HCCS School Dress Code & Rules
All students attending HCCS are asked to abide by our uniform policy. Uniforms promote equality between peers and teach students to be more accepting of children who are less fortunate. Please call or email us with any questions concerning our dress code.
Uniforms:
Everyday Wear for both Boys & Girls (except for gym and Chapel days):
1. White or navy short or long sleeved polo-style shirts, oxford cloth button-down shirt, or HCCS shirts.
2. Navy or khaki uniform shorts, pants, or slacks for the boys. Girls may also wear skirts, skorts, jumpers or capris.
3. Navy or school sweatshirts or navy or white sweaters may be worn in the classrooms on cooler days. No coats will be permitted to be worn while indoors.
4. All clothing must fit properly, no excessively baggy pants & no short skirts/skorts.
Gym Days for Boys & Girls:
1. White or navy short/long sleeved shirts, navy shorts, navy or school sweatpants, or navy athletic pants & tennis shoes.
Shoes:
1. Plain white tennis shoes may be worn for everyday. No hiking boots, no work boots, no shoes with lights or wheels in the soles, no sandals or open-toed shoes, nothing with TV logos, or Disney characters (Nike, Reebok, etc. Symbols are fine).
Chapel Days:
For Boys
1. Navy slacks and a button-down dress shirt
2. Plain dress shoe: tie-up or slip-on, black, brown, oxblood, or navy.
3. Chapel clothes are to be worn all day on Chapel day.
4. Chapel clothes are to be worn for school programs, unless otherwise indicated.
5. No tennis shoes.
For Girls
1. White short/long-sleeved round collar blouses, plaid jumpers, khaki or navy skirts/skorts, with coordinating socks/knee highs/tights and shoes. Also, dresses that would be appropriate for church can be worn.
2. No slacks or pants.
3. No tennis shoes or shoes with high heels.
4. Chapel clothes are to be worn all day on Chapel day.
5. Chapel clothes are to be worn for school programs, unless otherwise indicated.
PAY-TO-PLAY:
Every Friday students may bring $1.00 to wear jeans to school that day. Uniform acceptable shirts must be worn except on Freaky Fridays.
OTHER RULES REGARDING UNIFORMS:
Plaid jumpers or skirts must be purchased at Appleheart 1-800-290-5656. (HCCS requires St. Charles Plaid.)
1. NO JEANS unless special permission is given (Pay-To-Play, Freaky Friday, Field trips, etc)
2. No colored t-shirt or t-shirt with logo is to be worn beneath the uniform shirt.
3. School uniforms are to be worn for field trips, except when special permission is given. Each student is required to own a yellow HCCS field trip t-shirt.
4. School gym clothes are to be worn to and from gym activities.
GENERAL DRESS CODE RULES:
1. All hair must be neatly groomed. For boys, hair must be cut above the collar and out of their eyes.
2. Piercings - Boys are to have no piercings. Girls may have their ears pierced. (studs only - no dangling or long earrings for safety reasons)
Uniforms may be purchased at the following stores:
JC Penney www.jcpenney.com
Kohl's www.kohls.com
Sears www.sears.com
Meijer www.meijer.com
Walmart www.walmart.com
Old Navy www.oldnavy.com
AppleHeart www.appleheartonline.com (catalog also available in office)
Dillard's www.dillard's.com
Timber Lane Sporting Goods
Gymboree www.gymboree.com
Land's End www.landsend.com
Children's Place www.childrensplace.com
Marcus Uniforms www.marcusuniforms.com
* HCCS uniforms may also be ordered through the school office.
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HCCS School Rules:
Admittance:
Children who will be 5 yrs of age by September 30th of the said year, may be enrolled in Kindergarten. Those who will be 6 yrs of age by September 30th may be enrolled in first grade. Special circumstances may apply.
Readiness is crucial for admission to any grade. Students challenged by basic curriculum may be required to meet training requirements which extend beyond the classroom. Past records may be used in conjunction with test scores to determine grade placement.
Students transferring from other schools should have an average to above average record. Students who have been suspended or expelled from another school, or students with a juvenile record may be required to interview with the Administrator and/or School Board before being admitted to HCCS.
HCCS does not discriminate against any denomination, nationality, gender or ethnicity.
Attendance:
Regular school attendance is required by law and is necessary for good scholarship. Absences must be reported to the school office by 9:00 AM. A written excuse signed by a legal guardian must be submitted upon return stating the reason for absence. It is each student's responsibility to make-up any missed assignments. A student with 20 or more absences can be retained in the same grade level. At the discretion of the School Board, a student with 30 or more absences will constitute an automatic failure.
Discipline:
Behavior guidelines are based on Philippians 2:3, which states: "Let nothing be done through strife or vain glory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than themselves."
Attendance at HCCS is a privilege. Any student, whose conduct or attitude in or out of school shows him/her to be in opposition to the basic principles and purpose of HCCS may be suspended and/or expelled.
Disobedience, disrespect, lack of courtesy, incomplete homework, cheating, or behavioral problems will be handled by the teacher. Recurrent or unusual situations will be referred to the Administrator.
At HCCS, we strive to resolve all matters of discipline in a manner which results in the subject growing closer to God and "produce a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it." Hebrews 12:11 NIV - See Proverbs 12:17;15:10;32.
Health & Safety Information & Procedures
Accidents:
The child will be sent to the school office for first aid for all minor accidents.
In case of a major accident, the teacher is not to leave the child, but will send another student for help.
A medical release is to be on file in the school office for each student.
Communicable Diseases:
Diseases such as Measles or German Measles, Whooping Cough, Chicken Pox, Mumps, Respiratory Streptococcal Infections (including Scarlet Fever), Tonsillitis, Impetigo, Scabies, Lice, Ring Worm, or other diseases as recognized by the Ohio Dept of Health are serious and can be a threat to other children. Advice from a physician must be sought in dealing with such illnesses and concerning the amount of time the child should be away from school. Any child displaying symptoms which may be discerned as communicable and a threat to other children will be required to leave the school and seek medical advice. Students must be fever free for at least 24 hrs before returning to school.
Dangerous Items:
Any item by which its nature is, or could become dangerous must never be brought to school. This includes, but is not limited to items such as guns, knives, matches, lighters, laser devices, fireworks, alcohol, illegal drugs, or drugs prescribed for an individual other than the student. Any such item found in the student's possession will be confiscated, and the student will be disciplined as deemed appropriate by the Administrator.
Bus Policy:
Students using the bus service provided to them by their local school district must adhere to the rules set forth by the district. In addition to local school district rules, students of HCCS should exhibit exemplary behavior while using the bus service.
Please contact the office with any additional questions or concerns. (937) 393-9090
* * Last Updated 01/22/2009 * *