Woodway Christian School Uniform Rules 2015-2016
WOODWAY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL UNIFORM POLICY The Bible teaches that both boys and girls are to be modest. One dictionary describes modesty as an avoidance of extremes in dress and action. As a Christian school, this means that our students should carefully avoid any action or any style of clothing that identifies us with the world or that draws attention to any specific part of the body. Therefore, the WCS staff, as well as the WCS uniform committee, has adopted this uniform policy and WCS students, parents and staff will adhere to it throughout the year. Uniforms will be worn 4 days per week (Monday through Thursday). Students are required to be in full uniform on the first day of school and each day thereafter. Exceptions are made on Fridays (see Friday Dress code) and some special dress days. Students will be notified of any special dress days (i.e. field trips, pajama day, etc.). Lands End School Uniforms Follow link on school website www.woodwaychristianschool.org All uniform shirts, jumpers and jackets must have the WCS logo embroidered on them by Lands End Lands End embroiders on site Enforcement Policy At the beginning of each school day, a WCS staff member or WCS volunteer will be responsible for making sure all students meet all dress code requirements set in place by the WCS uniform committee. Parents and students should understand that students arriving on campus out of harmony with the WCS dress and appearance guidelines may be subjected to the following actions: warning, issuance and billing of proper uniform item(s), requirement to correct the problem while on campus, or fine. You may view all allowed and required uniform options for boys and girls on our school Lands End website.
BOYS: All clothing must fit properly (not too tight or too baggy) When lifting your arms into the air, the stomach must not show. Tucking shirts in is optional. If shirts are tucked in, a standard black or brown leather belt with a plain buckle must be worn if the clothing has belt loops. Socks must be worn at all times. Only plain solid white or plain solid black socks, below the knee, may be worn. (No logos, stripes, etc.). Any jacket, sweater, sweatshirt, or vest worn in the classroom or chapel MUST be in dress code and from our approved uniform selection at Lands End. For cold days, students may wear thicker coats that are not from Lands End but may ONLY wear these outside of the school building. Boy s hair, regardless of style preference, must not touch the eyebrows in the front, the middle of the ear, or the collar in the back. No unnatural colors, designs cut into the hair or extreme cuts are allowed. Please ask the office for clarification if needed. Boys must be clean shaven. The black uniform bottoms may not be worn together with the black uniform shirt. All students are required to wear chapel dress on Wednesdays and occasional field trips if notified by teacher. Chapel dress consists of the black uniform shirt with khaki pants or shorts. Long sleeved uniform tops are available through Lands End so students are not allowed to wear a long sleeved shirt under their short sleeved uniform shirt for warmth. Please purchase a long sleeved uniform shirt or jacket if needed. Tennis shoes must be worn every day, five days a week for Kindergarten 5 th grade. Middle School boys may wear dress shoes, Sperry s, etc. that match and look appropriate with the uniform. To the parent s discretion, shoes must not be a distraction in class when it comes to the style or color of the shoes. o NO light up shoes o NO rollers o NO hi tops unless medical doctor prescribes them. o NO sandals, boots, backless or flip flops shoes. o NO cleated shoes or shoes that mark or damage the floor coverings. o Tennis shoes are required in PE or Athletics. o Tennis shoes used in athletics must lace up or have Velcro no slip on tennis shoes allowed in athletics. o Middle School boys (6-8 th ) may wear dress shoes, Sperry s, etc. that match and look appropriate with the uniform. Middle school students are allowed to wear standard height high top tennis shoes (tied) and colored ankle socks. Special Friday Dress: o Regular blue denim jeans, denim shorts, solid black or black with a white stripe athletic pants or shorts may be worn. Shorts may not be above 3 inches from the floor when kneeling. o Students are encouraged to purchase their athletic shorts and have them monogrammed through Land s End. Any athletic shorts not purchased through Land s End will need to be approved by the office and have the monogram applied locally. Monogramming of non-land s End shorts will be arranged by the office.
