The foundation for the Delaware County Christian School dress policy is written in a separate document entitled Philosophy of Dress. All students are expected to follow these guidelines while on the school campuses during the school day, and on field trips unless directed otherwise. Special dress days (i.e., jeans days) will be announced by division administrators as desired. All clothing is to be purchased from Flynn and O’Hara, Land’s End, J & K Sportswear, or selected items from the Athletic Department/Knight Guard. As we announced last year, shirts are to be purchased through our vendors only. Flynn and O’Hara embroider our shirts with the DC logo. Shirts from Land’s End are not required to have the school logo on them. The Elementary Campus allows any DC logo sweatshirts. The administration will make the final determination regarding suitability of garments. In addition, the following guidelines apply:

Important Note: The Dress Code for the Elementary Division is the same for the 2008-2009 school year as it was for the 2007-2008 school year.  However, on September 1, 2009 the Elementary Dress Code will conform to the Middle School and High School in that all shirts must be from one of the two designated vendors.  This one year delay in the implementation of the vendor requirement for shirts will allow for the use of hand-me-downs during the 2008-2009 school year at the Elementary School only. New items purchased with the intent of using them on and after September 1, 2009 at the Elementary School should be purchased from the designated vendors, Lands’ End and Flynn and O’Hara.

Elementary Campus - Click here for acceptable options from Flynn & O”Hara, Land’s End, and J&K Sportswear

• Footwear: Dress shoes, sneakers, or sandals - no thong footwear of any type, no plastic footwear of any type (i.e. jellies, reefs, shower shoes).
• Legwear: If you wear stockings, they must be: neutral, solid navy blue, white, or hunter green. If you wear tights, hose or knee socks they must be solid navy blue, white, or hunter green. If you wear ankle socks they must be: solid navy blue, white, or hunter green. No leggings, Underarmor, other leg wear or leg coverings are acceptable.
• Sweaters and fleeces: Must be worn with the shirt underneath.
• Sweatshirts: Any DC logo sweatshirt may be worn.
• Color of Shirts:
  Boys Polo Shirts: Hunter Green, White and Navy
  Girls Polo Shirts: Hunter Green, White and Navy
  Boys Oxford Shirts: Blue and White
  Girls Oxford Shirts: Blue, White and Yellow
  Turtlenecks: Hunter Green, White and Navy
• Pants: Khaki and Navy only from approved vendors
• Shorts and sandals: May be worn from April through October (exceptions for hot weather will be announced a day in advance and will be posted on the elementary office web site)
• Gym days: 1st and 2nd (only) graders may wear green sweat pants on their designated schedule gym day only.
• Miscellaneous: No body piercing except girls' ears
  No extremes in jewelry, hairstyles or make-up
  No non-DC sweatshirts or sweatshirt jackets can be worn during the school day
  No hats can be worn during the school day
  Boy’s hair should be neat, well-groomed, collar length, always out of the eyes (even when looking down), with at least 3/4 of the ear showing.

During scheduled dress-down days students should wear clothing that is appropriate, modest and self-respectful. No spaghetti straps or belly shirts. No short shorts. Clothes should fit appropriately, not too big or too small.

Upper Campus - Click here for acceptable options from Flynn & O'Hara, Land’s End, J&K Sportswear, and DCCS KnightGuard

• Footwear: Dress shoes, sneakers, or sandals – no thong footwear of any type, and no plastic footwear of any type (i.e. jellies, reefs, shower shoes)
• Legwear: If you wear stockings, they must be: neutral, solid navy blue, white, or hunter green. If you wear tights, hose or knee socks they must be solid navy blue, white, or hunter green. If you wear ankle socks they must be: solid navy blue, white, or hunter green.
  Ankle length leggings in solid navy blue, white, or hunter green with a matte finish (i.e. no shiny athletic style) are now permitted.
• Sweaters and fleeces: Only from approved vendors and must be worn with a dress code shirt underneath.
• Sweatshirts: Only the approved for school dress forest green or black crew neck sweatshirts purchased through KnightGuard are allowed (click on the above link for acceptable options). Click here to see a picture. Click here to download an order form.
• Shirts: Oxford shirts must be tucked in while polo shirts do not have to be tucked in.
• Color of Shirts:
  Boys Polo Shirts: Hunter Green, White and Navy
  Girls Polo Shirts: Hunter Green, White and Navy
  Boys Oxford Shirts: Blue and White
  Girls Oxford Shirts: Blue, White and Yellow
  Turtlenecks: Hunter Green, White and Navy
• Pants: Khaki and Navy only from approved vendors
• Shorts: May be worn from April through October
  Shorts length no shorter than 5” from floor when kneeling.
• Skirts: Length no shorter than 4” from floor when kneeling
• Chapel days: Standardized dress code applies on chapel day. There are no special requirements. Ties, blazers, sweaters and vests are optional.
• Miscellaneous: No body piercing except girls’ ears; (no “spacers” are permitted in noses etc…)
  No tattoos
  No extremes in jewelry, hairstyles or make-up
  No sweatshirt jackets can be worn during the school day
  No hats can be worn during the school day
  Boy’s hair should be neat, well-groomed, collar length, always out of the eyes (even when looking down), with at least 3/4 of the ear showing.
  Natural hair dye colors (boys & girls)
  Boys may wear a mustache but are otherwise to be clean-shaven.
  Jackets worn outdoors only
  Undershirts – same colors as polo shirts – no writing on them, must not show out the bottom of your shirt (not longer than outer shirt)

Discipline
It is the expectation of the school that parents will insist on compliance with these rules from their children and that parents will support the faculty and administration when infractions are brought to their attention.

High School discipline procedures for dress code violations: If a student does not come to school in dress code he/she will not be allowed to attend classes until they are in dress code. Students not in dress code will be required to go to study hall until they are in proper attire. To get into dress code they may buy clothing at the school store or they may have a parent bring clothing to them. Students may not leave campus to get clothing.

School Store
The School Store was initiated by DC students who desired to create revenue to support mission groups while providing school families with clean, well-maintained uniforms at very reasonable prices ($1, $2, $5). The store is located in the basement of the mansion building on the upper campus. School hours for 07-08 will be sent out at the beginning of the school year. If you would like to shop in the school store other than the posted times, you can come by the high school office and we will be glad to open the store for you. Be sure to call ahead to ensure that someone is available to open the store. If you would like to donate used school uniforms in good condition for the school store, you may drop them off at the high school office. The success of the store is dependent on these donations and we would like to thank you in advance for your help. Parents, if you would be willing to volunteer to sort, clean, and rack clothing for the store, please call the high school office at 610-353-6522, ext. 217.