Bottom Pieces: pants, shorts, skirts, capris, jumpers will be of solid colors - navy, black, and khaki. The bottom pieces are to be uniform material (polyester/cotton). Students are not allowed to wear cargo type pants or cargo type shorts. Uniforms can be found in stores like JC Penny’s, Target, Sears, and Wal-Mart. Brand names include Dockers, French Toast, Lands End, and Dennis. All bottom pieces must be at least knee-length.
Top Pieces: polo shirts, buttoned shirts (oxford style), mock turtlenecks and turtlenecks will contain no emblems, designs, or insignias other than Concordia’s logo. Sweaters, cardigans, vests, pullovers, and sweatshirts can be worn over the uniform shirt. Shirts do not need to be tucked in, but they must be the appropriate size for the child. Top pieces should overlap bottom pieces, so skin is covered. All Top Pieces will be of solid colors (except black).
Gym shoes are the required footwear since they must be used for PE class and recess. For safety reasons open-toed shoes, skate-shoes, and fashion boots are not acceptable. Boys and girls may wear any colored sock.
Clothing (including footwear) that becomes a disruption in our school day will be handled on a case by case basis at the discretion of the teacher.
Students who come to school unprepared and need to visit the uniform closet more than 3 times in a quarter will be subject to detentions.
Additional Guidelines (at the discretion of the teacher)
1. Hair must be neat, clean, and your natural color.
2. Earrings may be worn by girls, but cannot dangle more than 1/2” from the post. Boys may not wear any earrings.
3. Students may not wear items such as jackets, snow/rain boots, coats, hats, sunglasses, hoods, and snow pants, etc. in the classroom.
4. Body piercing, other than the ears, is not allowed.
5. Tattoos (real or fake) are not allowed. This includes writing and cutting on the body with any object.
Dress-Up Days:
Boys: Shirts with collars, dress pants or slacks, and dress shoes (Tie is optional)
Girls: Dresses or blouses, skirts, culottes, or dress slacks, and dress shoes. Dresses, shorts, and skirts must be knee length. Shirts and blouses cannot have writing on them. They must be appropriate for the event.
Dress code for school programs and concerts will be specified by program director in advance.
Final option is to wear the regular uniform.
Non-Uniform Days:
- Shirts: with words appropriate for occasion and “pleasing to the Lord”,
- Jeans: no wording or holes.
- Final option is to wear the regular uniform.
Student Personal Items
Some athletic items will be allowed during recess. Please check with the adult in charge. Electronic games/ devices are not allowed. Please leave these items at home. The school will not be responsible for any lost or damaged item.
All policies in the handbook are subject to interpretation and enforcement by teachers and administration.
