Homecoming and Prom are coming!
Dress Code guidelines are really difficult to implement and we know they are also difficult to follow. While it isn't too tough for our young men to rent a tux or put on a suit, it is a whole different ball game for young ladies. God's Word instructs us to be modest and set apart from the world, but even the word modest means something different to each person, even in the same household! All of our young women are beautiful and unique in the way they were created. We know that the same dress, cut in the same way, may be modest on one body type but too revealing on another. Traditional interpretations are often at odds with current culture and fashion trends. It's incredibly difficult to find an appropriate dress. We get it. It was difficult finding and decoding pictures for examples! It can definitely be subjective, so let's focus on obvious violations.
This guide is our earnest effort to allow the widest range of styles that support our community’s standards. This list is not exhaustive, but provides a starting place that communicates the spirit of our formal dress code standards. Our staff does not want to be placed in the position to send someone home for not following these guidelines. Please respect our staff by not putting them in that position. We want our formal nights to be fun and carefree. If you ever have a question about a dress or on outfit, please contact our HS Principal, member of administration, or a designated representative before purchasing or renting the outfit. In general, formal attire should reflect more of a formal family occasion, like a wedding, rather than a night on the town or a dance club.
Guests must also adhere to these guidelines to avoid being turned away at the door. We do not allow outside guests for Homecoming, but prom guests are allowed with pre-approval through our office. The form and approval process information will be attached soon.
We appreciate the partnership we have with our families. We hope this provides clear expectations and helps make the process of choosing a dress a little easier. Many of our girls actually prefer to have their dress pre-approved, and we encourage that if there are any questions. For now we don't require pre-approval, although it could be an option for the future. Also, we realize several girls have already purchased their dresses, and most of these issues can be remedied with minor alterations if necessary.
We truly appreciate your support!
