Schools of Logic and Rhetoric Dress Code

 

The mission of Trinity’s dress code is to uphold a high standard of neatness and modesty of appearance free from distraction and conducive to a beautiful learning environment that makes room for comfort, student choice, and individual expression. 

Students not in compliance with the dress code will be required to correct the violation with approved clothing. If the student is unable to correct the violation with approved clothing, the student must contact a parent to resolve this issue. Three of these instances within a semester will result in a detention, and five of these instances within a semester will result in an in-school suspension.

Trinity reserves the right to make decisions about the appropriateness of clothing and appearance not outlined below. The cooperation of parents and students in adhering to both the letter and the spirit of the dress code is expected and appreciated.  

Tops

  • All shirts must have sleeves (short or long).
  • All shirts must be collared, and the collar must be visible. (Turtleneck shirts are NOT considered a “collared shirt.”)
  • Logos must be singular and smaller than a credit card.
  • All shirts/tops must be completely free of any messaging/wording.

Appropriate styles include polo-style and button-down shirts. Pullovers, sweaters, cardigans, and crewneck sweatshirts may be worn over a collared shirt as long as the collar is showing. Hoods are NOT allowed.

Note: Shirts do NOT have to be tucked in, but must rest at or very near the waist line. Shirts that are too long will appear sloppy and are not allowed. Shirts that are too short will expose the waist/midriff and are not allowed).

Bottoms

  • Solid chino-style pants in any solid color
  • Jeans in any solid color
  • Solid chino-style shorts in any solid color (at knee or longer)
  • Skirts (at knee or longer)

No holes, rips, frays, or stains allowed. All pants, shorts, and skirts must rest at waist and may not touch the floor. Belts are optional.

The following items are not allowed:  jean shorts, athletic shorts/pants, joggers/exercise pants, leggings, jeggings, sweatpants, pajamas.

Shoes / Footwear

  • Athletic shoes
  • Casual/street shoe (canvas, leather, etc.)
  • Dress shoe (hard or soft sole)
  • Boots

All shoes must be close-toe and fully enclosed on the back.  Crocs, flip-flops, sandals, house shoes/slippers, and shoes with wheels are NOT allowed.

Jewelry / Hair / Accessories / Outerwear

  • No hats/headwear may be worn in the building (except on school-allowed theme days.)
  • The only visible piercings allowed are for girls/ladies in earlobes.
  • Visible tattoos are not allowed.
  • Hair colors must be limited to natural human hair colors. Non-natural colors (e.g. pink, purple, etc.) are not allowed.
  • All hairstyles must be considered neat, trimmed, clean, and well-groomed. Hair is not allowed to cover faces.
  • Gentlemen may not wear their hair longer than the middle of the ear, the top of the collar, and the top of the eyebrow.
  • Facial hair is not allowed.
  • Outerwear/coats may not be worn inside during the instructional day.
  • Belts are encouraged but optional.

Spirit Days

On spirit days, students may elect to maintain the traditional TCA dress code or they may choose to demonstrate school spirit through their choice of attire.

The following items ARE allowed on spirit days:

  • Approved TCA/Trident/HOBCAB spirit wear (including T-shirts and hooded sweatshirts)

Note: Handmade/homemade articles of clothing are NOT allowed. Spirit wear must be purchased or issued through sanctioned outlets and include official TCA logos/designs.

Dress Down Days

On select “dress down” days, students may choose to wear the following items:

  • Sweatpants
  • T-shirt
  • Sweatshirt
  • Appropriate hats

Note:  All items must fit properly and may not contain messages that contradict TCA core values/convictions.  Yoga/pajama pants are NOT allowed.

Physical Education

  • Official Trinity shirt, including short-sleeved t-shirts, long-sleeved t-shirts, crewneck sweatshirt, pullover, or windbreaker.
  • Solid black athletic shorts, athletic pants, or sweatpants. (Note: Shorts should extend to the knee or very close to the knee similar to a basketball “trunk” style. Soccer, volleyball, and cheer shorts are NOT allowed. Spandex shorts are NOT allowed.
  • Properly-fitting athletic shoes with shoestrings that are properly and securely tied.

Students who are not dressed according to PE dress code will be required to visit the office to be given new substitute garments. Family TADS accounts will be charged for each garment that is given to students.