Dress Code
Our Dress Code is based on the Biblical principles of modesty, neatness, and appropriateness. Modesty is mentioned often as an important character quality (1 Timothy 2:9; 1 Thessalonians 4:5, 6). Modest people do not go out of their way to bring undue attention to themselves. Likewise, neatness and appropriateness are important as we seek to be ambassadors for Jesus Christ. We need to be examples for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith, in purity (1 Timothy 4:2). We also desire to give a good report and not be offensive in anything we do. This suggests living differently than the world (1 John 2:15). In addition, dress is to be distinctively masculine and feminine, reflecting a wholesome appreciation for God’s creative plan (Deuteronomy 22:5). As we determine to glorify the Lord in all we do (1 Corinthians 10:31),these qualities help us to do that in the area of dress.
It is also important to realize that Parents, as the primary educators of their children (Deuteronomy 6; Ephesians 6), play a key role in this area of Dress Code. It is incumbent upon Parents to guide and supervise their children in the selection/buying of appropriate clothing. Accordingly, this Dress Code is intended to make known in as clear a way as possible the position, guidelines, and restrictions of Revival Centre Christian Academy in the area of dress.
The RCCA bases its dress code upon two criteria: Biblical standards (I Timothy 2:9, Romans 12:1) and the desire for a neat, clean, and attractive appearance.
Dress should be distinctly masculine or feminine and learners are NOT permitted to dress like the opposite sex (Deuteronomy 22:5).
The RCCA’s dress regulations are established to teach personal grooming, hygiene, instil discipline, and present an orderly learner to the general public. The RCCA and Staff are very proud of our learners and uniform and we respect them.
Learners are expected to be neat and tidy at all times. Pride in the School uniform and personal appearance reflects an overall respect for the School and for themselves. Learners are not allowed to come to School in damaged, dirty or wrinkled School uniform and/or broken, dirty and untidy shoes.
If the Principal/Staff determines that a learner’s grooming violates the Dress Code, the learner shall be given the opportunity to correct the problem at School, and if it’s not possible, the learner could be sent home to correct the problem, at the expense of the Parent (taxi fees, etc.) or further action could be taken against the learner.
The RCCA’s uniform Dress Code is indicated in the table bellow:
GENERAL DRESS RULES (Non-RCCA dress)
Standards for All learners
• Clothing must be modest at all times while on our campus and at School events held off-campus.
• No baggy pants –“baggy” is defined as more than 10 cm of extra material from leg to inseam. All clothing must be size appropriate.
• No tight or form-fitting clothing (including leggings and yoga pants) is permitted.
• The belt line must be at the waistline (no sagging pants).
• Hemmed Bermuda or jean-type shorts are allowed. The length of the shorts must be no shorter than just above the knee.
• Students are to wear footwear at all times. Footwear should have adequate support for safety.
• Negative counter-cultural fads of dress must be avoided (e.g. rock music groups, chains, collars and spiked bracelets, nail polish on guys).
• Hairstyles with extreme cuts or unnatural colors must be avoided (e.g. streaks of unnatural colors, Mohawks, designs cut into the hair, spikes, etc.)
• No body piercing rings except for girls’ earrings are allowed on campus. All inappropriate rings will be confiscated and must be picked up at the office.
• Existing tattoos must be covered by clothing (e.g. long sleeve shirt or pants) if necessary. (Tattooing is prohibited)
• Jeans should be free of rips, holes, or fraying hems.
• Garments should be free of inappropriate slogans, pictures, etc. Small brand logos on the front of shirts are acceptable.
• Boys and girls may not wear head coverings in class, the office, or in chapel. Hats worn outside may never be worn backwards or sideways.
• RCCA-approved team uniforms may be worn on game days only.
• Sweat pants, sleepwear (including slippers), warm-up outfits, shorts, or recreational clothing such as short shorts, athletic or board shorts, and crop tops are not permitted.
• Backpacks should be chosen using the same guidelines as the rest of our dress code (no rock stars or counter cultural pictures or sayings).
DRESS CODE FOR GIRLS (Non RCCA-uniform days)
The RCCA has fun days, ’sivi’ days, tours, excursions, Honor Roll days, picnic days, etc. when children are allowed to come to School or activities with normal clothes (Non RCCA-uniform).
The following rules will apply to that dress for girls:
Dress should be distinctly feminine and learners are NOT permitted to dress like the opposite sex.
• The length of skirts and dresses must be at least to the knee.
• Use of makeup should not be extreme.
• No crop tops, racer back, off-the-shoulder, or halter-type necklines are allowed.
• No sleeveless shirts.
• No shirts that expose the midriff are allowed.
• No see-through clothing of any type is permitted.
• No tight or form fitting clothing (including leggings and yoga pants) is permitted.
• No writing is allowed on the seat of your clothing.
• T-shirts are acceptable as long as they are RCCA-approved team, club or class shirts.
• T-shirts for GIRLS that are NOT permitted are: athletic-type t-shirts bearing pro teams, college teams, non-RCCA School logos, t-shirts from concerts, t-shirts with advertisements or slogans, t-shirts with pictures, tie-dye t-shirts, camouflage t-shirts, or white undershirts.
• Girls T-shirts that ARE permitted include those that are solid- (except white), striped, or patterned AND any such colored shirt that has a collar and short/long sleeves.
DRESS FOR BOYS (Non RCCA-uniform days)
The RCCA has fun days, ’sivi’ days, tours, excursions, Honor Roll days, picnic days, etc. when children are allowed to come to School or activities with normal clothes (non RCCA-uniform).
