Our commitment at Hampton Christian High School is to do all things in a way that is pleasing to the Lord and that will bring honor and glory to Him. Accordingly, what we wear should direct subtle attention to the inner person, not to the physical body. The essence of our dress code is expressed in I Peter 3:3-4, which states that our attractiveness should not be based on what we wear, but on our hidden inner self, "the unfailing beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit."

God has given parents the responsibility for the nurture and admonition of their children. Therefore, we expect parents to teach and enforce God-pleasing dress and appearance.

The Hampton Christian High School dress code has been established to provide minimum standards of dress and appearance that will assist parents and students in choosing appropriate clothing to be worn to classes and school functions. We realize that clothing styles are cultural and cultural standards are not always right or wrong. However, student attire needs to be safe, conservative, modest, neat and appropriate; also, it should not be a distraction, express an ungodly lifestyle, nor tempt others to stumble.

Students need to adhere to the following dress code standards which will be strictly enforced. Unless  otherwise designated, these standards apply AT ALL TIMES (before, during, and after school) when the student is (1) on school campus, and (2) at any school-sponsored function that is off school campus, including "away" athletic events both on and off campus. Since the following standards/guidelines are not intended to cover every possibility, the administration will make the final decision regarding dress code compliance or any questionable clothing or style that is not specifically addressed in the current dress code. We wish to assure both students and parents that while standards of dress and conduct will be strictly enforced, students will be dealt with in Christian love and fairness, with concern for the individual involved.

Any student in violation of the dress code may be sent home and/or held out of class or an activity until the infraction is corrected. This may result in an unexcused absence. Since parents are responsible for the dress and appearance of their children, they will be notified of any dress code violations, and held responsible to bring in an appropriate change of clothing as needed.

Depending on circumstances, obvious and repeated dress code violations will result in disciplinary action.  For the third and every subsequent dress code violation in a semester, the student must serve one detention.  Students assigned 5 detentions during any 9-week marking period will sever an in-school suspension (ISS-N).

Please note that he dress code has been prayerfully designed to reflect modesty, attractiveness, appropriateness, inoffensiveness, and avoidance of world/sensual connotation, while allowing for much individual expression.  Student need to have any questionable clothing/styles specifically approved by the administration prior to buying/wearing such clothing styles.

1. The basic acceptable attire for BOYS is a collared, sleeved, tucked-in shirt or turtleneck, appropriate-fitting full-length slacks or jeans with a belt; socks and shoes.

2. Pants or jeans
    -must be traditional, plain, straight-leg or boot cut, regular/classic or relaxed fit, and sized to the waist
    -must be in good repair, without holes or fringed hems.
    -multicolored or embellished jeans, oversize pockets, slit legs, or rolled up legs are NOT permitted
    -the length must be suck that the pant legs do not extend more than one inch beneath the heel with the shoe off.

3. Shoes and socks are to be worn at all times. Only athletic and dress shoes are permitted. For shoes with strings, the shoestrings must be tied or secured. 

4. Hair must be kept neat and clean, reflecting proper grooming and regular trimming. It needs to be off the collar in the back and not cover the eyebrow or more than half of the ear. Sideburns must not extend below the bottom of the ear lobe. NO bleached, odd-colored, or multi-colored hair. No shaved heads. No spiked hair.

5. Boys must be clean shaven (i.e. no growth of facial hair) at all times, with the following exception:
    -Seniors only will have the privilege of grooming standards.
    -Mustaches must meet the following grooming standards:
        -Not extend downward beyond the lip line of the upper lip
        -Not extend sideways beyond the corner of the mouth
        -Not be more than 3/8 inch wide from top to bottom
        -Mustache hair is not to be more than 1/4 inch long.

6. Body piercing (earrings, nose rings, tongue bars, ect.) is NOT permitted.

7. Chapel Day Dress Standards for Boys:  
-Boys need to wear slacks (no jeans), dress shirt and tie. The shirt must remain neatly tucked in throughout the day.  All buttons on the shirt need to stay buttoned. Polo shirts with a tie are not acceptable.
-Outer Garments
    -Only outer garments with a full zipper, or full buttons or full snap closures may be worn on chapel days.
    -Denim outer garments are NOT permitted on chapel days.

1. The basic acceptable attire for GIRLS is a collared, sleeved, shirt/blouse/turtleneck, appropriate fitting slacks, jeans, skirts, or dresses, a belt if a loops are present, and shoes. Jeans or slacks are to be full-length.

2. Girls are permitted but are not required to tuck in their shirt/blouse/top. However, to maintain the appropriate level of modesty, tops must be sufficiently long enough to ensure that no part of the midriff is ever exposed; whether sitting, raising the arms, or bending over. Therefore, the length of the untucked shirt/blouse/top must extend to a minimum of 4 inches below the top of the belt line when standing, but no more than 8 inches below the top of the belt line when standing. If the decision is made to tuck in the shirt/blouse/top its length must still be sufficient to ensure it remains tucked in at all times to avoid exposing any area of the midriff. It is also highly suggested that consideration be given to wearing a long tucked-in article of clothing under the shirt/blouse/top, which will further preclude the exposure of the midriff, whether the shirt/blouse/top is untucked or tucked.

