General Information
To ensure a neat appearance and simplicity, lower school students are expected to dress according to the dress code as outlined below. Shirts are to be tucked in at all times and pants should be able to stay up under normal activity. All clothing should be neat, clean, and not have any holes. Hair should be cut neatly and boys’ hair should be kept above the shirt collar. Students should avoid extreme hair styles such as mohawks or similar styles, dyed hair, or lines and patterns styles. Jewelry should be age-appropriate and kept to a minimum. Earrings on girls are the only piercings permitted on campus.
UNIFORMS
Boys and Girls:
LANDS’ END white/lt. blue long or short sleeve polo shirts with logo white turtlenecks (worn with sweater or jumper only)white plain undershirts
LANDS’ END navy v-neck sleeveless vest with logo
LANDS’ END navy v-neck sweater with logo
LANDS’ END or AACS Eagles’ Nest navy fleece jacket with full zipper with Logo
LANDS’ END navy sweatshirt with uniform shirt or white turtleneck under any navy poly cotton Docker-style pants
LANDS’ END navy walking length shorts black or brown (or dark) leather belt (optional unless waist does not fit) Solid navy, brown, white or black socks suggested (socks should not be a distraction) any athletic shoe (no wheels or lights, no boots in the classroom) any black, navy, or brown leather shoe
Girls: (In addition to the above)
white Peter Pan collar (long/short sleeve) with jumper only
LAND’S END navy long or short sleeve polo dress
LANDS’ END navy crew neck cardigan
LANDS’ END navy skort
LANDS’ END (new purchases) or previous supplier (past purchases) plaid drop waist jumper
Navy legging, full length to ankle under jumper in winter only navy/white hose/tights
Casual days/Jeans days are usually scheduled for the first Friday of each month that we are in session. Blue jeans, khakis, and casual pants may be worn along with casual shirts, sweaters, or sweatshirts and footwear. Clothing must not have holes or tears or bear any offensive messages or pictures and must fit properly according to our guidelines. Uniform shorts or shorts at least as long (knee length) as the uniform shorts are permitted. No short shorts. Casual day is a privilege; please treat it that way. Students who are non-compliant will lose this privilege.
There are two main sources for lower school uniforms: the uniform exchange with previously worn uniforms, and LANDS’ END. The Uniform Exchange is located in the middle school building at 716 Bestgate Road and is available during office hours. You may want to call ahead to the middle school for best times. (410) 266-8251 AACS Uniform Supplier is LANDS’ END. Visit the uniform page of our school website for the direct link to LANDS’ END.