The following rules will apply to that dress for boys.
Dress should be distinctly masculine and learners are NOT permitted to dress like the opposite sex.
• T-shirts are acceptable as long as they are Golf shirts or RCCA-approved team, club, or class t-shirts.
• Any non-RCCA shirt must have a collar (e.g. polo shirts, Golf shirts, etc.).
• Shirts with buttons must remain buttoned up at least to the chest. No tank tops. Small brand logos on the front of shirts are acceptable.
• The natural length of hair must not extend below the middle of the ear, over the eyes or over the top of the shirt collar. Sideburns must be no lower than the middle of the ear. The face is to be clean-shaven.
• If a boy comes to school with facial hair, he will shave immediately and a detention will be given.
• Earrings, gauges or spacers are not permitted.
Please ask these questions when selecting clothing and hairstyles:
• Is it immodest? Does it fit in with modest Christian values?
• Might my appearance be disruptive to others by calling attention to myself?
• Does my appearance identify with a negative counter-cultural group or a rebellious element of society?
• Does the clothing present a health or safety hazard?
• Is the clothing faded, worn or improperly fitted?
• Is the design and purpose other than for School children’s use? (Some clothing are especially made for sexual rituals, swimming, etc.)
If the answer is “yes” to any of the above, then the attire or appearance is not acceptable for the RCCA.
If you have any uncertainty about a certain outfit, PLEASE ask the Principal for approval PRIOR to the day that you plan to wear it.
DRESS CODE ENFORCEMENT
The RCCA reserves the right to make the final decision with regards to dress. Learners may be withheld from class when not in proper dress and the missed class time is unexcused. Parental review and support before a learner leaves for School/School related functions or programs are an important aspect of meeting Dress Code standards.
If any clothing is inappropriate or deemed immodest, a learner may be sent home to get approved clothes to wear for the day. The first and second violations will result in an after-school detention. The third violation will result in suspension. Repeated violations of the Dress Code in a School year may result in additional suspensions and/or expulsion.
Students whose attire does not meet the standards at any School event maybe asked to leave immediately.
HEAD-WEAR DURING NORMAL SCHOOL DAYS
Navy beanies are only allowed during the winter. There must be no advertising symbols/ slogans or signage on the beanie (Except the RCCA logo).
HAIR DURING NORMAL SCHOOL DAYS
The RCCA reserves the right to request the learner (boy or girl) to change their hairstyle if it is considered inappropriate or offensive to the Schools’ image.
Boys’ hair
· Boys must have a respectable, neat, short boy’s haircut and hair that does not obstruct his view.
· Hair needs to be kept neatly combed and clean and well-groomed.
· No exotic hairstyles or hairstyles depicting any cult or belief are allowed (e.g. Rasta, Dreadlocks, Afro-styles or Mohair)
· Styling cuts that are acceptable includes baby cut, potato, bald shaving or crew cut.
· No hair extensions or artificial hair will be allowed.
· No coloring (e.g. Peroxide, dying, etc.) will be allowed.
· Side burns may not extend beyond the middle of the ear.
· Boys’ mustaches and beards must be neatly shaved at all times. (From the middle of the one ear all the way around to the middle of the other ear)
Girls’ hair
· Girls’ hair must be either neatly plated or tied back in with navy, white, and/or sky blue ribbons.
· Hair extensions or any other styling using artificial hair are allowed, but if long, it should be tied back and it must be of neat appearance.
· NO colored hair is allowed (e.g. colored hair extensions, Peroxide, dying, etc.)
· Hair may not hang in front of the eyes so as to disturb their view. (Staff’s discretion only)
· No exotic hairstyles or hairstyles depicting any cult or belief are allowed.
· No beads are allowed.
GIRL’S MAKE-UP DURING NORMAL SCHOOL DAYS
RCCA reserves the right to request the learner to remove the makeup if it is considered inappropriate or is offensive to the Schools’ image.
· No makeup is allowed.
· No eyeliners allowed.
· No lipstick is allowed.
· No nail polish is allowed.
JEWELRY DURING NORMAL SCHOOL DAYS
RCCA reserves the right to request the learner to remove the jewelry if it is considered inappropriate or offensive to the Schools’ image.
Boys
· No jewelry is allowed.
· No body piercing jewelry is allowed.
· No armbands may be worn.
· No tattoos of any kind are permitted.
· Medical alert bracelets are allowed and encouraged.
· Wrist watches are allowed
Girls
· 1 pair of stud or sleeper earrings (1 cm) in the earlobe of each ear may be worn, in the following colors: navy, sky blue, white or black.
· No body piercing jewelry is allowed.
· No arm bands may be worn.
· No tattoos of any kind are permitted.
· Medical alert bracelets are allowed and encouraged.
· Wrist watches are allowed.
OVER-ALL APPEARANCE
· Nails to be cleaned and neatly cut.
· Body to be washed and cleaned with soap/shower gel and body lotion applied if needed.
· Teeth should be brushed with toothbrush and tooth paste.
· Deodorant and roll-on applied to eliminate body odors.
· Wounds and sores should be properly treated and covered with bandages/plaster.
· Clothes should be the right size, washed, ironed and neatly dressed.
· Shoes should be cleaned and polished until they shine.
SCHOOL BAGS
Learners are required to be in possession of a proper school bag. Backpacks should be chosen using the same guidelines as the rest of our Dress Code (no rock stars or counter cultural pictures or sayings)
It is advisable that learners make use of school bags that are rigid enough to protect the School books.