HAIR AND DRESS CODE
The outward appearance of a person is a reflection of the condition of the heart and mind. Through our dress and hairstyle we either draw attention to ourselves or we magnify the Lord. It is our belief that Christian young people must dress and act differently than the world. Because the Bible stresses modesty and admonishes us to abstain from all appearances of evil CBCS feels that dress standards are necessary for a school such as ours; therefore the following general Scriptures guidelines should be followed:
1. Modesty
I Timothy 2:9
9 In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array;
2. Distinction of the sexes
I Corinthians 11:14-15
14 Doth not even nature itself teach you, that, if a man have long hair, it is a shame unto him?
15 But if a woman have long hair, it is a glory to her: for her hair is given her for a covering.
3. Identification with the Lord and not the world
Romans 12:1-2
1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.
2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
4. Appropriate dress for the occasion
Ecclesiastes 3:1
1 To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:
If there is any question about an item being acceptable or unacceptable, the administration will have complete and final authority in determining what constitutes adherence to and violation of the dress code.
A. Hair
Young men’s hair is to be tapered in back with a traditional taper or block-cut with a short taper. It should be off the collar, off the ear and not excessively full. Bangs are to be out of the eyes and at least one finger width above the eyebrows. Boy’s and girl’s hair should not be bleached, dyed, or tipped other than the student’s natural color. Conspicuous, faddish hair styles such as level cuts, spiked cuts, bowl cuts, etc., are not acceptable. Young men are to be clean shaven with no facial hair and sideburns should be no lower than the middle of the ear.
B. Dress
1. General Guidelines
* All uniform clothing must have the CBCS logo.
* Non-uniform outerwear may be worn outside the building; however it must be stored in the student’s locker/cubby upon entering the building
* P.E. uniforms are required for physical education classes. (7TH-9TH grades)
* Parents are expected to purchase all appropriate uniform shirts through the company that CBCS designates. New Bern Sporting Goods (252-638-1136).
* Students may wear any color uniform shirt (navy blue, burgundy, forest green, gold, pink (for girls only) and white) with the school logo on any given day. Any student not abiding by the dress code will be sent home to make proper changes in his/her appearance.
* Skirts, jumpers and slacks may be purchased locally in town. No patch pocket, cargo, or jean style slacks are permitted.
* Long sleeve shirts may be worn underneath school uniform shirts, but these shirts must be of solid color and conservative in fashion. All long sleeve shirts must be of one of our school colors (green, gold, white).
* Shirts are to be tucked in at all times. The second button of the shirt must be buttoned.
2. Elementary Grades K4-5th
Girls: (Grades K4-3rd)
· Forest green, navy blue, white, pink, gold short sleeve knit shirts.
· Khaki jumper- Hemlines are to be no shorter than the middle of the knee at all times.
· Solid color tights are acceptable (no leggings).
Girls: (Grades 4th-5th)
· All items listed above for girls
· Khaki jumpers are optional for 4th grade girls
· Khaki skirts for 4th graders who opt out of jumpers and all 5th grade girls
· Hemlines are to be no shorter than the middle of the knee at all times.
Boys: (Grades K4-5th)
· Forest green, navy blue, white, gold short sleeve knit shirts.
· Khaki pants (plain or pleated front)
· Black or brown belt must be worn at all times for grades 1st-5th
· K4-K5 can wear elastic waist khaki pants. If student wears pants with belt loops a belt must be worn
· Necklaces, bracelets, earrings, or chains are not to be worn
· Solid colored socks are to be worn
Shoes:
· Shoes that are conservative in color and match the uniforms are acceptable with the exception of military boots, work boots, beach shoes, and flip-flops (No wild colors, such as neon green or orange etc.)
· All shoe that have laces must be tied, not tucked into the sides of shoes.
· No “skater” shoes of any kind will be permitted.
· All shoes must have a back and closed toe.
