1. Your appearance reflects your values. In many ways, you become what you look like. Your values are shaped by your choice of appearance, and your choice of appearance represents to others what you consider important. Naturally, we don't want your appearance to conflict with the values associated with your school.
   
   
2. Your appearance affects your behavior and that of Your Peers. If your appearance is excessive or draws attention to itself in some way, then you are a distraction from the task at hand which is education. There are two extremes of clothing: being overly concerned and having no concern. Both extremes will distract from and interfere with the learning process.
   
   
3. Your appearance sets the tone in our environment. That which is visible often represents and establishes that which is not visible. In this case, since clothing influences mentality, and appearances affect group living, our standards of dress aid in shaping the overall climate of the place in which we operate. We want to be proud of our learning environment, no matter what the current standards and taste of our society.
   
   
4. Community interests take Precedence over Personal Preferences. Personal sacrifices are inevitable whenever a group of people function in a close setting. Unless a rule or expectation is a violation of an individual's integrity, personal life-style choice like dress and conduct are acceptable when within the confines imposed by the community as a whole. In some ways, we would rather leave this issue up to you. But we believe we have the right to expect appearances and demeanor which both truly reflect the distinctive mission of our school and encourage the personal growth of each student.

Hair may not be of unnatural color or style. Length should be above eyebrows for all and above ears and collars for boys. Girls are allowed to wear hair ribbons and bows, preferably of school colors. No hair wraps are allowed. However, girls may wear seasonal ribbons and bows. Jewelry must be appropriate.

Your appearance should be neat and clean at all times and not draw unnecessary attention to you. The spirit of this policy will be at the discretion of the administration.

* Determination of compliance with the dress code will be subject to the discretion of the administration of First Baptist School. Inappropriate hair style and jewelry will also be subject to approval.

School uniforms can be purchased at Shreveport Gymnastics – 4727 Line Avenue – 318-869-1206
There are also some items available in the Used Uniform Room – Dodd Hall.
Call the school office (318-869-2361) for information on purchasing used uniforms.