School Policies
The SSCA Handbook for Parents and Students describes in detail the roles and relationships of the school, students and parents. It includes information about SSCA's history, the policies and philosophy that guide the school, and rules and standards governing student life at the school. The Handbook that we currently use is available in digital form as an Adobe PDF file which can be viewed and printed.
A consise description of the commitment of both students and parents is contained in the Student Agreement and the Parent Agreement which are also in PDF format.
Below are the Uniform Guidelines for SSCA:
South Shore Christian Academy takes seriously the appearance and behavior of its students. The dress of students, faculty and staff affects the quality of personal conduct and has a direct impact on the school day. Therefore, modesty and discretion should be the focus. School dress should promote neat appearance, good grooming and cleanliness. It should be properly sized and without holes, rips, patches or frayed/ragged ends. We strongly recommend dress code clothing be purchased from the Land's End School Uniform catalog or website. The Sears department store in Hanover has a limited selection of Land's End dress code clothing available also. Students may also purchase dress code long pants, shorts, and Capri pants from other vendors (Old Navy, Gap, Dockers, etc) provided they follow the dress code requirements listed below. (Please see page 22 for the consequences of not following the uniform guidelines.)
- To download a PDF of the Lower School Gym Shirt/Sweatshirt Order Form, click here.
- To download a PDF of the Upper School Sweatshirt Order Form, click here.
Girls:
Blouses (white only)/ Polo Shirts (black, white and burgundy only):
o Polo shirts may be worn un-tucked
o May not have more than the two top buttons unbuttoned at any time. No undershirt/camisole may be showing
o Appropriate underwear must be worn (white or beige only) with blouses/shirts.
o No decal, colored, sleeveless, or shirts with printing allowed underneath any dress code shirt
o No layering of dress code shirts allowed
Jumpers, Skirts, Skorts, Long Pants, Capri Pants, and Shorts (black or khaki only):
o Jumper, skirts, skorts, pants, and shorts must be loose fitting and ride on the natural waist
o A belt must be worn if the blouse or shirt is tucked in.
o No cargo skirts, pants, or shorts (including Land's End)
o Shorts may be worn: September 1 thru October 31st and May 1st thru the end of school.
o Jumpers, skirts, and skorts may not be more than three inches above the top of the kneecap
o Students may wear non-Land's End long pants, Capri pants, or shorts provided they follow the guidelines listed in the dress code
Land's End Sweaters (black, white and burgundy only):
o Cardigan, crewneck, v-neck, or sweater vest are allowed
o Sweaters may be worn everyday
Leg Wear:
o Girls in grades K-5 may wear tights, knee or ankle socks. No leggings allowed.
o Girls in grades 6-12 may wear pantyhose, tights, and knee or ankle socks. No fish net stockings or leggings allowed.
Shoes:
o Dress Shoes: No higher than 3 inches.
o Sneakers: white or black with neutral accents-no outlandish colors
o Dressy sandals and opened toed shoes are acceptable
o No spiked heels, combat shoes, work boots, athletic sandals, or beach type shoes (including flip flops, Crocs, etc.)
o Upper School girls may wear Ugg boots from Dec. 1-April 1.
Chapel Wear:
o White blouses only
o Skirts, jumpers, or pants are allowed
o No shorts, skorts, sweatshirts or outside jackets allowed
o Dress shoes only - no sneakers
o A belt must be worn if the blouse or shirt is tucked in (only grades 1-12).
