DRESS CODE

Purpose of Dress Code

The purpose of the dress code is to establish a policy of modest dress according to Scriptural guidelines and to help students understand what it means to dress in a manner that is neat, orderly, not offensive, modest, not drawing attention to one’s body, and appropriate or suitable for a particular purpose, person, or occasion.

General Guidelines (for grades Kindergarten through Grade 12)

*To view dress code guidelines for preschool, scroll down

TOPS

Students may wear solid or patterned polo or button-down shirts, solid-colored sweaters or sweatshirts that do not contain graphics or writing. Hats and head coverings are not permitted. Girls may wear hair accessories. Logos no larger than a quarter are permitted. PVCA branded tops that fit appropriately are also permitted. All tops must cover the midsection during normal movement.

BOTTOMS

Students may wear jeans or khakis with no holes. Solid colored shorts can be worn that sit at the waist and reach to at least 3 inches from the middle of the knee. Girls can wear skirts or dresses that reach to at least 3 inches from the middle of the knee. Sweatpants and athleisure are not permitted.

Procedures/Consequences

To ensure consistency and uphold our school standards, teachers will conduct dress code checks during homeroom while taking attendance and throughout the day. Adhering to the dress code is part of maintaining a focused academic environment.

FIRST OFFENSE

The student will be sent to the office with a dress code pass and asked to correct the issue immediately. If appropriate clothing is not available, the student will be provided with
school-issued attire at a cost of $5 per day.

REPEATED OFFENSES

Continued violations will result in a communication home, a disciplinary warning, and $5 per day.

CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE

Ongoing failure to comply with the dress code will lead to further disciplinary action in accordance with the school’s discipline policy.

ACADEMIC CONSEQUENCES 

Students who are out of dress code will not be permitted to return to class until they are dressed appropriately.

• If a student misses 50% or more of any class, he/she will be marked absent, and it will be the student’s responsibility to follow up with the teacher on any work missed.

Guidelines for Preschool Students

1. Children must wear clothing that they can manage without assistance.

2. For modesty, shorts must be worn underneath skirts as children frequently sit on the floor for activities.

3. No flip-flops or slides.