o Denim bottoms may not have frays, holes, or bleach marks. o Any Woodway Christian School t-shirt or sweatshirt bought through the school or school spirit store. o Long sleeved white OR black shirts may be worn under the short sleeved WCS school t-shirts or spirit shirts worn on Fridays. o If a student chooses to wear their school uniform on Friday, the complete uniform must be worn. GIRLS: All clothing must fit properly (not too tight or too baggy) When lifting your arms into the air, the stomach must not show. Tucking shirts in is optional. If shirts are tucked in, a standard black or brown leather belt with a plain buckle must be worn if the clothing has belt loops. Skirts, skorts, and shorts length shall not be shorter than 3 inches above the floor when kneeling. For modesty, all girls must wear shorts underneath skirts and jumpers, whether tights are worn or not, and the shorts must not be longer than the skirt. (Leggings may take the place of shorts and the length needs to be below the knee.) Solid black OR white leggings are allowed to be worn under the uniform skirts or jumpers. No embellishments on the leggings are allowed. Ex: lace, rhinestones, gems, glitter, lace, buttons, zippers, etc. Leggings = thick material and does not cover the foot. Must come to BELOW the knee. Socks or tights must be worn at all times. Only plain solid white or plain solid black socks, below the knee, may be worn. (No logos, stripes, etc.) Tights = thick material that includes and covers the foot. Middle School students may wear colored ankle socks. Appropriate undergarments should be worn, if needed, but are required for young ladies 5 th grade and up. Any jacket, sweater, sweatshirt, or vest worn in the classroom or chapel MUST be in dress code and from our approved uniform selection at Lands End. For cold days, students may wear thicker coats that are not from Lands End but may ONLY wear these outside of the school building. Girls hair must have no unnatural colors, designs cut into the hair or extreme cuts. Please ask the office for clarification if needed. Girls hair accessories must be neutral in color or match the uniform colors. (gold & silver are okay also) NO pink, neon, etc. Black uniform bottoms may not be worn together with the black uniform shirt. All students are required to wear chapel dress on Wednesdays and occasional field trips if notified by teacher. Chapel dress consists of the black uniform shirt with khaki pants, skirts or shorts. Long sleeved uniform tops are available through Lands End so students are not allowed to wear a long sleeved shirt under their short sleeved uniform shirt for warmth. Please purchase a long sleeved uniform shirt or jacket if needed. Tennis shoes must be worn every day, 5 days a week for Kindergarten 5 th grade. To the parent s discretion, shoes must not be a distraction in class when it comes to the style or color of the shoes.
o NO light up shoes o NO rollers o NO high heels o NO hi tops unless medical doctor prescribes them. o NO glitter or sequined shoes o Tennis shoes are required in PE or Athletics. o Tennis shoes used in athletics must lace up or have Velcro no slip on tennis shoes allowed in athletics. o NO cleated shoes or shoes that mark or damage the floor coverings. o NO sandals, boots, backless or flip flops shoes. o Middle School girls (6-8 th ) may wear dress shoes, Sperry s, etc. that match and look appropriate with the uniform. Middle school students are allowed to wear standard height laced tennis shoes any day and may wear boots on Fridays. Special Friday Dress: o Regular blue denim jeans, blue denim skirt, blue denim shorts, black or black with a white stripe athletic pants or shorts may be worn (no bicycle or yoga type pants or shorts). Denim skirts and shorts are allowed and must meet skirt length requirements. Shorts must be worn under the skirt. o Students are encouraged to purchase their athletic shorts and have them monogrammed through Land s End. Any athletic shorts not purchased through Land s End will need to be approved by the office and have the monogram applied locally. Monogramming of non-land s End shorts will be arranged by the office. o Denim bottoms may not have frays, holes, embellishments (sequins), or bleach marks. o If a student chooses to wear their school uniform on Friday, the complete uniform must be worn. o Any Woodway Christian School t-shirt or sweatshirt bought through the school or school spirit store may be worn on Fridays. o Solid white or solid black long sleeved t-shirts may be worn under the short sleeved WCS shirts or spirit shirts worn on Fridays. Kindergarten 2 nd grade girls may wear the plaid jumper, that is on our approved list with Lands End, ONLY if they also order the white peter pan collared shirt to wear under it. Lands End has both items and the white shirt does NOT have to be embroidered since it is only worn under the jumper. It may not be worn by itself.
WCS Uniform Policy Agreement Please Sign and Return It is necessary that students who attend Woodway Christian School come from homes that reinforce the Christian values and beliefs taught during the school day. Therefore, WCS will consider for admission only those families and students who desire to abide by the school policies stated in this handbook and who are supportive of the administration and teachers and the school s emphasis on training by Biblical standards. Each family is required to read the Uniform Policy in its entirety and sign the following statement: I have read the 2014-2015 Uniform Policy of Woodway Christian School. I understand, as stipulated in the policy, the uniform my child is required to wear and agree to support the philosophy and decisions of Woodway Christian School, its administrators and teachers. I agree to abide by the policies as stated in the Uniform Policy. I acknowledge that if my child is not in dress code that I will be required to purchase the necessary items to comply with the policy stated. Student Name: Father or Guardian Signature Date Mother or Guardian Signature Date