About BJES

Dress Code

BJES expects students to be neat and well groomed. Clothing size should be appropriate for the size of the child.

Any wording, pictures or symbols on blouses, shirts, notebooks, lunchboxes and other such items must be consistent with the biblical values and Christlike character that BJES seeks to instill in each student.

Students will not wear apparel or bring to school any item bearing the brand names or logos of Abercrombie & Fitch or Hollister.

If you have any questions concerning the appropriateness of an item, please contact the school administration.

Girls

Hairstyles
Hairstyles should be neat. A girl's hair should be kept out of her eyes.

Dresses, Skirts, Blouses, Shirts
Dresses and skirts must be no higher than the top of the knee when walking or standing. This includes slits or other openings. Girls wearing lightweight or light-colored clothing should wear a camisole or slip. Spaghetti strap sundresses, culottes, skorts and camouflage are not permitted at school.

Pants
Tight, form-fitting pants (leggings) are not permitted at any time. All girls may wear loose-fitting pants or jeans that are not distressed, torn or frayed, for physical education classes, Field Day and other designated activities. Girls in grades 3-6 may wear P.E. type pants at recess.

Shoes
Tennis shoes may be worn. Sandals may be worn with socks. Students may not wear shoes with wheels or rollers attached.

Socks, Stockings, Hose
Socks or footed tights must be worn with all styles of shoes. Girls in 5th and 6th grade may wear hose.

Hats
Hats may be worn on the playground and on special occasions in the classroom when it is appropriate.

Nail Polish and Jewelry
Girls may wear nail polish that is appropriate. Girls may wear jewelry that is appropriate.

Body Markings
Temporary or permanent body markings such as tattoos, painting, or similar symbols or inscriptions are not permitted.

Boys

Hair
Boys' hair should be cut so that the back is tapered and not over the collar or ears. In front the hair should not fall lower than one finger-width above the eyebrows. Hairstyles must be neatly combed and may not look spiked. Boys will not color or dye their hair.

Pants
Slacks and jeans may be worn. Jeans may not be distressed, frayed or have holes. Sweat or wind pants, overalls and camouflage are not suitable as classroom dress.

Shorts
For students in grades K4-2, mid-thigh shorts may be worn. Jogging or athletic-type shorts are not suitable.

Shirts
Boys in grades 3-6 must have shirts tucked in. Tank tops, sleeveless shirts, camouflage and cut-off shirts are not permitted.

Shoes
Tennis shoes may be worn. Sandals may be worn with socks. No backless shoes may be worn. Students may not wear shoes with wheels or rollers attached.

Hats
Hats may be worn on the playground and on special occasions in the classroom when it is appropriate.

Jewelry
Boys may not wear necklaces, earrings or bracelets, except when required for medical reasons.

Body Markings
Temporary or permanent body markings such as tattoos, painting or similar symbols or inscriptions are not permitted.

General
In the interest of neatness and appropriateness, we expect boys to wear belts when their pants have belt loops, to keep their shirts buttoned, their shoes tied, and to wear socks.