All students in grades K-8 must wear solid red, navy or white collared shirts each day as part of their school uniform. Shirts are to have no logo other than the CA academic or athletic logo. CA will no longer require that all uniform shirts be embroidered. Each student must, however, have one white, one red and one navy uniform shirt that are to be embroidered with the academic or athletic logo as part of their uniform attire.

Logos are required on all shirts for K- 8th grade. These are availabe through the following retailers:

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.

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

Jumper - A plaid or a solid navy blue or khaki jumper with a round or v-neck may be worn.

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 Bermuda-length shorts may be worn.

Skorts- Solid navy blue, or khaki Bermuda-length skorts may be worn.

Belts- Belts must be worn with slacks or shorts with belt loops.

Blouse and shirt - Solid navy blue, red, or white shirts and blouses with a collar maybe worn. Appropriate red, white, or blue t-shirts maybe worn underneath collared shirts. Shirts and blouses must be tucked in at all times.

Socks & tights - Socks or tights must be worn at all times.

Shoes - Closed toe and heal 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.

Swimwear – If there is a field trip, activity or party, girls have the option of wearing a one piece swimsuit or a tankini. If a tankini is worn, the midriff must be covered.

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 Bermuda-length shorts may be worn.

Belts - Belts must be worn with slacks or shorts designed for them (i.e. belt loops).

Shirts - Solid navy blue, red, or white shirts with a collar may be worn. Appropriate red, white, or blue t-shirts may be worn underneath collared shirts. Shirts must be tucked in at all times.

Socks - Boys must wear socks at all times.

Shoes - Closed toe and heal 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.

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 of the school colors, solid navy blue, red or white, with no logo except for the school 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.
• 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 be on the shoulder.
• No students are allowed to wear jewelry that is not in keeping with and support of Christian ideals.

CA Spirit Day

Every Friday is CA Spirit Day. On this day, students can wear their CA t-shirts un-tucked and 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.

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.

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 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 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 / awareness events. Shirts are to be ordered from Land’s End. Orders can be placed online at landsend.com under the school uniform tab. The new Fall 2007 catalogs are available in the office.

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

Boys must order one of the following: short-sleeve(02941-45Y8) or long-sleeve oxford(02941-35Y3) in white, blue, or french blue. (Land’s End will embroider.)

Girls must order one of the following: three-quarter sleeve(02704-95Y7), short-sleeve(02940-85Y2), or long-sleeve oxford(02941-15Y4) in white, blue, or french blue. (Land’s End will embroider.)

The following choices are optional:

Boys or girls may choose to order a collegiate stripe polo in cobalt or dark red (men 09608-85Y1 / women 09608-95Y6). (Land’s End does not embroider this style. Embroidery can be done locally through New Wave.)

Girls may choose to order a three-quarter sleeve knit polo (09282-75YX). This style is on special for $12.99 and available only in white. (Land’s End does not embroider this style. Embroidery can be through New Wave.)

The oxford style shirts will be required for most community service events. 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 logo on sweatshirts or hoodies is the Christian Academy logo.