Calvary Day School’s dress code is designed for the school setting. It encompasses modesty and a desire not to offend others. We expect all students to exercise good judgment in their choice of dress. Dress should not distract from the learning process or attract undue attention to one’s appearance but to the inward character of the individual. The school staff and administration believe that dress can influence the learning environment. Student attire should convey respect for oneself, for fellow students, and for teachers to maintain a positive learning environment. Parents are expected to review the dress code and assist the school in its implementation.
The dress code is simple in its clarity. As CDS partners with parents in training up a child, the dress code is one more area for that development. Questions regarding the dress code should be directed to the Upper School Dean of Students, Women’s Dress Code Coordinator, Lower School Principal or Lower School Assistant Principals. It is impossible to list all forms of apparel that would be inappropriate for the classroom setting. Therefore, the administration reserves the right to make decisions on items not specifically listed in this policy.
Parents partner with CDS by assisting with adherence to the dress code policy before school begins each day. Parents of Lower School students in violation of the dress code will be notified on the first offense. On the second offense, parents must bring a change of clothes to correct the violation.
Students MUST wear:
- Clothing that is opaque (not transparent or see through)
- Tops that cover the entire torso: middle of back, sides, front, and midriff (including all typical daily movements)
- Shorts that cover the entire buttocks and extend to the mid-thigh (including all typical daily movements)
- Dresses and skirts that extend to the mid-thigh
- For Preschool through Kindergarten - ONLY-closed toed shoes
Students MAY wear:
- Athletic wear: shorts (mid-thigh), joggers, sweatpants, sweatshirts
- Leggings of any length or style (to include flared, cropped, bike, yoga, etc.) can only be worn under dresses, skirts or shorts which extend to mid-thigh
- Clothing with CDS logos, colleges, teams, or appropriate graphics
- For Preschool through 2nd grade ONLY - may wear leggings
Students MAY NOT wear:
- Strapless tops, spaghetti straps, swimsuits, leggings as pants, or pajamas
- Clothes that expose any private body parts
- Hats or Hoods: (hats and hoods on hoodies are allowed ONLY outdoors)
- Pants that have holes above mid-thigh
- Clothes that:
- use explicit language or other offensive messages or images
- depict or promote drugs or alcohol
- reference political candidates or slogans
- display hateful language or culturally insensitive messages or images
Within the mission of Calvary Day School is the concept of training. It is within the concept of training that our dress code has been developed. Calvary recognizes that the parent is primarily responsible for training a child and ensuring adherence to the dress code. Calvary’s school culture is one of modesty and a desire not to offend others.
The school expects parents to support the Calvary dress code and the school’s enforcement of the dress code in a non-confrontational and non- defensive manner. Students will not be allowed to cover inappropriate dress with a jacket or other type of outerwear. Students will be excluded from class with an unexcused tardy or absence until the violation is corrected.
