SCHOOL UNIFORM POLICY

God created all equally.

A school uniform silently teaches the lesson of equality while allowing individuality to shine through via actions, words, and personality.  Clothing worn at school must be neat and in good repair with no holes, tears or ragged edges.  No oversized or baggy clothing is allowed. 

In general, anything that is worn that draws undue attention to the student is not allowed.  Students who repeatedly violate the uniform policy will be denied participation in the next out-of-uniform day and will serve a detention.

We require the guidelines below throughout the school year, and we further require that additional fads in the form of hair, make-up (including nail polish, sculptured nails, tips, etc.), accessories, socks or shoes remain at home for use during personal time.  It is the responsibility of the parents to see that their children are in uniform according to the school’s requirements.  Only the headmaster can excuse students from the uniform.

Parents should purchase uniforms through Academic TradCat at academictradcat.com. They will have our dress code on their website and links to all compliant uniform pieces available.

PRE-K THROUGH 5TH GRADE GIRLS

Uniform Jumpers: Solid navy blue jumper may be worn. Jumpers are not to be shorter than mid-thigh. Uniform jumpers may be worn anytime during the school year but are not required. These should be purchased at academictradcat.com for the appropriate style.

PRE-K THROUGH 8TH GRADE GIRLS

Skirts/Skorts: Pleated gray or navy blue skirts may be worn with appropriate shorts underneath. Navy blue skorts may also be worn. Skirt/skort length is to be no shorter than mid-thigh. These should be purchased at academictradcat.com for the appropriate styles. 

BOYS & GIRLS GRADES PRE-K THROUGH 8TH

Pants: Dress pants in navy or gray. Cargo styles ARE NOT ALLOWED. 

Shirts: Short or long-sleeved polo in navy, white, or hunter green with a collar. 

              - ALL UNIFORM SHIRTS MUST BE TUCKED IN AT ALL TIMES. 

- Only plain white sleeveless or short sleeve undershirts may be worn under uniform shirts. 

              - All buttons but the top must be fastened at all times. 

              - No brand logos allowed 

Sweaters: Students will be required to have a HFCA 5-button V-neck varsity sweater in navy with white stripes on the left sleeve and logo on left chest. They will be worn over the uniform will be worn on Mass Days. They can be purchased through Academic TradCat at academictradcat.com. Only HFCA sweaters will be allowed during class. No coats or jackets are to be worn in the classroom. 

Shorts: Dress shorts in navy or gray. Short length is to be no shorter than mid-thigh. Shorts may be worn all year round at the discretion of parents, keeping in mind appropriate weather attire. No cargo style shorts allowed.

Belts: All students in grades 3-8 must wear a belt that is blue, brown, or black with any pants/shorts that have belt loops.

Shoes: Shoes are to be clean and in good condition. Students may wear either dress shoes or tennis shoes that are navy, black, brown, or white. No other footwear is acceptable. No boots, shoes with lights, sandals, open-toe, high heels, or platform shoes will be allowed. 

Socks/tights/leggings: Socks must be worn at all times. Socks must be navy, white, gray, or black and above the ankle length. Knee-high varieties are acceptable. Girls may also wear solid (not patterned) white, navy, gray, or black tights with skirts.  In cold weather, white, navy, gray, or black leggings may be worn in lieu of tights.  These must be the fitted type, not flared, and must cover the ankle.  Multi-colored socks are never appropriate.

Jewelry:

-        Girls: Small post earrings, watches, religious necklaces, and jewelry for medical reasons will be allowed. Dangling earrings below the ear lobe are not allowed. Gaudy and distracting jewelry is not acceptable for school wear. No body piercing is allowed (other than ears) 

-       Boys: Watches, religious necklaces, and jewelry for medical reasons will be allowed. No earrings are to be worn. No body piercing is allowed.

Hair: Hair must be clean and well-groomed at all times. Hair length for boys must not be over the collar and not below the eyebrows. Facial hair is not permitted. Hair color must be a natural hair color. Sideburns should be no longer than the middle of the ear. Headbands, barrettes, or bows may be worn to style hair. They must be conservative and non-distracting.

Tattoos: Tattoos (this includes washable tattoos) are not permitted

Makeup: The wearing of makeup is not allowed. Clear nail polish is acceptable. No artificial fingernails will be allowed.

Other: No hologram contact lenses allowed. No caps or hats should be worn inside the building during school hours. 

ALL UNIFORM AND OUT OF UNIFORM WEAR IN QUESTION IS SUBJECT TO THE HEADMASTER’S APPROVAL