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STUDENT DRESS CODE
LACA takes a stand for modesty as taught in the Word of God. It is vital that proper dress code and personal care be upheld. The school requires uniform (and other dress code policies) to achieve neatness, consistency, and modesty. Administration reserves the right to disapprove of any trends in hairstyles, makeup, or any attire that is deemed inappropriate.
HAIR CARE
Girls hair is to be conservative in style and consistent with a traditionally feminine appearance. Hair must be long enough so that it does not appear to be a boy’s haircut. Hair is not to be shaved. Girls may not change their hair color in any way. Hair extensions must also match a girl’s hair color. Refrain from any rock-inspired (rap, MTV, etc.) hairstyles.
Boys hair must maintain a traditionally masculine appearance. I Corinthians 11:14 teaches that it is a shame for a man to have long hair. At Los Angeles Christian Academy, all boys must have short haircuts that are tapered on the top, back, and sides. Hair may not have any type of design or symbols shaved into it. Braids, cornrows, and spiked hair would be inconsistent with this standard and are not permitted. (Hair that stands taller than 1” is considered “spiked” and does not meet the hair standards.) Hair is not to be disproportionately longer on the top than on the sides (“step” haircut, extra long on top, and slicked back). Please refrain from any rock-inspired (rap, MTV, etc.) hairstyles. Sideburns must be neatly trimmed, and they can be no longer than the bottom of the ear opening. Boys may not change their hair color in any way. Facial hair, including moustaches and beards, are permitted with the approval of the administration.
CLOTHING AND UNIFORM
General Clothing Policy
All students must wear clothing that is specific to the child’s gender (at birth).
Girls Clothing
Uniform for girls consists of a navy polo shirts, a khaki skirt or jumper, and tennis shoes. Hemlines must touch the knee or extend below the knee. Skirt style may not be form-fitting. Slits in skirts may not extend past the top of the knee. A dark-colored belt must be worn with bottoms that have belt loops. Navy, black, or gray leggings may be worn under uniform bottoms and may be purchased from any store. Leggings must be solid in color and in construct of the fabric (no cut-outs, netting, sheer fabric, etc.). It is recommended that girls wear dark-colored bike shorts (may be purchased at any store) under jumpers and skirts.
Boys Clothing
Uniform for boys consists of a navy polo shirts, a khaki pants, and tennis shoes. Uniform clothing must not be oversized. Pants must be pulled up around the waist. A dark-colored belt must be worn with bottoms that have belt loops.
Footwear
Casual shoes, boots or gym shoes are permitted. Backless shoes, shoes with open toes, sandals, slippers, flip flops, slides etc. may not be worn to school unless with school administrator’s permission. Socks or tights (girls) must be worn at all times.
Outerwear
All outerwear must be in keeping with the philosophy and religious tenets of the School (i.e., slovenly, oversized, rock-inspired, or gang-related outerwear may not be worn).
MAKEUP AND JEWELRY
For girls, makeup and nail polish may be worn in moderation. Black nail polish may not be worn. Body and hair glitter is not permitted. Jewelry may be worn in moderation (no more than two (2) pairs of earrings per ear in the lobe area only). If earrings are worn, they must be a matched set. In a wide earring, the diameter is to be no more than 1¼ inch. In dangling earrings, the length should be no more than 2 inches from the bottom of the earlobe. No more bracelets than would measure 2 inches on the wrist may be worn. “Noisy” bracelets are not to be worn to school. Teachers and Administration reserve the right to ask a student to remove any jewelry that is distracting to the teaching environment.
For boys, no jewelry may be worn with the exception of a watch (medical alert bracelets or necklaces are permitted with medical documentation). No makeup or nail polish of any kind is permitted.
BODY PIERCING AND TATTOOS
Only female students are permitted to have pierced ears or wear earrings; earrings may be in the lobe of the ear only. No more than two (2) pairs of earrings may be worn at one (1) time. Body piercings (seen or unseen) are not permitted for male or female students.
Students are not to write or draw on their bodies. Tattoos (temporary or permanent, seen or unseen) are not permitted.
