Dress Code

Attention to outward appearance is an important part of an individual’s social development. Personal clothing is basically a matter of individual taste, but in a Christian school, modesty, moderation, neatness and cleanliness are of utmost importance. Timothy’s Dress code sets parameters that prompt students beyond sloppiness, to a dressy, casual standard that is modest, affordable, comfortable and helps students put their "best foot forward" in their appearance and in their academic pursuits. (Educational research indicates that a school with a dress above “street dress” tends to achieve higher academic standards.)

Parents are responsible for the dress of their child(ren). Parents should be aware that some T-shirts, caps, slogans, advertising, body piercing, hair dye and make-up can be distracting and offensive to others. In keeping with the vision and goals of Timothy Christian, please use the following guidelines:

• No clothing that inappropriately reveals the body (short skirts, halter tops, muscle shirts).
• No bare midriffs.
• No exposed underwear (ensure wide shoulder straps).
• No negative or inappropriate slogans/advertising on clothing articles.
• No hats/caps are to be worn in class.
• Shorts need to be appropriate in length – half the length to the knees when standing.
• Indoor shoes are to be worn at all times while inside the school.

Students dressed inappropriately will be required to change or will be handed a Timothy shirt until a change of clothes can be delivered from home.

All students are required to have a pair of indoor shoes for classroom and gym use. In addition, students in Grade 5 – 8 need gym shorts and a Timothy shirt for their gym classes.

Timothy does have a variety of clothing articles (shirts, jackets, caps, backpacks, etc.) for sale. Items are on display by the office and order forms are available.