Christian Academy Uniform Policy

CHRISTIAN ACADEMY UNIFORM POLICY

Christian Academy has adopted a uniform policy as a means of building character and distinction in the lives of the students.  The policy is intended to serve as a tool to promote a student's self-respect, lessen peer pressure, maintain an atmosphere consistent with our instructional goals, promote unity among students, and to provide the opportunity for Christian Academy students to make a positive statement in our community.  The only logo accepted on any blouses, shirts, sweaters, vests, and turtlenecks is the Christian Academy logo. Christian Academy recommends that all shirts or blouses be embroidered with the Academic or Athletic Christian Academy logo. 

Christian Academy requires that all students grades K-8 purchase one solid red, one solid white and one solid navy collared polo style shirt with the Academic or Athletic Christian Academy logo.

Grades K-8 Uniform Policy

Girls attending Christian Academy may wear any of the following uniform options:

Jumper - A plaid (predominantly navy blue and/or red) or a solid navy blue or khaki jumper with a round or   neck may be worn.  Leggings or bike shorts must be worn under the jumper.    Leggings worn under jumpers   should be of school colors.

Slacks/Capri's - Solid navy blue or khaki slacks and capris may be worn.  Pants may not be extremely tight or baggy.                 

Shorts - Solid navy blue, or khaki shorts no shorter than mid-thigh may be worn.       

Skorts - Solid navy blue, or khaki skorts no shorter than mid thigh may be worn. 

Skirts - Girls in grades K-5 are allowed to wear navy or khaki skirts no shorter than mid-thigh in length.  Leggings or bike shorts must be worn underneath and must be of school colors.  No skirts are allowed in grades 6-12.

Belts - Girls in grades 1-8 must wear a belt with slacks or shorts with belt loops. 

Blouse and shirt - Solid navy blue, red, or white shirts and blouses with a collar may be worn.   Appropriate red, white, or blue t-shirts may be worn underneath collared shirts.  Shirts and blouses must be tucked in at all times in grades K-5.  Christian Academy recommends that all shirts or blouses be embroidered with the Academic or Athletic Christian Academy logo.

Christian Academy requires that all students grades K-8 purchase one solid red, one solid white and one solid navy collared polo style shirt with the Academic or Athletic Christian Academy logo.

All shirts must be solid in color.  No stripes or speckled fabrics are allowed. 

Socks & tights - Socks or tights must be worn at all times.  They must be solid in color and not draw unnecessary attention to one’s self.

Shoes - Closed toe and heel shoes in good repair must be worn at all times.

Sweater/Vests/Sweatshirts - A solid navy blue, red, or white color is acceptable.  Sweaters may be cardigan or pullover style.  No logo should be visible except the school logo unless garment is issued or purchased through a CA sponsored event.

Swimwear – If there is a field trip, activity or party, girls have the option of wearing a modest one-piece swimsuit or a tankini.  If there are any questions regarding a swimsuit, please ask the Lead Teacher.

Boys attending Christian Academy may wear any of the following uniform options:

Pants - Boys may wear either solid navy blue or khaki pants.  Pants may not be extremely tight or baggy. 

Shorts - Solid navy blue or khaki shorts no shorter than mid-thigh may be worn. 

Belts - Boys in grades 1-8 must wear a belt with slacks or shorts with belt loops.

Shirts - Solid navy blue, red, or white shirts with a collar must be worn.   Appropriate red, white, or blue t-shirts may be worn underneath collared shirts.  Shirts must be tucked in at all times in grades K-5. Christian Academy recommends that all shirts have the Academic or Athletic Christian Academy logo.

Christian Academy requires that all students grades K-8 purchase one solid red, one solid white and one solid navy collared polo style shirt with the Academic or Athletic Christian Academy logo.

All shirts must be solid in color.  No stripes or speckled fabrics are allowed. 

Socks - Boys must wear socks at all times.  Socks should be solid in color.

Shoes - Closed toe and heel shoes in good repair must be worn at all times.

Sweaters/Vests/Sweatshirts - A solid navy blue, red, or white color is acceptable.    

Sweaters may be cardigan style or pullover style.  No logo should be visible except the school logo unless the garment is issued or purchased through a CA sponsored event.

Outerwear for Girls and Boys

In colder weather, children may wear their regular jackets outside, but they should not be worn inside the building.  Students may wear a hooded sweatshirt (or hoodie) inside the building as long as it is one of the school colors, solid navy blue, red or white, with no logo except for the school logo unless it is issued or purchased through a CA sponsored event.

Appearance

• The Christian Academy emblem is the only visibly accepted emblem to be worn on clothing.
• Girls may wear light makeup and age- appropriate jewelry, none of which should cause excessive attention to one's self. 
• No facial or tongue piercings are allowed.
• Boys are not allowed to wear earrings, makeup or nail color. 

• Hair—Boys should have clean-cut hairstyles that are not excessively long.  Bangs should not cover the eyes and hair should not touch the collar. 
• Facial hair should be well groomed and neatly trimmed.

• Students are only allowed to wear jewelry that is in keeping with and in support of Christian ideals.
• No students should wear their hair in a way that draws unnecessary attention to one’s self.

Final discretion and decisions about appearance lie with the administration of the school.