NON-UNIFORM SCHOOL DAYS
Occasionally, we may have special days where costumes or casual, non-uniform dress is permitted. On these days, girls must wear dresses or skirts that are no shorter than the middle of the knee. Clothing that is sheer, tight, or revealing in any way must not be worn. No shorts, mini-skirts, tube tops, pants, tank tops, or midriff-baring dresses or tops may be worn. Sundresses may be worn only if a blouse is worn underneath. T-shirts that look like undershirts or have sayings, pictures, or words that are inconsistent with the philosophy or religious tenets of Los Angeles Christian Academy may not be worn. All other regular dress code rules must be followed.
SPECIAL COSTUMES
There are school functions during the year in which the students are asked to wear “special” dress. Students should wear an appropriate costume of their choice for each special event. All costumes must be consistent with the “modesty” standards of the uniform dress code. Girls should not wear pants, unless they are worn with a coordinating tunic-type dress over the pants.
FORMAL EVENTS
Young Ladies
All dresses must be approved in advance at scheduled dress checks. The neckline of the dress must cover the chest area. The back of the dress must come to the middle of the back or higher and cover all undergarments. Shoulders should be covered, and dress straps must be the width of at least two (2) fingers. If the dress does not meet this requirement, wearing a covering such as a sweater or shawl over the dress is necessary. The bottom of the dress must come to the knee when sitting and standing. The same guideline applies to slits. Sleeves, sleeve openings and necklines must cover all undergarments. The dress may not be tight or form fitting. See-through material is not permitted to cover your person from shoulder to knee.
Young Men
Boys must wear dress pants, a dress shirt, dress shoes, belt, and tie. Shirts must be tucked in at all times. Suits and blazers are preferred. Ties must be tied and worn properly at all times.
Levels of Progressive Discipline
The LACA progressive discipline plan is divided into four (4) levels. Each level represents progressively more serious misbehavior and consequences. The level of discipline imposed shall be based on the following: severity of the misbehavior, previous disciplinary history of the student as well as other relevant factors, and required due-process procedures. Disciplinary actions are designed to teach students self-discipline and to help them substitute inappropriate behaviors with those that are consistent with the character traits/qualities of Biblically minded servants.
The procedures listed in this section serve as a guide for staff and parents and in no way limit Administration in responding to misbehavior. These policies are written to provide a due process of discipline and potential restoration for all students at LACA.
Level 1 Discipline
Level 1 discipline is used for minor acts of misconduct or irresponsible behavior which interfere with orderly classroom procedures, school functions, extracurricular programs, approved transportation, and a student’s own learning or the learning of others. Students may be disciplined by the staff member involved or referred directly to Administration after recurring offenses.
First through Fourth Grade.
Staff may utilize any of the disciplinary management techniques appropriate for the situation, including but not limited to the following:Demerits;
Elementary-appropriate systematic classroom management systems;
Teacher/student conferences;
Teacher/parent conferences; and
Referral to Administration for recurring problems.
Fifth through Twelfth Grade
Staff may utilize any of the disciplinary management techniques appropriate for the situation, including but not limited to the following:Demerits;
Teacher/student conferences;
Teacher/parent conferences;
Referral to Administration for recurring problems; and
After-school detentions.
Level 2 Discipline
Level 2 discipline offenses are acts of misconduct which must be reported to Administration. (These acts include but are not limited to repeated but unrelated acts of minor misbehavior directed against persons or property, but do not affect the student’s safety or learning environment.)
First through Twelfth Grade.
Students found to have committed a Level 2 offense may receive any of the disciplinary management techniques appropriate for the situation as determined by Administration, including but not limited to the following:Student conference with Administration; and
Detention.
Level 3 Discipline
Level 3 discipline offenses are serious acts of misconduct, including but not limited to repeated misbehavior that is similar in nature; serious disruptions of the school environment; threats to health, safety, or property; and other acts of serious misconduct. These offenses must be reported to Administration.
First through Twelfth Grade.
Students found to have committed a Level 3 offense may receive any of the disciplinary management techniques appropriate for the situation as determined by Administration, including but not limited to the following:Student conference with parents and Administration; and
Suspension.
Level 4 Discipline
Level 4 discipline offenses are the most serious acts of misconduct. These offenses must be immediately reported to Administration. These violations are so serious that they may require use of outside agencies and/or law enforcement. Level 4 misconduct that threatens the health, safety, or well-being of others will result in immediate suspension of the student from the school and school-sponsored activities for an indefinite period of time, pending a disciplinary investigation of the allegations.
First through Twelfth Grade.
