6th- 12th Grade Dress Code
“Professional Dress” at Sunrise Christian Academy is not just about clothing, but an overall appearance that is honoring to the Lord. When a student leaves Sunrise we want them to stand out in a good way. In today’s work force, there are hundreds of applicants for every position and we feel that appearance is important and first impressions DO COUNT! We have set our guidelines to reflect what we consider to be professional, and we hope that students and parents will support us as we seek to instruct our students.
Standardized Dress/Uniforms – 6th- 12th grade students will wear only the approved uniform items on a regular school day. Uniforms must meet the professional dress length and size standards. In addition, ankle length black, gray, maroon, or white leggings only may be worn under uniform skirts. Occasionally special jean days are allowed and encouraged as a way of raising money for missions or other special student projects. On these days a dress code must be followed. Jeans must not have holes, not be inappropriately tight nor sag below the waistline revealing undergarments. Assigned t-shirts, or other tops must be worn. Violations of standardized dress on any day will be treated as a discipline matter. SCA extracurricular jackets, hoodies, or pullovers may be worn on regular school days as long as they are school colors.
Professional Dress/Appearance – Occasionally students will be requested to dress professionally for events or activities. All students are expected to follow appropriate dress guidelines at all Sunrise activities.
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Boys may wear regular dress pants (no denim) and a dress shirt with collar and tie. Pants must not be baggy or have oversized legs or holes. Shirts are to be worn tucked in.
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Girls may wear a modest dress or skirt or dress pants with a blouse. Skirts and dresses must be knee-length. Any slits in skirts must not be higher than knee length. Dress pants must not be form fitting. Blouses must be long enough to tuck in even if they are not worn tucked in. Modest dress tops with or without a collar are allowed. Tops must not show any cleavage or undergarments. No sleeveless tops or dresses.
General Appearance for Boys
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No Hairstyles that draw unnecessary or unfavorable attention or hair coloring which is distracting or which calls undue attention to the individual. This includes coloring that does not look natural or is multi-colored. Hair for boys should be above the shoulders. Necklaces may be worn inside the shirt. Facial hair, including beards and sideburns, need to be neatly trimmed at all times.
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No earrings or other body piercing. No tattoos.
General Appearance for Girls
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Leggings and “yoga” type athletic pants are NOT permitted except under uniform skirts, see above. Sweatpants are not permitted under skirts.
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Legging type jeans or pants are not permitted even on jean days.
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Reasonably sized earrings are permitted.
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No body piercings or tattoos are allowed.
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Hair coloring or haircuts which are distracting or which call undue attention to the individuals will not be allowed. This includes coloring that does not look natural.
Sweatshirts – A uniform shirt must be worn underneath the approved Sunrise sweatshirts at all times. Only Sunrise hoodies that are school colors are allowed during the school day. Winter coats in either solid black or solid gray are allowed but must be removed in the classroom.
Dress Code for volunteers and others on campus – God calls us ALL to set a Christ-like example to everyone we encounter. Due to this responsibility, we would ask that all who come on campus (whether you are volunteering in the classroom or lunchroom, driving for a field trip or helping with an event) to follow the same dress code as the students are to follow. This dress code was created to be modest in appearance and humble in spirit. Thank you for partnering with us in this endeavor.
Anything not exhibiting a Christ-like manner (vulgarity, immorality, suggestive, rude or hateful) should NOT be on clothing or any other items at SCA.