Students at all grade levels are equipped with CCA’s behavior goals through use of “The Five B’s.” This is a simple, effective way for us to guide your children in conducting themselves in a Godly manner while attending school and hopefully, in your home and community as well. We encourage you to review “The Five B’s” with your children at home, including memorizing the Scripture verses that support each principle.

1. Exhibit respect in body language and verbiage
2. Answer or respond respectfully
3. Do not argue or talk back
4. Display a positive attitude

1. Follow school safety rules
2. Respect personal space
3. Obey the “HANDS OFF!” rule
4. Walk in the building
5. Practice equipment safety
6. Use common sense

1. Obey all school rules
2. Show kindness to others
3. Display a positive attitude
4. Decide “What would Jesus do?”
5. Use appropriate language
6. Apply Biblical teachings in attitude, actions, and speech

1. Let love for others be a guide
2. Take care of all textbooks and equipment
3. Respect personal space and property
4. Listen when others talk, do not distract

1. Maximize the learning experience by being:
   • An active participant
   • Mentally focused
   • Spiritually guided
2. Turn in work on time
3. Be prepared for class
4. Make choices that produce good results
5. Be positive in talk and attitude

DRESS POLICY:            

PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT: There is no doubt that the reason any dress policy is controversial is that it is always subject to personal tastes. Therefore, there is no perfect dress code. For that reason, great lengths have been taken to rest this policy on general biblical principles. You are encouraged to read the references cited for the four principles listed here: 1) Honor God in all we do (Col. 3:17 & I Cor. 10:31); 2) Look to your leadership (Rom. 13:1 & Heb. 13:17); 3) Consider others first (Philip. 2:3-4 & Rom. 12:10); 4) Pursue holiness (Rom. 12:1&2). It is our desire at CCA that students live and conduct themselves in a manner pleasing to God. Standards for appearance can be a means of building character in the lives of our students. Over the years, teachers and administrators have noticed a definite relationship between children's dress and their behavior. Careless, immodest, or extreme dress is often accompanied by poor or inappropriate behavior. This policy is intended to serve as a tool in fostering academic excellence and positive character development. The following Dress Code is in effect at all times students are on school premises, and for any campus event and/or off-campus event where CCA or NCHS are being represented (i.e., field trips, sporting events, school programs and concerts, etc.).

GENERAL APPEARANCE: Students’ appearance should be neat, clean, modest, and conducive to a positive consistent Christian witness. Hair should be neat and clean and any coloring should be of a "natural" color and hardly noticeable. Boy's hair length should be above the collar and no shaved styles. Tattoos are not allowed.

CLASSROOM ATTIRE: Any text/writing on clothing must not be suggestive or in any way a violation of Christian values. As tee shirts go, Christian tee shirts are preferred, but please do not wear Christian shirts that might be scary for young children, (i.e. graphic depiction of blood). Insignias or logos are allowed on shirts except when the insignia or logo is suggestive, or in any way violates Christian values. Commercial characters that are generally inoffensive and uncontroversial in the Christian Community such as Looney Tunes, Mickey Mouse, Barney, Winnie the Pooh, etc., are acceptable. Commercial characters that might be considered controversial because of “new age” or cultic implications such as Harry Potter, Pokeman, Star Wars, etc., are not acceptable. The administration will make the call on any items that are questionable.

Shirts that are acceptable: Collar and buttons, Polo, Henley and turtle neck; long or short sleeved. Tee shirts are acceptable only if they are neat, not oversized or undersized, and meet the criteria as mentioned above. Shirts must be long enough that when arms are fully extended and raised above the head, no abdominal skin shows. Nothing sheer, form fitting or low cut is acceptable. Sleeveless tops are not allowed unless over a top with sleeves.

Sweaters & sweatshirts are acceptable; however those with V-neck, vests or cardigan must be worn with a shirt or blouse. Length must conform to the same standard as shirts.

Pants Made of twill, denim, corduroy or Docker-type material are acceptable. NO baggy, saggy, torn, pants or leggings. Please no sweatpants; including nylon or mesh type sports pants. Pants need to be the appropriate size (not more than one size larger and not tight fitting).

Shorts must be walking style only of the same acceptable fabrics as pants (no athletic/mesh type shorts), shorts can be no shorter than three inches above the knee for all grades, not especially long, baggy or saggy, and worn only in September and from May 1 to the end of the school year. The only shorts that may be worn for PE are the shorts that are part of the CCA PE uniform, which also includes a Pathfinders tee shirt.

Girls may wear jumpers, skirts, and dresses that are no more than three inches above the knee (measured from the floor while in the kneeling position). Skorts must be no more than four inches (measured from the floor while in the kneeling position). Tights or shorts must be worn under dresses or skirts in grades K-5.

Footwear must be worn at all times. Sandals may be worn but no flip-flops. Sport shoes and socks are required for P.E. NO shoes with wheels on them, also known as “Heelys” are allowed on campus.

Earrings are only allowed to be worn by girls, are limited to no more than two earrings in each ear and to be worn only in the earlobe. Single earrings (or pairs together) must be no larger than a dime for each ear. Tattoos and any other body piercing are not allowed.

Other attire such as hats, caps, stocking caps, and sunglasses are appropriate for outdoors only. No bandanas please. DRESS CODE VIOLATIONS: The first time a student arrives at school outside of these guidelines, he/she will either be given a warning or will be required to change into loaner clothing. In the case of an inappropriate top, the student will be given a tee shirt to wear for the day. The best policy is to bring any item you are unsure about to the office and let the administration determine whether it meets our dress code requirements before the student wears it to school.

CHAPEL ATTIRE: on Chapel day, seventh and eighth graders are expected to wear the following:

No pullover sweatshirts are allowed on Chapel day. All jackets, sweaters and sweatshirts must be button up or zippered.

Boys-

Option 1: Dress pants and a full button down dress shirt. No cargo-type, denim pants or shorts.

Option 2: Solid colored black, navy or khaki slacks or corduroys and a full button down dress shirt with a collar or a school polo shirt. No cargo-type pants, denim pants, or shorts.

Girls-

Option 1: Dress or skirt/full-skirted gauchos with either a full button down blouse or a modest, dressy top. Tank tops are only allowed as part of a layered ensemble. Examples of this are tank tops worn under sweaters or blouses, not tank tops worn as shirts with shrug type sweaters.

Option 2: Solid colored (no pinstripes) black, navy or khaki dress pants or corduroys and the school polo shirt or a full button down blouse. No cargo-type pants, denim pants, shorts or capris allowed.

Consequences for student being out of Chapel dress:

1st Time – student receives a warning and parent will be called.

Subsequent violations - student receives a detention OR parent brings chapel clothes before 10:15am.

Note: Remember that every 4th detention (per semester) is an automatic suspension. Students are required to come to school dressed in chapel attire. Changing right before chapel is not acceptable. Revised 9/24/08