Students found to have committed a Level 4 offense will receive any of the disciplinary management techniques appropriate for the situation as determined by the Administration, including but not limited to the following:Student conference with parents and Administration;
Suspension/Probation Agreement; and
Expulsion.
General Misconduct
Absence from School or Class Without Permission (Level 2, 3, 4).
Being absent from school/class without permission is strictly prohibited.Chapel Misconduct (Level 2, 3, 4).
Any inappropriate behavior in chapel services (i.e. sleeping, passing notes) will result in consequences.Unauthorized Cell Phone or Electronics Usage (Level 1, 2, 3, 4).
Use of all electronic devices and accessories, including cell phones, laser pointers, communication devices (i.e. smart watches), and ear buds during the school day is prohibited. Unless authorized by a staff member, cell phones and other electronic devices/accessories must be turned off and turned in the begining of the school day to the school administrator. Use of a smartwatch is for telling time only. The disciplinary actions for having electronic devices turned on or in use during school day hours are as follows:First offense: Student will relinquish the phone to a staff member, and the phone will be sent to the school office with documentation. It will then be returned to the student at the end of the school day.
Second offense: Student will receive a detention, and the phone will be kept by the school administrator until claimed by the student’s parent or guardian.
Third offense: Student may be suspended from school.
Refusal to relinquish a cell phone when requested by a teacher or Administrator will be considered disrespect/insubordination and will be punished as indicated based on Level 2 or 3.
Cheating / Plagiarism (Level 2, 3, 4).
Any form of cheating will not be tolerated. A student is not allowed to copy another’s work and submit it as his own. The use of Artificial Intelligence Writing programs (i.e. ChatGPT, Jasper, Writesonic) to complete school assignments is prohibited. Students who knowingly provide answers on assignments/assessments to other students will be guilty of cheating as well. Plagiarism is defined by the American College Dictionary as “copying or imitating the language, ideas, and thoughts of another author and passing off the same as one’s original work.” To be more specific, it involves the copying of someone else’s writing without giving proper credit to the author. Merely changing words is not enough. In addition to a complete rewording, it is also necessary to rework the order of the ideas and thoughts. The personal ideas and thoughts of another author must be reworked until the work becomes “personal.” In other words, the organization of information should be original. To steal someone’s organization (or order) of ideas and thought without giving them credit is also plagiarism. In a research paper, student writers are not expected to come up with and discuss original ideas. Their task is to collect and organize information. The proper way to give credit for information from someone else’s writing is with a text note or endnote. A good research paper abounds with notes from many sources. If a student quotes the author, he would also enclose the information in quotation marks. Plagiarism of work, including self-plagiarism (submission of previously completed work), is unacceptable and will result in disciplinary action.Unauthorized Chewing Gum, Eating, Drinking (Level 1, 2).
Chewing gum is prohibited and will result in automatic detention. Eating and drinking beverages, other than at designated times and areas, is prohibited. Students may have water in approved containers in the classroom.Classroom Disturbance (Level 1, 2, 3, 4).
Students shall not commit any acts that disrupt the learning opportunities of other students. This includes inciting or encouraging others to engage in prohibited acts.Disrespecting Teachers (Level 1, 2, 3, 4)
Teachers must always be addressed as Mr. or Bro., Miss, or Mrs. Students must address teachers in this manner both on campus and off campus, during and after school hours. Students are to demonstrate a respectful, cooperative attitude toward any employee of Los Angeles Baptist Church and Los Angeles Christian Academy. No type of nickname will be tolerated in reference to a teacher or administrator. Any form of disrespect to teachers or staff members may result in demerits as well as disciplinary action, up to and including suspension or expulsion.Dress Code Violation (Level 1)
Students in violation of the school dress code will receive a dress code violation. Students in grades five (5) through twelve (12) who receive three (3) dress code violations will be issued a detention. Violations in dress code will be treated as any other disciplinary issue and will result in progressive discipline.False Alarms or Threats (Level 3, 4)
A student who transmits in any manner a false threat of fire or other panic-inducing situation (i.e. bomb threat, school shooting) will be subject to school discipline and/or prosecution under appropriate law.Illegal Drugs, Alcohol, Nicotine, or Vaping (Level 3, 4)
