Dress Code
Emmanuel - St. Michael Lutheran School has adopted the following dress code in an effort to reflect Christian values, enable students to live in oneness without uniformity, and to promote safety, respect of self and others, and modesty. The dress code allows students and parents to work together to make good decisions regarding student dress. A Uniform Shop is available at Union Street to assist families with dress code needs.
Shorts, skorts, skirts, capris, or slacks in the following solid colors: khaki and navy. Shorts must be at least mid-thigh in length and skirts must be at a modest length. Pants, shorts, etc., should be clean, in good condition and free of holes, tears, rips, frays, prints, or embellishments such as lace, patchwork with designs, rhinestones, fringe, etc. No athletic or windbreaker-type bottoms are permitted unless specified for a special event.
Short or long sleeve polo shirts, Oxford dress shirts, or turtlenecks, or ESM polo shirts, in the following solid colors: white, blue, or yellow. All shirts (other than turtlenecks) worn Monday through Thursday must have a collar. Any decorations and logos other than ESM are not permitted. All shirts must be buttoned modestly. For girls, no undergarment or camisole may be exposed. All students should tuck their shirts in at the waist.
Knit sweaters and sweater vests may be worn over the collared shirts and must be white, navy, yellow, or ESM Spirit Wear. With colder weather, only the specifically described sweaters provided in the policy may be worn in the classroom. Sweatshirts, Hoodies, and Quarter-Zips can only be worn during the school day if they are ESM Spirit Wear. No other sweatshirts will be allowed to be worn in the classroom, including ESM Athletic wear or theme shirts.
- ESM students may not have/wear tattoos on any exposed part of the body.
- Shoes must be worn at all times. All footwear must have closed heels or heel straps.
- Boys may not wear earrings to school. Girls may have no more than two (2) earrings in an ear.
- No other pierced body jewelry is allowed.
- Tights and Leggings must be khaki, navy or white and may only be worn under another article of clothing.
- Socks visible and above the ankle must be khaki, navy, or white. Ankle socks may have school-appropriate designs.
- Hair should be clean and neat and a natural color. Effort should be made to keep it away from the face and eyes, no distracting hair styles are allowed.
- Hair should be clean and neat and a natural color. Efforts should be made to keep it away from the face and eyes. No distracting hair styles, headbands or hair accessories are allowed. Such examples include, but are not limited to: feathers, tinsel, glitter, colored hair extension clips, animal or pom pom headbands.
- Non-policy days may be permitted at the discretion of the principal.
Fridays
Fridays are ESM School Spirt Wear days. Students may wear jeans or jean shorts and any approved ESM Spirit Wear or ESM-issued shirt from an event such as a musical, talent show, or special day. Jeans should be clean, in good condition, and free of tears, rips, or frays. Spirit wear does not include apparel from other sports teams whether local or national. If you do not have Spirit Wear, you must conform to the above dress code. Spirit Wear can be purchased 3-4 times a year.
The Uniform Shop
A uniform shop is available at both campuses to assist families with dress code needs. The Getz Road Campus shop is set up across from Mrs. Latin’s office. The Union Street Campus shop is located at the back of the stage. Each item costs only $1.00. Payment can be made in either school office. You are welcome to shop anytime the school offices are open. In order to keep these areas “clutter free” we will only be accepting donations at certain times throughout the year. Shop often to save money and have school clothes on hand for the change of seasons or growing children.
Questions? Contact the Union St main office at 260-422-6712.