Dress code: BOYS  K4 - 12th Grade

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• 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. 

• Sweaters, light jackets, and hoodies are permitted 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:

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• 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. 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.

• Sweaters, light jackets, and hoodies are permitted 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)

• Loose-fitting knee-length shorts (preferably black). Leggings are recommended to wear under shorts that are too loose.

• Sneakers and socks

  

Hair & Jewelry

 

• 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.

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School-Sponsored Athletic or Recreational Activities 

Regular school clothes, warm-ups, sweats, or other recreational wear are 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.

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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 the 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.