A student is not allowed to use or possess any kind of vaping, nicotine, or tobacco-related product (vape pens, lighters, matches, and other flammable materials) on school property or while in attendance at a school-sponsored activity. A student may not possess, use, be under the influence of, sell, or distribute alcoholic beverages, narcotics, and/or stimulant drugs as well as drug-related products such as hookah pipes, rolling papers, etc. or willfully misrepresent or misuse substances as the aforementioned drugs.Inappropriate Books or Magazines (Level 2, 3, 4)
Inappropriate reading material, whether in print or electronic, is not permitted at school. Administration reserves the right to determine what is and is not considered appropriate reading material.Inappropriate Contact or Immoral Activity (Level 2, 3, 4)
Immorality/physical contact between students is strictly prohibited. Demonstrations of romantic involvement between students on school property are forbidden. Hand-holding, embracing, or any other contact that would contribute to undue familiarity will not be tolerated. This type of behavior will result in either detentions, suspensions, or expulsion. All behavior should be above reproach. In accordance with the ministry’s statement of faith and in recognition of Biblical commands, no immoral conduct will be tolerated. The Bible strictly forbids such conduct which includes immoral actions as well as advocating for sinful behavior. The following will not be tolerated in any form and will constitute grounds for expulsion: any actions or identifying statements concerning the change of one’s gender at birth, fornication, adultery, homosexuality, lesbianism, bisexuality, or pornography (Gen. 2:24; Gen. 19:5, 13; Gen. 26:8–9; Lev. 18:1–30; Rom. 1: 26–29; 1 Cor. 5:1; 6:9; 1 Thess. 4:1–8; Heb. 13:4).Insubordinate Behavior (Level 1, 2, 3, 4)
Students are required to carry out the instructions of all school employees. Failure to follow instructions is disrespectful and will result in disciplinary consequences.Internet Use (Level 2, 3, 4)
A student may not use computer or internet services for anything other than assigned class activities. Misuse or abuse of computer/internet will result in loss of computer access. Students accessing inappropriate materials/websites will also be subject to discipline related to that offense. See also Immoral Activity.Lying or False Pretense (Level 2, 3, 4)
Students will not lie or engage in false pretense for any reason.Physical Harassment or Assault (Level 3, 4)
No student will be allowed to use physical force or violence on an employee of the school or another student. A student who participates in a fight will receive a consequence. When a student who initiates a fight is identified by a staff member, the Administrator may use his discretion in administering differentiated disciplinary actions. A student who repeatedly fights or engages in threats, harassment, intimidation, or bullying will be suspended or expelled from school.Possession of Weapons (Level 2, 3, 4)
Students shall not possess any type of gun, knife, martial arts paraphernalia, pepper spray, stun gun, taser, nonlethal air gun or bludgeon-type weapon at school. Law enforcement may be notified for violations.Profane or Obscene Language or Behavior (Level 3, 4)
Students will not use profane/obscene language or euphemisms for such language. Obscene/profane gestures and actions are also prohibited.Sexual Harassment (Level 4)
Sexual harassment includes, but is not necessarily limited to, unwelcomed sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other physical or verbal conduct of a sexual nature and which, because of the severity and/or persistence of the conduct, interferes significantly with an individual’s or a group’s work or education or adversely affects an individual’s or group’s living conditions. All sexual misconduct is a form of sexual harassment. This includes the intentional touching, manipulating, or fondling of a victim by the perpetrator or forcing the victim to touch directly or through clothing the perpetrator’s groin, genitals, breasts, thighs, or buttocks; or forcing a victim to touch the above-named parts of the victim’s own body for the sexual gratification of the perpetrator against the victim’s consent or after the victim has withdrawn consent.Tardy to Class (Level 1)
Students in seventh through twelfth grade who receive three (3) unexcused tardies to class will receive a detention. Students who are tardy to class must report to the school office to receive a pass to be admitted to the classroom.Theft or Vandalism (Level 3, 4)
A student is not permitted to steal, destroy, mark, deface, or damage any school property or any property belonging to a school employee, another student, or any person legitimately at the school.Verbal Assault (Level 3, 4)
No student will be allowed to threaten or intimidate an employee of the school or another student.Verbal Harassment (Level 2, 3)
No student will be allowed to use defamatory, disrespectful, or discriminatory words toward an employee or another student.Violations of the Law (Level 3, 4)
Any student who violates the law while on school property or at any school-sponsored activity will be reported immediately to the proper legal authorities for prosecution. Depending on the seriousness of the offense and the actions taken by law enforcement agencies, school authorities may recommend expulsion. Violations of the law outside school hours by students may result in expulsion as well.