uniforms and DRESS CODE:

ELEMENTARY

City Tree Christian School requires that K-8 grade students be dressed in the approved CTCS uniform during the academic year. The way a student is dressed is the parent's responsibility. Please take the time to make sure your child is adhering to the uniform policy. Monitoring uniforms in the classroom needlessly wastes class time. Uniforms may be purchased at Dennis Uniform, but many items are also available at local department stores in the "uniform" section. We ask for your cooperation in maintaining the following standards.

Students who are inappropriately dressed may be dismissed from class until a parent brings an acceptable uniform to school.

ALL STUDENTS:

1. White polo shirt, with* or without logo - long or short sleeved
2. Hunter green polo shirt, with* or without logo - long or short sleeved
3. Light gray polo shirt, with* or without logo - long or short sleeved
4. White turtleneck
5. CTCS T-shirt (available through school order form each fall)
6. Navy twill shorts or slacks, navy blue corduroy shorts* or slacks* (no jeans, sweats, silkies or leggings).
7. Hunter green, navy blue, or gray sweatshirt, with or without logo (crewneck)
8. Hunter green sweater vest*, pullovers* and cardigans*
9. White and navy blue cardigan sweaters
10. Hunter green fleece jackets* with logo.
11. Any City Tree athletic outerwear (pre-approved by administration prior to distribution) may be worn (i.e.volleyball team zip up sweatshirts).
12. Any outer coat is acceptable for outdoor use or play; however, outer clothing worn in the classroom must be in compliance with the school dress code (see #7,8, 9, 10, 11 above).
13. Shirts and blouses (except over blouses) must be tucked in.
14. Layering is not allowed. Only plain white undershirts may be worn under uniform shirts and must not show below uniform shirt.
15. Baggy clothes that do not fit are not permitted.
16. A black or navy leather belt must be worn and must be visible around the waist (2nd-8th grade)
17. Earrings, if worn in grades K-5 must not extend below the ear lobe. Middle school students may wear earrings that extend slightly below earlobe (less than 1 inch) are permitted, but safety, especially during recreation time, should be considered. Middle school students may not wear any earring except studs during physical education classes. Boys may not wear earrings.
18. Scout uniforms may be worn on meeting days instead of CT uniform.
19. Hats are not to be worn except for health reasons or as part of your teacher's curriculum theme.

    * Dennis Only

GIRLS:

1. Plaid jumper*, skirt*, skort*
2. Navy twill jumper, skirt or skort -no mini or ankle length skirts.
3. White rounded or pointed collar blouse or over blouse.
4. White or navy anklets, knee socks, or tights.
5. Black or navy bicycle shorts may be worn under skirts and jumpers.
6. Girls' skirts, skorts, and jumpers must be of modest length-no more than 3 inches above the top of the knee (skirts and jumpers). Skirts may not be rolled at the waist in order to circumvent the length requirement.
7. K-5 grades: Make-up is not permitted. Middle School: Make-up should be kept to a minimum and retain a natural look.
8. On girls' athletic game days, team members may wear a "Sunday" dress with appropriate school shoes.
9. Nails must be short, clean and neatly trimmed. No false nails. K-5th grade: Only light pink or clear nail polish is acceptable.
10. Hair should be clean and neat, worn in a casual style. No eccentric hairstyles or colors.
11. School shoes should be chosen with care. Any appropriate, securely fitted closed shoe is permitted. Simple tennis/jogging shoes are encouraged. Inappropriate shoes include those with heels higher than one inch, dress-up shoes with slick soles, clogs, Ugg style boots, boots higher than ankle height, crocks, sling back shoes, sandals, open backed shoes, flip flops, "jellies", beach, or open-toed shoes.

BOYS:

1. White long or short sleeved oxford shirt.
2. White or navy crew socks.
3. On boys' athletic game days, team members may wear a collared shirt and tie of their choice with navy pants.
4. Hair must be above eyebrows and collar. It should be clean, well groomed and cut in a conventional style suitable for elementary and middle school age boys.
5. School shoes should be chosen with care. Any appropriate, securely fitted closed shoe is permitted. Simple tennis/jogging shoes are encouraged. Inappropriate shoes include Ugg style boots, boots higher than ankle height, crocks, sandals, open backed shoes, flip flops, beach, or open-toed shoes.

MIDDLE SCHOOL ONLY:

1. CTCS logo green pullover hooded sweatshirt* can be worn by 6th-8th grade students.
2. Navy cargo shorts* purchased at Dennis, may be worn by 6th-8th graders
3. Navy capri pants*, purchased at Dennis, may be worn by 6th-8th graders
4. Physical education clothing (gray logo shirt with green trim)* and green mesh shorts with logo.* These uniforms must be worn during all Physical Education classes. All PE uniforms should be taken home to be washed weekly.
   

(These uniform items are a special privilege available only to students in grades 6-8)

Our exclusive logo wear and uniform provider is:

Dennis Uniform Manufacturing Co.
4217 Ponderosa Avenue, Suite D
San Diego, CA 92123
(858)573-1804 or (888)737-5243
www.dennisuniform.com

FREE DRESS DAY

A free dress day occurs on the last Thursday (school day) of each month. Students are not required to wear uniforms on this day and may wear appropriate clothing of their choice within the following guidelines:

1. Shoes meet the uniform code, no sandals, high heels or sharp-toed boots.
2. Skirt/short length must be long enough to allow for activity while being appropriately modest.
3. T-shirts may not have anything that has violent or sexual connotations.
4. Clothing in good repair without holes or stains.
5. No bare midriffs or halter-tops allowed.
6. All clothing should allow for normal movement in an active school day.
7. All previously mentioned guidelines regarding makeup, hair, hats, fingernails apply on this day as well. 

SPECIAL DRESS DAYS

Sometimes, the student council or a child's teacher will ask the student to participate in wearing special clothing for a particular play, event or celebration. Some examples of this might be:

• Wacky Dress Day
• 100 day Celebration (dress like 100 year-old folks)
• Valentines Day (wear all red)

These days will be posted and information will be distributed to all cubbies.

Preschool:

Children should be dressed in clothing that they can manage with a minimum of help. Too many layers of clothing or difficult fasteners make it hard for the child to be independent in his/her toileting and may contribute to accidents. Children should be dressed in a manner that insures comfort in play indoors and out. Sturdy, washable, clothing is recommended. Weather often changes during the day, so the child should always have a sweater or jacket for walks or outside play.

LABEL EVERYTHING!

Show the child where you put his/her name and help him/her recognize his/her garments.

Clothing with pictures or slogans pertaining to violence, sex, drugs, or disrespect for authority is not permitted at City Tree at any time. When in doubt about the suitability of a certain item of clothing, please ask your child's teacher.

All preschoolers are required to have a change of clothing in case of spills or accidents. Parents are to bring underwear, pants, tops, shoes and socks in a plastic bag. Tape the child's name on the bag and write the child's name on all garments. Soiled or wet clothes are put in a plastic bag and in child's cubby to be taken home. Please return a clean set of clothes the next day.