LHCA Dress Code
General Clothing Code
The Lighthouse Christian Academy school board has established a dress code to encourage students to dress in a manner that enhances the reputation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. With institutional preferences in the areas of neatness, cleanliness, and appropriateness, students are requested to demonstrate a heart of humility as they abide by the guidelines established herein. The following guidelines do not imply that other forms of dress are sinful or wrong but have been established to promote attentiveness and responsibility within the classroom, foster school unity, and cultivate respect within the school community.
The board prohibits any appearance of clothing that violates the dress code policy outlined in the Lighthouse Christian Academy student handbook and on this page.
Please note LHCA reserves the right to update the dress code as needed to require students to wear school uniforms, including shirts and outwear containing school logos, as warranted by school administration and/or the school board at any given time.
PANTS / SHORTS
Acceptable:
Pants or shorts without frays, holes, rips, or stains
Shorts that are no more than 5” above the knee
Cargo shorts and pants
Capris pants (girls)
Not acceptable:
Jeans or jean look-alikes
Sweatpants
Low-riding pants
TOPS
Acceptable:
Long or short sleeve shirts, tops, or polos
Sweaters or vests
Not acceptable:
Anything that does not cover the stomach and chest areas
Anything with offensive content
Tank tops with thin / spaghetti straps – any shoulder straps must be wide enough to cover undergarments
JUMPERS / SKIRTS
Acceptable:
Jumpers, dresses, and skirts/skorts without frays, holes, rips, or stains
Leggings may be worn under skirts or dresses
All items worn should fall within 5” above the knee
Not acceptable:
Skirts/skorts/jumpers/dresses more than 5” above the knee
Skirts/jumpers/dresses below mid-calf or floor length
OUTERWEAR
Acceptable:
Sweatshirts/Hoodies/Jackets with LHCA logo
Cardigan sweaters or light jackets
*Heavy winter jackets and coats will be removed and stored during the school day in an area designated by the teacher
Not acceptable:
Outerwear with offensive content (language, symbols, pictures
Blankets/Robes
SHOES
Acceptable:
Athletic shoes
Dress shoes
Solid color boots
Closed-toed Crocs or sandals
Not acceptable:
Flip-flops
Open toe sandals
Slides without a heel strap
* These items are not permitted as to maintain safety on the playground and in the gym
OTHER
Acceptable:
Hair should be kept clean and neat at all times
(Boys) Hair must be neat in appearance – above the eyebrows and off the shirt collar
(Girls) Hair should be neatly groomed and not covering eyes; headbands, ribbons, hair clips, and bows are allowed
Girls may have moderate ear piercings
Not acceptable:
No earrings for boys or body piercings for any student
No tattoos, including fake or temporary
Hats, hoods, sweatbands, and sunglasses
SCHOOL SPIRIT FRIDAYS
Students are expected wear LHCA purchased t-shirts to wear on Fridays. Students may also wear jeans that are properly sized, without frays, rips, or holes, and are worn around the waist, on Fridays.
Pre-K NOTICE
Children may wear comfortable clothing that meets age-appropriate needs, such as knit pants and shirts, for the purpose of independent dress and restroom needs. All other guidelines regarding the school dress code apply.
STUDENT DRESS CODE AND SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Some classroom activities may require specific dress guidelines or additional spirit days may allow for changes in the dress code. Any such changes will be explained by school staff and addressed through various forms of school communication.
Administration will serve as the final authority in dress code interpretation and is the final arbiter in any areas of dispute. Students and parents/guardians are encouraged, whenever in doubt regarding specific clothing items, to ask the administrator for clarification. We rely on our partnership with families to encourage our students to make wise decisions regarding our dress code policy.