SCA Uniform Dress Code
The following uniform dress code has been adopted by the SCA Board of Education and is enforced so students reflect a neat, modest appearance. For items that may be in question, the principal’s decision will stand. SCA students are required to wear clothing that meets the following specifications. Dress Code requirements are different for students in grades K-6 (Elementary) and 7-12 (Secondary).
Grades K-6 Dress Code
The following uniform dress code has been adopted by the SCA Board of Education and is enforced so students reflect a neat, modest appearance. For items that may be in question, the principal’s decision will stand. SCA students are required to wear clothing that meets the following specifications:
Shirts
Long or short-sleeved, collared, button polo shirts in any solid color. No contrasting trim or piping should be visible. Small pockets are fine on a shirt.
Button-front oxford, blouse, or blue denim shirts with long or 3/4 length sleeves in any solid color with no visible contrasting trim or piping.
K-4 may wear solid color turtlenecks as a primary shirt. Grades 5-6 may wear solid color turtlenecks only under a sweater, sweatshirt, jumper, or polo.
Only school-approved SCA logos are acceptable on any shirt. Shirt brands/logos must not be visible.
Shirts must be tucked in at all times. Parents should check ability of shirt to stay tucked in by having students raise hands over their heads.
Sweaters
Solid colors with no visible brand names or logos (except school-approved SCA logos).
Pullover, cardigan, V-neck, or vest. Ponchos are not acceptable.
All sweaters must have a separate collar showing above neckline. (Solid color cowl/turtleneck sweaters are not acceptable.) Collar should be from a polo, oxford, blouse, turtleneck, or denim shirt.
Socks
Girls may not wear nylons. Tights and leggings must be opaque rather than sheer.
Shoes
Any lace-up or velcro tennis shoe that is nonmarking may be worn. (Zippers on tennis shoes are not acceptable as they damage the gym floor.)
All dress shoes are acceptable.
No plastic shoes, Crocs (or similar styles), pool shoes, slippers, or sandals are acceptable due to playground safety issue.
Jumpers
Tan khaki, navy blue, gray, or black jumpers may be worn (no denim). Skirt length regulations apply.
Polo dresses with sleeves may be worn. Skirt length regulations should be followed.
Scout Uniforms
Students participating in Boy Scout or Girl Scout programs may wear their Class A uniforms to school.
Blue Crew Days Only
With current year's Blue Crew shirt, students may wear solid-colored (black, tan, grey, or navy blue) modest sweatpants, joggers, or blue jeans — an exception to the general athleisure rule above. (No rips, holes, tears, or leggings/yoga pants.)
Sweatshirts
School sweatshirts only. Must be purchased through the school with the school logo. These are the only sweatshirts that may be worn during the school day.
If a student desires to wear a “hoodie” sweatshirt (zip or pullover) as a jacket, it must have an SCA logo.
School sweatshirts and hoodies may be worn. However, if the sweatshirt or hoodie is removed, school dress code must be followed.
Pants/Skirts/Shorts/Capris/Skorts
Tan khaki, navy blue, gray or black dress slacks or capris with or without pockets.
Very small brand name logos may be visible.
Cotton or cotton-polyester twill fabric.
Proportioned to fit; i.e., not extremely tight or baggy.
Skirts/shorts/skorts must measure no higher than 4” from the bottom of the kneecap. Skirt slits should measure no higher than 4” from the bottom of the kneecap.
No jeans, corduroys, or cargo pants. Flares should not be extreme.
Leggings should not be worn as pants. They may be worn under length appropriate skirts. They must be tan, navy blue, gray, or black. No prints.
Hair and Makeup
Hair
- No unusual or extreme hair styles for boys or girls.
- Hair may not be dyed an abnormal color; i.e., blue, pink, green, etc. (except during spirit week).
- Students should not have tinsel in their hair.
- Boys’ hair should be of moderate length or shorter (at or above the eyebrows, collar, and mid-ear). No hair accessories.
- No facial hair.
Girls may have up to two ear piercings per ear. No other visible body piercing jewelry allowed. Girls may wear jewelry, but not large or excessive.
Boys may wear a short chain inside the shirt and one or two finger rings. Boys may not wear long necklaces or earrings. No visible body piercing allowed.
If parents approve of their daughter wearing makeup, it should maintain a natural appearance (e.g. no fake eyelashes, bright lipstick, etc.)
Students should not wear fake nails. Boys may not wear nail polish or makeup.
No visible tattoos.
No hats or sunglasses may be worn while in school buildings.
