Uniform Information :: Brainerd Baptist School

Brainerd Baptist School

DRESS CODE

2010 – 2011

The Scriptures tell us that Christ was an ordinary and modest man in appearance so that in no case did people follow Him for His looks or style or dress, but for the life He lived. So it should be with us.

KINDERGARTEN

The kindergarten children spend a great deal of time in various forms of play and their clothing should reflect this kind of activity. Here are some guidelines that we ask you to observe:

We expect the children to be clean, neat and modest in dress.
Clothing should be free from inappropriate slogans, advertisements, comic strip, cartoon, or TV
personalities.
The children should feel comfortable and free to be active.
Tennis shoes and socks must be worn at all times. Flip-flops, sandals, opened toed shoes, boots of any kind, or clogs are not permitted.

GRADES 1 – 5

The purpose of a uniform dress code is to enhance the safe and orderly environment of the school. It is our desire to implement and enforce a dress code that will allow for comfort, modesty, uniformity and eliminate distractions. A dress code is only as valid as its enforcement; our attempts to honor the dress code are not to be interpreted as legalism, rather as a desire to maintain the integrity of the code. Be assured that we will make every effort to fairly enforce this code. The administration has final say and complete discretion in enforcing dress code issues.

Students are expected to maintain a neat and well-groomed appearance. Uniforms must fit students. Oversized shirts, blouses and sweaters are not allowed.

All students may wear:

Slacks and Walking Shorts:

Navy, khaki, or gray slacks or shorts. No denim allowed. Cargo shorts and pants are allowed.
Slacks and shorts that have belt loops must be worn with belts.
Shorts may be worn year round.
Shorts must be of modest length, no shorter than 2" above the top of the front and back of the knee.

Shirts:

Blue or white oxford cloth shirts with button down collars (long or short sleeves). They do not have to be monogrammed.
Polo style shirts in navy, white, chambray (light) blue, maize, or gray. Polo shirts must be monogrammed with the official school logo.
Navy and white striped rugby shirts from Educational Outfitters only. Rugby shirts must be monogrammed with the official school logo.
White or navy turtlenecks may be worn, and do not have to be monogrammed.
Shirts must be tucked in at all times.
Oxford cloth, polos, and turtlenecks must be free of visible brand names or brand logos.

Shoes and Socks:

Leather shoes or tennis shoes must be tied and laced if appropriate.
Boots, sandals, clogs, flip-flops, open toed shoes and Crocs are not permitted on any school day.
Socks must be worn at all times. Tennis socks may be worn, but they must be seen. Acceptable sock colors are white, gray, navy or black.
Girls may also wear white, gray or navy footed tights.

Hats:

No hats or head coverings may be worn in the building.

Jackets:

Any jacket is allowed for outside wear.
Navy parkas or navy polartec jackets may be worn in class.

Sweaters:

White, navy, light yellow or gray sweaters and sweater vests. These do not need to be monogrammed with the official school logo.
Sweaters may be v-neck or crew neck, cardigan or pull over.
Sweaters must be worn over a polo, oxford cloth, or turtleneck shirt (see shirt guidelines).

Sweatsuits:

Navy or gray Brainerd Baptist sweatsuits may be worn and must have the official school logo (monogrammed or screen printed) on both the pants and shirt.
Brainerd Baptist sweatshirts may be worn at any time.
Sweatshirts must be worn over an oxford cloth, polo, or turtleneck (see shirt guidelines).

Additional information for girls:

Dresses:

Polo dresses (Chambray Blue, Classic Navy, and Gray Heather) with logo.
Polo dress must be approximately 2” above the top of front and back of knee.
Shorts are required to be worn under polo dresses.
Nothing worn under the dress should be longer than the dress, except for leggings.
Gray and blue leggings may be worn under dress but must come to the ankle.

Skirts and Skorts:

Pleated navy, gray, khaki or official plaid.
Skirts must be of modest length, approximately 2" above the top of the front and back of the knee.
Shorts are required under skirts.
Nothing worn under the skirt should be longer than the skirt, except for leggings.
Gray and blue leggings may be worn under skirts, but should come to the ankle.
White shirts with peter pan collars may be worn. They do not have to be monogrammed

Jumpers:

Jumpers must be official plaid, khaki, gray, or navy (Land’s End & Educational Outfitters).
Jumpers must be of modest length, approximately 2" above the top of the front and back of the knee. Shorts may be worn under the jumpers and skirts and should not be longer than the jumper or skirt.

Grooming:

Make-up is not allowed.
Moderate jewelry is allowed.
Hair should be styled neatly and trimmed above the eyebrows.

Additional information for boys:

Grooming:

Boys must have moderate haircuts (hair must be off the collar and trimmed above the eyebrows) and be well groomed at all times. Slogans or symbols cut into the hair are not allowed. No earrings are allowed for boys. Undershirts must be the same color as shirt or white.

Additional uniform issues and clarifications may be addressed during the year and will be publicized to all students and parents. As stated in the dress code guidelines, purchases can be made locally providing they follow the Uniform Dress Code.

We recommend that uniform pants, skirts, shorts, and jumpers be purchased from our uniform companies (such as Land’s End or Educational Outfitters). If you choose to purchase these items elsewhere, they should be identical to the uniform items sold at the above stores.

Please be aware that students found to be in violation of the dress code may receive a Uniform Violation form and will not be allowed to return unless the violation is corrected. After this warning, parents will be called to pick up or bring a change of clothes for students who are found to be in violation of the dress code. This will be strictly enforced.

Special Notes for Civilian Day Dress

A sleeveless top is acceptable; however, halter-tops, tank tops, spaghetti straps, or bare midriffs are never acceptable. Clothing should be free from inappropriate slogans, advertisements, comic strip, cartoon, or TV personalities. Shirts with writing must contain appropriate messages. Skirts or shorts must be no shorter than 2” above the front and back of the knee. Pants must be worn at the waist. There must be no writing on the back of shorts or pants. Tennis shoes must be worn. No boots, clogs, sandals, flip-flops or Crocs may be worn at anytime. Clothing must fit appropriately. If in doubt, it is best not to wear it.

Physical Education Dress Code

Students in Physical Education class may wear any BBS T-shirt with blue, black or gray shorts that are approximately

4 inches from the knee. Blue or black warm up pants are allowed.