The intention of the FRCS dress code is:
- to encourage students to attire themselves in a manner that is practical, suitable, and safe for school activities and that discourages unnecessary distractions.
- to nurture student and parent responsibility for maintaining appearance that emanates from a Biblical worldview and doesn’t cause a brother or sister in Christ to stumble. “Instead, make up your mind not to put any stumbling block or obstacle in the way of a brother or sister.” Romans 14:13
- to foster hearts that graciously submit to social conformity and authority as those who will someday give an account to God, even when opinions differ. “Have confidence in your leaders and submit to their authority, because they keep watch over you as those who must give an account. Do this so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be of no benefit to you.” Hebrews 13:17
- to train students for a lifetime of submitting to those in authority over them (e.g., university professors, military superiors, civil authorities, employers and, of course, the Lord Jesus Christ).
The regular school dress code also applies to any and all school classes (including physical education) and events, both on and off campus, unless otherwise modified or specified by the Administration.
FRCS does not require uniforms. The school permits latitude in dress within reasonable parameters. Enforcement of the dress code will remain within the spirit of creating a proper atmosphere in which to learn and develop which expresses an attitude of considering others more important than ourselves (Philippians 2:3). Parents and students are expected to exercise humility and cooperation in enforcement of the dress code to prevent it from becoming a significant or controversial issue. The overriding consideration is that student attire should be modest, discreet, neat, and clean.
Since opinions of appropriate attire differ, FRCS staff and Administration reserve the right to serve as final authority on student appearance. If a student’s appearance is deemed inappropriate for any reason, parents will be notified. Students may be required to make dress changes before they can continue with school functions and, in some cases, parents may be required to bring an appropriate change of clothes to the school. Disciplinary action may be taken with students who choose to ignore or repeatedly defy dress code.
The Administration also reserves the right to notify students and parents of modifications or clarifications to the dress code, especially as fashion issues arise.
For specific guidelines for each campus, please refer to the Elementary Campus Policies and Secondary Campus Policies.
Consequences
First Violations
- First clothing violation: Teacher will send student to the office where he/she will be provided a t-shirt, sweat pants, or suspenders to be worn for the rest of the school day.
- First hair violation: 24 hours is given for student to get his/her hair in line with school standards.
Subsequent Dress Code Violations
- The student will be sent to the main office and will not be allowed to return to classes until the dress code violation is rectified.
- Student will use the main office phone to contact a parent/guardian to pick them up and correct the dress code violation. This could involve going to get a haircut, going home to change clothes, or bringing clothes in, etc.
- No student (whether they have off-campus privileges or not) will be allowed to leave campus without a parent or someone listed on the Emergency Form with permission for pickup.
- All classes missed, subsequent to the student being dismissed from classes. will be entered and treated as an AU (absent unexcused).
Continued Dress Code Violations may include disciplinary actions such as before/after school detention with fee, in-school suspension with fee, probation, or dis-enrollment.
