At Plaza Heights Christian Academy, we recognize that appearance does not conclusively reflect a person’s spiritual condition. However, clothing and appearance have an influence on attitude, behavior, and schoolwork. Therefore, we feel that the following dress code will aid each student in developing a positive self-image while keeping good standards of modesty, neatness, and cleanliness, recognizing that we are representatives of Jesus Christ.

Boys should wear:

Pants: Dress slacks, khakis, or jeans may be worn. They should be worn at the waist or just below the waist. Pants that are labeled “regular,” “loose fit,” “relaxed,” or “baggy” are acceptable styles. A belt must be worn if pants are loose and cannot stay at the waist, or just below the waist, without one.
Shorts: Shorts must follow the pant standard and be no shorter than three inches from the top of the knee.
Shirts: Collared shirts, polos, turtlenecks, mocks, sweaters (with a collared shirt underneath), or dress shirts may be worn.
Shoes: Dress shoes, tennis shoes, or boots are acceptable.
Other: Belts must be worn, if needed, to keep pants in the appropriate location, as outlined above. All shirttails are to be tucked in unless the garment is made to be left untucked. Undergarments should not be seen at any time. Any clothing with writing, pictures, cartoons, etc. must display positive values.

Girls should wear:

Dresses or skirts: Dresses or skirts must be to the top of the knee or longer, including all slits and layers.
Pants: Dress slacks, khakis, or jeans may be worn. They should be worn at the waist or just below the waist. Jeans that are labeled “regular,” “loose fit,” “relaxed,” or “baggy” are acceptable styles.
Shorts, skorts: Shorts and skorts must follow the pant standard and be no shorter than three inches from the top of the knee.
Capri’s, gauchos: Capri’s and gauchos may be worn but must follow the pant standard.
Shirts: Collared shirts, polos, turtlenecks, mocks, sweaters (with a collared shirt underneath), blouses or dress shirts may be worn.
Shoes: Dress shoes, tennis shoes, or boots are acceptable.
Other: Belts must be worn, if needed, to keep pants in the appropriate location, as outlined above. All shirttails are to be tucked in unless the garment is made to be left untucked. Undergarments should not be seen at any time. Any clothing with writing, pictures, cartoons, etc. must display positive values. No skin should be exposed at the waist when standing, bending, sitting, stretching, or any other normal activity.

Boys and girls should not wear:

Bib overalls
T-shirts (except on special designated days)
Oversized clothing
Tight fitting clothing
Tank tops or sleeveless tops
Low-cut tops (no cleavage should be showing)
Low-waisted pants, skirts, shorts, skorts, Capri’s, or gauchos
Short-waisted tops
Hoodies (except on special designated days)
Make-up (K-5th grade)
Pants that have, or have the appearance of, holes, rips, tears, or frays anywhere on them
Saggy, droopy seats in pants, or “skater pants”
Tattoos
Body-piercing
Earrings (boys)
Flip-flops or flip-flop style shoes (only thing holding the shoe on is a strap between the toes)
Athletic sandals, house slippers, house slipper looking shoes, Crocs or Crocs style shoes, or moccasins (except on special designated days)
Sandals
Hats (except on special designated days)

Grooming: All clothing is to be neat and clean. Hair should be clean and neatly combed. Boys’ hair should be no longer than collar length in the back and not cover the eyes in the front. No unnatural colors should be used on hair. No symbols or words should be cut or dyed into the hair. Emphasis will be placed on neatness, cleanliness, and appropriate dress.

Chapel Days: Dressing up is encouraged on chapel days.

Field Trips: All students are required to dress in accordance with the supervising teacher’s directions.

PHCA T-shirts/Christian T-shirts: PHCA T-shirts, sweatshirts or hoodies or T-shirts, sweatshirts or hoodies with a Christian theme or message may be worn on Fridays only.

Special Occasions: For evening programs, graduation, Grandparent’s Day, special chapels, and other special occasions, students will be asked to dress up. Girls should wear nice dresses or slacks and dress shoes. Boys should wear nice slacks, dress shirts, and dress shoes. Scout uniforms may be worn at school on Scout meeting days only.

Plaza Heights Christian Academy reserves the right to advise and discipline any student about personal appearance that may be considered distracting or deemed inappropriate by the school administration.