3. Girls are permitted to layer two modest-fitting untucked blouses/shirts/tops as long as one of the layers (typically the inner layer) extends at least 4 inches below the top of the belt line when standing and the other layer (typically the outer layer) extends at least 2 inches below the top of the belt line when standing. Further, neither untucked layer can be more than 8 inches below the top of the belt line when standing.

4. Shirts/blouses/tops - No scoop neck, low-cut V-neck, midriff or cropped-top styles are to be worn. All acceptable tops must be long enough to ensure the midriff is never exposed (e.g. when bending or when raising one's arms.)

5. Dresses with or without collars may be worn as long as the neckline is modestly cut and meets the same standard as # 1 immediately above.

6. Dresses and Skirts
       -    may not be shorter than 2 inches above the mid-point of the knee when standing
      -    slits must meet the same standard
      -    for modesty, especially when seated, dresses or skirts must NOT be tight or form-fitted

7. Slacks and Jeans
       -    must be within HCS standards of modesty (e.g. not tight jeans/slacks). The administration will make the final determination in any questionable matters.
      -    must be in good repair, without holes or fringed hems
      -    multicolored or embellished jeans, oversize pockets, slit legs, or rolled up legs are NOT permitted
      -    the length must be suck that the pant legs do not extend more than one inch beneath the heel with the shoe off
      -    NO spandex, stretch, leather, vinyl, or animal print materials

8. Earrings must be reasonable in size and standard form. A girl may have no more than two earrings per ear, and they must be in the earlobe area.

9. No other body piercing (e.g. nose rings, tongue bars, naval rings, etc.) is permitted.

10. Shoes
        -    Athletic and dress shoes are permitted.
       -   For shoes with strings, the shoestrings must be tied or secured.
       -   Backless dress shoes are permitted. Other backless footwear is prohibited. (e.g. flips-flops, beachwear, athletic sandals, etc.)

11. Hair styles and colors should NOT present a distraction. Odd-colored hair is not permitted.
    

12. Chapel Day Dress Standards: 
    - Girls need to wear either a dress or a skirt not made of jean fabric.
    - Dresses and Skirts-To ensure modesty while sitting in the bleachers, dresses or skirts need to extend to at least below the bottom of the knee "when sitting".
    - Slits, as on other days, must be no higher than 2 inches above the mid-knee when standing.
    -Blouses:  Girls need to wear modest, sleeved, dress blouses with collars, or turtleneck tops.  Untucked, collared tops must have straight, finished edges, not shirttails.
    
    -Outer Garments:
        - No denim on chapel days
       - Only outer garments with a full zipper or full buttons or full snap closures may be worn on chapel day.

1. Appropriate T-shirts may be worn to athletic events. No sleeveless T-shirts, tank tops, halter tops, or midriff styles ending at waist are to be worn.

2. Students will be permitted to wear modest fitting shorts to after-school athletic functions. The shorts must be no shorter than 7 inches above the mid point of the knee when standing.

3. Students may wear sweat pants, jogging outfits, track suits, wind suits and warm-up style clothing at an after-school athletic event.

4. Hats or other head coverings will not be worn in school buildings except in the gymnasium during after-school athletic events. Hat bills must be positioned on the front of the head.

5.  Shirts may be un-tucked only while attending an athletic event.

Guidelines for Formal Dress Code

Timothy 4:12 - "Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity."

Our goal in setting forth these guidelines is to provide our students with Christian guidance as we all strive to be good stewards in regard to our personal Christian testimony and that of Hampton Christian High School.  Any specific questions should be addressed to the office.

It is the responsibility of the students to insure that their guests who do not attend Hampton Christian comply with these guidelines.

Ladies  Proverbs 31;10- "who can find a virtuous woman?  For her price is far above rubies."

In the spirit of I Timothy 2:9, we exhort all of you to uphold the standards of Christian modesty in your selection of a dress.  Specific minimum standards are as follows:

1.      Hemline must not be more than 2 inches above the mid-knee when standing

2.      Slits in full-length formals must not be more than 4 inches above the mid-knee when standing.

3.      Necklines need to conform to modest Christian standards (no cleavage revealed).

4.      Back lines need to conform to modest Christian standards (at least 1/2 of the back must be fully covered).

5.      Formal dresses must have shoulder straps.

6.  The general fit/fabric of the dress needs to conform to modest Christian standards.

7.  Dress shoes are to be worn.

Violation of the above standards will result in school discipline and the girl will be required to wear a provided wrap.

Gentlemen

Young men need to choose their attire to fit the occasion and honor their companion.  Therefore, young men should as a general rule wear their "Sunday best".  Specific minimum standards are as follows:

1.      Young men need to wear a dress shirt, dress pants, a belt, a tie, and dress shoes.

2.   A jacket is preferred, but not required.