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Dress Code

MPCS Kindergarten-Fifth Dress Code

Click here for the MPCS Middle School Dress Code

Mt. Pleasant Christian School reserves the right to make decisions on what is appropriate to wear and what isn’t during the school year. Students and parents will be given full notice of any changes.

Students are to dress in a manner that is appropriate for a Christian school. Cleanliness, neatness, and modesty are the standards. Dress should not be a distraction to the learning atmosphere of the classroom. Appropriate student dress is the responsibility of the parents. When in doubt, choose not to send students in questionable articles of clothing.

“Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold jewelry or fine clothes. Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight.”
1 Peter 3: 3-4

Pants

  • Leggings are not a substitute for pants so they must be worn with a shirt/dress that covers the bottom.
  • Pants should cover the leg but not be so long the student walks or can trip on the hem.
  • Skirts or shorts should come to the knee. (Fingertip length shorts are acceptable in Pre-K and Kindergarten.)
  • Skirts should have shorts worn underneath.
  • Jeans that fit appropriately and do not have holes or fringes are acceptable. Pants must be high enough and shirts long enough that no back is exposed when sitting down.

Shirts

  • Inappropriate pictures or messages may not be worn.
  • No tank tops, short tops, low-cut tops, or sleeveless tops.
  • The midriff should not be visible if arms are raised above the head.
  • Shoulders should be covered.
  • Undergarments should not be showing at any time.

Hair

  • Hair should be clean, neat, and it should not obstruct the face.
  • Hair coloring should be a natural color, to include hair extension pieces.
  • No irregular shaving allowed.

Shoes

  • Athletic shoes are to be worn for PE. Shoes should be secure enough that they do not come off in normal PE activities. Students without appropriate shoes will not be allowed to participate in PE and this will affect their PE grade.

Accessories

  • Hats or hoods may not be worn indoors.

Unacceptable school wear

  • Compression pants under shorts, unless outer shorts come to the knee
  • Pajamas unless it is a Spirit Day
  • Sundresses
  • Tight fitting pants
  • Flip-flops
  • Sandals without a heel strap
  • Sleeveless tops or dresses

After School and Extra-curricular activities

  • Casual style shorts or athletic shorts are allowed but may not exceed 4 inches above the knee cap.

Dress Code Violation

  • A student with a dress code violation should be spoken to by the teacher or front office. If the offense is repeated, the teacher should send home a dress code violation note to be signed. If the clothing is too short or tight, we will do our best to find appropriate knee length clothes for the student to wear.

MPCS Middle School Dress Code

Mt. Pleasant Christian School reserves the right to make decisions on what is appropriate to wear and what isn’t during the school year. Students and parents will be given full notice of any changes.

Students are to dress in a manner that is appropriate for a Christian school. Cleanliness, neatness, and modesty are the standards. Dress should not be a distraction to the learning atmosphere of the classroom. Appropriate student dress is the responsibility of the parents. When in doubt, choose not to send students in questionable articles of clothing.

“Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold jewelry or fine clothes. Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight.”   
1 Peter 3: 3-4

Pants

  • Properly fitting jeans, khakis, and athletic pants (not sweat pants made of sweatshirt material with a tied waist and elastic at the ankle) will be allowed; tight-fitting pants, leggings, and tights may only be worn if the accompanying top goes to the knee. 
  • Pants should be wrinkle free, well fitting, clean, fringe and hole free.
  • Pants should cover the leg but not be so long the student walks or can trip on the hem.
  • Skirts, dresses, or shorts must come to the knee. If skirts or dresses are worn, shorts should be worn underneath.

Shirts

  • Inappropriate pictures or messages may not be worn.
  • No tank tops, short tops, low-cut tops, or sleeveless tops.
  • The midriff should not be visible if arms are raised above the head.
  • Shoulders should be covered and undergarments should not be showing at any time.
  • If the shirt is at all sheer, a tank top or t-shirt should be worn underneath.

Hair

  • Hair should be clean, neat, and should not obstruct the face.
  • Hair coloring should be a natural color, including hair extension pieces.
  • No irregular shaving allowed.

Shoes

  • Athletic shoes are to be worn for PE. Shoes should be secure enough that they do not come off in normal PE activities. Students without appropriate shoes will not be allowed to participate in PE and this will affect their PE grade.
  • Crocs may be worn but must have a heel strap that is worn at all times and a change of shoes must be available for PE.

Accessories

  • Hats or hoods may not be worn indoors.

Unacceptable school wear

  • Compression pants under shorts, unless outer shorts come to the knee
  • Pajamas unless it is a Spirit Day
  • Sundresses
  • Tight fitting pants
  • Flip-flops
  • Sandals without a heel strap
  • Sleeveless tops or dresses
  • Sweatpants

After School and Extra-curricular activities

  • Casual style shorts or athletic shorts are allowed but may not exceed 4 inches above the knee cap.

Dress Code Violation

  • In the event of a dress code violation a student will be given a written warning to be signed by a parent or guardian. On the third dress code violation in a nine weeks a referral will be written.
  • After each nine weeks the dress code violations reset and are back to zero.