Standards

Our Main goal, in setting standards of dress and grooming at Mountain Christian Academy, is to have an appearance and behavior that honor the Lord, Jesus Christ. We would like to thank everyone for your input into our dress standards and for your deference in following them. We have prayerfully sought a position between total uniformity and every student doing that which is right in his or her own eyes.

Whether therefore you eat, or drink, or whatsoever you do, do all to the glory of God. Give none offence, neither to the Jews, nor to the Gentiles, nor to the church of God: Even as I please all men in all things, not seeking mine own profit but the profit of many, that then may be saved. 1 Corinthians 10:31

Let no man despise your youth; but be an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity. 1 Timothy 4:12

Chapel, Special Events and Student Convention Attire

Girls:

Jumper, Dress or Skirt: classic navy blue

(hem must touch the floor when kneeling)

Blouse: White, high collar, full button with long sleeve oxford shirt from Lands End Catalog with MCA logo #0242487K.

Shoes: Conservative, plain, black; no platforms, slings, open toe or heel; heel height not to exceed 1.5 inches.

Hosiery: Neutral colored hosiery for older girls; white ankle or knee socks for younger girls.

Boys:

Trousers: classic navy blue with a leather belt

Shirt: White, high collar, full button with long sleeve oxford shirt from Lands End Catalog with MCA logo #0242487K. With four-in-hand or clip-on tie.

Shoes: Black, conservative with heel height of not more than 1 inch.

Socks: Black or navy

(Boys 13-18 must also have a Black Suit Coat for convention)

Note: Chapel and convention attire must be worn all day every Wednesday and on occasions specified by the staff, i.e., some field trips, concerts, ministry outing, etc.

Learning Center Attire

Polo shirts in white, gray, classic navy, and burgundy.

Turtlenecks in white, gray, classic navy, and burgundy.

Girls: Jumpers, dresses with collar, or skirts in black, classic navy, khaki, burgundy, and gray.

Boys: Trousers in black, classic navy, khaki, and gray with leather belt.

Sweaters, sweater vests, and sweatshirts in white, gray, classic navy, and burgundy.

Jackets worn outside of classroom may be any color combination.

Casual shoes (tennis shoes, hiking shoes, cowboy boots, etc. with no open toe or open heel).

Socks and tights in solid black, white, classic navy, and gray. Natural colored nylons.

Learning center attire may be worn any day except Wednesday and must be in solid colors. Please refer to the Land's End School catalogue for color references.

Physical Education/PE

Sweat pants and sweat shirt: cotton polyester, classic navy blue, loose fitting.

Shirt: crew neck t-shirt: Girls - solid classic navy blue Boys - solid gray

Socks: white regular athletic socks.

Shoes: athletic shoes, sneakers, tennis shoes.

Not Permitted: shorts, nylon sweats, breakaways, tank tops, pictures or writing on shirts and sweats.

Note: All students, except Kindergarten, are required to dress for and participate in PE. Absences must be excused. Any student with an unexcused absence from PE or no PE clothes will receive a zero for the day and spend the PE period in the classroom. High school students receive 5 credits per year for PE and must have 20 PE credits to graduate.

Hair and Grooming

All students will maintain their God given, natural hair color during the school year.

NO use of dyes or hair coloring is allowed. Students arriving at school with dyed hair will be suspended and have parents notified

Boys: Conservative, tapered or blocked hair cut, off the ears and collar. Creative hair styles not permitted include: mohawks, bowl cuts, shaved heads, spikes, hair longer than one inch when combed straight up, streaked, dyed, frosted, etc.

Girls: Conservative, not too short; avoid fad styles, radical looks, streaks, dyes, or frosting.

Grooming: Hair will be clean and combed/brushed. Clothing should be clean and in good repair. Boys and girls will wear belts with clothing that has belt loops, and boy's shirttails will be tucked in at all times while on campus. Students will arrive and leave campus fully clothed. Students may leave campus in PE clothes on scheduled PE days. Students will not change into their "street clothes" before leaving campus, without prior permission from the principal.

In order to maintain a learning environment free from distractions and competition in clothing and accessories, we ask that student abide by the following:

Clothing and Accessories Not Permitted

Denim jeans, faded or baggy styles, pajama pants, cargo pants, pockets on the outside, holes in the knees, frayed, etc.

Clinging, tight, or see-through materials

Blouses or shirts that expose the midsection at any time.

Hemlines or slits that do not touch the floor when kneeling. Slits must be sewn so no part of the slit is above the knee. Necklines below the collarbone.

Logos, pictures, and writing on clothing.

Excessive jewelry and accessories. Necklaces or earring on boys.

Excessive makeup and body glitter.

Body piercing, other than pierced ears on girls. One earring, smaller than a nickel, per ear, in the earlobe.

Tattoos, either temporary or permanent. Writing or marking on the body.

Cell phones, pagers, CD and tape players, personal CD's and tapes are not allowed on campus.

Thongs, flip-flops, and slippers.

Final judgment regarding dress and grooming standards are at the sole discretion of the Mountain Christian Academy administration.

"Whether therefore you eat, or drink, or whatsoever you do, do all to the glory of God." 1 Corinthians 10:31