Dress Code 2009-2010
Academic Attire
beginning 2009-2010 School Year
The goal of the Yakima Adventist Christian School Academic Attire Policy is to help students dress with modesty, neatness, and professionalism. Since school life prepares students to take their place in adult life, these requirements are expected of all students. Compliance with the academic attire policy is a prerequisite to class attendance. Non-compliant students will be sent to the office and asked to call home for a change of clothing.
All clothing must fit appropriately, be free from holes, rips, and paint, and be loose enough to allow free movement and not draw undue attention to the shape of one’s body or show any underwear while sitting, bending, or standing.
Shirts
o Polo-style or other collared shirt, no T-shirts.
o Can be long, short, or three-quarter length sleeves.
o Must be long enough to cover the midriff when arms are raised.
o Shirts/blouses with tails must be tucked in.
o May be any color with a small trademark logo only, no slogans, images, or graphics.
Pants
o May be slacks, cords, or chinos (Docker-style), pleated or flat-front.
o Must be properly fitted at the natural wasit with no skin or underwear showing.
o Grades K-6 only may wear jeans as long as they are not any shade of blue, stonewashed, or
distressed.
o Grades K-3 only may wear pants with an elastic waistband that are not gathered at the ankle,
although they may not be athletic attire such as nylon type materials.
Dresses/Skirts/Jumpers
o No blue denim, jean, or overall style.
o Worn with approved shirt/blouse.
o Dresses must have a collar or finished neckline at or near the collarbone.
o Hem must be no shorter than the top of the knee.
Shoes
o Non-marking shoes are to be worn at all times in the school building.
Warm weather wear
o Walking shorts, bermudas (no more than three inches above the knee), and pedal pushers are acceptable from opening day to October 31 and April 1 to the closing of school.
o No basketball shorts, jean shorts or cut-offs may be worn.
Sweatshirts
o The school sweatshirt is recommended otherwise the sweatshirt should be plain or with small
trademark logo only, no images, or graphics.
Blazers, Sweaters, Vests
o All shirts/dresses worn under blazers, sweaters, or vests must meet YACS attire policy.
Outerwear
o Jackets, coats, or outer vests that zip, button, or snap may be any color or style without slogans, images, or cartoon characters.
PE Attire
Gym wear is to be worn for PE Class only. Gym wear includes loose-fitting short or long sleeve t-shirts that cover the midriff when arms are fully raised, sweatshirts, sweatpants. modest shorts, and athletic pants. Shoes must be non-marking running or cross-training shoes. 7-10 grade students will also need to provide a small-shank combination lock for their PE bin.
o Gym wear is to be worn for PE class only. Such clothing including t-shirts, aerobic wear,
leotards, and spandex is not classroom attire.
o Non-marking running or crosstraining shoes are to be worn in the gym for play and for PE.
Other Rules
1. Gym wear is to be worn for PE class only. Such clothing including aerobic wear, leotards, and
spandex is not classroom attire.
2. Non-marking shoes are to be worn at all times in the school building. Non-marking running or
crosstraining shoes are to be worn in the gym for play and for PE. Sandals may be worn if
they have a heel strap. Flip flops are not acceptable footwear for school.
3. Hair is to be kept clean, trimmed, out of the eyes, of natural color, and should not attract
undue attention.
4. Make-up is to be natural and in good taste. Natural tone fingernail and toenail polish
may be worn.
5. While the wearing of jewelry is a personal decision, it is not to be worn at YACS.
Jewelry such as rings, bracelets, chains, earrings, and necklaces should be left at
home. This includes “WWJD” jewelry. Jewelry worn to school is subject to confiscation
and will be returned to parents.
Any issues not covered in this policy will be interpreted by the administration.
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