Dress Code

1 Corinthians 6:19 clearly states that the body of the believer is not their own but God’s and was bought by the blood of Christ. This verse alone should be enough for Christians to understand that they should dress modestly and be opposed to the world’s standards of dress. Christians are to separate themselves from the world and set high standards taught only by the Bible.

All students are expected to use good taste and judgment at all times in their choice of dress. With a concern for consistent guidelines in the area of dress, we ask that those volunteers who are engaged in classroom and/or instructional assistance (as opposed to recreational) abide by the same dress code as our students and professional staff.

Parents: it is your responsibility to be sure your child is dressed in accordance with the following guidelines.

Dress code: BOYS K4 - 12th Grade

Shirts with fold-down collars (K4 May wear shirts without fold-down collars).
Button-down shirts must be tucked in at all times. Only the first button from the top may be left unbuttoned. Polo shirts do not need to be tucked in.
BMCS 1/4 zipper pullovers may be worn anytime, but students must be in the dress code to wear them.
Trousers or cargo-style pants. Pants should be modest, loose-fitting, and not given to fads ( k4 boys may wear pants with gathering at the waist)
Pants with back or side gathering
Belts are to be worn with slacks that have loops for them.
Socks must be worn with shoes or sneakers at all times.
(No hoodies are permitted) Sweaters, light jackets as long as the neck area of the student’s dress code shirt remains clearly visible at all times. Only small manufacturer logos are allowed. Graphic designs, wording, and large logos are not permitted.

Hair & Jewelry

Boys must keep their hair neat and well-groomed. Hair may not cover the ears, collar, or eyebrows. Extreme or punk hairstyles or colors are not permitted.
Hair color, including any highlights, must remain within natural human hair tones. Unnatural colors (such as blue, green, purple, pink, etc.) are not permitted.
No facial hair, earrings or body piercing permitted
Tattoos are to be covered and not visible while at school.

Gym Clothes

K4- 3rd-grade students do not need to change clothing
4th-12th-grade students are required to change into gym clothes for P.E class
Loose-fitting plain T-shirts (no designs or logos) (BMCS T-shirts are allowed)
Loose-fitting knee-length shorts (preferably black)
Long-loose fitting sweatpants (preferably black)
Sneakers and socks

Clothing that should not be worn:

Any shirt or pants covered with decorative patches
Jeans of any color
T-shirt, tank tops, sleeveless tops
Shirts with flashy writing or symbols
Henley shirts
Any clothing that represents fad styles such as hospital scrubs, camouflage, fluorescent, fish netting, Rock culture, etc.
Leisure or recreational clothing such as running suits or sweatshirts, etc.
Undershirts with pictures, writing, or colors that show through the outer shirt.
Tight-fitting clothing or extremely baggy styles are not appropriate. Pants must be worn at the waist.
Flip flops, sandals, etc ( School attire: cleats are not to be worn inside buildings)
Crocs may be worn only on spirit days
Sunglasses, hats, caps, or bandanas
No earrings or other body piercings. Tattoos are to be covered and not visible while at school.

Dress code: GIRLS K4 - 12th Grade

Girls are to wear dresses, skirts, or dress slacks and blouses that fully cover their undergarments. Elementary girls must wear shorts or slacks under their dresses/skirts during play or inclement weather.
Dress/skirt length should be to the knee. This also applies when sitting. A good test is to kneel. If the skirt touches the floor while kneeling, then it's long enough.
Dress slacks should be modest, loose-fitting and not given to fads.
Sundresses are only allowed with a blouse underneath or a jacket over the top at all times.
Denim skirts and jumpers are allowed.
Leggings or jeggings are only allowed under dresses/ skirts that are compliant with dress code guidelines.
BMCS 1/4 zipper pullovers may be worn anytime, but students must be in the dress code to wear them
Shoes or sneakers must be worn at all times.
Dressy sandals and other dressy open-toe shoes are permitted as part of the school dress code. Casual flip-flops or beach-style sandals are not allowed. For safety purposes, it is strongly recommended that students change into sneakers or other closed-toe athletic shoes when participating in any physical activities.
(No hoodies are permitted) Sweaters, light jackets, as long as the neck area of the student’s dress code shirt remains clearly visible at all times. Only small manufacturer logos are allowed. Graphic designs, wording, and large logos are not permitted.

Gym Clothes

K4- 3rd-grade students do not need to change clothing
4th-12th-grade students are required to change into gym clothes for P.E. class
Loose-fitting plain T-shirts (no designs or logos) (BMCS T-shirts are allowed)
sweatpants. Leggings alone are not permitted, but are recommended to wear under shorts that are too loose.
Sneakers and socks

Hair

Hair must be worn so that the eyebrows are fully visible
Hair color, including any highlights, must remain within natural human hair tones. Unnatural colors (such as blue, green, purple, pink, etc.) are not permitted.
No extreme mod or punk styles or colors.

Makeup & Accessories

Makeup should be used modestly. It is not encouraged in elementary school.
Tattoos are to be covered and not visible while at school.
Girls may wear one pair of modest earrings. Earrings should be small, simple, and appropriate for a school setting. No additional facial or body piercings are permitted.

Clothing that should not be worn:

Anything that has an open back, a low neckline, exposing armholes, is sleeveless, is a halter or crop top, bare midriff, too tight, fish netting, etc.
Shorts, scooter skirts type style
Leisure, playwear, and recreational styles such as sweatshirts, etc.
Anything not properly buttoned/ fastened.
T-shirts or shirts with writing or pictures.
Long shirts may not be worn as dresses.
Flip flops
Hats, caps, sunglasses, or bandanas
Crocs may be worn only on Friday spirit day

Piercing Medical Exemption

Medical exemptions for piercings may be granted when there is a documented medical need. A medical note from a licensed provider or a signed letter of explanation from the parent/guardian is required and must be submitted to the school office.

School Sponsored Athletic or Recreational Activities

Regular school clothes, warm-ups, sweats or other recreational wear is appropriate. Shorts may be worn that extend to the knee. No biker shorts, spandex, or any kind of tight-fitting shorts will be permitted. Manufacturer’s logos are fine if they're appropriate.

Dressy Occasions

Some occasions require a more formal appearance. Boys wear suits and ties. Girls wear "dressy" dresses or formals. These must be modest in appearance, may not be strapless, backless, have spaghetti straps, or plunging necklines. Dresses must come to the top of the knee.

Work Clothes

Students may change into work clothes after final hour.

Dress Code Violations

Teachers will note violations of dress code standards and will provide counsel and warning as necessary for students. Obvious violations of the dress code may necessitate a student remaining in the office until the parents bring a change of clothing or take the student home until the dress code is met. If the office has clothing available, BMCS will provide a change of clothes for the student.

Repeated violations of the dress code will result in detentions and discipline as described in the Discipline Policy. Areas of subjectivity are left to the discretion of the teachers and Administration.

Summary

The BMCS dress code is presented in detail so that our school families will have a clear understanding of the standards agreed to when students are enrolled in BMCS. The intent of the standards is to present a school atmosphere. The school does not impose rules for students outside of school, rather the school recognizes parental authority and depends on parents to support the dress code by checking their children before school each day.