Dress Code

Appropriate, modest, and school-ready dress standards for Bethany Christian School.

Our Standard

Bethany Christian School believes it is necessary to always dress appropriately and modestly. The school maintains a high standard of modesty and dress based upon biblical principles. Please realize that while you may not agree with the specific standards we maintain, as an institution, we must prescribe specific standards. It is expected that the parents/guardians will cooperate in enforcing these standards.

Uniform Basics

A quick reference to several key daily uniform requirements.

Monday–Thursday

BCS Polo Shirts

BCS polo shirts must be worn Monday-Thursday, including under BCS sweatshirts and hoodies.

Friday

BCS Spirit Wear

BCS spirit wear may be worn on Fridays Only.

Bottom Colors

Khaki or Navy

Approved shorts and pants must follow the applicable standards listed in the complete dress code below.

Complete Dress Code Standards

Please review the standards below with your student.

Student Dress Standards

Dress Code - Girls

Shoes

Shoes must always be worn; closed toe and heel:
- Athletic or canvas-type shoes are acceptable for the classroom/gymnasium.
- Shower thongs, open-toed/open-heeled shoes, and slides, are not permitted.
- Flip-flops and Crocs are not permitted.

BCS Polo Shirts, PE Attire and Spirit Wear

Polo shirts and PE shirts/shorts, jumpers must be purchased from All Uniform Wear - 4335 W. New Haven Ave., West Melbourne, FL 32904. Order through Bethany Christian School website or go to their store:

BCS polo shirts must be worn Monday-Thursday, including under BCS sweatshirts and hoodies (main campus only).
BCS spirit wear may be worn on Fridays Only (at main campus). Order through BCS website.
Shirts may be worn “untucked” unless they are too large and appear “sloppy.”
Solid white, navy, or orange long-sleeved shirts may be worn under the school polo shirt.
PE shirt/shorts:
- 6th-8th grades 5x/week (must dress out)
- 9th grade (HOPE) 3x/week (must dress out)

Shorts, Pants, Skirts and Skorts

Shorts, pants, skirts/skorts can be purchased through All Uniform Wear, Wal-Mart, Once Upon a Child, or other local locations where the BCS standard for pants and shorts is available:

No tears or holes.
No leggings, tights, or yoga pants permitted as stand-alone bottoms; may be worn under school bottoms on cold days.
The colors of the shorts, pants or capris must be khaki or navy.
Shorts/skirts/skorts: with arms at side, standing straight, no shorter than end of middle finger.

BCS Outerwear and Cold Weather

BCS sweatshirts and zippered hoodies are allowed in the classroom and must have the BCS logo in a visible area and must be purchased through BCS’s website.
Non-BCS outerwear may not be worn in the classroom at any time.
Heavy coats and other non-BCS outerwear may only be worn outside and only when weather conditions require it.
No non-BCS outerwear may be worn outside unless the temperature is below 60°F.
LABEL all outerwear with a permanent marker with your student’s name.

Hoods and Head Coverings

Hoods from hoodies are not to be worn inside buildings at any time.
Athletic sweatbands or any other head coverings, including ball caps and skullcaps, may not be worn.

Hair

Hair must be neatly cut and not appear unkempt.
Extreme hairstyles or hair colors are not permitted.
In general, any hairstyle that draws attention to the student or that creates a distraction that interferes with learning will not be permitted.

Jewelry

Earrings are to be worn only in the ears or side of the nose (one (1) stud).
For safety reasons no excessively large hoop or dangling earrings may be worn.
Not to be excessive.
Administration reserves the right to disallow any jewelry of which they determine to be inappropriate for a positive Christian school environment.

Student Dress Standards

Dress Code - Boys

Shoes

Shoes must always be worn; closed toe and heel:
- Athletic or canvas-type shoes are acceptable for the classroom/gymnasium.
- Shower thongs, open-toed/open-heeled shoes, and slides, are not permitted.
- Flip-flops and Crocs are not permitted.

BCS Polo Shirts, PE Attire and Spirit Wear

Polo shirts and PE shirts/shorts must be purchased from All Uniform Wear - 4335 W. New Haven Ave., West Melbourne, FL 32904. Order through BCS website or go to their store:

BCS polo shirts must be worn Monday-Thursday, including under BCS sweatshirts and hoodies (main campus only).
BCS spirit wear may be worn on Fridays Only (at main campus). Order through BCS website.
Shirts may be worn “untucked” unless they are too large and appear “sloppy.”
Solid white, navy, or orange long-sleeved shirts may be worn under the school polo shirt.
PE shirt/shorts:
- 6th-8th grades 5x/week (must dress out)
- 9th grade (HOPE) 3x/week (must dress out)

Shorts and Pants

Shorts, pants can be purchased through All Uniform Wear, Wal-Mart, Once Upon a Child, or other local locations where the BCS standard for pants and shorts is available:

No tears or holes.
No leggings, tights, or yoga pants permitted as stand-alone bottoms; may be worn under school bottoms on cold days.
The colors of the shorts or pants must be khaki or navy.

BCS Outerwear and Cold Weather

BCS sweatshirts and zippered hoodies are allowed in the classroom and must have the BCS logo in a visible area and must be purchased through BCS’s website.
Non-BCS outerwear may not be worn in the classroom at any time.
Heavy coats and other non-BCS outerwear may only be worn outside and only when weather conditions require it.
No non-BCS outerwear may be worn outside unless the temperature is below 60°F.
LABEL all outerwear with a permanent marker with your student’s name.

Hoods and Head Coverings

Hoods from hoodies are not to be worn inside buildings at any time.
Athletic sweatbands or any other head coverings, including ball caps and skullcaps, may not be worn.

Hair

Hair must be neatly cut and not appear unkempt.
Extreme hairstyles or hair colors are not permitted.
In general, any hairstyle that draws attention to the student or that creates a distraction that interferes with learning will not be permitted.

Jewelry

Earrings are to be worn only in the ears or side of nose (one (1) stud).
For safety reasons no excessively large hoop or dangling earrings may be worn.
Not to be excessive.
Administration reserves the right to disallow any jewelry of which they determine to be inappropriate for a positive Christian school environment.

Beyond the Daily Classroom Uniform

Additional Information

Policy and Consequences

The above is subject to change.
If a student receives three infractions for “out of uniform,” they will lose any privilege associated with uniform dress (ex: N.U.T. - No Uniform Today) and serve a detention.

School-Sponsored Events

When a student attends a school function, whether on or off school grounds, discretion and Christian modesty are expected with consideration given for that activity.
At sports activities, dress with modesty, knowing that you represent Bethany Christian School and our Lord, Jesus Christ.

If a Student Is Immodestly Dressed

If necessary, you may be asked to leave the activity if immodestly dressed and you will receive appropriate demerits.

Parents / Guardians
Please help with modest dress for your students.

Bethany Christian School asks families to partner with the school by helping students follow the standards outlined in this dress code.