School-Sponsored Dress Code
General Rules
All students at Concordia Preparatory School wear a school uniform. The uniform is a symbol of pride in, and identification with, Concordia Preparatory School. There are several important reasons why uniforms are required at Concordia Prep.
- Uniforms provide a standard of neatness, simplicity and modesty in dress.
- Uniforms contribute to better academic performance and improved student behavior.
- Uniforms help shape the overall climate of the school as a place of learning and social interaction.
- Uniforms help to emphasize inner qualities and character development and de-emphasize outward appearance.
Dress code is in effect whenever a student is on campus. This includes after school hours while awaiting pick-up for home and for all supervised academic activities immediately before or after school hours. Students are expected to attend Concordia Prep sponsored field trips in dress code unless otherwise stated by the instructor. Dress guidelines for co-curricular activities are listed separately and supersede the daily school-sponsored dress at the applicable time of day. All uniforms must fit properly and no additions to the uniform may be made. Upon arriving at school, students are to place coats in lockers during throughout school day.
All clothing items must be in good fit and repair. As a student grows, new clothing should be purchased to maintain good fit. Articles of clothing should not need alterations once received from Lands’ End. Unauthorized alteration of clothing will result in disciplinary action.
The Upper School Principal or designee is the final authority on the acceptability of a dress code item.
Overview
Lands’ End is the sole provider of uniforms for Concordia Preparatory School. Uniform items purchased from Lands’ End are short-sleeve or long-sleeve white, red, and gray polo shirts for Upper School, white long-sleeve button-down “School Uniform Long Sleeve” Oxford shirt (boys) and white long-sleeve button-down “School Uniform Long Sleeve” Oxford shirt (girls); sweaters, khaki pants, shorts (middle school), skorts, and proper fitting black or brown belts. Shorts may be worn only on designated Out of Uniform Dress Days in the Upper School. Shorts may be worn by Middle School students every day. All polos and sweaters must have the approved Concordia Prep logo.
Middle school is allowed to wear shorts and also to have athletic shoes every day. Upper school is not allowed either.
Shirts/Boys – White, Red, or Gray short-sleeve or long-sleeve polo shirts with the Concordia Prep logo, purchased from Lands’ End only; or white Long-Sleeve button-down “School Uniform Long Sleeve” Oxford shirt white shirt from Lands’ End. Optional: an appropriate tie may be worn with the white Long-Sleeve button-down “School Uniform Long Sleeve” Oxford shirt. School approved sweaters purchased from Lands’ End and with the Concordia Prep logo may be worn any time of year. All shirts must be tucked-in. All polos and sweaters must have the approved Concordia Prep logo.
Shirts/Girls – White, Red or Gray short-sleeve or long-sleeve polo shirts with the Concordia Prep logo, purchased from Lands’ End only; or white Long-Sleeve button-down “School Uniform Long Sleeve” Oxford shirt from Lands’ End. School approved sweaters purchased from Lands’ End and with the Concordia Prep log may be worn any time of year. All shirts must be tucked-in. All polos and sweaters will have the Concordia Prep logo.
Pants: Khakis/Boys and Girls – Lands’ End khakis are the only acceptable uniform wear for shorts and pants. Black or brown Lands’ End belts must be worn with tucked in shirts. Shorts are a part of the Middle School uniform only.
Skorts – khaki, gray, or black “Top of Knee” chino blend skort no shorter than 3-inches above middle kneecap.
Undergarments/Socks – plain white short-sleeved T-shirts only; solid black or white socks only—no visible logos, writing, or patterns; only black or white tights or ankle-length leggings—no visible logos, writing, or patterns. No Under Armour style long sleeve garments may be worn under short sleeve shirts.
Shoes – solid brown or solid black leather/pleather boat shoes, Oxfords, and loafers are acceptable—no suede, patent leather, or metallic/shiny finishes; Use the following Sperry Authentic Original 2-Eye Boat Shoe colors as the guide for all leather boat shoes as well as Oxford and loafer style shoes: Sahara Leather, Classic Brown Leather, Tan Leather, Oatmeal Leather, Black Leather. Middle School students are allowed to wear solid colored athletic shoes. Athletic shoes must not exceed 2 colors including brand logo and may not have metallic/shiny finishes. No boots, backless/toeless shoes; maximum 2-inch heels.
Hairstyles/All – Hair must be clean, neat, and combed at all times. Hair cannot interfere with direct eye-contact. For both male and female students, odd, unusual, or extreme hairstyles are not to be worn. No part of the head may be shaved beyond that of a traditional haircut. Only natural hair colors are permitted. Wigs/hairpieces/head coverings of any kind are not permitted without specific permission from an administrator.
Hair/Girls – Odd, unusual, or extreme hairstyles are not to be worn. Only natural hair colors are permitted. Wigs/hairpieces/head coverings are not permitted without specific permission from an administrator.
Hair/Boys – For male students, hair may not extend below the bottom of the ear nor below collar length in the back, and must remain above the eyebrows; no extreme hairstyles (e.g. excessively bushy, bowl cuts, cornrows, dreadlocks, twists, dyed, page boy, shaved heads). Natural hair colors only.
Facial hair – Male students shall have no sideburns below the earlobe and must be clean-shaven at all times.
Jewelry – Only watches, rings, necklaces, and bracelets are permitted. No earrings for male students. Female students may wear hoops and/or studs on ears. Earrings may not dangle below the earlobe and may not be excessive in size or number. No body and/or facial piercings of any kind are allowed. Jewelry may not be extreme or excessive. The size/design must be within good taste, as determined by the Upper School Principal or Principal’s designee.
Accessories – Non-uniform items such as coats, jackets, scarves, sunglasses, and hats may not be brought into classrooms nor worn during the school day unless express permission is granted (i.e. spirit dress day, class assignment, etc.).
Body Art – Visible tattoos and other body art (e.g. body and/or facial piercings of any kind) are NOT allowed, whether permanent or temporary.