OAKTREE ACADEMY DRESS CODE

 

Biblical Philosophy and Instruction

Oaktree Academy’s dress code is intended to give a concrete, practical witness to the school’s commitment to fulfill its stated aims to honor God. Our goal is to provide a learning environment where all students can concentrate and focus easily without being distracted by dress.

“Man looks at the outward appearance, but God looks on the heart” (1 Samuel 16:7). Our dress code is designed to encourage modesty, decency and propriety. The dress code discourages the use of clothing as a significant means of establishing self-identity, gaining attention or social status.

Regarding modesty, Timothy admonishes women “to adorn themselves with proper clothing, modestly and discreetly...as befits a woman making a claim to godliness.” (I Timothy 2:9-10) This verse indicates that our responsibility is to reflect Christ and draw attention to Him rather than to ourselves. Whether we are male or female, our moderation and humility in dress—as part of our behavior—is intended to bring glory to God. Because of this, we must take great care that we do not take glory in the way that we dress. Specifically, we must make sure that our dress is not chosen with the intention of drawing attention to ourselves. Such foolishness directs attention away from God. This directive is usually aimed at teaching our young women to dress modestly, but our young men need to also consider modesty and humility in clothing.

 

This year’s dress code has been streamlined with input from students, parents, faculty and other Christian schools in order to maximize efficiency and minimize confusion. Please remember that we are an academic institution and many of our requirements are not directly connected with godliness, but are simply our guidelines for good marketplace standards. The following standards have been developed through experience and through the need to “parent” more than a hundred students at once. We appreciate your support as parents and students in obeying God by submitting to our dress code. Your obedience and faithfulness allow our teachers and administration to spend less time on “policing” student dress and more time on positive relational interaction and more focus on educational and extracurricular activities.

Students and parents are encouraged to comply cheerfully with guidelines so that we all may move on together, not majoring on the minor things, but working together to explore all that God has planned for each of us.

Appropriate student dress is the responsibility of the parents. The dress code will be followed at all times while on campus or at any Oaktree Academy function.

According to the discretion of our school administration, if a student is deemed inappropriately dressed, parents will be notified and asked to remedy this immediately either by picking them up or bringing them appropriate clothing.

 

Dress Code for Female Students

    Pants and Shorts

·        Dress pants and jeans are acceptable, but may not be low fitting, torn, frayed, have holes, ripped or cut 
        seams, be excessively tight or loose, have patches, or drag the floor. All pants must be hemmed.   
·         Tailored shorts & Capri’s are permitted, but shorts must be Bermuda length and come to the top of the knee. 
        No cut-offs or rolled up pants/jeans.
·         Athletic wear, i.e. sweat pants, basketball shorts, board shorts, warm-ups, and spandex are not permitted 
        at any time.
·         Overalls are not permitted.

·         Sleepwear is not permitted.

·         No undergarments may be showing at anytime.

·         If leggings are worn, they must be opaque and worn with a top that comes to mid thigh.

     Skirts and Dresses

·         Skirts and dresses are to fit properly and be no shorter then 2 inches above the knee. Skirts must be
        hemmed.
 ·         Sundresses or low cut dresses are not permitted

     Shirts

·         Shirts must not be tight, form fitting, revealing, or midriff bearing. Absolutely no cleavage or midriffs showing,
·         Tops must be sleeved garments.

·         Tailored t-shirts and collared shirts are recommended.

·         No white undershirts permitted.

·         No spaghetti-strap tanks or camisoles worn alone (they can be worn under a shirt or sweater.)

·         No t-shirts with inappropriate writing, phrases, pictures, logos, descriptions, decorations, or emblems.

·         No music/ band shirts allowed

     Outerwear

·         Sweaters, jackets, hoodies and sweatshirts are permitted, but must not have inappropriate writing, phrases,

     Accesssories

        pictures, logos, descriptions, decorations, or emblems.

·         No hats, sunglasses, bandanas, hoods, or head coverings allowed in the buildings.

·         Shoes must be worn at all times; sandals are permitted

·         NO HEELIES or bedroom slippers permitted.

·         No outlandish jewelry, specifically any unusual body piercing, dog collars or chains, no jewelry bearing 
        inappropriate images
·         No tattoos—permanent, henna, or hand drawn.

·         Hair should be of a natural color. No outlandish colors such as blue, green, purple, or gothic red or black.

·         Unconventional hairstyles or cuts are not permitted, i.e., Mohawks, spikes, etc.

Dress Code for Male Students

         Pants

·         Pants must be worn at the waistline and be appropriately sized. No tight skinny jeans allowed.

·         Dress pants and jeans are acceptable, but may not be torn, frayed, have holes, ripped or cut seams, 
        drag the floor, be excessively tight or too loose, and they must be hemmed with no patches.
·         Athletic wear, i.e. sweat pants, basketball shorts, board shorts, bathing suits, warm-ups, or spandex 
         are not permitted at any time
·         Proper fitting shorts are permitted, but must come to the knee or below. No cut-offs or rolled up 
        pants/jeans.
·         Overalls are not permitted.

·         Sleepwear is not permitted.

·         No undergarments may be showing at anytime.

        Shirts

·         Tailored t-shirts and collared shirts are recommended.

·         White undershirts, tank tops, and music/band t-shirts are not permitted

·         No shirts or t-shirts with inappropriate writing, phrases, pictures, logos, descriptions, decorations, or
        emblems.

  Outerwear

·         Sweaters, jackets, hoodies and sweatshirts are permitted, but must not have inappropriate writing, phrases, pictures, logos, descriptions, decorations, or emblems.

        Accessories

·         No hats, bandanas, sunglasses, hoods, or head covering of any kind allowed in the building.

·         Hair should be of a natural color, no outlandish colors, such as blue, green, purple, gothic red or black.

·         Unconventional hairstyles or cuts are not permitted, i.e., Mohawks, spikes, etc.

·         Shoes must be worn at all times. Sandals are permitted.

·         NO HEELIES or bedroom slippers permitted.

·         No outlandish jewelry, specifically any unusual body piercing, dog collars or chains, or any jewelry 
        bearing inappropriate images.
·         No tattoos—permanent, henna, or hand drawn permitted.

 

Note: Oaktree Academy reserves the right to make decisions on what is appropriate and what isn’t. When in doubt, choose not to wear articles of clothing that are questionable.

 

If dress code violations continue to be a problem with a student despite attempts to correct behavior, further action will be taken by Administration that may result in suspension or expulsion from the Academy.