DRESS CODE
It is the desire of NORTHPOINTE LEADERSHIP
ACADEMY that our students live and conduct themselves
in a manner that will be pleasing to God and will
glorify the name of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Standards
for appearance are a means of building character and
distinction in the lives of our students. The dress
code of NORTHPOINTE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY is one of the
first, and most tangible, rules of the school to which
an entering student must respond. It not only affects
the clothes budget, and the planning and shopping
for a wardrobe, but every school day this rule visibly
affects our students. It is vital that each student
wholeheartedly support the dress standards.
When a student is observed by a teacher or the principal
to be in violation of the dress code, the parents
or legal guardian may be called, and the student may
be sent home to make any needed alterations. If it
is impossible for the student to go home to change,
the student may be held out of class for the remainder
of the day. The student’s grade for each class
will reflect their absence.
If a student has been cited as “out of uniform”
more than six (6) times, they will be asked to withdraw
from school.
The company in which we purchase of uniforms is that
of the DENNIS UNIFORM MANUFACTURING COMPANY. Click
the Logo to visit their website.
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GIRLS
• Modesty is expected at all times--dresses,
pants, and tops must be worn that cover undergarments
(At least 2 inches wide at shoulders). Items should
not expose bare shoulders, backs or midriffs. At no
time should skin be visible on the front or back of
the midriff. Clothing should be appropriate for playing
at recess or working in the classroom.
• Pants and skirts should fit and be worn at
the natural waist.
• Dress and skirt length should be modest (no
more than 4 inches above the knee, measured while
kneeling). Slits in skirts or dresses must rise no
higher than 4 inches above the knee.
• Form fitting, low cut, or see-through clothing,
as defined by the administration, is not appropriate.
(Lycra or spandex fabric should be avoided.)
• Shorts and culottes are allowed if they are
purchased from a uniform store or catalog.
• Overall shorts are not allowed.
• Small earrings may be worn (one per ear).
• Tongue, lip, eyebrow, and other visible piercings
and tattoos are not acceptable.
• Elementary girls should refrain from wearing
cosmetic makeup at school or school events. (Special
costume days are the exception.)
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BOYS
• Shirts must be worn at all times during school
hours. Tank tops and sleeveless shirts are not allowed.
Undershirts must be tucked in.
• Shirts with button-style front must be buttoned.
• Pants or shorts should fit and be worn at
the natural waistline. Pants must cover undergarments.
A belt may be required.
• Hair should be neat, clean and well groomed.
Hair should not fall below the bottom of the collar
of a standard dress shirt or below the earlobe. Hair
should not obstruct or interfere with vision. Boys
should be cleanly shaven.
• Earrings, tongue, lip, eyebrow, and other
visible piercings and tattoos are not acceptable.|
• Socks are required with shoes.
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Both Boys and Girls
• No plain white T-shirts (undershirts) are
allowed when worn as a primary shirt, even under a
jacket.
• Shoes must be worn at all times. Elementary
students should wear shoes that support and cover
the foot to facilitate active play. No sandals. (Tennis
shoes style is best.) Avoid high heels or high soles
for safety’s sake.
• Hats, caps and headbands (for boys) are not
allowed in the building.
• Sunglasses are not to be worn in any building.
• No clothing articles, belt buckles or pins
advertising other schools, secular rock groups, or
that suggest lewd or improper language or lifestyles,
violent characters or scenes, or gang related symbols
are allowed.
• Shorts (uniform only) may be worn. These
shorts may be purchased in uniform stores, in uniform
departments of clothing stores, or from uniform catalogs
(i.e.. Dennis Uniform, Target, JC Penny’s, Gottschalk’s,
Lands End, and many others.)
• Hair should remain its natural color (no
bleaching or coloring) and the style should not draw
attention to the wearer.
• Jewelry should be modest.
• No extreme fads (i.e.: gang associated styles,
grunge look, extra large clothing).
• Pants, skirts, or shorts should fit and be
worn at the natural waistline, and must have hemmed
edges.
• Pants must not drag on the ground. Hem must
be sewn, not stapled, pinned, or taped.
• Clothing with rips in the fabric should be
mended before being worn to school.
• Exercise or lounging wear is not appropriate
to be worn (sweatpants, pajama bottoms, nylon pants).
• Students are expected to dress modestly at
all school related activities and events (i.e., athletic
practices and games, graduations, etc.) Dress code
will be enforced at all school events.
• Field Trips or Special Occasion Days: Any
exceptions to the stated dress code will be determined
by the school administration and announced by the
classroom teacher.
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Questions to ask about selecting clothing
• Is it immodest? (1 John 2:15-17)
• If I raise my hands above my head does my
midriff show?
• Might my appearance be disruptive to learning
by calling attention to itself?
• Does my appearance identify with a countercultural
group or a rebellious element of society?
• Does the clothing present a health or safety
hazard?|
• Is the clothing faded, worn, or improperly
fitted?
• Is the design and purpose other
than for school use?
* If the answer is “yes” to any of the
above, then the attire or appearance is not acceptable
for school.
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Shoes should be worn that support the foot and facilitate
active play: Please do not send your child to school
in shoes that are not appropriate for kicking a ball,
playing dodge ball or running a race. Footwear that
does not support the foot causes accidents and injuries.
(Note: This rule is not the same in the Jr. High or
High School because those students are provided with
locker and changing facilities so that they might
change into athletic shoes before P.E.)
Oversized jewelry is inappropriate: The reasons for
this rule are twofold. First, dangling earrings are
dangerous for girls to wear during active play as
they might catch on another child’s clothing
and severe injury could result. Secondly, oversized
jewelry is meant for adults and its purpose is to
attract attention to the wearer. Consequently, when
worn by an elementary girl, it calls much attention
to her and distracts from the purpose of school- teaching
and learning.
It is a mark of maturity when students
can freely choose apparel that demonstrates individuality
without deviating from the standards of appropriateness.
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Failure to Comply:
First time: Note home to parents
from principal explaining infraction, together with
a copy of the entire dress code.
Second time: Note from principal.
Child held in the office until parent brings clothes
for the child to change into. The absence from class
is considered unexcused. Children in grades.
3-6 receive a “warning” in the discipline
system. Third time and beyond: Note from principal.
Child held in the office until parent brings appropriate
clothing to change into. Absence from class is considered
unexcused. Children in grades 3-6 are given a “consequence”
in the discipline system
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School Uniform
GIRLS
• Navy blue uniform
jumpers or skirts
• Navy blue uniform
shorts (only during June and August)
• White blouses with
collars
• Black shoes only (no
sneakers, tennis shoes, or sandals)
• White socks only (no
colored socks)
• Navy blue or white
sweater
BOYS
• Navy blue uniform
pants (no jeans)
• Navy blue uniform
shorts (only during June and August)
• White knit polo shirts
or white shirts with collars
• Black shoes only (no
sneakers, tennis shoes, or sandals)
• White or navy blue
socks
• Navy blue or white
sweater
* No coats or jackets worn in the classroom
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