Uniforms and Dress Days
The uniform code is one means of helping create and maintain healthy community. We believe that a uniform code should help students glorify God by dressing in a modest, unpretentious manner; create an attitude of seriousness about our purpose and the academic day; minimize the social stratification often highlighted by style and type of dress; and train students to exhibit obedience to authority even in the mundane elements of dress.
If a student is found to be out of dress code, the teacher will issue that student a uniform referral specifying the uniform infraction. The infraction is inputted into Veracross to notify the parent. While the referral itself is to be used as a reminder for students, the receipt of three uniform referrals (and then subsequent referrals) will warrant a detention. 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.
All items below that are labeled as “LANDS’ END” must be purchased from their online store.
Upper Wear
• LANDS’ END white/navy short or long sleeved polo shirt with logo (boys’ shirts tucked in)
• LANDS’ END white/light blue short or long sleeved oxford with logo (both boys & girls shirts must be tucked in)
• White undershirt
• LANDS’ END navy V-neck sleeveless sweater, sweater vest, or cardigan with logo
Lower Wear
• LANDS’ END school uniform chino pants (must include a black or brown leather, or khaki- colored cloth, belt for boys)
• LANDS’ END khaki chino or plaid skort (top-of-the-knee or below-the-knee length); hemline must not be any higher than 4” above the top of the knee cap
• Solid white, black, neutral, or navy socks/hose/tights for both boys and girls (For girls only: If socks are worn with tights, socks must be same color as tights.)
Outer Wear
• LANDS’ END navy fleece jacket, vest, half zip; rain jacket; or insulated vest with logo
• AACS approved team/club jackets (There will be ONE approved jacket for each club/team that chooses to have one; these approved jackets will be made clear to faculty, students, and parents. No other jackets may be worn during the school day unless an exception is granted due to extreme weather). Outer wear may not be tied around the waist, used a shawl, or used in any manner other than properly wearing it.
Shoes
• Any black or brown, leather, low-heeled oxford or loafer shoe: NO boots, sneakers, tennis shoes, athletic shoes, or canvas shoes permitted.
General Dress/Grooming Reminders
• Each student’s ID card must be visible at all times whether hanging from a lanyard or clipped on their clothing or belt.
• Upper School students are expected to adhere to the uniform code at all times during the school day. All uniform clothing must be in good condition and fit properly, as we want students’ appearance to speak to the seriousness with which we take their education. Students must adhere to the following general dress/grooming guidelines:
- Hair should be cut and/or styled neatly; both boys and girls should avoid extreme hair style (e.g., mohawks, insignia cut into hair). In particular, boys’ hair should be kept above the collar, should not extend over 4 inches from the top of the scalp, and should not in any way block one’s face. Dyed hair of a natural color is permitted.
- Facial hair on males should be neat and trimmed.
- Hats are not appropriate attire for the academic setting and are not permitted during the school day except on special occasions (e.g., Spirit Week).
- Jewelry and make-up should be kept to a minimum and should not draw undue attention. Earrings on girls are the only piercings permitted on campus; guys are not permitted to wear earrings, and will be made to remove them rather than attempt to cover them up.
AACS’ administration reserves the right to make the final determination on any matter involving the appropriateness of student dress/grooming.
Physical Education Uniform
Both the Middle School and Upper School require a Physical Education uniform. These uniforms, like our AACS uniform, will be purchased from Land’s End, and can be purchased on
AACS’ online uniform store described above. Remember these items are mandatory for each student taking a PE class in either semester. Students should be prepared to wear their PE uniforms on the first day that the PE / health class meets. If you own last year’s SquadLocker PE uniform, it CAN be used for the 2019-2020 school year, after which SquadLocker uniform attire will be retired.
