Student Dress Code

Student Dress Code

The interpretation of the code is left to the immediate discretion of the faculty and administation. If a student is out of dress code, parents will need to bring a change of clothing.
 
  • Shorts, skirts, and pants must be worn at the waist. Pants and shorts should fit without hanging loosely or forming tightly to the body. Shorts and skirts may not be shorter than 3" (three inches) above the top of the knee cap. Pants with writing on them (down leg, across the back, etc.) or holes are not permitted. Leggings (pants with only one seam in the leg) should not be worn to school.
 
  • Shirts and blouses cannot be form fitting and must be either tucked into the waistband or at least 4" (four inches) below the waistband to avoid exposing the stomach. A solid color polo shirt (must be pull-over with a collar and buttons) or a HCA shirt must be worn. A sweater, hoodie, or sweatshirt can be worn over the polo or HCA shirt. Jackets may be worn for warmth in colder weather. They may be solid color or have non-offensive patterns. All pictures, symbols, patterns, etc. must be appropriate in subject matter. HCA sweatshirts or hoodies can also be worn without a polo or HCA shirt underneath, but must remain on throughout the school day.
 
  • Hair: Boys - Neatly trimmed beards and mustaches are acceptable. Hair should be natural colors. No extreme styles, i.e. spikes, dread locks. Girls hair should be neat, clean, natural colors and no extreme styles.
 
  • Jewelry: Girls may wear only 2 (two) stud earrings per ear and they may not be hoops or hang below the earlobe. Boys may not wear earrings. No student may wear heavy chains or leather studded jewelry, belts, etc. Body piercing is not permitted.
 
  • Visible tatoos, temporary or permanent, are not permitted.
 
  • Sun glasses are not to be worn, unless worn for medical reasons.
 
  • Hats are allowed in classrooms only on designated days.
 
  • Shoes: K-3rd grade students cannot wear backless shoes, however, sandals with a strap on the back are permitted.
 
  • The modesty aspect of the dress code applies to all school activities, i.e. field trips, field days, ball games (home and away).