DRESS CODE
Our dress code is based on the biblical principles of modesty, neatness, and appropriateness. We need to be examples for the believers in speech, in life, in faith, and in purity (Deuteronomy 22:6,
1 Timothy 2: 9, and James 2: 1-4). As we determine to glorify the Lord in all we do, these qualities help us to do that in the area of dress.
It is also important to realize that parents, as the primary educators of their children, play a key role in this area of dress code. It is the parents’ responsibility to guide and supervise their children in the selection of appropriate clothing. This dress code is intended to make known the guidelines of Bethel Christian Academy in the area of dress (Deuteronomy 6, Ephesians 6)
Boys
Shirts
• Polo Style Solid shirt: navy, white, red, royal, royal blue, light blue & gray
• Shirt must have a collar and No logos
• Can be either short or long sleeved
Pants
• Solid pants: khaki or navy
• Long or short
• Belt loops are required for 1st Grade and up
Belts
• Brown or Black for 1st grade and up
Socks
• White, navy, brown or black and are required with all shoes
Shoes
• K3 – 5th Grade: Closed toe shoes suitable for running and playing.
• 6th – 12th grade: No bedroom slippers, 5-finger shoes, or shower flip-flops.
Must have tennis shoes for P.E. days
Jacket, Sweaters, and Sweatshirts
• Solid: navy, white, red, royal blue, light blue, gray
• No logos (except BCA logos or print)
Headwear and scarves
•Solid: red, white, navy, light blue and to be worn outdoors only
• No logos
GIRLS
Shirts
Polo Style Solid shirt: navy, white, red, royal blue, light blue, gray
Shirt must have a collar and have NO logos
Can be either short or long sleeved
Pants
Solid pants: khaki or navy
Long or short
Belt loops are required for 1st grade and up
Skirts / Skorts
Solid: khaki or navy
Shorts must be worn under any skirt
Cannot be shorter than 3 inches above the knee
Jumpers
Solid: khaki or navy
Shirt is required under the jumper in a solid navy, white, red, royal blue, light blue, or gray
Cannot be shorter than 3 inches above the knee
Polo Style Dresses (for Lower School and Pre School)
Solid: navy, white, red, royal blue, light blue, or gray
Shorts must be worn underneath
Cannot be shorter than 3 inches above the knee
Belts
Brown or black for 1st grade and up
Socks / Tights
White, navy, brown or black and are required with all shoes
Shoes
K3 – 5th Grade: Closed toe shoes suitable for running and playing.
6th – 12th grade: No bedroom slippers, 5-finger shoes, or shower flip-flops. Must have tennis shoes for P.E. days
Jacket, Sweaters, and Sweatshirts
Solid: navy, white, red, royal blue, light blue or gray
No logos (except BCA logos or print) Headwear and scarves
Solid: red, white, navy, light blue and to be worn outdoors only
Hair Ornaments
Hair bows and headbands are acceptable as long as they are not distracting.
DRESS CODE GENERAL GUIDELINES
Students should arrive on campus in standardized dress and should remain in standardized dress
until they leave campus.
Baggy, oversized, or too tight-fitting clothing is not acceptable.
Pant/shorts/skirts/skorts are to be worn at the natural waist.
No drawstrings or rivets (decorative metal) on clothing.
All clothing should be neatly hemmed and without tattered or frayed areas.
All shirts must be tucked in unless a student is involved in P.E. The shirt tail should be re-tucked
at the conclusion of the physical activities.
Midriffs should not be visible especially when hands are raised above the head.
If an under shirt is worn underneath another shirt, no writing or design may show through.
Visible tattoos, body piercing (except ears of females), heavy or unusual makeup, or distracting
jewelry is not allowed when wearing standardized dress.
Hairstyles should always be neat, clean, and not distracting.
THE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL MAY DESIGNATE DAYS OR EVENTS DURING WHICH DEVIATION FROM THE APPROVED UNIFORM DRESS CODE WILL BE PERMITTED.
Any student’s dress or personal appearance that the administration believes is disruptive and interferes with a safe and secure learning environment will be dealt with on an individual basis. School administrators will use their discretion to determine the appropriateness of student’s dress.