DRESS CODE
Elementary Girls School Day Dress Code
1. Girls may wear designated skirts or jumpers from French Toast Official School Wear or the @CLASS uniform brand. The length of these must not be shorter than the top of the knee. Students may choose from the following French Toast styles: Long Cargo Skirt (Item 1270), Pleated Skirt (Item 1066), Kick Pleat Skirt (Item 1268), Long Twill Button Front Skirt (Item 1064), or the V-Neck Pleated Jumper (Item 1046). @CLASS jumper style in navy or khaki is Y9072-XH-TT03G-A86315. Acceptable colors for skirts include navy, gray and khaki. Refer to www.frenchtoast.com for more information. Denim skirts will be allowed; however, they may not be frayed at the hem, faded or have any decoration. They should be dark blue in color and have no front slit.
2. Girls are to wear school polo shirts embroidered with the Swordsmen logo. These polos are available for purchase through the school in white, gray and navy colors. Girls may also wear approved school sweatshirts, which are also available for purchase through the school.
3. Jewelry should not be excessive or distracting. Girls may wear pierced earrings; however, multiple piercing is not allowed. Only one earring per earlobe is permitted. Tattoos (temporary or permanent) are not permitted unless the permanent tattoo existed prior to first time enrollment.
4. Only feminine hairstyles are permitted for girls. If hair dyes are used, the color must be a natural hair color.
5. Shoes must fit securely on the feet. Due to health and safety concerns, any shoe or sandal that is not sufficiently secure on the foot will not be permitted. This determination will be made by the administration, but as a general rule shoes with an open toe must also have a strap to fit around the heel of the foot. No flip-flop style (between the toes) or sports sandals are permitted. In order to maintain playground safety as well as uniform consistency Crocs or any similar style of shoe will not be permitted.
6. Any external wear such as jackets, sweaters or coats must be removed during school hours unless participating in an outside activity. The only exception to this is if the external wear matches the school uniform color scheme (navy blue, white, gray) and has no writing or pictures other than school logo.

Elementary Boys School Day Dress Code
1. Boys may wear casual pants (khaki or navy), dress pants (khaki or navy), or jeans. Pants may not be excessively worn, faded, or have holes in them. A belt must be worn with pants. Pants must fit properly and not be too tight or “baggy.”
2. Boys are to wear school polo shirts embroidered with the Swordsmen logo. These polos are available for purchase through the school in white and navy colors. Boys may also wear approved school sweatshirts, which are also available for purchase through the school. Shirts must be tucked in at all times. Any boy wearing a CBS sweatshirt must have a collared shirt underneath. All undershirts must either be white or identical in color to the exterior uniform shirt.
3. Shoes must fit securely on the feet. No sandals are permitted for boys. In order to maintain playground safety as well as uniform consistency Crocs or any similar style of shoe will not be permitted.
4. Boys may not wear necklaces or earrings. Piercing is not allowed while a student is enrolled in the school. Tattoos (temporary or permanent) are not permitted unless the permanent tattoo existed prior to first time enrollment.
5. Boys must have approved haircuts. Hair is to be off the neck/collar and kept trimmed above and off the ear but not shaved above the natural hairline. No extreme hairstyles such as spiking, bleaching, bowl cuts, etc. will be allowed (see diagram below). When a student's hair does not meet the code, that student will be given a deadline to get his hair cut properly. After the deadline, he will not be allowed to enter school until his hair meets the dress standard.
6. Any external wear such as jackets, sweaters or coats must be removed during school hours unless participating in an outside activity. The only exception to this is if the external wear matches the school uniform color scheme (navy blue, white, gray) and has no writing or pictures other than school logo.

GENERAL DRESS CODE GUIDELINES
Central Baptist School seeks to follow the guidelines established in God's Word for His people. We believe the Bible establishes at least three minimum standards for Christian dress:
 MODESTY - (I Timothy 2:9; II Timothy 2:22) though women are to set the standard, men are likewise responsible not to defraud in this area.
 DISTINCTION - (I Cor. 11:14-15) Men should dress like men and women should dress like women.
 IDENTIFICATION with the Lord and not the world - (I Tim. 4:12; Romans 12:1-2; I John 2:15-16) God's Word is clear that we are to dress and conduct ourselves as becoming His children.
Students are expected to dress neatly and modestly at all times. The consequences for not following the dress and appearance code are:
1. Students will be sent home to change into proper attire.
2. They will receive an unexcused absence from the classes they miss.
3. They will serve detention (one hour Saturday school).