CA Spirit Day

Every Friday is CA Spirit Day.  On this day, students can wear their CA t-shirts or t-shirts issued or purchased through a CA sponsored event  T-shirts can be un-tucked and worn with blue jeans which are neat in appearance (no rips or tears) for all grade levels.  This will be the only day CA t-shirts should be worn other than for appropriate field trips. 

Dress Down Days

Dress Down Days are planned in conjunction with special events.  Students may wear their choice of clothing.  Otherwise stated uniform guidelines are still to be followed.  This includes, but is not limited to:

• Shorts no shorter than mid-thigh
• All clothing should be in good repair (no holes or rips)
• T-shirts must not be in opposition to Christian values
• No flip-flops or open toe/heel shoes
• No skirts for girls in grades 6-12.  Girls in grade K-5 may wear skirts no shorter than mid-thigh in length with bike shorts or leggings underneath.

Uniform Policy

It is important that the established uniform policy be accepted and enforced consistently by the student and the parent.  Disregard of the uniform policy may result in disciplinary action.  Final discretion and decisions about uniform policy lie with the teachers and administration of the school.  It is each student’s responsibility to follow the uniform policy at all times.

High School Uniform Policy

Beginning in ninth grade, Christian Academy High School students have expanded uniform options.  Christian Academy High School students will follow the Elementary – Middle School guidelines with the following exceptions/additions:

• Young ladies and men may wear black, brown, grey and olive pants in addition to the khaki and navy with NO logo. 
• Young men will be required to tuck in shirts and wear belts with any slacks, which have belt loops when off campus. 
• Young ladies will not be required to tuck in shirts, which have neat, finished hems. Shirts must be long enough to cover midriff. 

• Young ladies and men may wear any color solid, collared shirt that has NO logo.  The Christian Academy Academic or Athletic logo is always encouraged on red, white or navy blue shirts.
• Young ladies and men may wear any closed toe shoe. (Open heels are OK).
• Young ladies and men must have a collared dress shirt with the Christian Academy academic logo to be worn when participating in community service or special events.  Oxford shirts may be ordered from Land’s End or purchased locally.  If you choose to purchase locally, embroidery can be done at New Wave Embroidery.  To order from Land’s End, you can visit the website at landsend.com/school. 

The students must choose at least one of the following options:

Boys must purchase one of the following:

Short-sleeve or long-sleeve oxford in white, blue, or French blue. 

(Land’s End will embroider with academic logo.)

Boys must purchase either a white or navy collared polo style shirt with the Christian Academy Academic logo. (Land’s End will embroider with academic logo.)                                   

Girls must purchase one of the following:

Three-quarter sleeve, short-sleeve, or long-sleeve oxford in white, blue, or French blue.  (Land’s End will embroider with the academic logo.) 

Girls may choose to purchase a white or navy collared polo style shirt with the Christian Academy academic logo.

The oxford style shirts will be required for most community service events and special events throughout the year.  However, at times, it may be appropriate to dress more casually and the knit polo could be worn in place of the oxford.  Dress requirements will be given to the students prior to each off site activity.  Students will be expected to follow the dress requirement or may not be allowed to participate in the planned event.

• Young ladies may wear black skirts (no shorter than five inches above the knee) with black tights to clearly defined community events.  Skirts are not allowed during a typical school day.
• Young men may be asked to wear a navy blazer to clearly defined community events.
• The type of pant, shirt, blazer and tie required for young men will be defined by the community event and determined by the administration.
• Jeans may be worn on Fridays.  Jeans must be in good repair (no holes or rips).  Other uniform guidelines must be followed.
• The only permissible logos on sweatshirts are the Christian Academy or collegiate logo. Students may also wear sweatshirts issued or purchased through CA sponsored events.
• Blazers or jackets worn must be solid in color with no visible logo.

Appearance

• The Christian Academy emblem is the only visibly accepted emblem to be worn on clothing.
• Girls may wear light makeup and age- appropriate jewelry, none of which should cause excessive attention to one's self. 
• No facial or tongue piercings are allowed.
• Boys are not allowed to wear earrings, makeup or nail color. 
• Hair—Boys should have clean-cut hairstyles that are not excessively long.  Bangs should not cover the eyes and hair should not touch the collar.
• Facial hair should be well groomed and neatly trimmed.
• Students are only allowed to wear jewelry that is in keeping with and in support of Christian ideals.
• No students should wear their hair in a way that causes unnecessary attention to one’s self.

Final discretion and decisions about appearance lie with the administration of the school.

CA Spirit Day

Every Friday is CA Spirit Day.  On this day, students can wear their CA t-shirts or t-shirts issued or purchased through a CA sponsored event  T-shirts can be un-tucked and worn with blue jeans which are neat in appearance (no rips or tears) for all grade levels.  This will be the only day CA t-shirts should be worn other than for appropriate field trips. 

Dress Down Days

Dress Down Days are planned in conjunction with special events.  Otherwise stated uniform guidelines are still to be followed.  This includes, but is not limited to:

• Shorts no shorter than mid-thigh
• All clothing should be in good repair (no holes or rips)
• T-shirts must not be in opposition to Christian values
• No flip-flops or open toe shoes
• No skirts for girls in grades 6-12. 

Uniform Policy

It is important that the established uniform policy be accepted and enforced consistently by the student and the parent.  Disregard of the uniform policy may result in disciplinary action.  Final discretion and decisions about uniform policy lie with the teachers and administration of the school.  It is each student’s responsibility to follow the uniform policy at all times.