Secondary Student Dress Code & Guidelines 2024/2025

The purpose of the dress code is to promote a positive academic atmosphere, establish guidelines and promote dress standards that align with the Mission and Core Values of Shiloh Christian School. Anything related to dress code or grooming that may cause a distraction to the learning environment or is not reflective of Shiloh Christian School’s mission or core values may be considered inappropriate.

Shiloh Christian Students shall abstain from politically motivated attire while on campus. Our goal is to provide an environment of unity. Due to the polarizing political climate that we face, we believe it is best that all students abstain from political attire. Additionally, the only authorized flags in vehicles are the United States and the Christian flags. There will be no clothing that would constitute or resemble “Furries.” 

Regular Dress

All clothing must be modest, clean, and cover well. Attire cannot be oversized or too tight. Rips, holes, and similar are prohibited. 

Shirts - All shirts must be collared, sleeved, and of a polo or button-down style (must be buttoned) OR Shiloh spirit shirt. If not wearing a collared shirt, the Shiloh spirit shirt must be your outermost layer whether it is a t-shirt, sweatshirt, hoodie, pullover, etc. Loose-fitted turtleneck/mock turtleneck shirts can be worn under your outerwear but cannot be the outermost layer. If a student is wearing a non-Shiloh clothing, there must be a collared shirt or a turtleneck/mock turtle neck shirt underneath. The bottom hem line of the button-down shirt or Shiloh shirt must extend below the waistline. 

Outerwear - Non - Shiloh t-shirts, sweatshirts, pullovers, sweaters, hoodies, coats, and jackets must be appropriate, non-political, no vulgar images, weapons, drug paraphernalia, and cannot have any negative connotations AND must be worn with a turtleneck/mock turtleneck or collared shirt (collared, sleeved, and of a polo or button-down style) under it. Shiloh Christian Spirit apparel may be worn any day of the week without a collar as long as it is the outermost layer. The bottom hemline of the Outerwear must extend below the waistline. The Principal reserves the right to deem clothing items as inappropriate. 

Pants  - All pants or jeans must be appropriate, have belt loops, and be modest in nature with no holes. Students may not wear joggers, sweatpants, or pants with a band at the bottom. 

Shorts - Shorts must be appropriate, modest in nature, and have belt loops. The length of shorts must be no more than a dollar bill width above the kneecap while standing. (Both male and female) Students may not wear athletic shorts.

Skirts and dresses - Dresses are not required to have a collar. Skirts and dresses must fall below the kneecap while standing. Slits must be no higher than the top of the kneecap while standing.

Shoes - Rubber flip-flops and athletic slides are prohibited. Crocs, Chacos and Birkenstock style of shoes are appropriate.

Honor Dress

Honor Dress will be required for certain special events or occasions. General dress code standards apply with the following exceptions:

Young Women’s Honor Dress:

• Shirts or blouses must have a collar.
• Sweaters may be worn over a collared shirt.
• Dress pants, skirts or dresses (no denim or colored denim) must be modest, clean, covering well.
• Dresses are not required to have a collar. Skirts and dresses fall below the kneecap while standing. Slits must be no higher than the top of the kneecap while standing. 
• Dress shoes and dress sandals are required (no tennis shoes).
• Attire can neither be too tight or too loose, it must fit appropriately with modesty in mind. 

Young Men’s Honor Dress:

• Shirts must be full button-up and tucked in. 
• Neck ties are required including bowties 
• Sweaters may be worn over the shirt and tie.
• Dress pants are required (no denim or colored denim).
• Dress styled shoes are required (non tennis shoes). 

