GCCS Dress Code

All students (K through 8th grade) are to wear their Gulf Coast Christian Schools' uniform.

• The uniform consists of a GCCS monogrammed shirt in red, navy, or royal blue and khaki or navy blue pants, shorts, skorts (girls), or capris (girls). A burgundy monogrammed shirt is required and is to be used only for field trips and special activities.
• For field trips and special occasions, students are required to wear Uniform brand khaki pants, skorts, capris, or shorts with their burgundy GCCS shirt. This shirt should not be worn for other occasions unless specified by a teacher.
• The Uniform brand pants and shorts are available at French Toast (www.frenchtoast.com) and major department stores. Pants must be worn at the waist or upper hip and must not reveal underclothing.
• Shirts may be monogrammed at Paradise Embroidery, inside Extreme Signage at 10525 Park Blvd. suite 102, Seminole.
• Mid length skirts and jumpers are also acceptable for girls, if khaki or navy shorts (no short shorts) are worn underneath.
• Shorts, skorts, skirts, and jumpers should be fingertip length or longer. No short shorts are allowed.
• Students are to keep shirts tucked in neatly, especially on field trip days and when in leadership roles. They may be pulled out for PE, recess, and Extended Learning activities.
• For the child’s safety, flip-flops, boots, “jellies”, crocs, plastic, wheeled or platform style shoes may not be worn at school. Children are required to wear neutral color (white, navy, tan, black, or brown with no sparkles or lights; graphics should be limited to one per shoe and should not be distracting) tennis shoes or sneaker type shoes. Shoes must have closed toes and closed heels.
• Socks are to be solid white, black, navy or khaki. Leggings or tights are to be navy blue.
• For Middle School girls who have outgrown “girls” sizes, French Toast ( www.frenchtoast.com) have junior and women’s sizes available.
• All clothing should have the child's name on the tag.
• Students in grades 4-8 are to change into PE uniforms for PE: navy or royal blue athletic shorts (fingertip length) with a gray, red or blue solid color tee shirt.
• Long sleeve navy or white shirts or turtlenecks may be worn under uniform shirts on cold days.
• Boy's pants and the girl’s outfits must be Uniform brand or equal in appearance. No dress pants or jeans will be allowed.
• Winter attire sweatshirts must be a solid color (preferably navy) and fit properly. Hoods are not allowed in class.
   

DRESS CODE GENERAL STANDARDS:

• The appropriate GCCS monogram will be put on all shirts.
• It is expected that uniforms will be of appropriate size and neatly fitted. PTFA will sponsor a uniform exchange each winter or spring.
• No shirts shall be worn on top of GCCS shirts.
• Underclothing is not to be visible.
• Bare feet, sandals, flip-flops, boots or shoes with metal cleats are not permitted.
• Jewelry, accessories, and shoes should complement and not distract from the uniform.
• Boys are not permitted to wear jewelry in ears.
• Girls are allowed to wear up to a maximum of two earrings per ear. Earrings should be no longer than one inch.
• Other than girls’ ears, no body piercing is acceptable.
• Tattoos (permanent or temporary) are not to be visible.
• Hats are not to be worn inside any building.
• Students on campus after school are required to abide by the dress code or change into their PE uniform.

Occasionally, special dress days will be announced.

Cold Weather Attire: In order to maintain a uniform standard during cold weather, plan to purchase sweatshirts and cardigan sweaters at the uniform supply store.

Hair Styles: Hair (both boys and girls) should not have unnatural colored styles. Lines, letters, numbers, or designs including Mohawks are not be cut into the hair. No extreme shaved sides or top that are in sharp contrast to the rest of the hair are allowed. Boys' hair is to be out of their eyes and should not cover the collar or ear.

The Administration is the final judge on appropriate haircuts. If in doubt, ask first!
 

Dress code violation penalties are as follows:

• First Offense: The teacher speaks to the student and sends a correspondence via RenWeb home to the parents.
• Second Offense: The student will be sent to the office and parents will be required to bring a change of clothes. If the parent cannot be reached, the school will provide a shirt and the parent will be charged the cost of the shirt if it is not washed and returned within three days.
• Third Offense: The student will be sent home and the parent is required to attend a conference with the principal and sign a letter of understanding regarding the violation.
• Future Offenses: Suspension and possible dismissal.

DRESS CODE FOR PARENTS: Dress modestly and appropriately when coming to the school or attending school functions. Guests at all school functions are to be dressed appropriately. Slogans on clothing should reflect values of a Christian school.