3. Middle and High School Grades 6th-12th
Girls:
· All items listed above for elementary girls
· Khaki pleated or flat front straight skirt
· Hemlines are to be no shorter than the middle of the knee at all times
· Skirts must be worn on the top of the hips and not on the hips.
· Solid colored sock, hose or tights are acceptable (no leggings)
· Slips are required for girls in grades 7th-12th
· Open toed shoes are permitted.
Boys:
· Forest green, navy blue, white, gold short sleeve knit shirts.
· Khaki pants (plain or pleated front)
· Black or brown belt must be worn at all times for grades 6th-12
· Necklaces, bracelets, earrings, or chains are not to be worn
· Solid colored socks are to be worn
Shoes
· Solid brown, black, navy, leather shoes, and tennis shoes may be worn (no work boots, military boots, hiking boots, flip flops, or between the toe sandals)
· All shoe that have laces must be tied, not tucked into the sides of shoes.
· No “skater” shoes of any kind will be permitted.
Jackets/Hooded Sweatshirts
· Official CBCS fleece jacket
· CBCS Sports team jacket
· CBCS Sports team hooded sweatshirts
Jewelry
· Should not be excessive
· Boys are not to wear necklaces, bracelets, earrings, or chains
1. Ballgame Attire Grades K4-12
· School students who wish to attend home athletic games are not required to wear school uniform. However, students are expected to wear conservative shirts without pictures of entertainers, double meaning words or slogans on clothing. Boys may wear slacks or jeans. Girls should wear knee length dresses or skirts (blue jean skirts are permitted)
Players:
· Student athletes should refer to the athletic handbook concerning dress before and after games
2. Special Events
Recitals and graduations, etc…
· Boys are to wear dress shirts, ties, nice slacks (no jeans), socks and dress shoes.
· Girls are to wear nice dresses and dress shoes.
Year-end banquets
· Ladies must have their dresses checked at least one week before the event.
· Due to the formal nature of the event gentlemen are expected to wear a suit or tuxedo.
Designated casual days and dress up days
· Note announcements to determine dress code.
The administration reserves the right to ask a student to change clothes or accessories if the item presents an unprofessional appearance or takes away from the unity of the school attire. If a student is not in dress code the parent will be contacted to bring the proper clothing to school.
1. Modesty
I Timothy 2:9
9 In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array;
2. Distinction of the sexes
I Corinthians 11:14-15
14 Doth not even nature itself teach you, that, if a man have long hair, it is a shame unto him?
15 But if a woman have long hair, it is a glory to her: for her hair is given her for a covering.
3. Identification with the Lord and not the world
Romans 12:1-2
1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.
2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
4. Appropriate dress for the occasion
Ecclesiastes 3:1
1 To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:
If there is any question about an item being acceptable or unacceptable, the administration will have complete and final authority in determining what constitutes adherence to and violation of the dress code.
A. Hair
Young men’s hair is to be tapered in back with a traditional taper or block-cut with a short taper. It should be off the collar, off the ear and not excessively full. Bangs are to be out of the eyes and at least one finger width above the eyebrows. Boy’s and girl’s hair should not be bleached, dyed, or tipped other than the student’s natural color. Conspicuous, faddish hair styles such as level cuts, spiked cuts, bowl cuts, etc., are not acceptable. Young men are to be clean shaven with no facial hair and sideburns should be no lower than the middle of the ear.
B. Dress
1. General Guidelines
* All uniform clothing must have the CBCS logo.
* Non-uniform outerwear may be worn outside the building; however it must be stored in the student’s locker/cubby upon entering the building
* P.E. uniforms are required for physical education classes. (7TH-9TH grades)
* Parents are expected to purchase all appropriate uniform shirts through the company that CBCS designates. New Bern Sporting Goods (252-638-1136).
* Students may wear any color uniform shirt (navy blue, burgundy, forest green, gold, pink (for girls only) and white) with the school logo on any given day. Any student not abiding by the dress code will be sent home to make proper changes in his/her appearance.