Other Dress Code and Grooming Guidelines

• Boys must be clean shaven. 
• Facial hair is not permitted.
• Nail polish is not permitted to be worn by male students.
• Boys hair shall not fall on the ears or eyebrows, or touch the collar.
• Boys must cut and groom their hair in such a way that it does not fall on the ears or eyebrows, or touch the collar, except for the closely cut hair at the base of the neck. 
• Extreme styles are not permitted and include: pony tails, mullets, mo-hawk, and similar.
• Sideburns may not be flared and must be a clean shaven horizontal line and will not extend below the earlobe.
• Hats, hoods, or visors are not permitted in any academic area.
• No male earrings at Shiloh or any Shiloh Christian function.
• Girls may not have more than two earrings per ear at school or any Shiloh Christian function.
• No body piercings, other than ears, nor tattoos may be visible at school or at any Shiloh Christian function.
• Hair color must resemble natural hair coloring. i.e. blonde, brown, black, natural red (any other colors such as purple, blue, green, red, pink etc. are not permitted).

Any other dress or styling item that the Principal or Assistant Principal deems unfitting with Shiloh Christian Standards has the right to deny entry to Shiloh until the student is in the appropriate attire or styling. In addition to daily dress code monitoring, there will be a scheduled dress code check with the focus on hair on the first Monday of each month.

Theme Day Dress

Secondary students may wear game day theme-oriented clothing on approved and specified THEME dress days only. For your convenience, we have outlined these dates at the bottom of this email. Students must be participating in THEME dress days for the below dress code allowances to apply.  

Please review these guidelines for THEME dress days in conjunction with our Secondary Student Handbook expectations. 

• No sleeveless shirts - “All shirts must be sleeved.”
• No low cut (in front or back) shirts - “All clothing must be modest, clean, covering well.”
• No tight-fitting shirts - “Attire cannot be too tight.”
• No crop tops - “The bottom hemline of the shirt must extend below the waistline.”
• No inappropriate content. - “Non-Shiloh shirts, sweatshirts, pullovers, hoodies, coats and jackets must be appropriate, non-political, no vulgar images, weapons, drug paraphernalia, and cannot have negative connotations.”
• No leggings are allowed as well as no tight-fitting joggers.  - “Attire cannot be too tight.”
• Sweats may be worn for THEME dress day participation ONLY (example given above). - “All bottoms must be appropriate and modest in nature with no holes. Attire cannot be too tight.”
• Athletic shorts may be worn for THEME Day participation ONLY (example given above). - “All shorts MUST be regular dress code length for boys and girls - Shorts must be appropriate and modest in nature. The length of shorts must be no more than a dollar bill width above the kneecap while standing (both male and female).” 

As stated in the Secondary Student Handbook, “Shiloh Administration reserves the right to deem any clothing item as inappropriate.”

Students not participating in THEME dress days must be in regular dress code as outlined in the Secondary Student Handbook. The below THEME Day dress code allowances do not apply to non-participating students. (For example, a student wearing a Shiloh t-shirt and sweatpants/athletic shorts will be considered out of dress code if nothing THEME related is worn in addition to the Shiloh t-shirt and sweatpants.) 

Formal Guidelines for Homecoming/Colors Day Court Representatives

Young Men -  

• Tuxes must be ordered from Mr. Tux (in Fayetteville).
• Approved tux with dress shoes
• No caps or unapproved hats
• Seniors will choose their tux together
• 9th-11th grade young men will all wear the same classic tux
• Must be clean-cut and clean-shaven per the Shiloh Dress Code

Young Women – 

• The dress must have one/two permanent straps, over the shoulder, weight bearing strap(s)(I.e. no strapless dresses) of the same color and fabric. If straps are added , the number of straps will be determined by the style of the dress and must be sewn as a permanent part of the dress.
• Halter style dresses must cover the entirety of the chest and the back.  
• When standing upright with arms at your side, the back of your dress must be at least even with your elbows. 
• Straps must be attached, and the color of the dress (no clear straps)
• No low-cut front and no cleavage can be shown
• No cutouts or exposure on the sides or front (no bare sides)
• Slits must be no higher than the top of the kneecap
• To help meet these guidelines, young women can add approved solid (non-see-through) fabric material. These additions must be approved ahead of time by the Homecoming approval committee.