Dress and Honor Code

Dress Standard

The Glenn J. Kimber Academy does not require uniforms, but it does have a strict dress and grooming standard to help students stand out as leaders. This standard helps maintain a positive and moral atmosphere, insures modesty and cleanliness, guards against students becoming “inappropriately casual,” and invites the Spirit of God into the classroom.  The following guidelines are examples, which are not all-inclusive. The local administration reserves the right to make final decisions.

 

            Young men should wear clothing that is clean, modest, and in good condition.  They should avoid appearing sloppy or inappropriately casual.  Tight, form-fitting, sleeveless or revealing clothing is not proper for school.

• Shirts with collars are required, and all but the top button must be fastened.
• Button up dress shirts must be completely tucked in.
• Pants should be clean, free of rips, tears, stains and heavily worn out areas.
• Belts should be worn with pants pulled up around the waist.
  • Shorts and jeans are not appropriate for school, except while participating in sports or activities indicated by the administration.
  • Clean footwear in good condition, suitable for dress clothing, is appropriate and should be worn at all times.
  • Hair should be clean, neat, and avoid extreme styles and colors.
  • Facial hair is not appropriate for school except for medical or religious reasons.
  • Earrings and other body piercing are not proper for school.
  • Out of respect, hats and hoods should be removed in the building.

Clothing or other belongings should be free from any writing that is immodest, negative or inappropriate.  Brand names or slogans that represent high standards of faith and morality are appropriate for school.  Any symbols on clothing, jewelry, belongings, grooming or hairstyles that are in opposition to God, family and country are inappropriate.

 

Young ladies should wear clothing that is clean, modest, and in good condition.  They should avoid appearing sloppy or inappropriately casual.

• Articles of clothing which are tight or form-fitting, sleeveless or low-cut, see-through or otherwise revealing are inappropriate.  Clothing must remain modest while sitting, standing, bending over or working at a desk.
• Dresses and skirts must cover the knee when sitting, and have no slits extending higher than the knee.
• Dress pants or slacks are appropriate as an alternative to dresses or skirts.
• Shorts, jeans and t-shirts are not appropriate for school, except while participating in sports or activities indicated by the administration.
• Clean footwear in good condition, suitable for dress clothing, is appropriate and should be worn at all times.
• Hair should be clean, neat, and avoid extreme styles and colors.
• Earrings are limited to one per ear and other body piercings are inappropriate.

Clothing or other belongings should be free from any writing that is immodest, negative or inappropriate.  Brand names or slogans that represent high standards of faith and morality are appropriate for school.  Any symbols on clothing, jewelry, belongings, grooming or hairstyles that are in opposition to God, family and country are inappropriate.

 

NOTE:  These dress and grooming standards, will be in effect in the classroom, in or around the Glenn J. Kimber Academy facility, and all extra-curricular activities and field trips sponsored by the local school, unless otherwise indicated by the Administration.

 

Behavior Standard

All prospective students need to agree to the Glenn J. Kimber Academy standards of behavior; which are designed to invite the Spirit of God into the classroom and create a positive learning environment. The minimum standards of good behavior are as follows:

 

A.  Conversation should be clean and age appropriate. It should be free from swearing, including taking the name of God in vain.  Vulgarity and crudeness (this includes vocal, written, drawn or gestures), rude remarks to anyone, defiant language of any kind is inappropriate.

B.  Classroom behavior should include treating others with kindness and respect. Behavior should demonstrate a willingness to learn and strive to work on weekly goals.  Students should demonstrate a willingness to support the instructors, deans or other volunteers, as well as student officers and classroom assistants.

C.  Respect for property should be observed at all times.  Destroying or defacing any property such as tables, chairs, carpet, walls, restrooms, equipment, the grounds, etc is unacceptable. This includes inappropriate disposal of gum, candy, wrappers, drink containers, and any other items that would litter the premises.

Note: Financial restitution will be required for vandalism or carelessness.

D.  Courtesy to others should be demonstrated by maintaining personal hygiene, cleanliness and safety. Being properly groomed and dressed is courteous and respectful.  Bringing tobacco, alcoholic beverages or controlled substances of any kind on the facility is prohibited. Inappropriate use of prescription drugs will also not be tolerated. Fireworks, firearms, lighters, knives or any type of weapon are also prohibited. Headphones, computer games, Mp3’s, or toys are to be left at home. Cell phones may be brought to school if they are stored in the main office.

 

NOTE:  This code of conduct will be in effect in the classroom, in or around the Glenn J. Kimber Academy facility, and during all extra-curricular activities and field trips sponsored by the local school, unless otherwise indicated by the Administration.