Dress Code
Matters of dress are primarily a family and personal responsibility. However, we must recognize that as ambassadors of Christ, our personal appearance, actions, and attitudes all reflect on the school and, ultimately, on Him. It is expected that clothes will be modest, neat, and functional.
Our purpose is not to be legalistic, but, rather, modest, neat, and in good taste in our appearance. We do not necessarily equate spirituality with the way one dresses; our dress code simply states the appearance we desire for our school.
We describe modest as lacking in extremes, not drawing undue attention to self, and non-sensual. School is a place to come neatly dressed and well-groomed. When dressed well, a student does his or her best work and is best behaved.
Good guidelines for appearance should lie somewhere between the limits of personal freedom and Christian responsibility. Although styles change, some of today’s styles are decidedly suggestive and unbecoming to a person who wishes to glorify God in all that he or she does.
The key word in Christian dress is “modesty.” It means “not thinking more highly than appropriate of one’s self; humble; held back by a sense of what is fitting and proper; not bold or forward; not calling attention to or exposing too much of one’s body; decent; not conspicuous; humble in appearance; pure in thought and conduct.” Another key is student attitude, respectful of the learning environment. By dressing and behaving according to these guidelines, students are in a position to be positive witnesses for Christ.
For a complete Dress Code Guideline, check student handbook, or request one from the school office – (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or call 541-686-9145.
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