Dress Code

Standardized Dress Code

Dressing appropriately reflects the desire of Grace Community Christian School to hold our students to a Christ-honoring standard of excellence. The school administration reserves the right to make “modifications” to the dress standard for special occasions.

Any student in violation of the dress standard will be referred to the GCCS school office. A student may be asked to wear clothing provided by the school office, or parents will be called to bring proper attire. The decisions of appropriateness will be determined by administration.

Clothing checked out from the school office must be cleaned and returned the following day.

Students will be expected to adhere to the guidelines as outlined below.

School Uniforms

ALL STUDENTS IN GRADES K-8 MUST PURCHASE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS FROM DENNIS UNIFORMS (4920 E. McDowell Road #103, Phoenix, AZ 85008, 602-220-0302) for attire on Fridays, field trips, and ACSI and special school events:

• Girls: one khaki skort, pants, or shorts and one navy blue polo shirt with GCCS logo.
• Boys: one khaki pants or shorts and one navy blue polo shirt with GCCS logo.

All clothing must be free of slogans, pictures, or writing of any kind with the following exceptions:

• GCCS T-Shirts and Sweatshirts with GCCS words or slogans will be allowed on Wednesday Spirit Days. Shirts from youth ministries may also be worn on Wednesdays.
• Girl and Boy Scout uniforms are permissible on days of troop meetings.

DRESS STANDARD - TOP ATTIRE FOR BOTH GIRLS AND BOYS

• Must be collared
• Must be able to be buttoned or zipped to the top
• Must have sleeves
• Must be solid, striped, plaid, or prints
• Must extend at least below any waistline of bottom attire being worn
• Must be of a material that is not transparent
• Undershirts must be plain

DRESS STANDARD - BOTTOM ATTIRE FOR GIRLS AND BOYS

• Must be modestly worn
• Must be neat and clean
• Must not be faded or frayed
• Must be without holes
• Must be worn above the hips
• No sport/athletic shorts or sweat pants will be allowed for boys or girls
• Grades 5-8 skirts and skorts must have at least a four-inch inseam
• All skirts and dresses must be mid-thigh or longer
• Dresses or skirts may have a small fray
• Girls in grades K-4 are encouraged to wear shorts under dresses, jumpers, and skirts.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Hair:

• Neat and professional
• Above student’s eyes
• Boy’s hair must be off the collar

Shoes:

• Shoes designed for laces must be laced properly.
• Backless shoes may not be worn.

Makeup:

• Students in Grades K-5 may not wear makeup of any kind.
• Girls in Grades 6-8 may wear makeup with modesty.

Chains:

• Chains may not be worn by students, with the exception of necklaces and bracelets.

Hats:

• Hats may not be worn in the classroom. (Hats may be worn outdoors for sun protection during recess and P.E.)

Body piercing & tattoos:

• Tattoos and Body Piercing (other than the piercing of girl’s ears) are not allowed.

GCCS School Handbook