School Dress and Uniform Policy
School Dress Code & Uniform Policy
Dress Code
ADCCA is a workplace for students as well as for teachers. Students should dress in a way to demonstrate their respect for the school. Therefore, students shall dress neatly, be clean, and be modest.
- Being overly concerned with clothing and outward appearances is contrary to God’s will for us as revealed in Scripture (1 Samuel 16:7; Matthew 6:19-21; James 4:4; 1 John 2:15-17).
- Pressures felt by children to compete in areas of dress are destructive to the unity of the school and the body of Christ.
- Everything in our lives, including our clothing, should reflect the order of the Godhead and the order He has created in the world (1 Corinthians 14:40).
- Clothing should be modest and not draw attention to the individual (1 Timothy 2:9-10) and should reflect differences in gender (Deuteronomy 22:5).
- Our children are serving as witnesses and ambassadors both for the Lord Jesus Christ and the school. Student appearance is a reflection of both.
Uniforms
ADCCA’s standard uniform is described below.
| Top | Bottom | Footwear | |
| Boys (Pre-K-6) | Uniform Oxford (long or short)Uniform Sweater VestUniform Sweater | Uniform Khakis | Navy SocksBrown Dress Shoes or Boots |
| Girls (Pre-K-6) | Uniform White PoloUniform Cardigan | Uniform Jumper *Solid dark navy shorts or leggings with no holes, mesh, or decorations of any kind may be worn under the jumper. | Navy SocksBrown Mary-Jane Shoes |
- All clothing must be purchased from the approved choices of clothing for each gender from Tommy Hilfiger (globalschoolwear.com).
- All jumpers and shorts must not be shorter than the student’s hand width (measured across the palm), above the knee. Jumpers must have a dress code polo shirt underneath and under shorts or leggings.
- All pants, shorts, leggings, and skirts must fit at the natural waistline.
- Shirts and blouses must be tucked in and buttoned modestly by both girls and boys.
- Sweaters, cardigans, and vests do not have to be tucked in. A collared shirt must be worn under all V-neck sweaters.
- Students may not wear outdoor coats to class unless adequate heat is not coming from the classrooms. If a student is cold, sweaters or cardigans should be utilized according to the dress code.
- Winter snow boots are not to be worn in the classroom or as shoes.
Cold Weather Policy
Outdoor recess takes place during cold weather, so adequate outdoor gear is to be provided. If a student is well enough to be at school, he/she will be expected to go outside for recess and sometimes physical education class, unless the entire school remains inside due to inclement weather. Students will go outside unless the temperature and/or wind chill is below zero.