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Uniforms/Dress Code

Research proves that dress and appearance is a contributing factor in how individuals approach important tasks, including school.  School uniforms and a dress code promote school identity and a sense of community, promote pride and responsibility in personal appearance, avoid distraction, improve school safety, and reduce competition among students based on physical appearance.

The TLS uniform policy emphasizes modesty, neatness, cleanliness, safety, and Christian values.  The following are general, governing guidelines:

UNIFORM DRESS CODE POLICY

Boys (K-8)

Uniform Tops:

  • Oxford
    • white
    • Short or long sleeves
  • Polo with collar
    • Solid colors – red, white, navy
    • Short or long sleeves
  • Plain Sweater/Cardigan or Sweatshirt, with a collared shirt under
    • Solid colors – Red, White, Navy
    • Pullover Hoodies are only allowed for outside wear or on Dress Down Days
  • Shirts must be fully tucked in; front and back
  • Only TLS logos and designs are permitted

Uniform Bottoms:

  • Uniform pants/ slacks
    • Solid colors – Navy or Khaki
    • No cargo pockets
    • No skinny/tight pants
    • No jogger pants
  • Shorts
    • Solid colors – Navy or Khaki
    • No shorter than 2 inches above the knee
    • No cargo shorts permitted
  • Shall be worn at the waist
  • Grades 4-8, black or brown belts must be worn if pants have belt loops

Uniform Footwear:

  • Enclosed shoes only
    • Nothing should be attached to the top of the shoe besides the shoelace
  • Socks are required
    • Visible socks must be a solid color: red, white, navy, or black

Girls (K-8)

Uniform Tops:

  • Oxford
    • White
    • Short or long sleeves
  • Polo with collar
    • Solid colors – Red, White, Navy
    • Short or long sleeves
  • Plain Sweater/Cardigan or Sweatshirt, with a collared shirt under
    • Solid colors – Red, White, Navy
    • Pullover Hoodies are only allowed for outside wear or on Dress Down Days
  • Shirts must be fully tucked in; front and back
  • Only TLS logos and designs are permitted

Uniform Jumpers/Dresses:

  • Colors – Solid Navy or Khaki, Hunter Green / Classic Navy Plaid
    • No more than 3 inches above the knee
    • No more than 4 inches below the knee
    • Shorts worn under jumper/skirt at all times
    • Polo dresses in red, white, or navy

Uniform Bottoms:

  • Uniform pants/ slacks
    • Solid colors – Navy or Khaki No cargo pockets
    • No skinny/tight pants
    • No jogger pants
  • Leggings/tights – to be worn under skirt/skort/scooter in cold weather
    • Solid colors – Red, White, Navy, or Black
    • Leggings must be worn with socks
  • Shorts
    • Solid colors – Navy or Khaki
    • No shorter than 2 inches above the knee
    • No cargo shorts permitted
  • Skirts/ Skorts/ Scooters
    • Colors – Solid Navy or Khaki, Hunter/ Classic Navy Plaid
    • No more than 3 inches above the knee
    • No more than 4 inches below the knee
    • Shorts worn under jumper/skirt at all times
  • Shall be worn at the waist
  • Grades 4-8, black or brown belts must be worn if pants have belt loops

Uniform Footwear:

  • Enclosed shoes only
    • Nothing should be attached to the top of the shoe besides the shoelace
    • Heel height no more than 1 inch
    • Socks are required
      • Visible socks must be a solid color: red, white, navy, or black 

Personal Appearance – Both Boys and Girls

Make-up

  • 7th and 8th grade girls may wear simple, neat and modest make-up

Fingernails

  • should be a comfortable length for the classroom

Hair

  • Must be clean, neat, and well-kept in its natural color
  • Distracting, extreme, or otherwise inappropriate styles and colors are not permitted
  • Boy’s hair shall be worn so it’s not to touch the shirt collar or the eyebrows
  • Boy’s hair will NOT be put in ponytails or man buns
  • If a haircut for a boy is required, there will be a 10 – day grace period 

Jewelry

  • Girls may have their ears pierced, but may not wear oversized earrings
  • Boys will not wear earrings

Body Piercings

  • Body / Facial piercings are not part of the school dress code

Tattoos

  • Students are not allowed to have tattoos, temporary tattoos, writing/marker drawings (henna tattoos), or any markings or drawings to suggest a tattoo

Dress Code Violation Policy

Teachers will have notes with each Dress Code item listed and a place to check the violation. The note will be sent home with the student and contact made by the teacher (each time).   

Please see the colored posters (at the bottom of this page) if you have any questions about the dress code.

DRESS DOWN DAYS (DDD)

Students have the opportunity to participate in dress down days.  For a $20 annual fee, a student is allowed to wear clothing that adheres to a less restrictive dress code on appointed days. 

Students are encouraged to wear a t-shirt, jeans, and tennis shoes.

  • All clothing shall cover the student’s body appropriately
  • Closed toe shoes must still be worn
  • Permitted Clothing:
    • Sweaters
    • Dresses
    • Skirts
    • Jeans
    • Slacks, including cargo pants
    • Denim and cargo shorts of appropriate length
    • Tights and leggings worn only under dresses or skirts
  • Not permitted on DDD:
    • Oversized baggy clothes
    • Dirty, torn clothing
    • Clothes displaying derogatory or inappropriate graphics or words
    • Tank tops/ spaghetti strap tops
    • Pajama pants