HTLS Dress and Appearance Policy  

(Adopted Fall 2006; Affective 2007-08 School Year)

Research seems to indicate a significant co-relationship between a child’s overall attitude towards school and the way children dress.  We want Holy Trinity students to be appropriate in their appearance, while not being preoccupied by it.

The mission of Holy Trinity Lutheran School is to reach out to families and children with the Good News of Jesus through a Christ-centered, loving and forgiving environment of academic excellence.  Students here are reminded that their bodies are the temple of the Holy Spirit.  Children should come to school neat and clean because neatness and cleanliness are becoming for Christians and make better working conditions for all.

Our varied activities at school may require designated dress days as indicated by the teacher (field trips, special visitors, performances, etc.).  As children grow and mature what might be acceptable for younger students’ attire may not be acceptable for the older students.  All clothing shall be clean, appropriate and free from offensive writing and pictures.  Tennis shoes are required for P.E. classes and Jump Rope Club.  Safe, appropriate footwear should be considered for recess time (no flip flops).

For field trip safety, students in preschool through 2^nd grade will be required to wear a HTLS yellow t-shirt while students in 3^rd grade and above will be required to wear a HTLS Kentucky blue polo shirt.   Students may also wear this same shirt for chapel.  Eagle Chorus members will wear navy blue HTLS polo shirts and khaki pants for performances and may also wear this same attire for chapel.

CHAPEL DAY is held once a week and the following standardized apparel is required of all students on these days of respect and other designated dress days: 

·        HTLS logo long, short or ¾ sleeved polo shirt in Kentucky blue, maize yellow or white or HTLS sweatshirt from approved vendors*. White Peter Pan collared shirts are also appropriate with jumper style attire.

·        In colder weather, solid color long-sleeved t-shirts or turtleneck shirts may be worn under chapel shirts.

·        Skirts/skorts/jumpers/shorts/pants in colors of classic navy or khaki in styles of twill, cargo, cord, cropped or chino are appropriate (no jersey knit or athletic shorts/skorts/skirts/pants nor denim). 

There will be special school spirit dress days announced throughout the year, such as “hat day”, “sweatshirt day”, etc.  Please help your child reflect appropriate attire on these days as well.

If a student’s dress is in violation of the “spirit of the policy” it is expected that the classroom teacher will privately counsel with the parent of that student.   Persistent infractions may involve being referred to the Director.  We do not anticipate problems in this area as we trust the parents will be in full cooperation working with the school as a team in guiding Holy Trinity children towards proper, appropriate school appearance.

Preschoolers, Kindergartners and Extended Care students should bring an extra set of clothing in a labeled bag in case of an emergency.  Please label all clothing items including coats, sweaters and jackets.  Replace extra clothing as needed. 

*Approved HTLS logo vendors are Best Business Systems, Land’s End and Signature Stitches.