Standard of Dress
We believe the biblical truth that the attitudes of our hearts are reflected in the way we speak, act, and the choices we make. This carries over to the way we dress. At NLCS we desire to dress in way that communicates we take learning seriously, we are on the same team, and that we have a history and tradition. We have crafted selections that will reflect our values but still offer students room for individual expression.
Vendors for approved clothing include:
A portion of the proceeds from all sales at Lands' End will be returned to New Life Christian School.
KinderPrep-12th Guidelines
Boys
Tops
Monday through Thursday
- Collared polo or button-up shirt with NLCS logo
- Colors: green, black or white
- Sweater or sweater vest optional for winter months with NLCS logo
- Shirts must be tucked in (5th grade and older)
Friday
- NLCS Logo wear
- Shirts must be tucked in (5th grade and older)
Bottoms
- Blue, black or tan jeans in good repair (no holes, has a hem)
- No denim on Mondays
- Tan slacks
- 1st and 4th quarter: denim or tan shorts (knee-length)
- Black or brown belt worn with pants (5th - 12th)
Socks
- If socks are visible:
- Black, white, gray, or brown ankle length socks
Shoes
- Athletic shoes (no light-up shoes, character shoes, neon/fluorescent, or heelies)
- Black or brown dress shoes
- Black or brown square-toed or cowboy boots
Athletic/P.E.
- Appropriate shoes for physical activity
- 5th to 12th Grade Students:
- Standardized NLCS shirt (Purchased at Sole Performance)
- Black athletic short or pant of your choosing
Girls
Tops
Monday through Thursday
- Collared polo or button-up shirt with NLCS logo
- Colors: green, black or white
- Cardigan with NLCS logo optional for winter months
Friday
- NLCS Logo wear
Bottoms
- Blue, black, or tan jeans in good repair (no holes, has a hem)
- No denim on Mondays
- Tan slacks
- Knee-length tan (khaki) scooter or skort (skirt with built in shorts) or knee-length jumper
- Black or brown belt worn with pants (5th - 12th)
- 1st and 4th quarter: denim or tan shorts or capris (shorts must be knee-length)
Socks
- If visible, socks must be black, white, gray, or brown
- Socks that match dress with scooters, skorts or jumpers
- Black, white, gray or brown
Shoes
- Athletic shoes (no light-up shoes, character shoes, neon/fluorescent, or heelies)
- Black or brown dress shoes
- Closed toed sandals (Mary Janes, etc.)
- Black or brown boot or cowboy boot
Athletic/P.E.
- Appropriate shoes for physical activity
- 5th to 12th Grade Students:
- Standardized NLCS shirt (Purchased at Sole Performance)
- Black athletic short or loose-fiting pant of your choosing (may not be leggins or yoga pants)
The following types of clothing and shoes are unacceptable: leggings, jeggings, athletic shorts, sweats, yoga pants, flip flops, crocs or slides, and hoodies or crewnecks that do not have the NLCS logo.
The NLCS Head of School is the final authority as to the interpretation of the Standard of Dress.
Basic Guideline:
Dress neatly, be clean, be modest. A student should not wear anything which draws attention to oneself. The NLCS Head of School is the final authority as to interpretation.
Other Guidelines:
- Skirts must be at least knee-length as measured by the line at the back of the knee.
- Pants must have a dark neutral belt (black or brown) and be tucked in for boys beginning in 5th grade. Secondary girls do not need to tuck in their shirts.
- 5th – 12th grade P.E. students must order an NLCS P.E. shirt. NLCS will place a bulk order for PE shirts at the beginning of the school year. Black neutral athletic shorts or loose fitting athletic pants (no leggings or yoga pants), of an appropriate length, and athletic shoes are required for P.E.
- Blue jean or tan shorts may be worn 1st quarter (August - October) and 4th quarter (April – May). Shorts must reach the middle of the thigh (no short shorts).
- Jackets, coats, and non-uniform sweaters may not be worn in the classroom but may be worn for recess.
- No hats are to be worn in the building.
- Hair must be clean and well-groomed. It must be kept out of the student’s face. Additionally, it may not be dyed an unnatural color.
- No tattoos, permanent or temporary, may show.
- Hoodies or crewnecks that do not have the NLCS logo must not be worn to school.
- Boys may not have any piercings. Girls may have up to 3 piercings per ear and no other body piercings.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can my student wear snow boots or hiking boots during the winter months? Yes.
- Are there limitations to colors or styles allowed for athletic shoes? At all times, shoes should match the outfit. Shoes may not light up, have characters on them, be primarily fluoroscent or neon in color, or contain heelies. All decisions as to the appropriateness of shoes or dress code are at the final discretion of the NLCS Head of School.
- Who makes the final determination if a student is out of compliance with the Standard of Dress? The NLCS Head of School is the final authority for the interpretation of the Standard of Dress.