7-12 GRADE GIRLS SCHOOL DAY DRESS CODE
1. Girls may wear designated skirts from Parker School Uniforms. The length of these must not be shorter than the top of the knee. Students may choose from the following Parker School Uniform styles: Skirt - “J” fly zipper, color: Khaki, Skirt - Five Box Pleats, Color: Navy. Refer to www.parkersu.com for more information. Skirt styles jumper style in navy Y9072-XH-TT03G-A86315 is permitted from www.frenchtoast.com NO DENIM SKIRTS ARE PERMITTED.
2. Girls have the option to wear school polo shirts embroidered with the Swordsmen logo. These polos are available for purchase through the school in white, gray and navy colors. Girls also have the option wear approved school sweatshirts, which are also available for purchase through the school. Girls may also wear from Parker School Uniforms the blue and white Oxford Blouse; the Acrylic V-neck Vest in navy and the Acrylic Crew-neck Cardigan in navy. All shirts must be 4 inches below the waistline. The waistline may not be exposed at any time. Sheer clothing and formfitting clothes are not allowed
3. A moderate amount of make-up may be worn. Jewelry should not be excessive or distracting. Girls may wear ONLY one earring in THE LOBE OF each ear. Tattoos (temporary or permanent) are not permitted unless the permanent tattoo existed prior to first time enrollment.
4. Only feminine hairstyles are permitted for girls. If hair dyes are used, the color must be a natural hair color.
5. Shoes must fit securely on the feet. Due to health and safety concerns, any shoe or sandal that is not sufficiently secure on the foot will not be permitted. This determination will be made by the administration, but as a general rule shoes with an open toe must also have a strap to fit around the heel of the foot. No flip-flop style (between the toes) or sports sandals are permitted. In order to maintain safety as well as uniform consistency Crocs or any similar style of shoe will not be permitted.
6. Any external wear such as jackets, sweaters or coats must be removed during school hours unless participating in an outside activity. The only exception to this is if the external wear matches the school uniform color scheme (navy blue, white, gray) and has no writing or pictures other than school logo.
GIRLS ACTIVITY DRESS CODE
1. When appropriate, loose-fitting casual slacks or other loose-fitting apparel (extending to the top of the knee) may be worn to some school functions. Announcements will be made in chapel regarding the events when slacks or shorts will be permitted. Students attending events such as the Spring Play, awards programs, and other less casual events must abide by the school day dress code. Neither jeans nor low-rise pants may be worn to any school functions.
2. When the activity dress code is in effect, all shirts must be loose fitting, have no inappropriate writing or pictures, and be tucked in at all times. Neither tank tops, nor low-necked apparel that reveals undergarments or allows immodest exposure may be worn. Appropriate undergarments are to be worn.
3. For all sports practices, loose-fitting apparel must have a length no shorter than two inches above the knee.
4. PE uniforms must be purchased through the school and worn to each PE class. Uniforms must be loose fitting and the shorts must not be shorter than two inches above the knee. Navy blue or gray sweatpants may be worn to PE class when temperatures necessitate warmer clothing.

7-12 GRADE BOYS SCHOOL DAY DRESS CODE

1. Boys may wear designated pants from Parker School Uniforms (www.parkersu.com). Students may choose from the following Parker School Uniform styles: (a) Flat front or pleated pants (b) Color: Khaki or navy blue
• NO CARGO PANTS PERMITTED.
• NO JEANS PERMITTED.
2. Boys have the option to wear school polo shirts embroidered with the Swordsmen logo. These polos are available for purchase through the school in white, gray and navy colors. Boys also have the option to purchase white or blue oxford shirts and/or the Acrylic V-neck Vest in navy. Any boy wearing a CBS sweatshirt must have a collared shirt underneath. All undershirts must either be white or identical in color to the exterior uniform shirt.

3. Shoes must fit securely on the feet. No sandals or backless shoes are permitted. Socks must be worn at all times. Crocs or any similar style of shoe will not be permitted.
4. Boys may not wear necklaces or earrings. Piercing is not allowed while a student is enrolled in the school. Tattoos (temporary or permanent) are not permitted unless the permanent tattoo existed prior to first time enrollment.
5. Boys must be clean-shaven and have approved haircuts. Hair is to be off the neck/collar and kept trimmed above and off the ear but not shaved above the natural hairline. No extreme hairstyles such as spiking, bleaching, etc. will be allowed. Sideburns may not extend beyond the ear lobe. When a student's hair does not meet the code, that student will be given a deadline to get his hair cut properly. After the deadline, he will not be allowed to enter school until his hair meets the dress standard.
6 Any external wear such as jackets, sweaters or coats must be removed during school hours unless participating in an outside activity. The only exception to this is if the external wear matches the school uniform color scheme (navy blue, white, gray) and has no writing or pictures other than school logo.


BOYS ACTIVITY DRESS CODE
1. When appropriate, loose-fitting jeans or other loose fitting-apparel (extending to the top of the knee) may be worn to some school functions. Announcements will be made in chapel regarding the events when jeans or shorts will be permitted. Students attending events such as the spring play, awards programs, and other less casual events must abide by the school day dress code
2. When the activity dress code is in effect, all shirts must be loose fitting, have no inappropriate writing or pictures, and be tucked in at all times.
3. For all sports practices, loose-fitting apparel must have a length no shorter than two inches above the knee.
4. PE uniforms must be purchased through the school and worn to each PE class. Uniforms must be loose fitting and the shorts must not be shorter than two inches above the knee. Navy blue or gray sweatpants may be worn to PE class when temperatures necessitate warmer clothing.

ADDITIONAL APPEARANCE CODE GUIDELINES
No clothes, jewelry, hairstyles or extremes in fashion, for example the yin-yang symbol, that exemplify questionable personalities or philosophies of world may be worn. No student is to acquire a tattoo or a body piercing after they are accepted as a student at Central Baptist School.
If there is any question about an item being acceptable or unacceptable, the administration will have complete and final authority to decide its appropriateness or inappropriateness

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