Branding Wearhouse Return Policy
Branding Wearhouse provides casual dress code items for Maranatha Christian Academy. They manage inventory, ordering, and returns. For questions regarding their return policy, please click here.
Dress Code
Standard Dress Code Requirements
We request that families partner with Maranatha to help nurture and develop a heart of honoring God in all ways, including our dress. The following are general appearance guidelines. Staff and administration reserve the right to determine if a student is within dress code standards. If a student’s dress is determined to be out of compliance, the student may be sent home and required to change.
Students must be in compliance with the Standard of Dress described below from when the school day begins to the end of the school day unless the administration approves special dress or out-of-dress-code days.
Modesty Requirements:
Modesty is expected at all times at any school event or function, including retreats, co/extra-curricular activities, and dress theme days, as follows:
- All clothing must be properly sized, modest, and unrevealing in cut, fit, and texture.
- Clothing should completely cover undergarments and necessary parts of the body at all times, including while sitting, standing, and/or bending over.
- Clothing/accessories and appearance should not draw undue attention or contain expressions, sayings, or slogans that do not align with a biblical worldview.
- No hoods, hats, caps, durags, wave caps, hair coverings, scarves, athletic sleeves, or sunglasses worn during the school day.
- No shorts, skirts, or dresses that are shorter than 3” from the knee or ill-fitting.
For full dress code guidelines, please refer to the Visual Dress Code Guide (2025-26)
Frequently Asked Questions
Clothing Sizes
All products on the Branding Wearhouse have a size guide for your reference. For our youngest learners, relevant sizes may be found in both the Toddler/PreK or Youth sections
Common Questions
Is Maranatha making money off the Dress Code?
We want to be clear that Maranatha does not profit from the dress code. All apparel sales are managed by Branding Wearhouse, and the school receives no percentage of those sales. The goal of the dress code is not financial, it is cultural and educational. It is designed to reduce distractions, strengthen school spirit, and support a positive learning environment for every student.
What do I do if my child has sensory issues?
We understand that some students have sensory preferences when it comes to clothing. Branding Wearhouse offers several sensory-friendly options such as soft, breathable cotton and looser-fitting crewneck sweatshirts that avoid the feeling of a hood around the neck. These choices provide comfort while still supporting the consistency and unity of our dress code.
Branding Wearhouse is also willing to search for other options that comply with our dress code policy. If your child is struggling with sensory issues, please reach out to Branding Wearhouse to explain what would help your child. They will search for approved apparel that meets both student’s needs and MCAs policy.
Can we just get the logo and sew it onto our own clothes:
Regarding requests to sew the Maranatha logo onto non-approved items: for consistency and fairness to all families, only apparel purchased through Branding Wearhouse may be worn. Allowing homemade alternatives would create confusion.
Why have a dress code at all?
Each year we review policies with the goal of enhancing our learning environment. Recently, dress code enforcement was taking too much time and creating distractions. Our updated policy helps reduce these issues, so we can focus on relationships, academic growth, and building a positive school culture.
Research and experience show that dress codes benefit schools in many ways, including: fostering belonging, reducing peer pressure, encouraging pride, and contributing to stronger academic outcomes.