HCA Dress Code

The dress code at Harvest Christian Academy is based on the biblical principles of modesty, neatness, and appropriateness. Modesty is mentioned often as an important character quality (1 Timothy 2:9; 1 Thess. 4:5, 6). Modest people don’t go out of their way to bring undue attention to themselves. Likewise, neatness and appropriateness are important as we seek to be ambassadors for Jesus Christ. We need to be examples for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith, in purity (1 Timothy 4:2). We also desire to give a good report and not be offensive in anything we do. This suggests living differently than the world (1 John 2:15). In addition, dress is to be distinctively masculine and feminine, reflecting a wholesome appreciation for God’s creative plan (Deuteronomy 22:5). As we determine to glorify the Lord in all we do (1 Cor. 10:31), these qualities help us to do that in the area of dress.

It is also important to realize that parents, as the primary educators of their children (Deut. 6; Eph. 6), play a key role in this area of dress code. It is incumbent upon parents to guide and supervise their young people in the selection of appropriate clothing. Accordingly, this dress code is intended to make known in as clear a way as possible the position, guidelines, and restrictions of Harvest Christian Academy in the area of dress.

Dress-code guidelines by section:
GENERAL GUIDELINES 
LOWER SCHOOL GIRLS - SPECIFIC GUIDELINES
LOWER SCHOOL BOYS - SPECIFIC GUIDELINES
CONSEQUENCES FOR DRESS CODE VIOLATION

LOWER SCHOOL

GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR LOWER SCHOOL STUDENTS
All HCA students should exhibit modest and developmentally appropriate dress.

• All clothing must be tag/label and logo free.
  Excessively tight fitting or baggy clothing is not permitted.
  All apparel with belt loops requires a black or brown belt (not applicable for K-1st grade).
• Slacks are considered to be navy or khaki, loose-fitting, flat front or pleated dress slacks of twill, gabardine, wool or corduroy.  Low-rise and hip hugging pants are not permitted. Cargo-style pants are not permitted.  Khaki toward white or green is not acceptable.
  Navy or khaki capris are permitted.
• Shirts/blouses must be tucked in.  (Banded bottom polos, sweaters and vests are exempt.)
• Navy, khaki or white socks/tights/knee socks/leggings are required.  Shoes may not be worn without socks, and socks should be worn to cover the ankle.
• Shoes must be black, brown or navy.  Gym shoes, tennis shoes, or sports shoes are not acceptable for daily wear.  Students may substitute sneakers with shorts Sneakers may not have lights, wheels, characters, or platforms. Shoes should be tied at all times.
  Hats are not to be worn inside the building.
  Body piercings are not permitted (single ear piercing for girls is permitted).
• Body tattoos are not permitted.
• Shorts may be worn and must be at least mid-thigh in length. Though shorts may be worn throughout the year at the parent’s discretion, please wear weather-appropriate attire.
• No jeans, denim or cargo style clothing is permitted.
• Shirts/blouses must be collared, solid white, navy or forest green.  Rugby style shirts purchased from Educational Outfitters are also permitted.  No other rugby shirt is allowed.
• Layering is permitted as long as all layers conform to color requirements while the outer layer conforms to shirt color and style requirements.
• Crew-neck, v-neck or cardigan style sweaters and vests in navy blue, white, or forest green are permitted.  Collared shirts/blouses are required under the sweater or vest.  Hooded sweaters and vests are permitted.  Hooded sweatshirts are not permitted.
  HCA-Crested spirit wear is permitted.  Other church related or youth group shirts are not allowed.
•  All students, grades 5 and up, are required to wear gym uniforms during gym class.  These are available through Educational Outfitters.   Sneakers are required without lights, wheels, characters, or platforms.
  Students must stay in school uniform until dismissal is complete.