Special Events
Some special events will require dress code or special attire. For games and optional events, we ask that students dress in a neat and modest fashion, refraining from suggestive or worldly attire.
Download the Dress Code for Grades K-6
Grades 7-12 Dress Code
In Genesis 3:21, God provided clothes for Adam and Eve to cover their bodies. 1 Timothy 2:9 sets a standard of dress that states, “dress modestly, with decency and propriety.” Scripture also teaches that we are to be examples in every area of our lives, recognizing that we are representatives of Jesus Christ (1 Timothy 4:12.) Therefore, the SCA Board has a policy that states students are to dress in a “neat and modest manner.”
For the purposes of student dress, we set the following guidelines.
Definition of Neat: Clean and orderly. Clothing should be in good repair; no holes, tears, or frays. All clothing must be proportioned to fit (not baggy, not tight). School clothing must not be something intended to be worn as active wear or athleisure (i.e. sweatpants, yoga pants, athletic shorts, pajama pants, etc.)
Definition of Modest: Avoiding the appearance of impropriety; not revealing too much of a person's body. Material should be opaque (not see-through). Shoulders, midriffs (front and back), and cleavage should be covered. No undergarments should be visible. Clothing must be proportioned to fit - not tight or baggy. (No need to adjust clothing while moving about hallways and classrooms.)
Tops
ALL SCA branded tops are approved for dress code. If not SCA branded, the following applies:
Shirts
- Any solid color collared shirt without graphics, patterns, or wording.
- SCA graphics on collared shirts are acceptable.
- Small name brand or manufacturer logos are acceptable if less than 1 square inch.
- Non-SCA branded T-shirts are not acceptable for dress code.
Sweaters
Definition of a sweater per SCA dress code is: a knitted or crocheted garment with sleeves worn over the upper body.
- Any solid color sweater without graphics or wording; only small brand name or manufacturer logos — less than 1 square inch in size.
- Sweaters, cardigans, and knit garments must be constructed of opaque fabric and may not feature large open-weave, crochet, mesh, or loosely knit patterns that allow undergarments or skin to be readily visible.
Sweatshirts/Hoodies/Jackets
- Only SCA sweatshirts, hoodies, and jackets with the SCA logo are allowed.
- Full-zip hoodies or jackets with the SCA logo may only be worn unzipped if a dress-code approved shirt is worn underneath.
- Non-SCA winter coats may be worn while walking between classes but must be removed once inside the classroom.
Bottoms
- Must have belt loops and be solid navy blue, black, tan, or gray.
- Permitted bottoms include dress pants, capris, and shorts.
- Shorts should extend below fingertip length when arms are relaxed at the sides.
- Denim pants, capris, or shorts are allowed if they are black, gray, or tan.
- Blue denim, sweatpants, leggings, joggers, athletic shorts, and other athleisure or athletic-style bottoms are not permitted.
- Skirts/skorts (for female students): any navy blue, black, tan, khaki, or gray solid color skirt is allowed. When standing, the hemline of the skirt should fall at or below the kneecap. No slits above the kneecap.
Shoes
Any street shoes allowed. No slippers.
Special Events
Some special events may require a different dress code for special attire. For example, off-campus visits, dress-up days for teams/groups, and on-campus events. For these events, females may wear a dress that meets the length standard for skirts and coverage for tops. Males may wear a suit and tie.
For games and optional events, we ask that students dress in a neat and modest fashion.
Blue Crew Days Only
With current year's Blue Crew shirt, students may wear solid-colored (black, tan, grey, or navy blue) modest sweatpants, joggers, or blue jeans — an exception to the general athleisure rule above. (No rips, holes, tears, or leggings/yoga pants.)
Hair
No unusual or extreme hair styles; however, culturally significant hairstyles are permitted. Hats are not allowed.
Boys: Need to maintain a neat and well-groomed appearance, no facial hair, no makeup. Hair must stay out of the eyes and off the shoulders without the use of hair accessories, which are not allowed. Hair must not be dyed any non-natural hair color (except during spirit week and only if it can be completely washed out). Boys may only wear a short chain necklace inside dress code shirts. May wear no more than two finger rings. No visible tattoos or piercings. No nail polish.
Girls: May wear jewelry, but not large or excessive. May have up to two ear piercings in each ear, and one small nose stud or ring, but no other piercings. No visible tattoos. Hair must not be dyed any non-natural hair color (except during spirit week and only if it can be completely washed out).
Download the Dress Code for Grades 7-12
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