Clothing/Dress Code - All students are expected to maintain good grooming habits and appropriate dress.  Clothing should promote a positive image, be of acceptable social standards, and should not be offensive or distracting to the learning environment.  Clothing should be suitable for the age group, the time of year, and the activities involved.  Weather permitting students will go outside for recess everyday.  During cold weather, students should wear coats, gloves, and hats.

The school administrative staff reserves the right to rule on clothing fads, symbols, and articles.  If the school administration deems an article of clothing inappropriate, then a student should not wear it to school or child care.

The following clothing should not be worn:

v        No muscle shirts or shirts with large armhole openings that expose undergarment areas.

v        No hats are to be worn inside.

v        No halter-tops, tube tops, fishnet shirts, or strapless dresses.

v        No karate clothing

v        No sunglasses

v        No make-up, colored hair spray, colored hair gel, cologne, perfume.

v        No flip-flops, or “jellies.” 

v        We prefer that sandals not be worn. Shoes should fit correctly and be secured to the feet properly.  
    Shoes must have a backing and be secured or strapped to the feet.  Sneakers must be worn for P.E.    

v        No high-heeled shoes.

v        No platform shoes.

v        No glitter lotion.

v        No clogs or crocs can be worn.   

v        No shoes with built in roller skates or wheels.

Additional dress code restrictions for 1^st – 5^th graders:

v        No tank tops.

v        No spaghetti straps.  Straps should be at least 2” in width. No shirts or blouses that expose the midriff or
    navel.  Students should be able to raise their arms over their heads and the midriff should be covered.
    No slacks, jeans, shorts, or skirts that sag below the waistline or which must be held in place with their hands.    

v        No shorts, slacks, or skirts with writing across the back.

v        Girls in fourth and fifth grades may wear hemmed walking shorts, skorts, split skirts, capris, skirts or dresses
     reaching to the knees or just above the knees. NO short shorts or short skirts allowed.  If leggings or tights 
    are worn with a dress, skirt or shorts the dress/skirt/shorts must meet dress code requirements.    

v        Boys in the fourth and fifth grades may wear hemmed walking shorts reaching at least to the knees or just
    above the knees. No short shorts allowed.

We ask your cooperation with the above dress code and policy:  The first time a student in first – fifth grade wears inappropriate clothing, the teacher will send home a reminder note of the school dress code.  The second time there is an incident with an unacceptable outfit, the teacher will notify the parent.  If there should be a third occurrence, the parent will be notified to bring appropriate clothing. If there continues to be a dress code violation after the 3^rd offense, the student will remain in the office and the parent will be called. Continued violation may result in suspension for the day. Gloria Dei Lutheran School reserves the right to make the decision as to a student’s outfit being acceptable/unacceptable according to our dress code.  If a parent is in doubt as to the appropriateness of an outfit, it should not be worn.  The administration will not debate the issue with a parent; the school administration’s decision will be final.  When a student wears clothing that does not meet code, the student may be asked to change into clothing provided by the school that meets dress code guidelines.

Please label your child’s name on clothing and other items.

Personal items which are not required school supplies should not be brought to school.