* Skirts, jumpers and slacks may be purchased locally in town. No patch pocket, cargo, or jean style slacks are permitted.
* Long sleeve shirts may be worn underneath school uniform shirts, but these shirts must be of solid color and conservative in fashion. All long sleeve shirts must be of one of our school colors (green, gold, white).
* Shirts are to be tucked in at all times. The second button of the shirt must be buttoned.
2. Elementary Grades K4-5th
Girls: (Grades K4-3rd)
· Forest green, navy blue, white, pink, gold short sleeve knit shirts.
· Khaki jumper- Hemlines are to be no shorter than the middle of the knee at all times.
· Solid color tights are acceptable (no leggings).
Girls: (Grades 4th-5th)
· All items listed above for girls
· Khaki jumpers are optional for 4th grade girls
· Khaki skirts for 4th graders who opt out of jumpers and all 5th grade girls
· Hemlines are to be no shorter than the middle of the knee at all times.
Boys: (Grades K4-5th)
· Forest green, navy blue, white, gold short sleeve knit shirts.
· Khaki pants (plain or pleated front)
· Black or brown belt must be worn at all times for grades 1st-5th
· K4-K5 can wear elastic waist khaki pants. If student wears pants with belt loops a belt must be worn
· Necklaces, bracelets, earrings, or chains are not to be worn
· Solid colored socks are to be worn
Shoes:
· Shoes that are conservative in color and match the uniforms are acceptable with the exception of military boots, work boots, beach shoes, and flip-flops (No wild colors, such as neon green or orange etc.)
· All shoe that have laces must be tied, not tucked into the sides of shoes.
· No “skater” shoes of any kind will be permitted.
· All shoes must have a back and closed toe.
3. Middle and High School Grades 6th-12th
Girls:
· All items listed above for elementary girls
· Khaki pleated or flat front straight skirt
· Hemlines are to be no shorter than the middle of the knee at all times
· Skirts must be worn on the top of the hips and not on the hips.
· Solid colored sock, hose or tights are acceptable (no leggings)
· Slips are required for girls in grades 7th-12th
· Open toed shoes are permitted.
Boys:
· Forest green, navy blue, white, gold short sleeve knit shirts.
· Khaki pants (plain or pleated front)
· Black or brown belt must be worn at all times for grades 6th-12
· Necklaces, bracelets, earrings, or chains are not to be worn
· Solid colored socks are to be worn
Shoes
· Solid brown, black, navy, leather shoes, and tennis shoes may be worn (no work boots, military boots, hiking boots, flip flops, or between the toe sandals)
· All shoe that have laces must be tied, not tucked into the sides of shoes.
· No “skater” shoes of any kind will be permitted.
Jackets/Hooded Sweatshirts
· Official CBCS fleece jacket
· CBCS Sports team jacket
· CBCS Sports team hooded sweatshirts
Jewelry
· Should not be excessive
· Boys are not to wear necklaces, bracelets, earrings, or chains
1. Ballgame Attire Grades K4-12
· School students who wish to attend home athletic games are not required to wear school uniform. However, students are expected to wear conservative shirts without pictures of entertainers, double meaning words or slogans on clothing. Boys may wear slacks or jeans. Girls should wear knee length dresses or skirts (blue jean skirts are permitted)
Players:
· Student athletes should refer to the athletic handbook concerning dress before and after games
2. Special Events
Recitals and graduations, etc…
· Boys are to wear dress shirts, ties, nice slacks (no jeans), socks and dress shoes.
· Girls are to wear nice dresses and dress shoes.
Year-end banquets
· Ladies must have their dresses checked at least one week before the event.
· Due to the formal nature of the event gentlemen are expected to wear a suit or tuxedo.
Designated casual days and dress up days
· Note announcements to determine dress code.
The administration reserves the right to ask a student to change clothes or accessories if the item presents an unprofessional appearance or takes away from the unity of the school attire. If a student is not in dress code the parent will be contacted to bring the proper clothing to school.