In accomplishing our objective of training our young people for the future, it is important for students to learn that responsibility and self-discipline in adhering to rules is important. Maintaining a dress code at school is a vital method of doing just that. In establishing the following guidelines, we at MCA are recognizing that neat and appropriate dress has a direct correlation to effort and respect. Neatness is very important and the Scripture principle of modesty must be present in our MCA students. Parents and/or students will be notified of any dress code violation and immediate compliance will be requested. Continued non-compliance of dress code will be considered as an infraction set forth in our discipline policy. The regular behavior notification procedures will be followed. Dress Code For School The intent of the dress code is to accomplish the following: Ensure that all students at MCA are modestly and neatly dressed. Facilitate interpretation and enforcement of the dress code by teachers, staff and families. Eliminate confusion and misunderstanding by parents who purchase clothing for their children. There are three major themes that guide the specific rules that follow: The scriptural principle of modesty must be obeyed. All clothing must not “Bag, Sag, or Drag,” nor be too tight. Solid colors (no pattern, design or logo) are acceptable for all items of clothing. The following clothing is acceptable attire for the school year: All students must wear a solid, single color polo-type shirt (long or short sleeve), or a solid, single color foldover turtle neck shirt (mock turtle necks are not acceptable) may be worn. Shirts cannot have any pattern, design or logo (except MCA). The shirts must be tucked in. Both girls and boys may wear solid color jeans or slacks that do not “Bag, Sag, or Drag,” nor be too tight. All pants must be worn at the waist and reach the ankle (Girls may wear Capri’s). Leggings are not acceptable. Girls may wear solid, single color skirts or jumpers (no shorter than two inches above the knee) with their polo shirt. Students in grades K4-3rd may wear polo style dresses. Skirts or jumpers cannot have any pattern, design or logo (except MCA). Students who have recess must wear solid, single color shorts under skirts or jumpers. Solid, single color sweaters, sweatshirts and vests (no logo except MCA) may be worn over the polo shirt. School-approved apparel purchased from MCA beginning with the 2002-2003 school year is acceptable. Clothing may be one size too large to allow for children’s growth. Socks or solid color hose are mandatory at all times. Shoes are mandatory (no sandals). Shorts (boys or girls) and uniform skorts (girls) may be worn, no shorter than two inches above the knee. Appearance All clothes must be neat, clean and without holes (patches are acceptable, as long as the patches resemble the original material). Where to buy? You can actually buy clothes to meet the MCA dress code just about anywhere you normally like to shop (i.e. Kohls, Wal-Mart, JCPenny, etc, etc.  In addition, MCA is registered at LandsEnd.com. We also have our logo available at Tri-Country Sports in downtown Mooresville, IN. Special Dress Days We do have designated “fun” dress days too! Including Colts Blue Days.