UNIFORM REGULATIONS & PERSONAL APPEARANCE

Students will need to wear the school uniform daily to and from school as outlined in this section, and on all school field trips unless otherwise specified. Students are expected to be fully in uniform upon arrival at school. The student’s conformity to the dress code is primarily the responsibility of the student and the home. ACA’s administration reserves the right to make the final determination on any matter involving the appropriateness of student dress/grooming.

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Uniforms can be purchased anywhere but MUST follow the same styles as found on the French Toast website, Flynn and O'Hara website, or others offering what is described below.

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Boys' Uniforms

Tops: polo, knit or button shirts (oxford or dress, short or long sleeve) in light or navy blue, white, and red.

Pants: navy blue or khaki slacks or shorts; must be twill, chino, classic pant style; NO jogger or cargo style pants.

Sweaters: blue, red, or white cardigans, vest or pullovers (Polos are to be worn under pullover sweaters.)

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Girls' Uniforms

Tops: polo, knit, or button shirts (oxford dress, short or long sleeve) in light or navy blue, white, or red.

Pants: navy blue or khaki slacks or shorts; must be twill, chino, classic pant style; NO leggings, jeggings, or knit pants. Shorts must be no more than three inches above the knee.

Skorts or Jumpers: any pleated style skort; NO straight skirts or skirts with slits in the back. Jumpers that are navy, red, khaki, or red/navy plaid and no shorter than three inches above the knee. Leggings can be worn under dresses and skorts but must be red, white, black, or navy (no patterns).

**We recognize that not all styles are complementary to all girls, so we encourage you to find the items that best fit your daughter's needs.

Sweaters: blue, red, or white cardigans, vests or pullovers (Polos are to be worn under pullover sweaters.)

Headbands and hair ribbons: all school colors are permissible.

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Boys and Girls

Socks or leggings must be red, white, black, or navy. No patterns.

Sweatshirts must be ACA logo crewnecks, NO hoodies or zippered jackets.

Shoes must be closed-toe and have a back. No crocs, slippers, clogs, or slides.

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• Uniforms should be in good condition and fit properly, meaning not overly tight or large as we want students' appearance to speak to the seriousness with which we take their education.

• Students are not to write or draw on their skin, shoes, or clothing.

• We expect all students to be neat and clean. Stains, tears, rips, and holes need to be repaired soon after occurring.

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P.E. Uniform

These uniforms MUST be purchased through the school or accessed through Squad Locker. Remember these items are mandatory for each student. Students should be prepared to wear their P.E. uniforms during physical education class on the first day that the class meets.

• Red or navy short/long sleeve T-shirt (must have ACA logo)

• Red, or navy athletic pants/shorts (no shorter than 3 inches above the knee)

• Leggings (black, white, navy, or red) are only permitted if worn under athletic shorts

• Closed-toe athletic shoes

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GUIDELINES FOR CASUAL DRESS

There may be occasional casual dress days when uniforms are not required. On such days, specific requirements will be given to govern dress (i.e. jeans day, sweats day, favorite sports team, etc.). All casual dress days or field trips which allow casual dress must comply with the guidelines for casual dress listed below.

• All shirts and blouses must be long enough to cover at least three inches of the waistband of pants.

• No secular designs or messages (i.e. related to music, entertainment, or humor) are acceptable.

• No tight clothing which includes leggings.

• Skirts and skorts must be no more than three inches above the knee.

• Shoes must be closed-toe and have a back.

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Please note: The administration makes the final determination regarding appropriate apparel. Remember your highest goal in deciding what to wear on any occasion is to be a representative of your Lord Jesus Christ (Please read Colossians 3:17).

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If a student is found to be out of dress code, the teacher will issue that student a uniform referral specifying the uniform infraction. These referrals are sent to the office and are handled by the administration. Students who are consistently out of dress code call into question their standing at ACA and therefore forfeit their position at the school.

• First Referral - Notification sent home to parents via automated text message and email.

• Second Referral - Parents notified and immediate requirement to comply.

• Third Referral - Lunch detention, parent notification, and immediate requirement to comply.

• Subsequent referrals - after-school detention or further disciplinary action, parent notification, and immediate requirement to comply.

• During the first ten (10) school days after transferring to Arnold Christian Academy a grace period will be give, however appropriate dress (according to School Casual Dress Policy) shall be followed.

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If, in the opinion of the school, a student's uniform infraction is significant enough to be a hindrance to the learning environment, the school reserves the right to withhold the student from class and/or require a student to go home and change clothes.