In an effort to simplify dress for GLAA students, the following school dress code was adopted on May 17, 2012, by the Educational Committee of the Michigan Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, the K-12 Board of Education, the GLAA Staff Dress Code Committee, and the GLAA faculty and staff.
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Questions? Contact Amy Voss (989) 427-2406
DRESS CODE GLAA’s dress code has been developed with consideration for modesty and a natural look. All clothing for all activities should be neat, appropriate, in good repair (no holes), and should fit modestly. The following regulations may not necessarily have spiritual implications as much as they reflect a desire to distinguish between different functions and appropriate attire for various activities. (Village students are also required to meet the following dress code when on campus.) School Dress: The school uniform must be worn when in the Administration Building during the school day (Periods A-F). Chapel attire will be flexible to accommodate each student’s next appointment.
1. Khaki pants (girls & guys); Khaki shorts (guys) and no rolling up; Lands End school uniform skirts (to the knees or longer) with leggings/shorts (girls)
2. GLAA Lands End uniform polo shirts (girls & guys)
3. GLAA uniform shirt must be worn under GLAA jackets, fleeces, and cardigans.
4. GLAA uniform hooded sweatshirt
5. Tights/leggings (girls): unpatterned, solid colors (black, white, gray, navy, or skin tone)
6. No slippers or beach/shower style flip-flops.
7. Scarves are permitted with uniform dress. (girls)
8. Blankets to wrap up in are not permitted in the Administration Building and/or to classes.
9. Non-uniform coats should be removed immediately upon entering the Administration Building
Recreation Dress:
1. Jeans (everyone), capris (girls)
2. Appropriate shorts (shorts must reach fingertips when standing, and extending length of shorts using leggings or spandex does not meet policy). 3. Track suits; sweats (a shirt must be worn under jackets).
4. Appropriate T-shirts
5. Closed-toed, athletic shoes must be worn by persons participating at recreation (boots and slippers are not considered athletic shoes).
6. Guys are allowed to wear uncut/unmodified, sleeveless shirts or jerseys only when playing basketball intramurals or Warriors basketball games.
7. Appropriate hats and headbands (no hats are allowed when involved in games).
Friday Vespers Dress: Girls: Sweater, blouse/top, or jacket with sleeves and modestly buttoned (no see-through fabric); loose-fitting, modest dress slacks; dress or skirt (to knee or longer); casual dress shoes. No hoodies/sweatshirts. Guys: Dress slacks/khakis; collared shirts or knitted sweaters; casual dress shoes (Exceptions can be made for culturally-appropriate dress attire). No hoodies/sweatshirts.
Sabbath School & Church Dress:
Girls: Dress or skirt (to knee or longer); blouse/top with sleeves and modestly buttoned (no see-through fabric); dress shoes
Guys: Suit, sport jacket, sweater, or vest with dress slacks; dress shirt (tucked in), belt and tie; dress shoes (Jackets/sweaters can be removed if it is too warm in church).
Friday Night & Saturday Night Church Meeting Dress: When there are programs scheduled at the church either Friday or Saturday nights, students are required to wear ‘Friday Vespers Dress.’
Graduation Weekend Friday Consecration Service: Juniors and seniors participating in Graduation Weekend services must wear Sabbath Dress unless otherwise indicated.
Hair: Students are encouraged to keep hair clean and well-groomed and avoid unnatural hair color and extreme hairstyles.
Sunday School Day & Home Leave Day Dress: In addition to the school uniform, students are also permitted to wear appropriate jeans with GLAA issued shirts or sweatshirts on Sundays when school is in session and on Home Leave days.
Jewelry/Smartwatches: Students are asked to leave jewelry items and smartwatches at home, with exception to regular wrist watches. Jewelry and smartwatches will be confiscated.
General:
1. It is not appropriate to go about campus:
a. in tight-fitting or overly-baggy clothing.
b. in pajama-type clothing.
c. in tank-tops, jerseys or shirtless.
d. with undershorts/boxers showing.
e. with a low neckline, either front or back.
f. with a sleeveless top or a tank top, jerseys or shirtless
g. yoga pants.
2. Dresses and skirts must come to the knees when standing or sitting (girls).
3. Offensive Clothing (T-shirts should be in good repair and should not contain messages depicting music groups, the occult, drugs, alcohol, tobacco or inappropriate language.)
4. Shirts and Blouses must be modestly buttoned.
5. Swimwear for school trips must be approved by the dean. Acceptable swimwear for girls is a modest one-piece bathing suit, or modest tankini, with no midriff showing when hands are raised, and board shorts with either a one-piece suit or modest tankini top. Boys are not allowed to wear speedo-type swimwear.
6. It is inappropriate to wear unnatural-looking and excessive make-up.
7. Medic alert symbols may be worn if the student has a note from the doctor.
8. Tops must cover the midriff when sitting, standing, bending or stretching.
9. Footwear must be worn at all times outside of the dormitories.
10. Head coverings cannot be worn by men in the Administration Building or places of worship. Hats can be worn in respective dorms, the Fitness Center and during recreation, when not participating in a game.