Updated 2/07/08

      The general rule to follow is that all students are to dress modestly and in a manner appropriate to the academic day.  Students are not to wear clothing that promotes rock music, drugs, alcohol, immoral behavior, questionable movies, gangs, or anything using profanity.  We appreciate your cooperation and support in these matters.  Students or parents visiting during school hours should abide by the general spirit of these guidelines.  Realizing no rules can cover all styles, the school reserves the right to evaluate any attire worn by a student.  Students coming to school out of uniform may be issued uniform items from the school store.  The items will be billed on the next monthly statement.  Parents should send a note if emergency circumstances cause the problem.

       IMPORTANT:  TCS has contracted with Sue Mills uniforms, 1801 Eastchase Parkway, 817 801-1629, to provide TCS uniforms.  Sue Mills provides the only acceptable slacks and shorts for boys and girls and the only acceptable skirts, skorts and jumpers for girls.  Khaki, green, and plaid are available in most garments.  TCS long and short sleeve polos, dress style shirts, and sweatshirts are sold through the school uniform store located in the administration building at Temple East and the school office at Temple West.  Elementary students may opt to wear regular cut blue jeans instead of uniform pants (except on chapel days).

                  6th through 12th grade          

Slacks, Skirts, Skorts, Capris

Boys and Girls:  Modest fitting slacks in khaki, purchased from Sue Mills.  Several different styles of slacks are available for girls.  (Grabbing the slack material at the hip line, at least 1" of material should be able to be easily "pinched" away from the body).  All slacks should be worn at the waist with a black or brown belt. 

Girls:  Girls may also wear skirts, skorts, shorts, Capri pants or jumpers purchased from Sue Mills.  Skirts and jumpers should come to within 2" of the knee.  Skorts should come within 3".  Clearly visible white, green, navy or flesh colored hose or socks may be worn with the girl's attire.  Any pattern in socks or hose should be subtle and not designed to draw attention to the wearer.  Girls may not wear warm-ups under skirts, jumpers or Capri's.

Shorts

Boys and Girls:  TCS khaki shorts, purchased from Sue Mills, may be worn on school days other than chapel days. ( a longer Bermuda style short is also available for girls). Clearly visible solid color socks in white, green, or flesh color and black or brown belts should be worn with shorts.  Shorts must come within 3" of the knee.

Tops

Boys and Girls:  TCS "polo" type pullovers, long or short sleeve, (purchased from the school uniform store) in green or white.  No long sleeve shirts should be worn under short sleeve polos.  Students may wear solid color turtlenecks in dark green, white or tan under long sleeve polos.  All tops must be tucked in.  (a $5.00 fine may be issued to secondary students if their shirt tail is not tucked in during the school day.)  During cooler weather, TCS green athletic sweatshirts (sold only to players on TCS teams), TCS Green or white Eagle Banner or Eagle Head sweatshirts obtained through the school may be worn. No other sweatshirts or pullover sweaters are acceptable.  When wearing sweatshirts, students of all ages must wear one of the following under the sweatshirt:

     Solid color turtlenecks in dark green, white or tan

     TCS short sleeve polos

     TCS long sleeve polos

     Solid color (dark green or white) long or short sleeve button shirts or blouses with collars. 

During the month of December only, sweatshirts or shirts other than TCS may be worn if they are clearly decorated for the Christmas season.

Other Attire/Chapel Dress

Girls:  (Required on chapel days, optional on others) skirts, dresses or jumpers purchased at Sue Mills.  No athletic shoes on chapel days.

Boys:  No shorts or athletic shoes on chapel days.

Jackets and Sweaters

TCS uniform jackets purchased from the School Store or TCS Letter Jackets are the only approved jackets and are to be worn over regular school attire.  (TCS now offers several reasonably priced styles of school jackets that, along with TCS Letter Jackets and TCS athletic sweatshirts and Eagle Head and Eagle Banner sweatshirts are the only jackets or outwear acceptable beginning with the 2008-2009 school term.)  No sweaters, coats or jackets of any other type may be worn.

