2010–2011 School Year
(updated 6/15/2010)

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The Bible says that, as Christians, we need to show love and consideration for our fellow man in all things (Romans 14 is a good source of guidance).  Applying this to dress and personal appearance, we would not wear something that would offend others or make them feel uncomfortable. Subsequently our clothing and jewelry should be moderate and appropriate rather than provocative or distracting and our grooming should promote an environment conducive to learning.

While Lutheran High School is primarily concerned with the spiritual, academic, and physical growth of each student, the school family is also vitally concerned that each student acquire the social skills that make for effective participation in Christian living.  High school is a time for students to learn to adjust clothing styles and preferences to the situation, a skill that will have to be practiced many times in later life.

Lutheran High's dress code could be summarized as follows: neat, clean, decent, and inoffensive to others. If we keep these guidelines in mind, we can take joy and delight in our diversity and individuality.  We can use these dress guidelines as a way to learn an important Christian concept--the balance between living in Christ's freedom and considering the rights and feelings of our fellow man.

The following specific guidelines are provided in order to be helpful to students and parents/guardians and must be followed from the time the student enters the campus to when leaving the campus:

A.   Shirts:

1. Students may only wear approved “Saints Wear” acquired through the school or a school-sponsored organization.
2. Team dress up must be cleared by the coach.
3. Team jerseys are not acceptable Saints Wear unless cleared by the coach.
4. Zippered Saints Wear sweatshirts MUST be worn with a Saints Wear shirt underneath.
5. Shirts with long sleeves worn under a short-sleeved shirt may not have any printing or lettering on them.
6. Shirts may not be worn in such a way as to show the midsection or reveal an undergarment hem line.
7. Saints Wear should be clean, in good repair, and not torn or frayed.

B.   Pants, shorts, and skirts:

1. Must be solid-color, clean, in good repair, and not torn or frayed.
2. Must be made of khaki, corduroy or “dress pant” material.
3. No denim, fleece, or athletic material in pants, shorts, or skirts may be worn.
4. Must fit properly.
5. No undergarments may be visible.
6. Skirts must extend to within 5 inches of the bend in the back of the knee. Leggings underneath must be solid and neutral in color.
7. Shorts must have an inseam of at least 5 inches.  Cutoffs are not acceptable.
8. No oversized styles of pants will be allowed.
9. No bib overalls are allowed.
10. No undersized pant styles are allowed (leggings, skinny jeans).

C.     Accessories

1. Book bags are not to contain inappropriate writing, labels, etc.
2. Cosmetics should be used moderately and in good taste.
3. Extreme and/or bizarre hair styles and unnatural colors must be avoided.
4. Visible piercing jewelry may only be worn in the ears.
5. Tattoos (whether permanent or not) are not to be visible.
6. Chains are not to be worn at school or at school activities.

D.    Outdoor Wear

1. Coats, jackets and windbreakers may not be worn in the classroom unless they are designated Saints Wear.
2. Headwear (hats, scarves, bandanas, etc.) is never worn during school hours inside the school building, including to school-related activities, home or away.  These items must be left in the locker and not carried to classes.
3. Sunglasses are never worn inside.

E.    Not Acceptable for school and/or school-related activities:

1. Apparel that makes references to alcohol, tobacco, drugs, sex, gangs, or any other inappropriate references via slogans, pictures, etc. (This includes bands, television shows, restaurants, etc. that promote inappropriate activities, substances, or behaviors.)
2. These types of apparel (as in #1) may NOT be worn under other clothes.
3. All clothing must be appropriate and not offensive to others.

F.     Shoes:

1. All shoes must be clean and in good repair.
2. Shoes worn in the gym must be a separate pair of shoes that are not worn on the street.
3. Cleats or spikes should never be worn in the building as this presents asafety hazard as well as cleanliness problem.
4. The State of Indiana requires that shoes must be worn at all times in a public building such as a school.

G.     Gentlemen:

1. Should be clean shaven daily.  Sideburns should not extend below the earlobe.
2. SENIORS may have facial hair, but only if kept neatly groomed.
3. Hair length should not extend past the bottom of the collar of a shirt or the top of a collarless shirt and should be clean and neat at all times.
4. Stud type earrings may be worn in the ear if they are not a hazard during a particular activity.  Any type earring that extends beyond the ear itself is not permitted. If it is NOT a stud type, don't wear it!

All clothing must not be frayed, torn, purposely cut to induce fraying, or excessively faded.

Uniform dress will be enforced while the student is attending school on campus, but more casual dress is permissible during extracurricular events and activities.  Dress should meet the guidelines of neat, clean, decent, and inoffensive to others so as to present a positive image of Lutheran High School students to the community.