The CBS Administration realizes that the Bible does not specifically say how we should dress or how our hair should be cut or styled. It does, however, give us principles to follow. In light of these principles, we have set an institutional standard for Calumet Baptist School that we believe will honor the Lord and help our student body to have an appearance that will be modest, conservative, neat, and distinctively Christian.

Our intention is not to say that a Christian who fails to meet this standard is sinning, but only that Calumet Baptist School students should meet this standard to help the teachers and administration be consistent in their enforcement.

We do not want to imply that this institutional standard is a measure of its spirituality because it is not. As the dress styles of our present culture keep changing, the administration of our school has to determine what dress appearance or style is acceptable and in line with the principles found in Word of God. The principles listed below were used to develop our school dress policy.

Principle of Modesty (I Timothy 2:9; II Timothy 2:22)

As Christians, we are admonished to dress in a manner that personifies the principle that we are the temple of God.

Our dress should show sensitivity to the spiritual well being of those who see us.

Our dress should also reflect a desire to glorify God in a manner that is not vane, boastful, or forward.

Principle of Distinction (Deuteronomy 22:5; I Corinthians 1:14-15)

God created the male and the female to be distinctively different one from another.

When Christians fail to dress in a manner that honors God’s obvious distinction between men and women, God views it as an "abomination."

Principle of Identification (I Timothy 4:12; Romans 12:1-2)

 Christians should strive to identify with their Lord and Savior and not with the world.

God desires that His people demonstrate to the "world" that they are different.

Principle of Neatness and Age Appropriateness (Philippians 4:5)

We believe that there is an appropriate dress for different occasions and activities.

In our opinion, a neat and dressy appearance promotes a better learning atmosphere.

It is helpful to CBS when parents already apply these principles at home. By enrolling students in our school, the administration assumes that parents are in compliance with the dress guidelines and therefore will support the school’s efforts in maintaining these principles of modesty, identification, distinction, and neatness. The administration will work with parents regarding the interpretation and application of these guidelines.

Nice dresses or skirts. Loose fitting dress slacks, pant suits, and khaki type pants may be worn. No denim, jean pants or warm-ups.

Pants must be worn at the waistline.

The required hemline length for skirts and dresses is mid-knee. ( No higher than 1inch from the floor when in a kneeling position.)

Slits that extend no higher than the top of the knee when in a standing position.( No higher than 3 inches from the floor when in a kneeling position.)

Sundresses with appropriate top or blouse.

Sleeveless dresses and tops that extend at least 3 " across the top of the shoulder.

Sleeveless or any other attire that reveals undergarments or that can be interpreted as immodest.

Stone washed, faded or frayed jean skirts.

"Hip hugger"/ "low rise" style pants

Dressy and casual tops – emphasis is on nice appearance.

Blouses and tops with long shirttails that are tucked in. Those that are straight cut at the bottom and are made to be worn outside of skirts.

Shirts and blouses that meet the above criteria but display a small brand name or sports emblems such as Izod, Indiana, etc..

Loose fitting dress sweaters with appropriate undergarment.

Solid sweatshirts, or with CBS logo only, on top of regular school dress for warmth.

Tops that expose the mid section of the body; sweatshirts; and shirts/tops with slogans, pictures or phrases.

Clothing attire that is tight, low-cut, or see-through.

Shoes or dressy sandals (as defined by the administration)

Not Appropriate

Flip-flops; sports/athletic type sandals.

Neat and feminine in appearance.

Should be worn in moderation.

Not extreme in style, bleaching, or dyeing.

Appropriate

Wearing of jewelry in moderation.

Two earrings or less per ear.

Female students who are currently enrolled in CBS and who intend to continue their education here, are asked to refrain from any type of body piercing or tattooing.

Hats and headscarves may not be worn in the school building.

The emphasis is on a nice and dressy appearance.

Dress slacks and/or nice looking casual pants such as Dockers, khakis, corduroys and the like.

All slacks or pants that are hemmed.

Wearing of belts when slacks/pants have belt loops.

Pants must be worn at their proper waistline.

Not Appropriate.

Hem of pants that touch the floor or pants cuffs that are rolled up.

Pants that are "sloppy", "baggy", or "extra wide" in appearance.

Many pocketed pants. (Carpenter, cargo, etc.)

Blue jeans, sweats, running nylon pants, camouflage pants, etc.

Shirts with a collar; shirts with mock collars; turtlenecks

Collared shirts must be buttoned except for the top button position.

All shirts are to be tucked in whether they are square hemmed or not.

Shirts that meet the regular dress policy may display a small brand name or sports emblem such as Izod, Indiana, etc.

V-neck sweaters worn with turtlenecks or a collared shirts.

Dress sweaters with round neck line may be worn without a collared shirt.

Solid sweatshirts, or with CBS logo only, on top of regular school dress for warmth.

Not Appropriate

T-shirts, shirts with slogans, pictures or phrases.

Appropriate

Dress or nice casual shoes.

Socks are required with all shoes.

Not Appropriate

tennis shoes

Hair that is neatly cut, combed, and masculine in appearance. It does not touch the collar of a regular sport shirt in the back. It does not cover any part of the ears. It does not touch the eyebrows when worn normally. It is tapered and short enough not to give the appearance of "shagginess" or "bushiness" .

GI haircuts and flat tops are within the guidelines.

Sideburns that are natural and do not extend lower than the middle of the ear nor are cut higher than the top of the ear.

Students must come to school clean-shaven in appearance.

Bleaching, frosting, or dyeing of hair.

Hair, long and tucked behind the ears.

Having a stubble; growing a beard or a mustache.

Having partial haircuts; rat-tails or pony tails; lines or designs in hair.

Hair that gives the appearance of being "excessively spiked".

Male students who are currently enrolled in CBS and who intend to continue their education at CBS, are asked to refrain from any type of body piercing or tattooing.

Wearing of earrings and/or necklaces at school or at any school-related function is not appropriate.

Hats or caps are not to be worn inside of the school building.

Students are required to dress up for Chapel. The following guidelines should be used.

Girls. Our ladies are required to wear dressy attire with nylons. (Toe-less nylons are not acceptable)

Boys. Our young men are required to wear a solid dress shirt (pin stripe, pastel colors) with a matching tie, nice pants and regular shoes.

Certain school related activities lend themselves to an appropriate casual dress. For certain pre-approved activities such as athletic events, class outings, field days, etc., students may dress casually such as shorts, tennis shoes, or jeans. Keeping in mind the principle of modesty, the hem of shorts should not exceed 5 inches from the floor when in a kneeling position.

Casual dress for all activities will be defined, specified and announced ahead of time by the Administration.

Students’ dress to all school sponsored activities should reflect the principle of modesty, distinction, identification and neatness.

All athletes are to be in their Chapel Dress for all home and away games.

Appropriate dress for school field trips will be announced at the time the trip is authorized by the Administration.

The class sponsors and class officers will determine the dress for these special days.

Girls’ formal dresses or gowns to be worn at banquets and special events (Jr/Sr Banquet, Homecoming) should conform to the Principle of Modesty. Dresses that are see-through or low cut should not be worn. The same standard applies to girls who are brought as dates and who do not attend CBS. Questions and inquiries about the details of the guidelines are to be directed to the Dean of Girls.

The Administration reserves the right to add or to delete, to modify or to expand the above dress guidelines.