Grace Academy
Elementary Handbook
2015-2016
6725 HWY 152 EAST
ROCKWELL, NC 28138
PHONE: 704.279.6683
FAX : 704.279.6192
Website: www.graceacademyrockwell.com
DRESS CODE
The Word is clear that our dress should be modest (1 Timothy 2:9) and not too elaborate (1 Peter 3:3,4) and that
we should do all things for the glory of God (1 Cor. 10:31). This meaning, our clothing and the way we wear it
should show our desire to please God. Students are expected to dress appropriately for school every day.
Currently Grace Academy does not require uniforms but has put in place the following guidelines.
GIRLS & BOYS: Students are to wear nothing that advertises illegal substances, alcoholic beverages, antisocial
activities, violence, gang related or vulgar messages. Under-garments should be worn at all times and should be
worn with modesty.
BOYS PANTS: No sweat pants or “baggy style” pants of any kind will be allowed. No pants with holes or
slogans of hate or violence. No cut off shorts. No underwear is to be showing above pants or below shorts.
BOYS SHIRTS: GA allows casual dress for students. Students may wear polo style shirts, button up shirts, pullover or tee-shirts without slogans or cartoon style pictures. T-shirts, Polo shirts or Sweatshirts with hate,
offensive or crude pictures, writing or slogans are not allowed.
BOYS AND GIRLS FOOTWEAR: Shoes and socks must be worn to school. Gym or tennis shoes along with any
close toed shoes are recommended. Rubber bottoms are best. Gym/tennis shoes are required for P.E. Flip-flops
are not acceptable footwear for school. Sandals with a strap around the heel is acceptable footwear during
warmer months. Shoes must not fall off of students feet when running or walking. Students may not wear shoes
with electronic devices, athletic cleats, beach shoes, or retractable roller blades.
JEWELRY: Boys are not allowed to wear any earrings or body piercing at any time. Girl’s jewelry and hair
accessories should be kept to a minimum and not cause distractions. No tattoos of any kind for boys or girls.
GIRLS PANTS: No very low-rider pants will be accepted. No pants with holes. No cut off shorts or soffe
cheerleading style shorts. No short shorts or skirts. Must be at least finger tip in length. No skin is to show
between the shirt and pants (backs or bellies). Leggings and tights may be worn under a skirt or shirt-dress of at
least fingertip in length. It is not acceptable to wear leggings or tights as pants. NO tight fitting clothes.
GIRLS SHIRTS: Same as boys, with the exception of no spaghetti strap, tight fitting, low cut or mid drift shirts are
allowed. Modest tank tops with at least three finger width in straps (not showing under-garments). No lace or
see through shirts.
HEAD & HAIR: (Boys & Girls) Hair should be kept clean and well groomed. Beauty products should not be
brought to school. Students may not wear colored hair extensions or colored hair spray in their hair. No
excessive hair styles such as mohawks or punk rock styles. No hair dyes of unnatural colors. Head coverings,
bandanas, hats, hoods and sunglasses are not allowed during school. Bandanas worn as a head band is
acceptable.
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All clothing must be clean and in good repair. Clothes with holes are not acceptable.
Students may purchase School Spirit Wear (sweatshirts, shirts and jackets) from the Finance Office.
Grace Academy reserves the right to send a child home or provide additional clothing when he/she is not
abiding by the dress code. Parents will be notified by phone, email or in writing if this should occur.
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