The use of school uniforms has several significant benefits.  Uniforms allow students to look like students, develop school spirit, and promote an understanding of school being a special place with special expectations.  It also allows students to be seen by others on the basis of their unique personalities and not on the basis of their clothing.  In addition, uniforms avoid the need for dress codes, eliminate “dress competition,” and present considerable financial savings.  Uniforms should be clean and in good repair.  Students are expected to be in uniform every day unless specified otherwise.  Uniforms are for the above reasons only.  They are not an attempt to judge between “right” or “wrong” ways of dressing.

If a student is inappropriately dressed, we will do the following:

1.  A student out of uniform will be sent to the office, and parents will be called to bring replacements for the variations.

2.  Until the change of clothes is brought to school, the student will be allowed to work in the office.  Tests scheduled during the classes missed may be taken in the office; however, in-class work missed will need to be made up at home.

3. If problems with uniforms continue, a conference with parents and the students will be arranged to see if an agreement can be reached on conformity to the

4.  If no agreement can be reached, the student will be asked to leave GCA.

In order to be consistent with each of our families and to simplify conformity to the dress code, all uniforms must be purchased through Grace Classical Academy.  Uniforms must be paid for in full before orders will be placed.

Boys, K4-6^th Grade

• Plain khaki or navy slacks with appropriate fit.
• Plain belt must be worn in belt loops.
• White, navy, or maroon oxfords, turtlenecks or polos (long or short sleeve) with collars.
• All shirts must be tucked in.
• Appropriate ties may be worn.
• Solid navy, black, white, or tan socks at all times.
• Enclosed heel and toe solid color black, brown, navy, or tan leather dress shoes.
• Jackets or sweaters (button, pullover or vests) with logo may be worn in maroon, white, or navy.
• Sweatshirts in maroon, white or navy may be worn with uniform shirt under the sweatshirt.  Collar is to be worn on the outside of the sweatshirt.
• No other coats or jackets may be worn in the building without special permission.
• For any special sporting events, blue jeans or sweats, long khaki or navy shorts (2-3 inches above the knee), T-shirts, polos, or sweat tops in solid school colors may be worn.

 Boys, 7^th-12^th Grade

• Plain khaki or navy slacks with appropriate fit.
• Plain belt must be worn in belt loops.
• White, light blue, maroon, or navy oxfords, turtlenecks, or polos (long or short sleeve)  with collars.
• All shirts must be tucked in.
• Appropriate ties may be worn.
• Solid navy, black, white, or tan socks at all times.
• Enclosed heel and toe solid color black, brown, navy, or tan leather dress shoes.
• Enclosed tennis shoes for P.E.
• Jackets or sweaters (button, pullover or vests) with logo may be worn in maroon, white, navy, or light blue.
• Sweatshirts in white, light blue, maroon, or navy may be worn with uniform shirt under the sweatshirt.  Collar is to be worn on the outside of the sweatshirt.
• No other coats or jackets may be worn in the building without special permission.
• For any P.E. or sporting events, approved P.E. apparel may be worn.

Girls, K4-6^th Grade

• White, maroon, or navy collared and buttoned blouses, turtlenecks, or polos (long or short sleeves) with collars.
• All shirts must be tucked in.
• Solid white, navy, maroon, or khaki socks, tights, or leggings, or natural color hose.
• Enclosed heel and toe solid color black, maroon, brown, navy, or tan leather dress shoes.
• Jackets or sweaters (button, pullover, or vests) with logo, in maroon, white, or navy.
• Sweatshirts in maroon, white or navy may be worn with uniform shirt under the sweatshirt.  The collar is to be worn on the outside of the sweatshirt.
• No other coats or jackets may be worn in classroom without special permission.
• For any special sporting events, blue jeans or sweats, long khaki or navy shorts (2-3 inches above the knee), T-shirts, polos, or sweatshirts in  solid school colors and enclosed  tennis shoes may be worn.

 Girls, K4-6^th Grade

 5th grade and above:

• Plain, fit-at-the-waist, loose-fitting, culottes with front and back flaps, mid-knee or longer khaki or navy skirts, or jumpers.
• Plain belt must be worn in belt loops

 4th grade and under:

• Plain, fit-at-the-waist, loose-fitting, culottes with front and back flaps, top of the knee or longer khaki or navy skirts, or jumpers.
• Plain belts must be worn in belt loops.
• Shorts or tights must be worn under skirts at all times

2nd grade and under:

• Khaki or navy skorts may be worn.

 Girls, 7^th -12^th Grade

• Plain, fit-at-the-waist, loose-fitting, culottes with front and back flaps, mid-knee or longer khaki or navy skirts, or jumpers.
• Plain belt must be worn in belt loops.
• White, light blue, navy, or maroon collared and buttoned blouses, turtlenecks, or polos (long or short sleeve) with collars.
• All shirts must be tucked in.
• Solid white, navy, maroon, or khaki socks, tights, or leggings, or natural color hose.
• Enclosed heel and toe solid color black, brown, maroon, navy, or tan leather dress shoes.
• Enclosed tennis shoes for P.E.
• Jackets or sweaters (button, pullover, or vests) with logo, in maroon, white, navy, or light blue.
• Sweatshirts in white, light blue, maroon, or navy may be worn with uniform shirt under the sweat shirt.  The collar is to be worn on the outside of the sweatshirt.
• No other coats or jackets may be worn in the building without special permission.
• For any P.E. or sporting events, approved P. E. apparel may be worn.

PERSONAL APPEARANCE

• Boys’ hair is to be neat and clean.  It must not be over the top of the ears, over the collar, or in the student’s eyes.  Girls’ hair must be neat and clean and must not be over the eyes.  Unusual hair coloration or styling is unacceptable.
• Girls under 13 years of age should not wear make-up.  Young ladies 13 years old and older may wear make-up in moderation.
• If girls wear fingernail polish, it should be natural, clear, or light.
• Girls may wear one small stud in each ear lobe; otherwise, students are not allowed to wear any jewelry that requires piercing of any part of the body.
• Students are not to wear stickers, stamps, tattoos, painting, or marking of any kind on their bodies.
• Hats/caps are not to be worn in building unless authorized by the Administration.
• Other issues related to cleanliness or neatness of the uniform, hairstyles or color, or general appearance of students, although not specifically addressed in the school dress code can be judged appropriate or inappropriate by the Administration.  If it is determined that a student’s appearance is a distraction or diminishes the reputation of the school, the student will be expected to make recommended modifications.