Student Dress Code
Fostering Respect, Confidence, and Unity
At Southside Christian School, our dress code helps students reflect respect, modesty, and unity. It supports a safe, faith-based learning environment and encourages habits that prepare students for future academic and professional settings.
Southside Christian Dress Code
We believe the way students dress is one way they show their personalities as well as repspect — for themselves, for others, and for the learning environment. Our dress code promotes safety, modesty, and unity, while reflecting Christian values. It also helps prepare students for the future, where appropriate dress is an important part of personal responsibility and professionalism.
Student Dress Code Guidelines
Tops
- Tops must be appropriate for all ages and support a Christ-centered environment.
- Words and graphics must be school-appropriate and reflect Christian values.
- To promote unity, political messages or graphics are not allowed on campus or at school events.
- Not allowed: spaghetti straps, bare midriffs, or visible undergarments.
Bottoms
- Pants, jeans, skirts, and shorts must be modest in fit and length.
- Shorts, skirts, and dresses must reach at least mid-thigh.
- Leggings or shorts must be worn under skirts or dresses for recess and PE.
- Pants may be any color and jeans are allowed.
- Not allowed: sagging pants or clothing that shows undergarments.
Dresses/Skirts
- If worn, dresses must follow the same modesty guidelines as other clothing.
- Must reach at least mid-thigh in length.
- Spaghetti straps are not permitted.
- Leggings or shorts are required underneath for recess and PE.
Shoes
- Students should wear shoes that allow them to participate safely in all school activities.
- Closed-toe shoes are required on PE days.
- Recommended daily: closed-toe shoes for playground safety.
- Middle school students may wear open-toe shoes at their own risk.
- Slippers may be worn on pajama days, but students must bring regular shoes for recess.
Hats
- Hats may be worn outdoors only.
- Not permitted indoors, except when used to support a mask or face shield (COVID-19 exception).
- Hats must be free from political messages or graphics.
Makeup
- Elementary students: Makeup is not allowed, but lip gloss is permitted.
- Middle school students: May wear light makeup.
Weather & Personal Items
- Please label all coats, hats, gloves, and personal belongings with your child’s name.
- Students will go outside for recess unless the temperature is below 20°F, so please ensure appropriate seasonal dress.
Dress Code Enforcement
- If a student’s clothing does not meet the guidelines above, they may be asked to call home for a change of clothes.
- Southside Christian School reserves the right to revise this policy as needed, in collaboration with parents, staff, and the Board of Directors.
Join Southside Christian School!
We’d love to welcome your family. Come see how our dress code supports a safe, welcoming space where students can learn, grow, and feel at home.