Secondary PE Attire

For students in grades six through twelve, the only acceptable PE attire is TCS PE shorts and shirts.  These are purchased through the school uniform store.  During cold weather, solid color gray or dark green sweat or wind suit tops and/or bottoms may be worn over school PE uniforms.

General

Girls: All garments should be hemmed and not frayed at the bottoms.  No hats are to be worn during the school day.  No tattoos or bandannas.  No "designer" contacts which change the eyes to other than a natural color.  No pierced jewelry should be worn - except girls may wear pierced earrings.  No non-natural or fad hair colors or styles.   Shorts, skorts and skirts should not be "rolled" at the waist.

Students attending TCS athletic or other school sponsored events are encouraged to abide by general school modesty and decorum standards.  Girls should avoid bare midriff attire or excessively short shorts.  Students out of harmony with TCS standards at such events will be counseled by an administrator.

Boys:  Clearly visible socks (white, beige, brown, blue, green or black) should always be worn.  Hair should be cut above the ears and eyebrows and off the collar.  Fad hairstyles of unusual colors are not  permitted.  All boys are to be clean shaven, with the exception of 12th grade boys, who may wear small, neatly trimmed goatees. No sideburns below the ear.  Sideburns should be nearly trimmed.  No chains.

Shoes - Boys and Girls:   No "flip-flop" style shoes (dress style, athletic or loafer are OK).  Shoes and shoelaces should be neutral color in white, beige, brown, blue, green or black.  Avoid flourescent or extremely bright colors.  House shoes or sandals are not acceptable.  All shoes should have enclosed toe and heel.  Heels should not be over 2".   Boots may be worn only when long slacks are worn.

Formal and Semi-formal Dress Guidelines (for school sponsored events)

Ladies:  Ladies should honor TCS in your choice of dresses for school sponsored formal and semi-formal events.  When choosing your dress please use the following guidelines:
*Slits in dresses need to be below the knee.
*Neckline and bodice should not be revealing or low cut.  Halter or "v" cut necklines should be modest.
*The back should come to the bottom of the shoulder blades or higher.
*Strapless dresses are acceptable if they comply with all guidelines.
*No tennis or athletic shoes should be worn.

If dresses are unsuitable, students will be given a formal black shawl to wear during the entire event.

Gentlemen: Gentlemen should honor TCS in clothing choice.  When dressing for events, please use the following guidelines:
*Dress slacks should be worn with a sport coat or suit coat.
*Shirts should have a full button front.  Ties are optional, but preferred.
*No tennis or athletic shoes, street shoes, or sandals should be worn.

                Elementary Grades k-5

Dress guidelines for elementary students are identical to those for older students with the following exceptions:

     1. Elementary students may wear plain blue jeans on a daily basis.  No cargo or carpenter pants, no baggy styles, no pockets down the legs.  All jeans must be of solid blue color.

     2. Elementary students will have "dress-up" days whenever chapels are scheduled.  Dress for these days is TCS polo tops with TCS khaki slacks for boys, and TCS polo tops and with TCS shirts or dresses for the girls.  All slacks should be worn with brown or black belt.  No jeans, shorts or athletic shoes on chapel "dress-up" days.  Slacks, skirts and dresses are available from Sue Mills.

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TCS also provides  TCS stocking caps and other school items.  Purchase of these items is not required.  They are offered on an optional basis.  Sue Mills also stocks some additional optional TCS items.

Parents and students should understand that students arriving on campus out of harmony with the TCS dress and appearance guidelines may be subjected to the following actions:  warning, issuance and billing of proper uniform item, detention, requirement to correct the problem while on campus, requirement to return home to change, confiscation of non-approved item, or fine.  Casual dress days may be scheduled for secondary students once each month.  Participants must meet all TCS modesty and general dress standards.

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