o No SSCA sports jerseys allowed on Chapel Days
Boys:
Dress Shirts/Polo Shirts (black, white, or burgundy only):
o Shirts may not have more than the two top buttons unbuttoned at any time
o Only plain white short sleeved t-shirts may be worn under dress code shirts
o Dress shirts are limited to long or short sleeves including the following: white polo/oxford and must be tucked in
o No layering of dress code shirts allowed
Land's End sweaters (black, white, and burgundy only):
o Cardigan, crewneck, v-neck, or sweater vest are allowed
o Sweaters may be worn everyday including chapel day
Shorts/Pants (black or khaki only):
o Must ride on the natural waist
o Belts must be worn when shirts are tucked in (only grades 1-12)
o Shorts may be worn September 1 thru October 31st and May 1st thru the end of school
o Students may wear non-Land's End long pants and shorts provided they follow the guidelines listed in the dress code
o No cargo shorts/pants (including Land's End)
Socks and Shoes:
o Boys may wear solid colored socks (crew or ankle length)
o Dress Shoes: black, brown, cordovan, or neutral colors only
o Sneakers: white, neutral or black only
o Sandals may be worn only with shorts, during September 1-October 1st and May 1st -June
o No combat shoes, athletic sandals, and beach type shoes (including flip flops) allowed
o Upper School boys may wear work boots from December 1-April 1
Chapel Wear:
o Any dress code pants allowed/no shorts
o White oxford shirts only (must be tucked in)
o Any traditional tie may be worn and can be purchased through an outside vendor.
o Must wear dress shoes - no sneakers
o Belts must be worn when shirts are tucked in (grades 1-12).
o No shorts, sweatshirts or outside jackets allowed
o No SSCA sports team jerseys allowed on Chapel Days
Boys and Girls:
Gym Wear (K-6):
o Grey shirt with burgundy school logo available for purchase through SSCA
o Grey, white, or black shorts are allowed and must be an appropriate length and fit; no Lycra tights or shorts. May be purchased through an outside vendor or Land's End.
o Drawstring sweatpants are allowed (grey, white or black only). May be purchased through an outside vendor or Land's End. Stripes on sides of pants are acceptable.
Sports Team Jerseys/ (3-12):
o May be worn on special spirit days and game days only (not on practice days)
o May not be worn on Chapel Days
Sports Team Jackets (3-12):
o Students may wear their team uniform jackets daily including Chapel.
Hair:
o The length of hair for males cannot be below the bottom of the shirt collar
o Hair should be neatly styled, and not conform to any extreme or faddish style
o Sideburns should be no longer than the ear lobe. Neatly trimmed beards and mustaches are permitted.
Jewelry and Make-Up:
o Must be moderate and not represent inappropriate worldly influences, such as Goth, punk, studded, etc.
o No spiked or studded jewelry of any kind, i.e., wristbands, bracelets, collars, or belts
Body Piercing:
o Body piercing is not permitted; only girls are allowed to wear earrings in the lobes of the ears.
Tattoos:
o Tattoos are not permitted for either gender.
Hats/Jackets:
o Unless otherwise instructed, outside apparel is not to be worn in the classroom including scarves, kerchiefs, and hats.
o Students should keep outside apparel in their lockers or coat closets (jackets, coats, hats, gloves, scarves, and non-SSCA sweatshirts).
o The only exception to the above is that solid black or burgundy fleece vests and jackets and SSCA team jackets may be worn in the classroom.
Sweatshirts:
o Only black, white, grey, or burgundy SSCA, senior, and/or Land's End sweatshirts are allowed to be worn every day.
Uniform Use:
o Students must be in school dress code for the academic day, and while on campus unless specified. Those who require changing clothes for sports or extracurricular activities are allowed to do so at the conclusion of the academic day.
Senior Dress Code:
o Seniors may wear jeans or jean skirts on Friday as a senior privilege with dress code tops. This is not a dress down day, however. Students need to still follow the rules of dress code expected on other school days. Please follow the guidelines as stated above. Seniors may wear their senior sweatshirts on any school day including Chapel.
Dress Down Days/Jeans Days:
o Will be announced and should follow the standards set forth for that day and also follow the dress code standards for modesty, neatness, and cleanliness. Students who do not want to take part in the dress down day activity should wear regular dress code.
Exceptions to the dress code may be made by administration for medical reasons. What is neat, clean, and modest will ultimately be decided by the faculty and staff. They are the sole arbiters of the dress code, and may issue a dress code violation. If students are unsure about the neatness, cleanliness, or modesty of any garment or fashion, they should ask a staff member before wearing the garment.
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