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All students at the Secondary Campus must wear the school uniform every day, unless instructed by a teacher or administration to dress differently because of a special event or field trip. The purpose of the uniform code is to classify a standard of appearance that will encourage our students to bring glory to God (I Cor. 10:31 ). The uniform code is not intended to measure spirituality, but to serve as a tool to create an atmosphere free from distraction. There are several other important reasons why a uniform is required at NCS:
• Safety: Visitors on campus are noticed and students are more easily monitored on field trips.
• Economy measure for parents.
• Enhance school spirit.
• De-emphasize outward appearance and stress in its place the need for inner beauty and character development.
• Discipline: Teachers and administrators at NCS believe students are more self-controlled when in uniform.
All NCS dress code and uniform requirements are to be followed during the school day and on all school trips such as athletic events, literary meets, and field trips where students represent NCS. Most uniform items must be purchased through the Cougar Store located in the Central Administration Building on the secondary campus, 4363 Sylvanfield, 281-587-6416.
Girls Dress/Uniform Code
Monday through Thursday:
Shirts
Must be purchased from Cougar Store and be long enough to stay
tucked in when both arms are raised
• Knit polo style shirt, red, white, yellow (while supplies last), or black,
short sleeve or long sleeve, with school logo
• White oxford cloth shirt, short sleeve or long sleeve, with school logo
• Chambray shirt, long sleeve, with school logo (Grades 9-12 only)
• Turtleneck with school logo
Skirts
Must be purchased from Cougar Store
• Plaid box pleated skirt
• Pleated skirt, khaki or navy
(For girls that are shorter than 5 feet, three inches tall, skirts must measure no more than 3 inches above the bend of the knee when measured from the back of the leg. For girls that are 5 feet, 3 inches tall or taller, skirts must measure no more than 4 inches from the bend of the knee when measured from the back of the leg)
Pants/Shorts
Must be purchased from Cougar Store and fit at hips, with belt.
All pants and shorts worn by students in 6th-12th grade are required to have a school-embroidered NC emblem on the back for identification purposes.
• Flat front pants, khaki
• Pleated pants, khaki
• Pleated shorts, khaki
(Shorts must measure no more than 3 inches above the knee from the floor when kneeling)
Outerwear
Must be purchased from Cougar Store
• Sweatshirt with school logo
• Cardigan, navy, with school logo
• Hooded sweatshirt with school logo
• Fleece jacket, black, with school logo
• Black & Gold jacket, with school logo
• NCS letter jacket
(When the temperature is below 40 degrees Fahrenheit, a jacket or coat from home may be worn; however, when the temperature rises above 40 degrees Fahrenheit, students must resume wearing NCS outerwear. Sweatshirts other than NCS sweatshirts are not acceptable. In addition, girls may wear solid black leggings or black sport pants purchased from the Cougar Store under their skirts during periods of cold weather)
P.E. Uniforms
Must be purchased from Cougar Store and are required for P.E.
classes and athletic practices
• NCS grey athletic T-shirt
• NCS shorts, black mesh
• Socks, white and tennis shoes (not sold in Cougar Store)
Belts Required
Plain buckle, solid leather or woven, black or brown, no embellishments
(may be purchased from Cougar Store)
Underclothing
White (no other colors) camisole or short sleeved (no long sleeves)
T-shirt (not sold in Cougar Store)
Socks
White, navy, red, black (solid), Girls may wear solid knee socks with skirts
(not sold in Cougar Store)
Shoes
Tennis shoes, leather shoes, leather sandals (no thong sandals, no small straps and/or high heels, no beach sandals, “flip-flops”, or plastic shower shoes, no shoes with wheels) (not sold in Cougar Store)
Friday: Spirit Day
Regular “Monday-Thursday” Dress Code or
Blue Jeans
Not frayed, not sagging, no embellishments, no chemical fading,
no baggy legs, no low hip-huggers, and no capris
NCS Spirit Shirts
Spirit day shirts are to be purchased from the Cougar Store or obtained through participation
in NCS activities (sports, drama, debate, etc.). No P.E. shirts or excessively weathered
class T-shirts (shirts must be long enough to stay tucked in when both arms are raised).
Boys Dress/Uniform Code
Monday through Thursday:
Shirts
Must be purchased from Cougar Store and be long enough to stay tucked
in when both arms are raised
• Knit polo style shirt, red, white, yellow (while supplies last), or black,
short sleeve or long sleeve, with school logo
• White oxford cloth shirt, short or long sleeve, with school logo
• Turtleneck with school logo
Pants/Shorts
Must be purchased from Cougar Store (must fit at hips, be worn with a belt and must measure in the range of three inches above the knee to the bottom of the knee). All pants and shorts worn by students in 6th-12th grade are required to have a school-embroidered NC emblem under the waistband on the back for identification purposes.
