear a white shirt with an appropriate tie.  Ties should be worn properly and neatly.

  • Dress Down Days – Modest T-shirts and pants with sneakers or flip-flops are permitted.  LCA spirit wear is encouraged.
  • Dress code for special events such as sporting events (traveling to and from the event), music or fine arts events, field trips, and banquets will be addressed by the principal in a timely fashion.  Modesty and testimony will be the principles which guide such dress code decisions.  
  • Students in grades 6th- 12th should wear school dress code when attending sporting events.
  • Parents in attendance at special events are asked to wear attire equal to the student dress code for that event.  When parents visit school, assist in class parties, or field trips, they are requested to abide by the LCA dress code for that particular event.  LCA does not necessarily expect parents to abide by the hair code, but does request the cooperation of parents in supporting hair code requirements for LCA students.
  • The Principal must approve any exceptions to the dress code prior to the event.

While we cannot address every issue in the handbook, we reserve the right as administration to make final decisions in the best interest of Lebanon Christian Academy.