DRESS CODE PHILOSOPHY Our Dress Code reflects the traditional nature of our school and emphasizes the belief that all members of our community are engaged in a serious and important endeavor. The Dress Code intends to establish consistent and predictable dress standards and to reduce high fashion statements and the inevitable competition that often follows. School attire should be neat, clean and reflect modesty and moderation. We ask that parents support the school’s Dress Code by checking the student’s attire each morning. Lower School Dress Code Girls Foundation - Grade 3  Two skort options: Plaid (French Toast –blue/red) or Navy  Navy or white polo, turtle neck, or white oxford button-down shirt (tucked in)  Navy cardigan, crew neck or v-neck sweater  RA sweatshirt or fleece  Navy or white ankle, knee socks or tights  Navy traditional style (Docker) slacks during the colder months  Navy polo dress (optional during the warmer months)  Shoes: sneakers Boys Foundation - Grade 3  Navy traditional style (Docker) slacks  Navy or white polo, turtle neck, or white oxford button-down shirt (tucked in)  Navy cardigan, crew neck or v-neck sweater  RA sweatshirt or fleece  Navy or white crew length socks  Navy shorts when weather permits  Shoes: sneakers

Middle School Dress Code Girls Grades 4 - 5  Khaki traditional slacks. Slacks must be worn at the waistline. Low-rise pants are not permitted.  Khaki or navy skort, or skirt (skirt length must extend beyond the fingertips when shoulders are relaxed and arms are extended by the sides) when weather permits  Navy blue or white turtle neck, or navy blue or white polo style shirt (tucked in)  Navy blue cardigan, crew neck or v-neck sweater  RA navy fleece or navy fleece without excessive writing or team logos (no sweatshirts)  Navy blue or white ankle, knee high socks or tights  Solid colored leather or cloth belt, or the RA belt. Belts may not have metal studs or chains.  Blue, black or brown closed shoes (no boots or excessive heels)  Hair must be neat and combed and not interfere with the student’s need to focus in class. Boys Grades 4 - 5  Khaki traditional slacks. Slacks must be worn at the waistline. Low-rise pants are not permitted.  Khaki shorts when weather permits  Navy blue or white turtle neck, or navy blue or white polo style shirt (tucked in)  Solid colored leather or cloth belt, or the RA belt. Belts may not have metal studs or chains.  Navy blue cardigan, crew neck or v-neck sweater  RA navy fleece or navy fleece without excessive writing or team logos (no sweatshirts)  Navy blue, tan, or white crew length socks  Black or brown closed shoes (no boots)

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Hair must be neat and combed and not interfere with the student’s need to focus in class, must be of moderate length and may not fall into the student’s eyes.

Upper School Dress Code Girls Grades 6 - 8  Khaki or navy blue traditional slacks. Slacks must be worn at the waistline. Low-rise pants are not permitted.  Navy blue or khaki skort or skirt (skirt length must extend beyond the fingertips when shoulders are relaxed and arms are extended by the sides) when weather permits.  Navy blue or white turtle neck, white or light blue solid oxford button-down (tucked in)  Navy blue cardigan, crew neck or v-neck sweater  RA navy fleece or navy fleece without excessive writing or team logos (no sweatshirts)  Navy blue or white ankle, knee high socks or tights  Solid colored leather or cloth belt, or the RA belt. Belts may not have metal studs or chains.  Blue, black or brown closed shoes (no boots or excessive heels)  Hair must be neat and combed and not interfere with the student’s need to focus in class. Boys Grades 6 - 8  Khaki traditional slacks. Slacks must be worn at the waistline. “Low-riders” are not permitted.  Navy blue or khaki shorts when weather permits  Navy blue or white turtle neck, white or light blue solid oxford button-down (tucked in)  Solid colored leather or cloth belt, or the RA belt. Belts may not have metal studs or chains.  Navy blue cardigan, crew neck or v-neck sweater  RA navy fleece or navy fleece without excessive writing or team logos (no sweatshirts)  Navy blue, tan, or white crew length socks

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Black or brown closed shoes (no boots) Hair must be neat and combed and not interfere with the student’s need to focus in class, must be of moderate length and may not fall into the student’s eyes.

Please be sure that the girl’s shirts are designed to be tucked into pants and not a cropped style that will then expose the skin. Boy’s style is traditional oxford cut. In keeping with the traditional nature of Ridgefield Academy the following items/accessories are not allowed:  Open heeled, open toed shoes or clogs  Hats  Excessive make-up  Hair coloring or dyed hair Middle and Upper School Concert Attire All Middle and Upper School students participate in Choral Concerts. The Dress Code for these is:  Boys - White oxford shirt, black pants, black shoes and dark socks  Girls - White shirt/blouse, black skirt and dark shoes “Dress Down Days” On Dress Down Days, students are allowed to come out of uniform. Please help your child choose appropriate attire that is neat, modest and in good taste. Physical Education Uniform Gym uniforms are worn in Grades 3-8 and can be purchased in the RA School Store. For Foundation, 1st and 2nd grade students, the gym uniform is not required.

Lower, Middle, and Upper Schools All Physical Education uniform items (except sneakers and socks) must be purchased through the School Store.  Ridgefield Academy gray t-shirt  Navy blue shorts  Navy blue warm up pants  Ridgefield Academy sweatshirt or fleece  Sneakers/cleats  White socks Students who are not in compliance with the Dress Code will be disciplined. The following are links to various stores that carry the appropriate style of clothing. http://www.landsend.com RA school code=900051855 http://frenchtoast.com/shopping/schooldresscode/infospecificmain.jsp?schoolid=96082 http://www.kohls.com http://www.gap.com