Dress Code

In the interest of providing an academic atmosphere reflective of our traditional Christian values, Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran School requires students to comply with the following dress code:

BOYS

• Pants - any navy, black, brown or khaki pants (cargo pants are allowed) - no denim
• Shorts - any navy, black, brown or khaki shorts – when weather is appropriate
• Shirts - any solid color polo or turtleneck, or button down with collar. Acceptable variations are a small emblem,  a SOTL Spirit Wear emblem, and single but not multiple small stripes.
• Sweaters - any solid color turtleneck, cardigan or pullover sweater. Pullover or cardigan sweaters must be worn with a collar shirt.
• Shoes - tennis shoes will be allowed, dress shoes must permit outdoor activity. No shoes with wheels or lights.
• Socks - any solid color socks
• Shirts must be tucked in with a belt when loops are present (Grades 2 - 5).
• No oversized clothing

GIRLS

• Skorts and Jumpers - any navy, black brown or khaki of modest length - no denim
• Dresses - must be a solid color polo style dress with collar
• Pants - any navy, black, brown or khaki- no denim or low-rise
• Shorts - any navy, black or khaki- when weather is appropriate
• Shirts - any solid color polo, turtleneck, or blouse with collar. Acceptable variations are a small emblem,  a SOTL Spirit Wear emblem, and single but not multiple small stripes.
• Sweaters - any solid color turtle neck, pullover, or cardigan. Pullover or cardigan sweaters must be worn with a collar shirt.
• Shoes - tennis shoes will be allowed, dress shoes must permit outdoor activity. No shoes with wheels or lights.
• Socks - any solid color socks
• Tights - any white, off-white, navy or black
• Shirts must be tucked in with a belt when loops are present (Grades 2 - 5).
• No oversized clothing

Friday is gym day. Students may wear jeans with a dress code shirt or a Spirit Wear sweatshirt with a collared shirt.

In maintaining compliance, the parent(s) is key in cooperation with the student. In focusing on a Gospel rather than a law orientation, our policy is as follows:

First Specific Infraction (no belt, etc.) – Typically, a parent contact by the principal or teacher asking you to review the dress code/specific infraction with your child to clarify the matter with the focus on a second infraction not occurring.

Second Specific Infraction – Request by the teacher for an appropriate substitute clothes item to be sent to school on the following day for emergency usage and remain at school until the end of the following month for possible emergency use. If no additional specific infraction occurs during that time period, the redemption of the item may occur, at the student’s discretion, and the item can then be taken home.

The school dress code promotes a sense of unity and prepares our students to come to school ready to pursue both spiritual growth and academic excellence.

All of the clothing listed in the Dress Code Policy is available at Land’s End. To view which items are compliant with the policy, go to www.landsend.com/school. On the left side of the page, under “Helpful Hints for Parents” section, click on “Find Your School’s Dress Code”. In the “Preferred School Number” tab, enter 900134958 and click “View Dress Code”; or you may also search for our school using the “School Name” tab.

Lands End will donate 3% of your dress code purchase (less tax and shipping) to our school. Be sure to select Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran School as your preferred school when placing your order.