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General Guidelines
It is our desire that students present themselves in a modest fashion. Students are expected to dress neatly, modestly, and in good taste at all times, including after-school activities (I Timothy 4:12 and Titus 2:4-5). It is the responsibility of parents to ensure compliance with all TCCS policies and guidelines.
Styles deemed inappropriate by the faculty and administration will not be permitted. This is intended to grant faculty and administration the authority to deal promptly and effectively with situations that might not otherwise be anticipated by the standards and policies outlined in this code. The following general dress code standards apply to all students:
- Clothing must be neat, clean, and in good repair (ripped or frayed clothing may not be worn).
- Clothing must fit properly, stretch/skinny pants or shorts may not be worn.
- Undergarments must be worn and should never show through or under outer clothing;
- Denim, carpenter, sweat pants, Spirit Pack, or PE clothing may not be worn unless specifically authorized
- No hats of any style are to be worn inside of buildings during the school day.
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Specific Guidelines
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Shirts and Tops
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All shirts and tops must be collared. Turtlenecks and TCCS sweaters may be worn; however, a collared shirt must be worn under TCCS sweaters. Shirts can be short (cap sleeved for girls) or long sleeved. Shirts that have buttons must be buttoned up to (but not including) the top button to ensure modesty. Cleavage may not be visible at any time. All shirts worn must be long enough to cover the mid torso when walking, sitting, bending over, or raising their hand. Squared off or slightly rounded shirts do not need to be tucked. Only elementary students may wear TCCS spirit wear t-shirts on a daily basis.
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Outerwear
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All outerwear, including sweaters, jackets, vests, and sweatshirts, must be approved TCCS wear purchased through Lands End or the TCCS Spirit Wear Store. In addition, students may wear any previously purchased TCCS outerwear (sweatshirts or jackets). A collared shirt must also be worn at all times under sweatshirts or sweaters.
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Shorts/Pants
Dresses/Skirts
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Denim jeans of any color or carpenter pants are not allowed to be worn. Sweat pants, gym shorts on any kind, and skinny jeans (pants that fit the contour of the leg) are not allowed to be worn.
Dresses, skirts, shorts, and pants must not be tight or form fitting in appearance. Length must be no higher than the top of the knee and no longer than just below the knee. Jagged or unfinished hemlines are not allowed.
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Shoes
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For safety and comfort, tennis and athletic shoes or men’s shoes may be worn on campus. Students may not wear heels that exceed 3 inches in height. Slippers are not approved footwear. Boots are acceptable. For safety, slippers, sandals, and flip-flops are not acceptable school wear.
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Hair
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Boys’ hair should be neat, clean, and moderate in style, natural in color and must conform to the following length guidelines: out of the eyes and not to exceed the bottom of the shirt collar. Facial hair must be neatly trimmed. Girls’ hair should be neat, clean, moderate in style, natural in color, and must be out of the eyes.
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Jewelry, Tattoos, and Accessories
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Earrings are permitted for girls only at all school functions. Body piercings and tattoos may not be visible at school or any school-related activity. Extreme ear piercing is not acceptable. Clothing may not be accessorized (i.e. decorated with pins, clips, embroidery, sequins, lace, buttons, stickers, or patches aside from TCCS approved accessories).
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Spirit Wear/Friday
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During Spirit Fridays or other “spirit days,” students may wear denim jeans only when wearing an approved TCCS t-shirt. The following jeans are not acceptable: jeans that fit the contour of the legs (skinny), ripped or frayed, or those that have holes as part of the style.
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PE/Athletic Clothing
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All PE shorts and t-shirts must be purchased through the TCCS PE/athletic department.
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Note: The administration reserves the right to make and determine decisions involving all dress code matters.
Updated: 07/12/11
 2011 - 2012 Dress Code Policies Download
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