JR/SR HIGH DRESS CODE
There is a close relationship between positive scholarship and the neatness and appropriateness of student dress. The intent of the dress code is to maintain an optimum learning environment throughout the school day and at all school-sponsored activities. Students at Mt. Salus Christian High School are expected to wear clothing considered appropriate for school wear. Students dressed inappropriately will be assigned an appropriate number of demerits and may be sent home to change; that decision is solely the responsibility of the administration. If an item of clothing seems questionable, the student should bring the outfit to the office for approval before wearing it.
The following dress code is for the sixth through twelfth grade students:
Shirts – polo style shirts (any color) or collared shirts (any color); in the winter months, sweaters, fleeces, hoodies and Mt. Salus sweatshirts may be worn as a jacket (collared shirts should still be worn); shirts should be tucked-in when designed to be worn as such. No spaghetti straps and girls’ sleeveless tops must be at least 3″ wide. Guys may not wear sleeveless shirts. The only t-shirts that may be worn are Mt. Salus T-shirts. This includes short and long sleeves.
Jeans or Denim pants – Jeans may be worn only with any shirt that is issued by Mt. Salus with the Mt. Salus Logo visible. These shirts are available for purchase on back-to-school night. Mt. Salus fan jerseys are allowed with jeans. These will be available for purchase early in the school year. Jeans and denim pants should be without holes or appearance of holes.
Shorts – khaki, navy, brown, green, plaid or black uniform or cargo shorts (no shorter than 3″ above the knee). No athletic shorts unless specified on certain event days. No camouflage.
Pants – khaki, navy, brown, green or black slacks; capris & cargo pants are permitted. No sweat pants, warm-ups or wind pants unless specified on certain event days. No camouflage.
Skirts – khaki, navy, brown, green or black (skirts may be no shorter than 3” above the knee)
Leggings – Girls are not to wear leggings without a top that comes to 3″ above the knee.
Shoes – no flip-flops or beach shoes, Crocs, or similar extremely casual footwear. Sandals may be worn.
Hair – neat, clean, and well groomed; extreme hairstyles will not be allowed (no neon colored hair, mohawks, etc.); boys’ hair may not cover the tops of the ears, below the collar, or below the eyebrows and faces must be clean-shaven.
No visible tattoos are allowed. Earrings are not permitted for boys. Body piercing is not permitted. Hats and caps are prohibited inside the school buildings. Only modest, one-piece bathing suits may be worn at all school swimming activities. If you are in doubt about the acceptability of a particular article of clothing, do not wear it to school without first checking with administration.
ELEMENTARY DRESS CODE
School dress is regarded by Mt. Salus to be primarily the responsibility of the home. We allow a wide variety in dress, and recognize that fashions change as well. We want students to feel comfortable in their clothing while following Biblical standards for modesty. The following guidelines are designed to help parents and students with clothing choices.
Girls: Girls may wear dresses, jeans, culottes, and shorts. In grades 1-3, “short” shorts are not allowed. In grades 4-5, the only styles of shorts permitted are the longer style “uniform shorts,” which are available at many major department stores, or cargo shorts. Any color is fine. Dresses must be no more than 3” above the knee when measured from the floor with the student kneeling. Halter-tops and bare midriffs are not allowed. Shirts/blouses/sweaters must be long enough so that arms can be raised without exposing bare midriffs. Tops with spaghetti straps and thin straps are not allowed. Tight jeans are not allowed. Only modest, one-piece bathing suits may be worn at school swimming parties.
Boys: Boys may wear jeans, slacks, and shorts. In grades 4-5, the only styles of shorts permitted are the longer style “uniform shorts,” which are available at many major department stores, and cargo shorts. Any color is fine. Tank tops and cut-off shirts may not be worn. Boys in the 5th grades must wear their Shirt-tails tucked in and belts must be worn. Boys may not wear earrings.
SWEATPANTS: May be worn by students in K-4th grades.
Clothing containing writing, numbers, or adornment must be appropriate to a Christian school atmosphere (please, no rock group, beer, or tobacco T-shirts). Clothing should be clean and in good repair. Hair should be neat and clean and should be cut so as not to interfere with vision. Boys’ hair must be above the collar. Hats or caps may not be worn in school.
Personal appearance must be appropriate to a Christian school atmosphere and must not be distracting to other students or teachers. IF INAPPROPRIATE CLOTHING IS WORN, parents will be called and asked to bring appropriate clothing. If no one can be reached, students will wear clothing from the office grab bag for the day.