PC endeavors to promote excellence in all areas of education—including dress. Students are expected to live and conduct themselves in a manner that is pleasing to God and glorifying to the name of Jesus Christ (II Thess. 1:11-12). Careful consideration has been given to factors such as comfort, safety, modesty, appropriateness, and ease of enforcement.

While on campus during school hours, students must be in dress code. Students out of dress code may be excluded from classes until they are within code. Parents may be called to bring appropriate attire to school. If such a step is imposed, the missed classes will be counted as unexcused absences. After school hours, any student dressed in immodest or inappropriate attire will be required to leave campus.

The Administration will enforce the dress code; however, it is NOT the sole responsibility of the school. Parents are expected to cooperate with the school in monitoring their student’s daily attire to assure compliance with the dress code.

The Administration reserves the right to further define or clarify the dress code.

Shorts: Shorts will be allowed throughout the school year, but they must be cargo shorts, purchased from Dennis Uniform Co., 4920 E. McDowell Rd. #103, Phoenix, in the East Valley Business Center (phone 602/220-0302 or www.dennisuniform.com). Athletic type shorts are accepted in P.E. classes and team practice/events only.

Jeans/Pants/Slacks/Capris: Must be a solid color and worn at the waist or hips. Clothing that exposes midriffs or underwear is unacceptable. May not be frayed, torn or worn. Items not allowed include, but are not limited to, over-sized baggy pants, pajamas, scrubs, bib overalls, and athletic attire such as warm-ups and sweats.

Skirts/Dresses: Skirts and dresses, including slits, may be no shorter than three (3) inches above the kneecap. Dresses with plunging necklines (front or back) will not be permitted at any school-sponsored event such as Homecoming, Jr/Sr Banquet, Sadie Hawkins, etc. There will be a dress code and it will be enforced.

Footwear: Tennis shoes, dress shoes, and sandals. Laces must be tied or tucked in. No slippers.

Hats/Caps/Beanies: May not be worn on campus during regular school hours.

Shirts: Students are required to wear official Phoenix Christian polo shirts while on campus and during school hours. Shirts may not be altered in any way. Any shirt that exposes the midriff in normal wear is not permitted. Sports teams may wear approved team apparel on days designated by the Administration. Shirts are to be ordered on-line by going to the PC website under “Uniforms”. If you do not have access to a computer, you may use one in the school office.

Hair: Hair should look neat, natural and conservatively styled, with an emphasis on cleanliness. Boys’ hair must be above the middle of the ear, the eyebrows and the collar. Sideburns may not extend below the bottom of the ear. Male students must be clean-shaven; beards, mustaches and goatees are not permitted.

Jewelry/Tattoos: The only body piercing allowed is earrings for girls. Jewelry with occult or objectionable symbolism is not allowed. Pocket chains are not permissible. Tattoos must be covered at all times.

Outerwear (jackets, sweatshirts): Students are required to wear official Phoenix Christian outerwear while on campus. You may access the various styles, colors, and logos on the school website under “Uniforms”. Phoenix Christian letter jackets are permissible. Visible shirts must be school-approved polo shirts.

Extracurricular Activities: The dress code applies to all events which students are required to attend unless otherwise specified. At all other school-sponsored functions (on and off campus), students will be expected to dress appropriately and modestly. Students who dress otherwise will be refused admittance.

NOTE:

Dress Down” Days: Will be determined by the Administration.


Other: Book bags, hats, notebooks, or other paraphernalia with inappropriate messages or pictures are not allowed.