• Pleated pants, khaki
• Pleated shorts, khaki
• Flat-front pants, khaki (while supplies last)
Outerwear
Must be purchased from Cougar Store
• Sweatshirt with school logo
• Hooded sweatshirt with school logo
• Fleece jacket, black, with school logo
• Black & Gold jacket, with school logo
• NCS letter jacket
(When the temperature is below 40 degrees Fahrenheit, a jacket or coat from home may be worn; however, when the temperature rises above 40 degrees Fahrenheit, students must resume wearing NCS outerwear. Sweatshirts other than NCS sweatshirts are not acceptable)
P.E. Uniforms
Must be purchased from Cougar Store (required for P.E. classes and athletic practices)
• NCS grey athletic T-shirt
• NCS shorts, black mesh
• Socks, white and tennis shoes (not sold in Cougar Store)
Belts Required
Plain buckle, solid leather or woven, black or brown, no embellishments
(may be purchased from Cougar Store)
Underclothing
White or black short sleeved T-shirt (no colors, no long sleeves)
(not sold in Cougar Store)
Socks
White, navy, red, black (solid), (not sold in Cougar Store)
Shoes
Tennis shoes, leather shoes, leather sandals (no thong sandals,
no beach sandals, “flip-flops”, or plastic shower shoes, no shoes with wheels)
(not sold in Cougar Store)
Friday: Spirit Day
Regular “Monday-Thursday” Dress Code or
Blue Jeans
Not frayed, not sagging, no embellishments, no chemical fading,
no baggy legs, no low hip-huggers
NCS Spirit Shirts
Spirit day shirts are to be purchased from the Cougar Store or obtained through participation
in NCS activities (sports, drama, debate, etc.). No P.E. shirts or excessively weathered class
T-shirts (shirts must be long enough to stay tucked in when both arms are raised).
Belts and Jewelry - Girls & Boys
• Conservative in color and design
• No chains or pocket chains
• No earrings for boys
• No more than two earrings in each ear for girls
• Earrings must be worn on earlobes
• No ear cuffs
• No sunglasses, caps, hats or head coverings
• No body piercing
Grooming for Girls & Boys
• Hair must be neat, clean and well-groomed.
• No extreme cuts or distracting styles (ex. excessive height, mohawks, etc.), shaved, sculpted designs or colors different from natural will be allowed.
• Boys' hair must be above the eyebrows, above the middle of the ears, and above the top of the collar when combed straight down.
• Facial hair is not permitted.
• No extreme make-up, tattoos, decals, pencil or pen markings on the body, or body piercing will be allowed.
• Clothing must be clean, fit properly and be free of holes or tears.
• All clothing must be properly hemmed. No cut-offs are permitted.
• Sunglasses, head coverings, caps, hats, chains, safety pins and pocket chains are unacceptable NCS dress
Co-Curricular and Field Trip Dress
Modest clothing is required at all NCS athletic, fine arts and formal events. No short shorts, tank tops, garments which show cleavage or midriffs, or halter tops will be allowed at any NCS sponsored event, on or off campus.
Dress Code is required for all field trips and school-sponsored trips unless specified by the trip sponsor.
Dress Code Violations
Dress code compliance is about attitude. We believe that dress standards will be required throughout life. It is our goal to teach compliance and encourage cooperation because it simply is the right and appropriate course of behavior. Students who “fight” the system are learning habits which will have negative outcomes on into adulthood. Therefore, dress code violations will be addressed as follows:
A. For each violation a Debit will be completed and recorded in the student's discipline record, with immediate uniform correction required. Student will not be allowed to return to class until correction is made. Any class time missed will be unexcused.
B. Dress Code Penalties – The following penalties will be assigned for dress code violations and these penalties will accumulate throughout the entire academic year. It should be noted, also, that during each week that a dress code violation is recorded, the loss of the spirit dress day privilege will be enforced.
1st Offense – Extension Center assignment for one hour and loss of spirit wear for one week
2nd Offense – Two Extension Center assignments for one hour each and loss of spirit wear for four weeks
3rd Offense – Saturday School assignment and parent conference and loss of spirit wear for remainder of semester
4th Offense – Two Saturday School Assignments
5th Offense – Two-day assignment in ISS, forfeiture of exemptions for semester, and loss of field trip privileges for the remainder of the semester or three months
6th Offense – Four-day assignment in ISS
7th Offense – Two day suspension (OSS), four-day assignment in ISS, and placement on disciplinary probation
8th Offense – Recommendation for Expulsion
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