Dress Code/Uniforms

UNIFORMS

Central Baptist Christian School uses Educational Outfitters and More as its exclusive uniform provider. For uniform assistance please reach out to them with the information below.

Educational Outfitters

3904 W Hillsborough Ave, Suite D
Tampa, FL 33614

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DRESS CODE (GRADES K- 12)

Student appearance must be conservative, clean, neat, and modest to reflect the highest standards of a Christian school environment. Students are expected to adhere to these guidelines both after school and at all school related functions. All shirts must be tucked in. A belt is required for all shorts and pants. Girls’ skirts must be to the knees or below. All shorts (boys & girls) must be a minimum of fingertip length and a maximum of knee length. The length of skorts must be between the knee and three inches above the knee. Shorts and pants must be from Educational Outfitters. Clothing that is dirty, torn, immodest (too tight or too short), or presents a sloppy appearance is not permitted on campus or field trips. Students are not allowed to write on any of their uniform items (except their name on inside label for identification purposes). Uniforms with writing, holes, shredding, or that have been altered in any other way, will need to be replaced immediately. On announced dress-down days, students may wear denim jeans that are not torn or immodest and that fit properly.

The dress code is as follows for K–12th grade Girls:

  1. Solid knit polo shirt (white, maroon, gray, pink, or light blue) with CBCS logo from Educational Outfitters only. Maroon is required for pictures and some field trips. (Note: CBCS white short-sleeve blouse is also available from Educational Outfitters for Kindergarten-5th graders.)
  2. Solid navy skirts, skorts, shorts, or pants from Educational Outfitters OR Plaid shorts or plaid skorts (from Educational Outfitters only)
  3. Middle school & high school students may wear solid khaki shorts, pants, (same criteria as above).
  4. Proper undergarments must be worn.
  5. Clean, neat, and properly laced shoes (closed-in toes and heels). No sandals or brands such as Crocs.
  6. Shorts and pants must have a belt. Pants cannot be skin tight and must be uniform style.
  7. Athletic shoes are required for PE class.

Optional: If additional clothing is needed in the buildings for warmth, it must be a CBCS-logo sweatshirt, zip-front hooded sweatshirt, pullover sweatshirt, or jacket (over the uniform) from Educational Outfitters.

Cold-Weather Exceptions: Girls may wear leggings or tights under their skirts (solid white, cream, black, blue, or gray) that are ankle length or footed.

The dress code is as follows for K–12th grade Boys:

  1. Solid knit polo shirt (white, maroon, gray, or light blue) with CBCS logo from Educational Outfitters only. Maroon is required for pictures and some field trips.
  2. Solid navy shorts from Educational Outfitters– no longer than knee length.
  3. Middle school & high school students may wear solid khaki shorts or pants (same criteria as above).
  4. Clean, neat, and properly laced shoes (closed-in toes and heels)
  5. Shorts and pants must have a belt.
  6. Athletic shoes are required for PE class.

Optional: If additional clothing is needed in the buildings for warmth, it must be a CBCS-logo sweatshirt, zip-front hooded sweatshirt, pullover hooded sweatshirt, or jacket (over the uniform) from Educational Outfitters. Any undershirts worn must be white.

Cold-Weather Exceptions: On very cold days students may wear long-sleeve t-shirts (solid white, cream, black, blue, gray, or maroon) under school polo.

Chapel Dress Code (Every Thursday)

Girls:

  1. Mandatory plaid skirt or jumper for Chapel days (knee length or longer) from Educational Outfitters only.
  2. If the predicted temperature high for the day is 45 degrees or below (as reported by Fox 13 after 6:00 a.m.), girls may wear pants on Chapel Day.
Boys:
     Elementary – Mandatory solid navy slacks from Educational Outfitters
     Middle School & High School – Mandatory solid navy or khaki dress slacks from Educational Outfitters.

Hair Standards

Boys must have neatly trimmed hair. Hair must be above the ears, off the collar, and out of the eyes. No extreme hair coloring and/or hairstyles, including Mohawks, “Rayhawks,” or custom designs on the scalp, are allowed for boys or girls. Any hair coloring must be considered a natural hair color. The administration reserves the right to determine the appropriateness of hair length and/or styles.

Facial Hair Standards

If worn, facial hair must be well manicured and maintained, and not present a distraction in any way. The Administration reserves the right to determine the appropriateness of facial hair.

Tattoo Standards

Any tattoos that could be visible should always be covered by the school uniform.

Jewelry

Boys and girls may wear gender-appropriate, but not overstated, questionable, or anti-Christian jewelry. Boys are not permitted to wear any body piercing jewelry, including earrings. Girls are limited to two earrings per ear lobe and no other piercings are allowed. Any piercings deemed to be inappropriate or distracting according to the Administration will be asked to be removed. The Administration reserves the right to determine the appropriateness of jewelry worn.

Accessories

  1. Girls’ earrings should be conservative and should not be distracting. Dangles or hoops must be less than 1-inch.
  2. Girls should not wear excessive makeup or any facial accessories, nor should they wear it in a distracting manner.
  3. Hats or bandanas are not acceptable in classroom.
  4. A simple chain necklace is permitted, but large pendants are not permitted.
  5. Bracelets must be simple and modest.

ENFORCEMENT OF DRESS CODE POLICY

The administration has noticed that some students in past years have been drifting away from the dress code policies stated in this handbook:
• Navy blue is the required color of uniform pants and shorts for Kindergarten – 5th grade. 6th-12th students may wear khaki or navy blue.
• All pants must be worn with a belt; therefore all pants must have belt loops.
• The pants style that is referred to in this handbook can be found at Educational Outfitters.
• Pants cannot have multi-pockets other than the traditional pockets and should not have elastic on the waistband or ankles.
• Shorts cannot be multi-pocket or utility shorts. They must also be worn with a belt.
• Ladies/girls must wear uniform shorts/pants from Educational Outfitters and cannot be skin tight or made of a stretchy fabric.

Enforcement of these policies will be consistent by the faculty, staff, and administration; and non-compliance by the students will result in stiff penalties based on number of times the offense occurs. Penalties will range from detention to in-school suspension for multiple offenses and being sent home to change. Discipline procedures will be made available to students and parents.