Cornerstone Academy Secondary Department

Official Dress Code

* denotes must be bought from Dennis Uniform

Middle School Boys

• *White (short or long sleeved) dress shirt

• White undershirt

• *Navy blue tie

• *Navy blue corduroy pants

• Black or Brown belt

• Socks

• *Red Sweater with Cornerstone Logo patch

• Black or Brown leather dress shoes

• Navy blue (solid, no other design or trim) jacket or windbreaker

• Official Cornerstone sweatshirts (no personal or nicknames allowed)

Middle School Girls

• *White (short or long sleeved) blouse

• *Navy blue tie

• *Grey herringbone skirt

• Solid black or blue shorts (underneath the skirt)

• Black or blue leggings (optional)

• Socks

• *Red sweater vest and/or Red Sweater (both must have Cornerstone Logo patch)

• Black or Brown leather dress shoes

• Navy blue (solid, no other design or trim) jacket or windbreaker

• Official Cornerstone sweatshirts (no personal or nick names allowed)

High School Men

• *White (short or long sleeved) dress shirt

• White undershirt

• *Official Cornerstone tie

• *Grey slacks

• Black or Brown belt

• Socks

• *Navy blue Sweater vest or long sleeved sweater

• Black or Brown leather dress shoes

• Jacket or windbreaker (Black, Navy, or White)

• Official Cornerstone sweatshirts (no personal or nick names allowed)

• For chapel, *navy blue sports jacket with Cornerstone Logo patch

High School Women

• *White (short or long sleeved) blouse

• *Official Cornerstone tie

• *Grey skirt or slacks

• Solid black or blue shorts (underneath the skirt)

• Black or blue leggings (optional)

• Socks

• *Navy blue Sweater vest or long sleeved sweater

• Black or Brown leather dress shoes

• Jacket or windbreaker or Official Cornerstone sweatshirts (no personal or nick names allowed)

• For chapel, *navy blue sports jacket with Cornerstone Logo patch

PE Uniform (ALL)

• Official Cornerstone PE uniform t-shirt

• Navy or royal blue sweatpants

• Solid black or navy blue shorts

• Non-marking athletic shoes

• Official Cornerstone Navy or royal blue sweatshirt

Team Uniform (practice)

• Follow the PE Uniform guidelines (instead of uniform t-shirt, official practice jerseys may be worn)

Miscellaneous

• All outerwear including sweatshirts should be removed before class (except PE) begins and chapel service

• All clothes must be worn properly (i.e. no sagging) and must fit properly

• All clothes must be neat and clean at all times possible

RELAXED DRESS CODE

• On certain days, students will be allowed to follow a “relaxed” dress code in lieu of the school uniform. This is a privilege and privileges must be earned. Anyone out of uniform especially on chapel days will lose this privilege on his or her assigned days.

• WE DO NOT WANT TO BE THE “FASHION POLICE”. IF YOU QUESTION OR TEST THE BOUNDARIES OF OUR GUIDELINES AND POLICIES REGARDING DRESS CODE, WE WILL REVERT TO UNIFORM EVERYDAY.

• Everyone will still change for his/her physical education class in standard PE uniform.

• Additional guidelines may be added at anytime by the administration and students will be asked to return home to change if the clothes the student is wearing are not acceptable.

ALL
Clothing must be modest at all times while on our campus and at school events held off campus.

• No baggy pants – “baggy” is defined as more than 4” of extra material from leg to the inseam. All clothing must be size appropriate.

• Belt line must be at the waistline (no sagging pants)

• No sweatpants or windbreaker-type of pants or tearaways

• No skateboarding-type pants

• No shorts (weather permitting; except for khaki, Bermuda, or jean, the length must be no shorter than just above the knees)

• No tank tops

• Solid color t-shirts without pictures or logos are acceptable

• Official school garments (sweatshirts, team shirts, etc. sanctioned by the administration) are permitted.

• Students are to wear shoes at all times. No sandals with straps between the toes will be permitted. Athletic shoes are acceptable.

• Negative counter-culture fads of dress or hairstyle with extreme cuts or unnatural colors must be avoided.

• Hair must be neatly groomed and moderate in style. No tinting of hair is allowed.

• No body piercing is allowed for both genders except for girls who may pierce their ears (one pair only). Earrings are not permitted on campus at any time for male students and also at any after-school event or at any school event, on or off campus. Earrings worn during these times will be confiscated.

• Make-up is allowed only for girls.

• No visible tattoos.

• Garments should be free of inappropriate slogans, pictures, etc.

• Boys or girls may not wear headcoverings in class, the office, or in chapel. Hats worn outside may never be worn backwards or sideways.

BOYS

• Earrings are not permitted on campus at any time for male students and also at any after-school event or at any school event, on or off campus. Earrings worn during these times will be confiscated.

• Collared shirt (long-sleeved or short-sleeved t-shirt may be worn)

• In place of a collared shirt, a long-sleeved t-shirt may be worn

• In place of a collared shirt, a sweater or sweater vest may be worn with an appropriate t-shirt underneath

• In place of a collared shirt, a turtleneck sweater or shirt may be worn

GIRLS

• No excessive make-up (Middle school: nail polish only)

• The length of the skirts or dresses must be no shorter than just above the knee.

• No spandex-tight or form fitting clothing is permitted to be worn

• Narrow straps (less than 2 inches wide), backless attire, crop tops, and halter-type necklines are not permitted

• Shirts must hang below the top of the pants

• No sheer clothing of any type is permitted