Students, staff, teachers, parent assistants, and guests on our campus must dress modestly and in accordance with their biological sex from birth at all times. Out of care and respect for each other, the Co-op’s definition of “modesty” includes the following guidelines:

FEMALES:

• UHC adheres to the biblical tenet that God created only two genders, that He fashioned each one of us and thus designated our gender/sex.  Therefore, identifying oneself as a gender other than the gender assigned by God at birth is in opposition to the co-op’s community values.  Further, engaging in activities or making any efforts to distinguish or misrepresent one’s gender/sex to something other than the gender/sex biologically assigned at birth is prohibited.
• While sleeveless tops are permitted, the strap width must be at least the width of your student ID.
• Graphic t-shirts should be in line with the co-op’s statement of faith and mission.
• Shorts may be worn only if the finished length comes down to or past the wearer’s finger-tips while standing in a relaxed position with arms hanging at sides.
• Skirts or dresses may be worn only if they come down to or past the wearer’s fingertips while standing in a relaxed position with arms hanging at sides.  If worn with leggings, they must follow the legging/yoga pant rule (below).
• Legging/yoga pants may be worn ONLY if the shirt/skirt/dress worn with them completely covers the wearer’s bottom in the back and front at all times.
• Dress pants, casual pants, jeans, and capris may be worn. If jeans are ripped, there may be no tears above the fingertips when a student is standing in a relaxed position with arms hanging at sides.
• Neckline should be modest and not revealing.
• No skin may be seen between the person’s pants and shirt at any time.
• Shoes must be worn; no roller blades, roller shoes (Heelys).

MALES:

• UHC adheres to the biblical tenet that God created only two genders, that He fashioned each one of us and thus designated our gender/sex.  Therefore, identifying oneself as a gender other than the gender assigned by God at birth is in opposition to the co-op’s community values.  Further, engaging in activities or making any efforts to distinguish or misrepresent one’s gender/sex to something other than the gender/sex biologically assigned at birth is prohibited.
• No undergarments should be seen between a student’s pants and shirt i.e. boxer shorts.
• Pants should be worn at a normal waistline
• Sports pants, shorts and jeans can be worn. If jeans are ripped, there may be no tears above the fingertips when a student is standing in a relaxed position with arms hanging at sides.
• Shorts may be worn only if the finished length comes down to or past the wearer’s finger-tips while standing in a relaxed position.
• Graphic t-shirts should be in line with the co-op’s statement of faith and mission.
• T-shirts with appropriate slogans and sports logos may be worn.
• Sleeveless shirts with normal size arm openings are ok. Muscle type shirts should have normal arm and neck holes.
• Shoes must be worn; no roller blades, roller shoes (Heelys).

Student Dress Code Violation Policy

The Teacher or Director who sees an infraction can take the following steps:

• Privately remind student of the dress code violation.
• If the student does not have a garment to replace the article in violation,  the student will get a garment from the Director’s Office to cover the item in violation of the dress-code.
• The teacher will send a JE referral to parents and their Director.
• A parent could be called to bring a dress-code compliant garment to the student for them to wear for the rest of the day.
• The student may return to class once dressed in appropriate clothing